Windows Phone 8 'Apollo' based on the desktop OS' kernel, brings NFC, native Skype, more

Matthew · Feb 2, 2012

An internal video acquired by PocketNow has revealed a slew of fresh details about Microsoft's upcoming handsets. In the leaked clip, Joe Belfiore, director of the Windows Phone program, describes…

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princeton · Feb 2, 2012

when porting apps to and fro.

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Burty117 · Feb 2, 2012

Sounds good and all but surely that means virus's will now be an issue? That would mean a running anti-virus which means more power needed.

Overall I think it's a neat idea, I like what Microsoft is trying to do however, bare in mind how many security flaws get found in windows, I can't see this as being a very battery friendly OS

Rick · Feb 2, 2012

princeton said: ↑

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to and fro

Chazz · Feb 2, 2012

Burty117 said:
Sounds good and all but surely that means virus's will now be an issue? That would mean a running anti-virus which means more power needed.

Overall I think it's a neat idea, I like what Microsoft is trying to do however, bare in mind how many security flaws get found in windows, I can't see this as being a very battery friendly OS

Well wp7 is very good on battery usage atm. What do you think the new update will bring that changes that?

Archean · Feb 3, 2012

Burty117 said:
Sounds good and all but surely that means virus's will now be an issue? That would mean a running anti-virus which means more power needed.

Overall I think it's a neat idea, I like what Microsoft is trying to do however, bare in mind how many security flaws get found in windows, I can't see this as being a very battery friendly OS

I don't believe any OS is without security issues. Have a look at poor control of Google on this issue, which in turn let people use its market to spread all type of malware and stuff.

If MS is able to pull of this integration, I think MS will continue to own corporate ..... which would be very significant achievement IMO.

lawfer · Feb 3, 2012

I wouldn't worry about the security. Although WinRT will be ported, it doesn't mean the whole OS will.

Guest · Feb 3, 2012

i heard that it is based on windows vista kernel

SalaSSin · Feb 3, 2012

Guest said:
i heard that it is based on windows vista kernel

Sure...

Why not WinMe while you're at it?

yukka · Feb 3, 2012

Guest said:
i heard that it is based on windows vista kernel

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

In the same way Windows 7 was "based" on the Vista Kernel..

Guest · Feb 4, 2012

Ya think, with a name like Princeton ,should have a better command of the language, is" to and fro", check before ya correct,

lawfer · Feb 4, 2012

Guest said:
Ya think, with a name like Princeton ,should have a better command of the language, is" to and fro", check before ya correct,

It's not a big deal, get over it.

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