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Windows Phone Tango: lower cost, fewer capabilities
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July 9, 2012
AT&T confirms Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh update for Lumia 900 in the 'coming weeks'
AT&T has confirmed that the Nokia Lumia 900 will be getting the Windows Phone 7.5 update "in the coming weeks."
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June 18, 2012
Microsoft lists Windows Phone Tango update details, due for existing devices soon?
Microsoft has posted details about its Windows Phone Tango "Refresh" update, due for existing devices soon.
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May 29, 2012
6.4 percent of most popular Windows Phone apps are incompatible with low-end Tango devices
A new report claims that 6.4 percent of the 1,000 most popular Windows Phone apps are incompatible with low-memory devices like the Lumia 610
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May 28, 2012
Nokia says 'Angry Birds' will be optimized for Windows Phone Tango's 256MB of RAM
Nokia Conversations editor-in-chief Heidi Lemmetyinen says that Angry Birds will be optimized for the RAM-limited Nokia Lumia 610.
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May 28, 2012
'Angry Birds', Tango, and 'PES 2012' refuse to install on Windows Phones with 256MB RAM
A number of popular Windows Phone apps refuse to install on Microsoft's latest 256MB of RAM low-cost devices.
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May 22, 2012
Nokia removes Skype from Marketplace on Lumia 610, blames poor user experience
Nokia Hong Kong announced today that Skype has been removed from Marketplace on the Lumia 610 due to a poor user experience.
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April 24, 2012
Nokia says Skype for Windows Phone is 'working well' on the low-end Lumia 610
Nokia says its Lumia 610 Windows Phone handset will work with the recently released Skype application, despite Microsoft warning that the app requires devices with 512MB of RAM.
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April 23, 2012
First version of Skype for Windows Phone doesn't support low-end 'Tango' devices
Microsoft's first release of Skype for Windows Phone will not support low-end "Tango" devices.
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April 19, 2012
Nokia Lumia 610 launching in Asian markets at the end of April
Nokia says it will launch its Lumia 610 Windows Phone in the Philippines later in April.
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March 26, 2012
Microsoft releases finalized build of Windows Phone 'Tango' 7.1.1 SDK
Microsoft has released a finalized version of the 7.1.1 update to its Windows Phone SDK
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March 20, 2012
Windows Phone 'Tango' increases multitasking limit to eight apps
Windows Phone "Tango" will raise the limit for multitasking applications to eight at a time.
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March 15, 2012
Nokia Lumia 610 advertised with Wi-Fi hotspot capability
While Nokia's Lumia 800 and 710 haven't been able to create Wi-Fi hotspots up to this point, the company is now advertising the capability as part of the Lumia 610's feature set.
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March 14, 2012
Microsoft launching Windows Phone Tango in China on March 21st
After the launch of the first Windows Phone (the HTC Titan or Triumph) in China, Microsoft is officially announcing its 7.5 Tango operating system in the country on March 21st.
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March 8, 2012
Microsoft details full Windows Phone 'Tango' 256MB RAM device limitations
Microsoft details the full restrictions for Windows Phone devices with 256MB of RAM.
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March 7, 2012
Windows Phone 7.5 to include new location alert icon in future update
Microsoft will update its Windows Phone operating system to include a new location alert icon.
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March 5, 2012
HTC confirms Windows Phone 7.5 Tango is heading to China
HTC has provided confirmation that the latest update to Windows Phone 7.5, codenamed Tango, forms a part of the Chinese launch.
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February 28, 2012
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone Tango, says Nokia led Chinese efforts
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone Tango codename and discusses its close work with Nokia for the Chinese market.
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February 27, 2012
Windows Phone Tango: improved MMS, voice notes, app restrictions (hands-on pictures and video)
A hands-on look at the Windows Phone Tango update, including improved MMS features.
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February 27, 2012
ZTE Orbit Windows Phone 'Tango' handset hands-on pictures
Hands-on with ZTE's latest Orbit Windows Phone handset, running the "Tango" update.
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February 27, 2012
ZTE Orbit announced with Windows Phone Tango
ZTE has announced the Orbit, a low-end Windows Phone handset running on Tango software.
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February 27, 2012
Nokia Lumia 610 announced with 800MHz processor, 256MB RAM, Windows Phone 7.5
Nokia has announced its latest Lumia 610 device, a low-end handset designed for China.
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February 27, 2012
Windows Phone 7.5 update will support 256MB RAM and slower processors in April
Microsoft will release a Windows Phone 7.5 update in April to reduce the hardware specifications for handsets, allowing manufacturers to produce low-cost devices.
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February 15, 2012
Windows Phone 'Tango' screenshots leak, reveal MMS improvements and memory limitations
Windows Phone Tango will allegedly include improvements for MMS messages, SIM contacts, and help push minimum hardware requires to 3-megapixel cameras.
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January 20, 2012
Windows Phone 'Tango' to include folders and 256MB RAM support?
Microsoft's Windows Phone "Tango" update will allegedly include folders and 256MB RAM support.
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December 28, 2011
Windows Phone roadmap leak points to Tango release in Q2 2012, Apollo in Q4
An alleged roadmap indicates that Windows Phone Tango will arrive in Q2 of 2012, and Apollo in Q4.