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.

Homebrew: Nextgen + custom ROM for HTC HD7 bumped to v3.0

The guys at XDA are working at full speed to bring us new and improved custom rom's.So good news for the HTC HD7 users since the Nextgen + custom ROM for HTC HD7 has been updated to version 3.0 with quite many new goodies on board.

NextGen + 3.0 change log:

• Updated SMSBackup
• Updated Nokia Contacts Transfer
• QuickMenu Added by Ultrashot
• Added Search by Key Settings Ultrashot
• Added DFT BT File Transfer
• Renamed Touch Explorer in File Manager 1.0
• Replaced Tango with Skype 0.2
• Added Bazaar 1.10
• Added Dynamic Background
• Eliminated the default applications
• Full support for upgrades to the following versions of the operating system through WP7 Sender Cab
• Full support for native applications
• Made several improvements

You can download this new version of NextGen + directly from the official thread at XDA

Nextgen +: The custom ROM for HTC HD7 is upgraded to version 2.6

Nextgen +,the custom ROM for HTC HD7 is upgraded to version 2.6.The new version implements the following characteristics:

• Updated BatteryStatus 4.6.1.1
• Updated SMSBackup
• Updated MPAtool
• Updated Tango
• Folders
• Switch GSensor
• Remove default images images from the hub
• Fixed problem on events in the calendar section
• Fixed bug related to internet sharing
• Changed some icons
• Added new tweaks
• Minor bug fixes and improvements
• Updated Nokia Drive
• Corrections in the localization of third party applications

The Nextgen + is available for download at XDA

Nextgen +: The custom ROM for HTC HD7 is upgraded to version 2.4

We have seen in our previous article the previous version that implements new features, you can see the full list at this link . The new version of which we would speak in this article is 2.4 and is compatible, such asprevious versions, with the HD7 HTC devices. 

The new version implements the following features:

• Windows Phone 7.5 (Build 8107.79)
• Multilanguage (Full Version)
• High Speed
• Two versions (Lite and Full)
• Full-Unlocked by DFT Team
• Installing *. xap from IE by ultashot
• The easy, modified and optimized ROM
• OEM apps, Wallpapers, ringtones, sounds from Lumia Nokia 710 / 800
• Internet Sharing 
• WorksWorks Visual Studio Debugging
• Colored Themes
• New, great wallpapers, pictures, sounds
• Some minor tweaks reg
• OEM apps from HTC Omega / Eternity

You can download this new version of NextGen + directly from the official thread on XDA

O2 Germany will start to roll out the 8107 update soon?

WP7App has received confirmation via O2 Germany’s twitter account that the carrier has completed testing for the HTC HD7 and will also start rolling out the 8107 update soon.

Source WP7app.de

Starting from tomorrow Windows Phone update 7.10.8107.79 coming to Bell LG Optimus Quantum and HTC HD7

From tomorrow Microsoft will be starting to officially roll out Windows Phone 7 build 7.10.8107.79 . The update will most likely come to all Windows Phone owners in Canada, but the above internal document reveals that Bell will deploy a 2-stage rollout for the LG Optimus Quantum and the HTC HD7. 

The “1st wave” will start on January 18th, followed by the “2nd wave” on January 25th. 

Here’s the complete list:

• On-screen keyboard. Fixes an issue to prevent the keyboard from disappearing during typing.
• Email. Fixes a Google mail syncing issue.
• Location. Fixes a location access issue. With this fix, the Me feature in the People Hub sends anonymous information about nearby Wi-Fi access points and cell towers to Microsoft only if you agree to allow the Check In function to access and use location information.
• Security. Revokes digital certificates from DigiCert Sdn Bhd to address an encryption issue.
• Email threads. Fixes an email issue related to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. With this fix, when you reply to or forward a message, the original message is now included in your response.
• Voicemail. Fixes a voicemail notification display issue that occurs on some European and Asian networks under certain conditions.

Via MobileSyrup