Windows Phone 7.8 release date?

[zunemd]

So, does anyone know when WP 7.8 is going to be released? I have the Nokia 900, and cannot wait to have 7.8 running.

Thanks!

 

[Old_Cus]

There's been no official release date but conventional wisdom is we won't get it until WP8 is released. I'm guessing the end of the year.

 

[Red Lemur]

I think it will come in November.

Windows 8 - October 26th
Windows Phone 8 - October 27th (approx.)

Useful links:

Windows Phone 8 Release Date For AT&T Allegedly Revealed: Verizon Wireless Confirms Nokia Handsets For Q4 - International Business Times
Windows Phone 7.8 Release Date Looks To Be After Windows Phone 8 Releases | Windows Gadget News
Nokia document reveals Windows Phone 7.8 upgrade details | News | TechRadar

 

[zunemd]

Thanks for the responses. I agree it will probably be around 1st week Nov perhaps then.

This year seems to have flown by so fast.... but with the wait for WP8 and 7.8, time seems to have slowed down somewhat. :dry:blush:

 

[cgk]

Thanks for the responses. I agree it will probably be around 1st week Nov perhaps then.

This year seems to have flown by so fast.... but with the wait for WP8 and 7.8, time seems to have slowed down somewhat. :dry:blush:

Surely will hold back in an attempt to get people more eager to upgrade?

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[pjs37]

I am guessing Q12013 based on what we know.

 

[MrSean490]

I'll take the delay if it means a good amount of extended functionality.

I just wonder how they'll market 7.8 phones.

 

[tajones64]

Eealy Release on 7.8

I believeit would be in Microsoft best interest to release 7.8 prior to the in store date of Iphone5.

Reason: It will hold back anyone currently using a Windows Phone from potentially jumping over to the Iphone 5.

 

[boomxz]

I wish it will come out in November. Or I will buy Nokia Lumia 920

 

[Gergolos]

I wish it will come out in November. Or I will buy Nokia Lumia 920

See! That's exactly why wp7.8 will come after(!) the new phone releases

 

[socialcarpet]

I'll take the delay if it means a good amount of extended functionality.

I just wonder how they'll market 7.8 phones.

I don't think they will.

I don't see any indication that 7.8 is meant to be anything other than an update to placate existing customers. They might sell new, low-cost models that come with 7.8 in other markets outside the U.S. but I seriously doubt you are are going to see that here.

All new Windows Phones, other than exisiting stock of 7.5 phones, are going to be WP8 I'm sure. There would be no point in marketing 7.8, it's only of interest to people who have already bought their phones and it would only confuse new customers.

 

[socialcarpet]

I believeit would be in Microsoft best interest to release 7.8 prior to the in store date of Iphone5.

Reason: It will hold back anyone currently using a Windows Phone from potentially jumping over to the Iphone 5.

It's a tough call. It could have that effect, but it could also have the effect of cooling off sales of new WP8 devices, which would be disasterous, especially for Nokia.

Even though I have a Lumia 900, I would still say it would be smart for Microsoft to make us wait just a little longer. If they release 7.8 too soon, or draw attention to it, it will steal some of WP8's thunder and that is something they definitely can't afford.

 

[selfcreation]

the Most we know is that:

WP7.8 Will be release Some time after WP8

AT&T internal document reveals Windows Phone 7.8 coming after Windows Phone 8 launch | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews

gona depend on features MS decides to add.

 

[SSK the Gr8]

i'm not expecting it before Q1 2013

 

[rdubmu]

I wouldn't expect it before Q22013, maybe even later, I bet not all devices will be released at the same time.

 

[chillwater]

Severe.

I have 359 messages on my Lumia 900 which need to be erased one by one (which requires three finger presses each). That kinda makes 7.8 a little more crucial for some of us. It's incredible this functionality has not been addressed yet. I have Nokia and MS stock, just so you know.

 

[rdubmu]

I have 359 messages on my Lumia 900 which need to be erased one by one (which requires three finger presses each). That kinda makes 7.8 a little more crucial for some of us. It's incredible this functionality has not been addressed yet. I have Nokia and MS stock, just so you know.

why a 3 finger press, you just click on the far left of the email and the boxes show up, then you can click each one by one.

 

[Daniel Ratcliffe]

why a 3 finger press, you just click on the far left of the email and the boxes show up, then you can click each one by one.

I think he was referring to text/facebook messages.

Also, I am not expecting 7.8 before 2020.

 

[1jaxstate1]

I'm seeing confirmation on WP8, but it seems us WP7.5 users are getting the cold shoulder.

 

[sinime]

Might get more info Oct. 29... At the WP8 press release.

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