Kantar WorldPanel - Windows Phone Market Share Continues Around The World

Windows Phone is continuing is steady growth  despite the  tough competition by Android and iOS. According to the newest Kantar reports, Windows Phone is taking more and more market share and positioning is self in third place, pushing BlackBerry down the ladder.

HTC Tiara WP8 GDR2 Smartphone Specs Leaked

HTC it seems that is would keep to develop new phone based on Windows Phone 8 operating system from  Microsoft.

Although their previously announced HTC Windows Phone 8 flagship HTC Zenith canceled, has HTC's vice president of Global Product Planning at the MWC indicated still plan to boost cooperation with Microsoft to continue.

Now the specifications of a new device from the Taiwanese manufacturer leaked its seems that HTC adds the action to the word. The Tiara looks on paper very similar to the recently launched HTC SV One with Android. 

Telstra confirms that the HTC Titan, HD7 and Mozart will be updated to WP7.8 between late February and early March

Telephone operators have an important role in the release of Windows Phone updates dedicated to the WP devices and in the absence of any official information from the manufacturers, they are an important resource for users waiting for the latest update.

HTC Russia - WP7.8 update for HTC Radar coming in February

HTC Russia via Twitter has confirmed that the WP7.8 update for HTC Radar will start in February and continue in March. HTC Radar is was launched in late 2011, as well as many other Windows Phone 7.5 devices, and now is waiting the update to the new version of Windows Phone (WP7.8) which will bring further improvements, such as resizable Live Tiles on the Home Screen.

HTC 8X receiving Microsoft's first OTA update for Windows Phone 8 OS

Microsoft started releasing the first update to improve the Windows Phone 8 OS. Among the first device to receive the update is HTC 8X. The HTC Windows Phone 8 device has begun to receive the OS update that bears the number 8.0.10211.204 and brings features as for WiFi interface management, both in terms of certain functions relating to SMS.

Deal Alert - HTC 8X is now available at Amazon Wireless for only $ 0.01

Excellent news for the AT&T users who were planning to get the new HTC Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the HTC 8X.

Amazon Wireless is offering the AT&T bound smartphone for only 1 penny, for users who will extend their contract or add a new line to their existing AT&T account.

Nokia Lumia 920 vs. HTC 8X (Video)

Pocketnow posted in-depth comparison between the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X. After a long discussion on the respective technical specifications, the two devices are subjected to a series of diagnostic tests, using the app WP Bench , to evaluate the performance of the display, processor, GPU, etc. Then followed by comparison ​​on the performance of the camera, the availability of unique applications for the two devices and form factors.

The video after the break!!!

Windows Phone 8 will be presented on October 29th

With the launch of the first Windows Phone 8 smartphones scheduled for November, it was already obvious that Microsoft could not take much longer to reel off the secrets of Windows Phone 8 , but so far all we had were assumptions.Fortunately the guys at Redmond wanted us to be out of doubt while we still cuticles on fingers to announce that San Francisco will become the scene of Windows Phone 8 launch event on October 29 at 10 am. 

AT&T will start marketing the HTC 8X in November

After today presentation of its new line-up of smartphones with Android, the HTC One X + and HTC One VX , the U.S. operator AT & T has also unveiled new details about the U.S. launch of the new HTC smartphone with Windows Phone 8 the HTC 8X, who will go on sale in the US on AT & T starting from November 2012 .

AT&T may launch Nokia Lumia 820 and HTC 8X in Q4 2012

In recent weeks we have witnessed the presentation of what will be the first smartphone  with Windows Phone 8 , unveiled at several conferences that have brought to light the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, the Samsung ATIV S and finally the new HTC 8X and HTC 8S , each with different features and capabilities, which will share, among other things, the operating system used. 

Nokia Lumia 920 - Design and size compared with other popular smartphones (Video)

One aspect of the Nokia Lumia 920 that have raised some doubts in people who have examined its technical characteristics as the weight and dimensions, since this features are "important." for every day user of these smartphones. 

To continue to discover the form factor of the device can be more information can be found in the video that we propose below that compares the size of the new top of the line smartphone from Nokia with those of other popular smartphone from other manufacturers.

Chris Weber says the HTC WP8 line up is good for the ecosystem, but it takes more to match the Lumia smartphones

A few hours after the official launch of HTC Windows Phone 8 devices,Chris Weber the President of Global Sales and Marketing at Nokia, did not fail to comment on the arrival of the new devices from the Taiwanese manufacturer. Good for the entire ecosystem of Windows Phone,but unable,according to Weber to undermine the role occupied by the Lumia smartphones.

HTC 8X with audio amplifier demo

HTC with it's Windows Phone 8 HTC 8X  introduced a high-performance hardware for audio (2.55v) that amplifies the sound very well out of the box of your smartphone.

According to colleagues wpcentral , who have tried playing audio yesterday in New York, appears to be unprecedented, although this is not demonstrable in the video that we propose below.

HTC teasing with a first official image of the new Windows Phone 8 smartphone

Just few hours from the beginning of the event set for tomorrow, HTC began growing the hype, posting on Facebook  and via Twitter the image of a device that will clearly part of the tomorrow's event.Few details can be deduced from the photo that clearly shows the appointment for tomorrow and time of 10:08. 

HTC Accord appeared in photo leak,with Verizon branding

HTC Accord , the new smartphone from HTC Windows Phone 8 , is shown in what appears to be in effect the first live photos of the device. The picture basically confirms the design already seen in the first rendering  and alleged first press shot.

A pretty square design, characterized by what may be a frame or backcover particularly colorful. The first alleged photo widespread try the net in just a few hours away by the presentation which will take place the following day. Along with the photos not much information has being spread beside the technical characteristics who remain the subject of rumors in recent days. 

HTC - Analysts do not think Windows Phone 8 will not be enough to overcome the crisis

HTC has made ​​no secret of wanting to bet in a decisive manner in Windows Phone 8 platform in order to return to being competitive in the smartphone industry. The manufacturer places high hopes on the mobile platform from Microsoft, finding in it a means to cope with the decline in sales. 

The new strategy of HTC is not convincing, however, the Morgan Stanley analysts who believe WP8 not enough to overcome the difficult situation . Determinants are not only investments on the new mobile platform, but also those relating to the promotion and distribution agreements with telecom operators.

Unique design and solid agreements with telecom operators will be the winning formula for HTC Windows Phone 8 devices

New statements from the leaders of HTC back to reiterate the significant investment that the company is taking to prepare a line-up of smartphones Windows Phone 8 winner. To further clarify the company's projects is always Jason Mackenzie, president of sales and marketing at HTC. The new statements make it clear what will be the main points of the business strategy dedicated to the new Windows Phone 8.

HTC will unveil their Windows Phone 8 smartphones on September 19th

HTC is sending press invitations to an event that will be held on September 19. On this occasion will certainly revealed the new devices equipped with Windows Phone 8, including the HTC Accord that in the group stage last we reported some details about its features. In addition to this model will be presented, very probably the  HTC Zenith and HTC Rio, respectively, high and medium-low smartphones.

HTC 8S and HTC 8X will be the names of the two HTC Windows Phone 8 smartphones

The rumors mill so far on the new HTC smartphones with Windows Phone 8 refer to a line-up that is largely identical to that of the HTC One, based on the Android operating system.

So far, three models have been rumored and with those three Windows Phone 8 smartphones HTC is going to fight for market share for three key market segments,with its well-differentiated and tailored to different target groups devices.

HTC Accord - New leaked image reveals further details including the LED notifications

New image or rather an illustration of the alleged HTC Accord , the new Windows Phone 8 device from HTC  has leaked on the net.

As you can see schematically shows the exact location of buttons, connectors and sensors, and among them is the LED for notifications, new to the Windows Phone device which if true will be much appreciated by users because it will identify a cell blocked calls, sms and emails received without having to press any buttons.