According to Bloomberg, Microsoft has asked HTC to put Windows Phone in more HTC phones. Specifically, HTC Android phones. The report says that the head of Microsoft’s operating systems unit Terry Myerson asked HTC last month to "load Windows Phone as a second option on [Android] handsets."
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Wish that your beloved sportswear brand would bring its connected fitness app to your preferred smartphone platform? If your mind instantly substituted “Adidas” for the former and “Nokia” for the latter, then boom! You’re in luck. Adi Dassler’s firm is bringing its miCoach fitness app as an exclusive to Nokia’s Windows Phone 8 devices. The app, already available on iOS and Android, lets you control playlists, use Bluetooth SMART (where available) for heart-rate monitoring and will even offer voice coaching from LA Galaxy’s Omar Gonzalez. Now all we need is to scrape together the cash for a pair of adizeros and we’re good to go.
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Microsoft is letting the world of Windows Phone 7 (not to be confused with Windows Phone 8) know today that it’s time to move on. With Windows Phone 8 being released to smartphones for just under a year, Microsoft has decided that it was time to stop development on their top video chat app Skype. […]
Nokia’s first ever Windows Phone 8 powered phablet is expected to be released this year. There has been a lot of speculation regarding the date of the official announcement. At first it was believed that Nokia will unveil Lumia 1520 in September, but recent rumors suggest that the event might have been pushed to a later date. Only yesterday we picked up on a rumor which claimed that the launch might take place on October 22nd. Nokia has now posted a teaser for its upcoming event through its official Twitter account, it advises everyone to save the date, which is indeed October 22nd.
The company hasn’t shared anything else about this event as yet, no hints have been dropped as to what might be announced. It is just pure speculation right now that the Nokia Lumia 1520 will be announced at this event. Yesterday’s rumor also suggested that while the device itself might be announced next month, it won’t be released in the market until November because Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update, which apparently comes pre-installed on Lumia 1520, isn’t ready yet. AT&T is already rumored to release the device on November 8th, the carrier was first believed to have exclusivity over Nokia’s phablet, but a recent picture leak hints that Verizon might carry it as well.
Nokia Teases October 22nd Event, Lumia 1520 Launch Expected original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The Nokia Lumia 1520 is making rounds on the internet these days, this device is said to be Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8 phablet. We hear rumors about this device on a daily basis, picture and spec leaks are a common occurrence now. Nokia hasn’t made an official announcement as yet regarding this device, though as per recent rumors, it might finally unveil the Lumia 1520 on October 22nd. What about the actual release though, which some believe won’t take place until November since Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update isn’t ready for public release? A new report suggests that AT&T might release Lumia 1520 on November 8th.
The report claims Lumia 1520 will be offered in four different colors, white, yellow, red and black. Off-contract price on AT&T is said to be $699, contract pricing hasn’t been rumored as yet. Nokia Lumia 1520 was initially believed to be an AT&T exclusive, but since a Verizon branded picture of the device was leaked online, it is now believed that other U.S. carriers might launch the device as well. Nokia Lumia 1520 reportedly has a 6 inch display, a 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quadcore processor, 2GB RAM, 20 megapixel PureView rear camera, 32GB onboard storage and a 3,400mAh battery. Both AT&T and Nokia are yet to make an official announcement.
AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 Allegedly Goes On Sale November 8th original content from Ubergizmo. 
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In a move that’s sure to bring on a couple of double-takes from prospective Nokia Lumia 1020 users on the fence about pre-orders in the UK, Nokia is bringing the full monty in one swing. Starting this week – today, the 12th, to be exact – Nokia will be attempting to tap the market with […]
It was rumored a couple of months ago that HTC is developing a new Windows Phone 8 devicet that is based on the design of its popular HTC One smartphone. This device has been rumored a couple of times, apparently it carries the “Harmony” codename inside the company. Today the alleged specifications of HTC Harmony have leaked. It is expected that the company might launch this smartphone in either October or November.
The rumor claims that HTC Harmony will come equipped with a 4.7 inch LCD3 full HD 1080p display, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of on-board storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, Beats Audio, BoomSound, Ultrapixel rear camera and a 2,300mAh battery. HTC hasn’t said if it is indeed in the process of developing a new Windows Phone 8 smartphone. Apart from that, this rumor comes from a source that doesn’t have any track record, good or bad, so a grain of salt is definitely advised. The rumor doesn’t talk about pricing or specific availability dates. Only recently Microsoft announced that it has acquired Nokia core phone business. Many people were wondering how other WP8 manufacturers will feel about this deal. HTC only said that it is “assessing” the situation, it hasn’t said as yet if there’s any radical change to its Windows Phone 8 strategy.
Alleged HTC Harmony Specifications Leaked original content from Ubergizmo. 
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The Nokia Lumia 720 smartphone was announced back in February. Its a mid-range Windows Phone 8 device with decent hardware specifications. Rumor has it that the company might be developing a dual SIM version of the Lumia 720. The rumor comes from @evleaks, who has a solid track record with product rumors, he claims that this variant of the Lumia 720 “may be on the way.” At this point in time it is not known exactly when this variant will be released and if it is going to be exclusive to certain markets.
Dual SIM variants of many popular Android smartphones are manufactured, but most of them are sold in select markets only. That’s because there’s demand in those markets, as opposed to Western markets, when majority of the customers don’t opt for smartphones that are capable of running two SIMs simultaneously. The Nokia Lumia 720 has a 4.3 inch IPS ClearBlack WVGA display, a 1GHz dualcore Qualcomm processor with 512MB of RAM, a 2,000mAh battery, 8GB of on-board storage and support for microSD cards. The smartphone also has a six megapixel rear camera and a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera. If a dual-SIM version is being developed, its unlikely that the specs will be bumped, though the price might be nominally higher.
Dual SIM Nokia Lumia 720 Rumored original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Ubisoft released Rayman Legends on PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and Wii U just last week which we’re hopeful you haven’t completed yet, especially if you’re the kind of person who wants to squeeze every bit of content available in the game. If you happen to have completed the game and are looking for more Rayman goodness, you’ll be happy to know Ubisoft plans on publishing a follow-up to Rayman’s mobile game, Rayman Jungle Run. (more…)
Rayman Fiesta Run Releasing On iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8 This Fall original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Want the latest software updates for your phone? You can just wait like a pleb, or you can go buy handsets on Craigslist and hope to get lucky. Apparently Windows Phone Central user xs2k did the latter when he just happened to buy a phone with the latest, unreleased Windows Phone 8 OS on it.
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