Windows Phone 8 is the first mobile OS from Microsoft to use the Windows NT kernel, which is the same kernel that runs Windows 8. The operating system adds improved file system, drivers, network stack, security components, media and graphics support.

May 2, 2021 · As part of a week of Windows Phone 8.x features and tutorials, and four years after Microsoft stopped official support for the OS (and 18 months after the on-device Store physically...

Windows Phone 8.1 is the third generation of Microsoft Mobile 's Windows Phone mobile operating system, succeeding Windows Phone 8. It was based on Windows 8.1.

Oct 29, 2012 · Windows Phone 8 is truly the smartphone reinvented around you. After testing the software for the last year myself, I’m absolutely convinced you’ll love the new Start screen with resizable Live Tiles; new family-focused features like Kid’s Corner and Rooms; and the seamless integration with SkyDrive, Skype, and other Microsoft services.

Jun 20, 2012 · With Windows Phone 8, the similarity is more than skin deep. We’ve based the next release of Windows Phone on the rock-solid technology core of Windows 8. It means Windows Phone and its bigger sibling will share common networking, security, media and web browser technology, and a common file system.

Oct 29, 2012 · Windows Phone 8 offers a truly personal phone experience, connecting you to the people and things that matter most. As part of the announcement, Microsoft revealed new features, including Kid’s Corner and Rooms, along with details and pricing for a range of beautiful new smartphones from Nokia, Samsung and HTC, each with their own ...

Apr 14, 2014 · From the bold vibrancy of its new Start screen, to its new digital assistant, Cortana, Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8.1 establishes itself as a top-tier smartphone platform.

Oct 29, 2012 · As part of the announcement, Microsoft revealed new features, including Kid’s Corner and Rooms, along with details and pricing for a range of beautiful new smartphones from Nokia, Samsung and HTC, each with their own differentiated designs, colors and features.

Nov 13, 2012 · Now, with the Windows Phone 8 launch safely out of the way, we can provide you with more details on what cool Windows Phone 8 features you’ll get with your Nokia Lumia 920, or Lumia 820. Users of Windows Phone love the dynamic Live Tiles on the start screen.

Oct 29, 2012 · Windows Phone 8 is stacked with new features and enhancements to all the things that made previous versions enjoyable to use. This is still Windows Phone, but more grown up, and now truly...