These are the limitations of Windows Phone Tango [Video]

It has been known for some time that will soon be officially released the Windows Phone Tango, the issue addressed in the low-end smartphones with the operating system of Microsoft, and already have been presented at the MWC 2012, the first two devices in use it (ZTE Orbit and Nokia Lumia 610).

However, until recently, Microsoft did not report anything about the limitations that exist because of the low-end devices, such as less memory RAM (256MB) and the slower processor. This changed in the page How-to's partners and now confirmed several limitations:




Some applications do not work if your phone has a memory RAM 256 MB.
You will not be able to manage podcast subscriptions from the phone or watching video podcast, if your phone has a memory RAM 256 MB.
You will not be able to automatically upload photos to SkyDrive, if your phone memory RAM is only 256 MB.
You will be able to use the Local Scout, if your phone has RAM memory only 256 MB.
Some HD video codecs will not be supported if the phone memory RAM is only 256 MB.
In addition to limitations in Windows Phone Tango brings with it several new features such as ability to attach videos and photos in text messages, or export contacts to a blank card SIM.


Worth to watch the following video site WindowsPhoneHacker, showing the major features of Windows Phone Tango in an emulator:

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Windows Phone Tango, the first screenshots were leaked!

Until now, Microsoft has officially "talked" about Windows Phone Tango, the mobile version of OS rumored to be used in entry-level opportunities and generally smaller smartphones, but the website WP7forum reveals some screenshots that confirm its intentions company and reveal new details.


According to WP7forum, the device was used only 256MB of RAM, that is half of the minimum requirement of Windows Phone, but Microsoft does not allow the installation of specific applications from the Windows Phone Marketplace. If the application requires more memory, then displays pop-up message informing that they be installed.

Furthermore, the requirements for the camera reduced to 3MP (instead of 5MP), while sending MMS distinguished with two images (up to now supports WP 1 picture / MMS), and improved voice recording application for adding voice messages to MMS.


We expect more details at MWC 2012, after Windows Phone Tango for the second quarter of 2012, according to the timetable that was leaked in late 2011.

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