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Verizon 8X to include wireless charging.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/30/3575934/verizon-htc-8x-wireless-charging-support
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/30/3575934/verizon-htc-8x-wireless-charging-support
Thanks. Are you in the running for a new phone too? What do you currently own?
Probably December due to money reasons. I'm in a contract with Rogers and I'm currently using a 900. I had a Focus before, but had it replaced at Best Buy for the 900. Ideally I want to get a 920, but if Rogers doesn't offer more colours by the time I'm ready to buy I may switch to Bell and get an 8X.
yes the largest of the WP8 phones I believe
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I'm looking at the 920 as I currently own an iPhone 3GS but I'm with Bell and don't even know when or if they'll get it. I know MS has said the 920 will go to "Rogers and others" in Canada, but when?
lastflowers
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I never used the Facebook app before. I use it a lot now ��
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
All that Ativ S talk only helps to remind us that its not been announced in the US...on any carrier.
They already corrected that on the website so it is only Rogers (that could change in a month or two though). I would keep the 8X in mind with Bell though.
I don't even see the 8X on Bell's site. They have a horrible set-up there while at least Rogers gives you an OS choice which takes you to the respective phones for each one.
I didn't even notice that. Samsung lol.
Here's a night time driving video taken with the Lumia 920:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv5_fHzXK68&sns=em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv5_fHzXK68&sns=em
I have this diamond with a circle in it by my time. I thought it was just my phone checking my location for an app but I turned off location on my phone and it's still there. What does this symbol mean?
Thanks for the help.
They should in the next couple weeks. Rogers still doesn't have the 920 on the site though even though they have announced it. I find Telus gives WP the most respect even though they get the shaft for the high end devices. They are getting the Ativ though.
killer rin
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It's true, Telus definitely cares about the platform. Their stores are literally the only ones where I can go in and play with an actual Windows Phone instead of a stupid fake chunk of plastic. It's a shame that they wont have the 920.
Unknown Soldier
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The Samsung ATIV S is basically the Samsung Galaxy S III with Windows Phone.
I'm using a 2-year-old Samsung Focus :-( I'll be buying a Lumia 920 as soon as it's available for all of you peons!
Does anyone know of any hacks or workarounds to somehow backup text messages from a Samsung Focus? I'm really annoyed that I won't be able to carry those over to my 920.
Does anyone know of any hacks or workarounds to somehow backup text messages from a Samsung Focus? I'm really annoyed that I won't be able to carry those over to my 920.
Yup. SMS backup is on the 7.8 ROM for the Focus. It's going to be a little counter productive for you just because in order to even do that you're going to have to hard reset your phone. I'm sure someone else can tell you how to get it on your phone without the ROM.
I don't know. It might be something they put on there for beta purposes so whoever is testing it doesn't have to lose all their shit every time they flash a new version.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
Got my Lumia 920 from the //build conference. I can't wait to be back in California and activate it.
Hasta la vista Android, I won't miss you.
PS: I won't answer questions, NDA.
Hasta la vista Android, I won't miss you.
PS: I won't answer questions, NDA.
I know right? Classic Microsoft.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
We got a dev kit phone, not the retail package. I still don't know the differences.
Better than night vision googles. I literally cannot see anything there, but somehow the Lumia added light where there was none. I thought the camera was all marketing, but forget it, I just became a believer.
Also, my hand was super shaky since I had to extent my arm through a small opening of the window to take this picture. The windows are locked here. Fuck, I almost let my phone free fall 7 stories.
Same boat as you. Sammy Focus, no way to backup all these text msgs. I figure we can get any college ruled notebook and just manually copy every text message conversation via pen and paper.
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Ugh. If you find out anything that'll allow transfer of text msgs from the focus to the 920, lemme know.
Also am I correct in understanding that if your carrier doesn't have the color of phone they support you can get a version of that phone in any alternate color at any given Microsoft store?
antiquegamer
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Log into your Microsoft account (browser) there you should be link to where you can manage all your CC and subscription.
Steelyuhas
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Very nice.
Yeah at some point (still not sure if I'm going to spring the cash to break my contract this year) I'll need to update my 7.5/7.8, and it would be really nice to not lose at my messages.
I'm really excited to try this out myself. I wonder when we can expect Cnet to do their camera phone comparison with the 920.
Fjolle
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brotkasten
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I'd say it's not coming to the US, because it doesn't have LTE.
This shit again?
Did they mention WP has Facebook integreation? I heard that's pretty swell!
Really? That's such a cool new feature, it might even cause me to switch from my iPhone!
brotkasten
Member
Another one:
It might be true, but I still don't know why.
Welcome to last year, dude. iOS 5 truly revolutionized the market yet again. Doesn't surprise me that it took Microsoft over a year to copy it. What's next? Tweeting from the OS?
brotkasten
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So they've released the OS, the phones are out in canada and some other places, released the SDK, given out hundreds of free handsets and KEPT THEM UNDER NDA??
They seriously need to hire someone to sort out their launches, this is a joke. What should have happened is:
In August:
- Announce WP8
- Announce Fall release date
- Release (beta) SDK to developers
September:
- Room for OEMs to do their thing.
This Week
- Show off what developers have come up with, instead of trying to chase the existing top 50 apps, show us things the other platforms can't do.
- Announce Firm release dates, coordinate with major carriers to announce prices at the same time
- Hand out devices AND LET PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THEM.
Also the cool thing about TellMe is that unlike android and iOS, developers can hook into it so I can register protocols with your device and TellMe will open my app when you tell it to do something.
The sad thing about TellMe is that the voice recognition is still shit as far as I can tell.
They seriously need to hire someone to sort out their launches, this is a joke. What should have happened is:
In August:
- Announce WP8
- Announce Fall release date
- Release (beta) SDK to developers
September:
- Room for OEMs to do their thing.
This Week
- Show off what developers have come up with, instead of trying to chase the existing top 50 apps, show us things the other platforms can't do.
- Announce Firm release dates, coordinate with major carriers to announce prices at the same time
- Hand out devices AND LET PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THEM.
Also the cool thing about TellMe is that unlike android and iOS, developers can hook into it so I can register protocols with your device and TellMe will open my app when you tell it to do something.
The sad thing about TellMe is that the voice recognition is still shit as far as I can tell.
I heard that Forstall dude is available. Maybe MS can get him.
WP8 doesn't support it anymore.
That's the review I mentioned above, which also talks about this
Some truly baffling decisions wth WP8, still. Wait for Rambo or whatever to put stuff back in...
It blows my mind how much this company fails when it comes to windows phone and getting the message out. A fucking NDA for a phone that's on the market?
Ghost. You're 100% correct.
JimiNutz
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I think I finally placed my order for a 920 on EE.
I say THINK because EE sent me an email asking my to call them about my order. I call them and they tell me I now need to call Orange (who they own) and ask them to transfer my details over to them...
I call Orange and they have no idea why EE have asked me to call them but they check their system and can see my order there. Apparently I'll get my phone/sim in the next few days... Hmmmm.
Sounds strange to me.
EE are a complete joke at this point.
I say THINK because EE sent me an email asking my to call them about my order. I call them and they tell me I now need to call Orange (who they own) and ask them to transfer my details over to them...
I call Orange and they have no idea why EE have asked me to call them but they check their system and can see my order there. Apparently I'll get my phone/sim in the next few days... Hmmmm.
Sounds strange to me.
EE are a complete joke at this point.
Just called 2 of my local branches of Phones4U (UK) regarding the L920.
I have to call back tomorrow at 1 store and the other is calling me as soon as they get them in.
Both stores had dummy models on the shelf and they will stock Black, White, Yellow and Red, with the Yellow and Red exclusive to Phones4U.
The tariffs sound pretty standard if you don't want 4G with the phone available for free on £31/month , 2 year contract s and up. (quoted for O2)
Happy Days!!!
The toughest choice now is what colour!!
I have to call back tomorrow at 1 store and the other is calling me as soon as they get them in.
Both stores had dummy models on the shelf and they will stock Black, White, Yellow and Red, with the Yellow and Red exclusive to Phones4U.
The tariffs sound pretty standard if you don't want 4G with the phone available for free on £31/month , 2 year contract s and up. (quoted for O2)
Happy Days!!!
The toughest choice now is what colour!!
show me your skeleton
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i'll pop in to my branch & see what information they give me too. hurrah for mixed messages!
Sikamikanico
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Hmmm - the store I popped into in London advised they can only sell the phones with an EE contract (I'm with O2, but apparently that's a no go.) One of us has been misinformed...I wonder who? :/
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