Can anyone list all the new feature added on WP8?

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I want to upgrade my WP7.8 to WP8 but I'm not sure.
Is there a list of all the new feature added on WP8?
Thank you.
 
I want to upgrade my WP7.8 to WP8 but I'm not sure.
Is there a list of all the new feature added on WP8?
Thank you.


I will tell you straight up, I moved from a Samsung focus running 7.8 to a Lumia 920, and omg, if felt like a new operating system. Much more in depth that windows phone 7.8, trust me, you'll love it. But definatly get Nokia, it has all the best support and features
 
I want to upgrade my WP7.8 to WP8 but I'm not sure.
Is there a list of all the new feature added on WP8?
Thank you.

- Internet Explorer 10
- NFC support
- New hardware support (up to 64 cores chips, more ram, screen resolutions, etc)
- Native code support (new kernel based on Windows NT kernel)
- New camera functions
- Wallet (NFC compatible)
- New maps (based on Nokia technology), support for off-line maps
- In-app purchases support
- Direct X support for advanced games
- Windows RunTime subset, compability between Windows 8/RT and Windows Phone 8 apps
- Kid Corner
- Data Sense (with GDR2)
- VoIP API (allow people hub integration)
- Lenses
- Native screen capture
- Better keyboard
- New bluetooth stack, support more devices
- Rooms
- MicroSD support
- 128-bit Bitlocker encryption and Secure Boot support
- Better multitasking, most apps support fast resume.
- Wi-Fi always on feature
- CalDAV/CardDAV support (GDR2)
- Tap+share (NFC sharing)
- Support for system backup (app list, settings,etc).
- New audio features (Dolby and EQ, but depends on the hardware)
- Xbox Video (no more Zune)
 
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I gotta say, it's awesome to actually see a comprehensive list of what I'm missing while I'm stuck on my Lumia 900, as I'd never really gotten a chance to look into it myself. All the more reason for me keep on saving up for that 1020...
 
better check this out and it too is only the most important features included
What's new in Windows Phone 8 | Windows Phone How-to (भारत)

read it. thank you.
I will tell you straight up, I moved from a Samsung focus running 7.8 to a Lumia 920, and omg, if felt like a new operating system. Much more in depth that windows phone 7.8, trust me, you'll love it. But definatly get Nokia, it has all the best support and features

but if I buy a low end device like lumia 520, I will receive all the future update?

- Internet Explorer 10
- NFC support
- New hardware support (up to 64 cores chips, more ram, screen resolutions, etc)
- Native code support (new kernel based on Windows NT kernel)
- New camera functions
- Wallet (NFC compatible)
- New maps (based on Nokia technology), support for off-line maps
- In-app purchases support
- Direct X support for advanced games
- Windows RunTime subset, compability between Windows 8/RT and Windows Phone 8 apps
- Kid Corner
- Data Sense (with GDR2)
- VoIP API (allow people hub integration)
- Lenses
- Native screen capture
- Better keyboard
- New bluetooth stack, support more devices
- Rooms
- MicroSD support
- 128-bit Bitlocker encryption and Secure Boot support
- Better multitasking, most apps support fast resume.
- Wi-Fi always on feature
- CalDAV/CardDAV support (GDR2)
- Tap+share (NFC sharing)
- Support for system backup (app list, settings,etc).
- New audio features (Dolby and EQ, but depends on the hardware)
- Xbox Video (no more Zune)

Good thing. I hated WP7 one.
 

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