Zumanity
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Although I like the platform, I think Microsoft is just making mistake, after mistake. Dunno whats up with them, but I did not expect this from a push for a new platform.
It seem the verge has a vendetta against windows and windows phone, I take everything they say with a grain of salt they use to be my favorite technology site too until recently.
Their head honcho, Josh, is on record as calling Windows poison. In fact, many commenters were happy to see Josh and his crew leave Engadget, predicting that Engadget would be much less bias in the process. And honestly, Engadget does seem a lot less bias than they did this time last year. And Verge... well it seems like Josh is up to his old tricks.
Yeah, but it's not just Josh. It's ZDNet's reporters too, from a month ago.
Reading between the lines: Office on iPad, Windows Phone upgrades | ZDNet
Which is the exact same answer they gave WPCentral this very day. They will talk about apps, but they refuse to talk about the OS. It's hard to think no news is good news in this instance.
Actually I'm referring the overall negative tone the Verge as a whole has taken towards Windows Phone/Microsoft since Josh decided to get more involved. It can't be mere coincidence that they only have bad things to say about WP post Josh's review. Even Vlad, who reviewed and really enjoyed the Lumia 800, suddenly has a negative opinion of WP after Josh's review. That simply cannot be coincidence.
Yeah, but it's not just Josh. It's ZDNet's reporters too, from a month ago.
Reading between the lines: Office on iPad, Windows Phone upgrades | ZDNet
Which is the exact same answer they gave WPCentral this very day. They will talk about apps, but they refuse to talk about the OS. It's hard to think no news is good news in this instance.
Ok fine, Josh is a big stupid meanie-butt. We get it. But that doesn't change the fact the Microsoft has not come out and clearly stated who will get Apollo and who won't. And until they do, rumors will fly and it could adversely affect sales. And maybe they're not sure yet--that's fine too, say that. But who in their right mind would buy a Lumia if they don't get WP8? They pulled the interview with Nuno Silva, and then refused to confirm or deny anything, just giving a side-stepping answer that doesn't have any relevance to the question asked. Hardly inspires confidence.
Ok fine, Josh is a big stupid meanie-butt. We get it. But that doesn't change the fact the Microsoft has not come out and clearly stated who will get Apollo and who won't. And until they do, rumors will fly and it could adversely affect sales. And maybe they're not sure yet--that's fine too, say that. But who in their right mind would buy a Lumia if they don't get WP8? They pulled the interview with Nuno Silva, and then refused to confirm or deny anything, just giving a side-stepping answer that doesn't have any relevance to the question asked. Hardly inspires confidence.
Why do people think they are owed major updates. The only update MS promised for current phones was Mango.
People complaining about a update, and they have no clue what software features are being added.
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Owed an update? No, but as someone who is aware of whats coming (however or whatever it is) if theres a good chance a new device like the Lumia 900 wont be updated I prefer to wait. The average joe may now know or care but people on forums like this do and since the OS actually does work pretty much the same across all devices there is no benefit in buying a new device now. IIMO.
Why do people think they are owed major updates. The only update MS promised for current phones was Mango.
People complaining about a update, and they have no clue what software features are being added.
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Allegedly Apollo hasn't even been in testing for a month yet. OEMs still need to write drivers too probably. How can anyone expect them to comment on what devices will get what when it probably hasn't been touched internally yet
Why do people think they are owed major updates.