So how would you like to attend a “Party” in a “special” location Cologne, Germany? Well PPCG’s has got a hunch that such invitations are being sent out – and it has to do with Microsoft and Nokia. Details were vary sprace but our own JasonFieldz has some in site to what this “party” will be about.

So Nokia has yet to officially unveil it’s Windows Phone 7 line up; but in the past month or so we have seen leaks of Nokia’s Sting Ray – which will be it’s first Windows Phone 7 Mango device. The Sting Ray has gorilla glass, polycarbonate body and a basic N9 feel to it. We always expected Nokia to release a device before 2012 so this is the first Nokia Flagship…

Nokia will more than likely try to regain confidence with it’s buyers, stockholders and general public that the move to Microsoft is the right thing to do. We have seen Nokia slip into 3rd place globally with Samsung and Apple taking the first two spots. This would be Nokia’s way of telling the World – We are Back to Play Hard Ball.

Things that we have seen about Nokia Sting Ray point that it will be a good device, solid build and yet just as fast and fluid as the previous generation phones. What do you think about this Nokia/Microsoft “special” party? I will be watching all the news channels come August 17th to give you WP7 lovers the goodies! Stay here at PPCG for your news!

Source: Mobileda

So how many WP7 users do PPCG have? Well WHO CARES! The Windows Dev Team announced that developers will get version 7712 of Mango.

Now we know that T-Mobile is pushing firmware updates to the HD7, which is pre-mango update (think Pre-NoDo). We also know that Microsoft released Mango to Manufactures (RTM). We also know that the Nokia Sea Ray used version 7710 of Mango during the announcement of the device.

We also know that the offical version of Mango is 7720, while 7712 is not final it is a sure heck of a lot closer than 7661 that we are running now. So lets all hold our breath for tomorrow when Devs get 7712 Mango flavor!

 So PPCG who is ready for a little more WP7 love? Tell me below what you expect to be improved iwth Mango, even the people running 7661 – what would you like ot see changed/improved? I want better music functionality the 7661 has a music bug that I want resolved!

 Sources; Neowin.net & WMpowerusers & WPCentral

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This forum is growing and evolving so check it out frequently this is where you can find the latest Mango discoveries! I can tell you that my Sprint Arrive never looked so fun! I have Mango and I love it. Thanks to the guys in the forum for finding this – posting this and working with it! Visit the Mango For All forum here!

Today seems to be some sort of Windows Phone 7 News day; what do I mean? Well it appears that we have been given the names of the next Windows Phone update names. Microsoft is rolling Mango out this fall that is to bring over 500 new features to Windows Phone 7. But reports are that they are already working on other major updates for the platform as well.

Digitimes reports on Tuesday that Compal Communications, which manufacturers devices for Acer and Nokia, recently inked a Microsoft deal confirming that it will build devices for Mango as well as the next-generation Tango devices. Microsoft has yet to discuss Tango yet, so it’s unclear what will be included or how big of a jump it will be from the long awaited Mango release. Reportedly, Tango will be then phased out in favor of a new “Apollo” OS, which I suspect we could call Windows 8.

Now this is all rumors but rumors are good to drive hype of a platform. We already know what Mango has instore so lets start the rumors off good – what will be in Tango? You tell us PPCGeeks, and remember Microsoft may very well find this and think “hmm DAMN that is a good idea.” So think big and speculate bigger!

Source: BGR

Big changes are coming for Windows Phone 7 users. Microsoft has leaked some of the things that Windows Phone 7 users can expect with the Mango update.

The beta version of Mango was due to release this week, but there has been a delay in the release of the beta version, and finally there is some news on why. It was leaked by an un-named source at Microsoft that there were build issues with the beta versions of Mango. Apparently there was a faulty script that pointed at a Microsoft Corporate share file that would keep phones from working properly outside of the company.

But fear not WP7 users, your Mango updates are coming and there are some pretty sweet features that will be added to your already sweet phones. Some of those features will include…

Several camera enhancements, including the ability to tap the screen and have it focus in on the item you want before snapping that pic.

Phone lock delay – meaning you won’t have to enter the pin code every time your pin every time you set the phone down. If you’ve opened it within the past 15 minutes you’re good. But beyond that 15, you’ll still have to enter the pin number.

Lastly the “audio stutters” in NoDo and RTM have been resolved

However there is going to be a process for downloading the update. It will be a two part download. You will first have to download a file that will update the Zune software you’re phone syncs with. This update will tell the Zune software where to look for the pre-release update. Apparently the only way to update from pre-Mango to the official Mango update will be to revert back to the pre-Mango form and then to perform the updates. It looks like you’ll have to preform these updates via your PC.

One final thing, the source leaked that the App Hub would be released within a week of the Mango update. So that will be a big thing to look forward to for WP7 users.

It will be wonderful to see the new updates that come with the Mango updates. Check back with us for more updates on the Mango update for Windows 7 Phone!

Source: Neowin

Today Nokia announced that its annual Nokia World Conference would be held on October 26-27 in London…Leading many to the conclusion that this will be when they “kick-off” their Windows Phone 7 devices. However, there is nothing that gives us 100% truthfulness to the agenda. Right now we don’t even know who the keynote speakers will be for the 2 day event.

What is known is that Nokia World Conference has historically been where the Finnish phone maker makes big announcments. At Nokia’s N9 today Communiasia in China, CEO Stephen Elop also lent credence to earlier rumblings that WP7 devices would arrive Q4 this year. If this is in deed true then this conference in October would fit nicely for the announcement, and showing of these Windows Phone 7 devices. Plus lets not forget that Mango (Windows 7.1/7.5) is due out this same time frame. So what a better time than not for releasing something new and fruitful.

Tell me PPCGeeks – does this partnership with Microsoft + Nokia have you wondering what to come? Is a Nokia device calling your name, but the current OS is holding you back? How about a N9 with WP7 on it? Tell us below what your dream Nokia Wp7 device would be like…

Source: WPcentral

Microsoft seems to be right on task with this Mango thing. It seems that they are getting ready to hand out Mango flavored devices for app Dev’s next week! The article cites anonymously “sources familiar with the company’s plans” so take it with a very very fine grain of salt. Still, this is just a matter of when, not if, for Microsoft, so next week sounds as good as any other week.

Now one would think that with Windows Phone Developers most have a Windows Phone 7 right? Well you are probably correct, and would suspect that Microsoft would just send out a test ROM, and allow the Dev’s to side-load them right? Well that is where you would be completely wrong. It seems that with the issue of putting the device back to a “normal” state for the official Mango release would prove to be a huge task, one Microsoft is not wanting to attempt – so their solution Developer devices to the Dev’s to use! Now these devices are loaned out to them – think of a “try before you buy” type of idea…Sounds good to me; can I beta test it for you Microsoft?

So the bigger question is who gets the device first? Well that is currently unknown, or even how to register to get the device. Tell me Windows Phone 7 Geeks, would you like one of these devices? I suspect that we would all say YES! but what would you want to use it for? Tell me below, or even if you think Mango is worth it…The words are not in your court Geeks!

Source: WPCentral

Windows Phone 7 Mango update has just had some features leaked that I thought we would all like to know about. It does seem Microsoft is actually listening to people and and working to improve their OS. With Mango being the BIGGEST update for Windows Phone 7 to this point, we have some sweet tropical leaks that make us all salivate over the new features.

Features include:

1. Bing Audio – Allows us users to find the title of the song like Shazam does – but all in Bing.
2. Bing Voice – Allows for transcription of words to text – This will be amazing in text messages.
3. Bing Maps – IMPROVED – Microsoft is giving us Turn-By-Turn native support with Bing Maps (Think Google Maps).
4. Bing Vision – Think Google Goggles – This allows for searchers to scan bar codes, QR Tags, Microsoft Tags, and other camera assisted
5. MULTI-TASKING – which we already knew of but this is still the biggest anticipated update to the system since then.
6. IE9 – HTML5 support – we saw this at MIX11 this year – but still going to be part of Mango.

So Geekers, with these updates who is ready to salivate over the new and improved Windows Phone 7? This update could be the biggest thing that will drive up the sales and users since it began! This tropical fruit flavor sneak peek has me salivating all over myself and all I can say is I want it NOW! How about you fellow Geekers, is this going to help Microsoft get their numbers where they want? Tell me below – and remember Microsoft does watch pages like this – so you never know – maybe one of your comments will make a new feature for Windows Phone…

Source: MobileTechWorld

You may already know the Web-famous Windows watcher Paul Thurrott and if not well now you’ve heard of him. He has just come forward with several new details surrounding the upcoming updates for Microsoft’s mobile platform. Keep reading to find out more!

According to Thurrott, two major updates are coming this year. The first, “NoDo” (possibly short for “No Donuts”, will find its way to end users some time in early February. He also goes on to tell us some features to be found in NoDo are the “copy and paste functional addition, support for the Qualcomm 7×30 smart phone chipset, a CDMA location stack and a number of software fixes.”

Thurrott also mentioned that later in the year, WP7 users will see another update currently called “Mango” internally (we’ve all heard about this one), which will apparently bring “Internet Explorer 9 with with the Trident 5 rendering engine, HTML 5 and Silverlight, and gesture support.” Possibly new updates in Mango such as more entertainment features, we will see.

Was this what you expected to hear after all the rumors about the updates coming? I think this breakdown is much easier to understand. Now let me know what you think about it.

Source: WindowsPhoneSecrets and BGR

Image: CNET