Windows Phone 8 review: Str8 up

29 October 2012
Windows Phone 8 is officially in the race. It probably isn’t time to count the horses just yet but Team Windows seems ready to bounce – major OEMs have backed Microsoft up with flagships and mid-range options. Redmond is doing its part with what looks like one of the biggest OS overhauls this year...

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  • Alin
  • p$u
  • 30 Oct 2012

Same ugly, messy UI! The homescreen is hard to look at!

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    • Avi
    • LBH
    • 30 Oct 2012

    is the disadvantages list shrinking?

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      • FTP
      • t1{
      • 30 Oct 2012

      Yeah windows phone 8 have Bluetooth File Transfer.
      Now Nokia please release ur windows phone 8 under 300$ fast.
      I like Android but I also like Nokia.

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        • immuzain
        • PAQ
        • 30 Oct 2012

        i want it !!!!

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          • Anonymous
          • 2Zd
          • 30 Oct 2012

          They didn't tell about video recording...does it supports pause and zoom in while video recording?

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            • Anonymous
            • rKa
            • 30 Oct 2012

            Anonymous, 30 Oct 2012there is an app called windows7 launcher in playstore.Its a... moreThanks.

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              • Anonymous
              • 7q9
              • 30 Oct 2012

              Anonymous, 30 Oct 2012I'm an Android fan, but I admit WP8 has some good features,... morethere is an app called windows7 launcher in playstore.Its a free app.

              excellent UI..same windows phone lookalike with live tiles and low memory consumption launcher

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                • Anonymous
                • 7q9
                • 30 Oct 2012

                no idea, 30 Oct 2012lol ... fandroid .... be happy with ur android, why r u bot... morefandroids ain't like fanboys,who are blinded by their OS....

                we love android coz it offers the best(price,features,experience)

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 7q9
                  • 30 Oct 2012

                  Anonymous, 29 Oct 2012android took many years in establishing its market but wind... morethe jump that android has taken..every year in providing better experience and latest features is unmatched by any other platform...
                  honestly windows 8 is growing slow....
                  it is still not on par with iOS..forget android...as GSMarena said.
                  but after around 2 years it can(hope it will) be the best smartphone OS out their

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                    • Anonymous
                    • GZ1
                    • 30 Oct 2012

                    why to use "Galaxy Series Wallpapers" on a windows phone Lock... it killed the appeal of the beautiful UI :P

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                      • Matta
                      • 3iH
                      • 30 Oct 2012

                      DaMan, 29 Oct 2012Not if it means having a bad user experience. The main cr... moreSo, what you're basicaly saying is that "more features = bad user experience" ?
                      WM 6.5 didn't had problems with features, it had problems with implementig basic phone features (calls, messaging, etc) and lot of others very poorly.
                      WP7 gave users less features and only stuff that will be really used. And look how it ended in percentage of conquered market.
                      I would really like for WP8 to succeed. But if it doesn't get more open it won't attract so many people that think they will.

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                        • Anonymous
                        • McB
                        • 30 Oct 2012

                        Share files over Bluetooth
                        Do you want to share a photo or other file with a friend who has a smartphone, laptop, or tablet with them? There are a couple of ways to do it from your phone—one of them is to share it over Bluetooth.

                        http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/how-to/wp8/basics/share-files-over-bluetooth

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                          • Jake
                          • IWb
                          • 30 Oct 2012

                          Anonymous, 29 Oct 2012even iphone dosnt support bluetooth...still it is top selli... moresaying like transfer picture , files , video ,business card , link is rest of the 10% wtf ?

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                            • Karthik
                            • vIp
                            • 30 Oct 2012

                            "Windows Phone 8 is only now able to start matching up against iOS, and it's still got a lot of ground to cover to reach Android levels of functionality and customization options"

                            -- The idea is not to provide customization like Android so that EVERYONE knows and use the OS easily.
                            This is is entirely different idea done intentionally by MS. Love it OR hate it :)

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                              • Anonymous
                              • PvY
                              • 30 Oct 2012

                              it doesnt have launcher support, swype (or any third party keyboard for the matter)

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                                • Anonymous
                                • kg3
                                • 30 Oct 2012

                                WP8 has Bluetooth file transfer and even NFC transfer.

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                                  • Silthice
                                  • RND
                                  • 30 Oct 2012

                                  Anonymous, 30 Oct 2012No voice-guided navigation? Lumia have Nokia drive that no... moreThose who don't go for Lumias won't get this feasture... So if going for WP8 better go for Lumia cause it has bunch of added features and apps compare to the others

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • RND
                                    • 30 Oct 2012

                                    No voice-guided navigation?
                                    Lumia have Nokia drive that not only have turn by turn navigation but also support offline navigation?

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                                      • wisewizard_87
                                      • RNx
                                      • 30 Oct 2012

                                      Make Way..Make Way please!
                                      The King has arrived..Its Mirocsoft Era, Superb integration. Time to Unite all of your devices..and time to shine all Windows Users!

                                      and please, who still give a shit bout other platform for now, pftt~!

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                                        • borys991
                                        • U$N
                                        • 30 Oct 2012

                                        have 2 simple questions:

                                        1. Can I play music by my own folders?
                                        2. Will I be able to use China map OFF LINE after downloaded it? (which is around 1GB)

                                        thx
                                        borys