WP7
Microsoft shows off upcoming slim Samsung WP7 phone
Microsoft at the Worldwide Partner Conference showed for the first time a new thin and light Samsung device running Windows Phone 7. There’s no word on the intrinsic details of the phone but Microsoft’s unveiling confirms the earlier rumors of a Galaxy S II-like phone for WP7. The phone’s rumored features include WP Mango [...]
Samsung developing Galaxy S II-like device for WP7?
Samsung is apparently working on a new phone for Windows Phone 7 OS that will resemble Samsung’s current superphone Galaxy S II. WMPoweruser unearthed a Bluetooth listing of SGH-i937 that possesses the same Bluetooth profile of WP’s Mango update, hinting it to be powered by the Microsoft’s OS. Additionally, the site also found the [...]
Microsoft restarts pushing WP7 update for Samsung phones
Microsoft who had suspended Windows Phone 7 update for Samsung devices following user complaints is now rolling out the update again. Samsung Focus and Omnia 7 users should now be able to update their devices safely as Microsoft has identified and fixed the issue in the Windows Update process that bricked Samsung phones. This [...]
Microsoft pulls WP7 update for Samsung devices
Microsoft has pulled off a Windows Phone 7 update for Samsung phones after receiving complaints from users for devices getting bricked. Microsoft says they’ve identified the technical issue and “have temporarily taken down the latest software update for Samsung phones in order to correct the issue and as soon as possible will redistribute the [...]
Samsung Focus WP7 phone releasing on Nov 8
AT&T has put a date to Samsung’s Windows Phone 7 powered device. The Focus, which is exclusive to AT&T will start retailing from November 8 for $199.99. Focus is Samsung’s first Windows Phone 7 device for the US and features a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 5MP camera with flash and autofocus, 720p video recording [...]
Samsung Focus WP7 Phone for AT&T
In addition to Omnia 7, Samsung also announced Focus that will be available exclusively on AT&T in US. The 9.9 thin Windows Phone 7 phone features tri-band HSDPA support, 1GHz QSD8250 Snapdragon processor, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM, 4-inch Super AMOLED display, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1, A-GPS, 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot, 5MP camera [...]
Samsung Omnia 7 (GT-I8700) gets official
Microsoft will be unveiling Windows Phone 7 devices today but Samsung has already made its first phone based on the new OS official. As rumored, the phone is known as Omnia 7 (GT-I8700). Omnia 7 has an impressive spec sheet but interestingly, it is powered by 1GHz Qualcomm’s QSD8250 processor instead of Samsung’s Hummingbird. [...]
Samsung confirms strong support to Windows Phone 7
We can probably put that “Windows Phone 7 for Business” claim to rest as the Korean mobile manufacturer has confirmed its “long term commitment” for Windows Phone 7 devices. Samsung today announced its agreement with Microsoft to develop phones and related software on Windows Phone 7 and also confirmed to launch several WP7 phones [...]
Samsung I8700 leaked on video
Just after the leaked pictures, someone has managed to capture the I8700 Windows Phone 7 on video. Granted the video quality is not up to the mark but you can a brief demo of the phone’s user interface, which is really smooth. Still no words on the full specs but we know that it [...]
Samsung GT-i8700 Windows Phone 7 leaked
Looks like Cetus is not the only WP7 handset Samsung is working on. Gizmodo has managed to get couple of shots of GT-I8700 and though the leak does not say much about the specs but it surely scores on the aesthetics front. The I8700 is undoubtedly better looking than Cetus with its clean design [...]