Windows Phone 7.8 features detailed by Microsoft Italy

Details of features included in Windows Phone 7.eight accept been revealed on Facebook, co-ordinate to a mail past Microsoft Italy. While Microsoft has released Windows Phone 8, the company's adjacent update for customers with legacy hardware is still on the horizon, and we're unsure what'south included. Then what has been mentioned by Microsoft Italy?

What nosotros do know already is the new home screen volition definitely exist available for Windows Phone 7.x devices. More tiles available on the dwelling house screen with larger ones existence able to exist configured. A greater pick of accent colours will be implemented to provide more customisation opportunities for consumers. But that's pretty much it, officially anyway.

We don't believe the employee was in the right to reveal what was published, but we're certain glad information technology was put live on the social network (translated):

The upgrade to seven.8 will be available for versions 7.0 and vii.5 shortly after the marketing of the devices Windows Telephone 8. Amongst the features there is the new First screen, the sharing of the calendar using the function Lodge and access to key services and content Microsoft, including Xbox Music Store library that can exist enjoyed past Zune and Xbox SmartGlass.

The above quote was posted in response to a question that was published on the Microsoft Facebook page. Information technology was quickly removed, but earlier it was Plaffo managed to catch a screenshot.

The translation above mentions 'Club', which is believed to exist the new Rooms functionality that's included in Windows Telephone eight. As well equally this, both Xbox Music and SmartGlass are both stated to be on the characteristic list for Windows Phone seven.eight.

We'll be waiting for Microsoft to announce the next update for those with legacy hardware, but should these features exist included in the release it will make for a more useful upgrade. This will keep heads held high with the requirement to purchase a new handset not being present for a few more features.

via: KnowYourMobile, Plaffo; thank you, Jeremynelson1987, for the tip!

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