Windows Phone 8 is comming out

Features on the new platform include new screen resolutions, multiple-core support and Nokia Maps software

Handset manufacturers HTC and Huawei possess welcomed the declaration of Windows Phone 8 by Microsoft, which testament initially be lendable on elect HTC, Samsung, Nokia and Huawei handsets.

The new level testament reinforcement multiple-cores, two new display resolutions -- 1280×768 and 1280×720 -- for higher definition displays, NFC wireless distribution, MicroSD scorecard sympathy and faculty eff Nokia Maps software improved in.

Withal, due to the 'procreation crevice in discipline' it instrument not be accessible as an raise to Windows Phone 7.5 users, who module instead be fit to advance to Windows Sound 7.8 which instrument human the new starting screen but not the new features.

On the punt of the statement HTC CEO Apostle Puff confirmed it is due to start its Windows Sound 8 handset subsequent this assemblage, adding: "HTC is pledged to Windows Sound more than ever and we are nervous to be transferral new Windows Phone 8-enabled smartphones to customers.

"With the start of Windows Phone in 2010, Microsoft initiated a new potent transportable ecosystem with a consumer have that was both single and somebody hospitable."

Huawei has also declared its opening Windows sound, which leave be due to hit Assemblage, Prc and the US by the end of the year.

Huawei Figure honcho marketing official Shao Yang said: "2012 is building up to be a great period for Huawei. Now, we are poised to end the assemblage with a big smack -- with the unveiling of our prototypical smartphone flowing on the Windows Phone level. We're rattling crazy near this relationship with Microsoft which faculty enable us to cater our customers with a bigger raiment of Huawei smartphone choices."

Nintendo Reveals New 3DS XL

During its Nintendo Straight broadcast tonight, Nintendo revealed a new type of the 3DS featuring larger screens.The system leave be called 3DS XL in the Westside and module retail for $199.99. It give be free on Noble 19th, the like day as New Super Mario Bros. 2.

The system's top door is now 4.88 inches, time the subordinate sort is now 4.18 inches. Both screens instrument be 90% large than on the pilot 3DS.The new 3DS module soul mortal assault history, but an AC adapter won't be included with the grouping in rule to remain costs behind (it will be disposable for acquire severally). Adapters from previous Nintendo component give be matched.

The grouping present be released in red and risque. Assemblage testament also get a silvern deciding.

Nintendo notes that 3DS XL module jazz a firing lifespan between 3.5 and 6.5 hours time performing 3DS games (compared to 3-5 hours for 3DS) and between 6 and 10 hours while performing DS games (compared to 5-8 hours for 3DS). The 3DS XL's firing present work around 3 hours and 30 proceedings to tutelage.