Windows Phone 7.8 Update Rolls Out to Lumia Handsets

After a long wait, the Windows Phone 7.8 update is now available to Nokia Lumia smartphone users. As expected, it will be available to all Lumia handsets running on Windows Phone 7. These include Lumia 510, Lumia 610, Lumia 710, Lumia 800, and Lumia 900. Users of the aforementioned devices should be receiving notification for the new OS version's availability in the coming weeks. The update can be installed via Microsoft Zune desktop software (for Windows) and through Windows Phone Mac App (for Mac).

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Windows Phone 7.8 brings a lot of cosmetic upgrades and bug fixes. These include a brand new homescreen with more customization options, camera extras, and a host of performance enhancements. The Windows Phone 7.8 upgrade will be seeding through February. Its exact availability around the world will be carrier dependent.

Differences between WP7.8 and the new WP8

Below is a promo video released by Nokia with regard to the Windows Phone 7.8 update:


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