Well, the title says it all I guess. Its true, its official now. There is not going to be an update for Windows Phone 7.5 users. I just saw this on The Verge, and kinda gonna repost it! lol
It’s official, Microsoft is not offering Windows Phone 8 update to existing Windows Phone 7.5 handsets. Speaking to The Verge ahead of the Windows Phone 8 sneak peek today, Microsoft’s Greg Sullivan revealed the reasons behind the company’s choice not to offer a direct upgrade from Windows Phone 7.x to Windows Phone 8. Microsoft plans to bring a new Start Screen interface to existing devices through a Windows Phone 7.8 software update. “It’s basically bringing the core elements of Windows Phone 7.8 start experience, and UX, right to existing phones.
Credit for the picture, goes to, The Verge :)
It’s official, Microsoft is not offering Windows Phone 8 update to existing Windows Phone 7.5 handsets. Speaking to The Verge ahead of the Windows Phone 8 sneak peek today, Microsoft’s Greg Sullivan revealed the reasons behind the company’s choice not to offer a direct upgrade from Windows Phone 7.x to Windows Phone 8. Microsoft plans to bring a new Start Screen interface to existing devices through a Windows Phone 7.8 software update. “It’s basically bringing the core elements of Windows Phone 7.8 start experience, and UX, right to existing phones.
