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Nokia Delivering Windows Phone 7.8 to Older Lumias

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Jan 30, 2013, 2:04 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Nokia today announced that it is making Windows Phone 7.8 available to its older Lumia smartphones. The update will be pushed out on a carrier-by-carrier basis over the coming weeks and through February. In addition to the new Start screen with adjustable Live Tiles, Windows Phone 7.8 adds new functionality to the lock screen, such as daily Bing images and child lock screen security. Windows Phone 7.8 also adds support for a number of new languages. The software can be installed via Microsoft's desktop-based apps to devices such as the Lumia 900, 800, 710, and 610. It is a free system update.

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Nokia Lumia 710

3.7" display 480 x 800 pixels
Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 processor 0.5 GB RAM
1,300 mAh battery
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

Nokia Lumia 900

4.3" display 480 x 800 pixels
S2 APQ8055 processor 0.5 GB RAM
1,830 mAh battery
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

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