Windows Phone 7 may not have been able to provide stiff competition to Android and iOS, but Microsoft is busy fine tuning its mobile
operating system. While Microsoft tweaked the operating system for its Mango version, the company is looking to make major changes for Windows Phone 8. According to PocketNow, the new version will support dual core CPU and higher screen resolution.
PocketNow managed to get hold of a copy of video in which Microsoft's Windows Phone Manager Joe Belfiore has been featured explaining new features of Windows Phone 8. The video shows that Windows Phone 8 will also support microSD card, thus enabling higher storage. As previously rumored, next generation operating system will also comply with NFC requirements. It will allow you to share content with a mere tap. Since this feature will be shared with Windows 8, you will be able to seamlessly transfer data and content from your Windows Phone 8 handset to Windows 8 computers and tablets and vice versa.
Windows Phone 8 is also going to be more user friendly as it will feature a new app called DataSmart, which will let you monitor your data usage and thus will help you in avoiding incurring massive data fee. The OS will also ensure that it gives priority to WiFi over your cellular connection so as to minimize the usage of your data quota. Apollo or Windows Phone 8 is also going to bring VoIP facility through Skype integration.