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Provide IE 10 on WP 7.8

Given that IE10 supports web standards very well, if WP 7.8 does not have IE10 it is likely that some websites will just give up on window phone. Having to test a website with two versions of WP is not an option that most site will be willing to take.

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    ian.ringroseian.ringrose shared this idea  ·   ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
    declined  ·  Mobile GuruAdminMobile Guru (Admin, Windows Phone) responded  · 

    We are truly floored by the number of feature suggestions that we have received and the excitement about future Windows Phone releases. Some of you have been wondering, “Will Windows Phone 7.8 have the same features as in Windows Phone 8?” The answer, unfortunately, is no. Windows Phone 8 is a generation shift in technology, which means that it will not run on existing hardware. BUT we care deeply about our existing customers and want to keep their phones fresh, so we’re providing the new Start screen in the upcoming 7.8 update. We’ll have more to share on the Windows Phone 7.8 update in the coming weeks.

    To stay in touch with Windows Phone announcements please read the Windows Phone blog: http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/

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      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Why u **** of people not provide the reasons behind declining it ??

      • John SmithJohn Smith commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Frankly, IE10 wouldn't matter if IE9 mobile would just gain support for some sort of touch-move events. It doesn't matter how they work, whether it supports touchmove or imitates mousemove - just SOMETHING that makes all the HTML5 games playable on it.

      • AnonymousAnonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        IE9 has some dificulties with HTML5. IE10 update is definitely a must-have for WP7.8

      • Gerald CastleGerald Castle commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I vote for IE 10. I use my phone for a lot of research papers. As a college student I can't afford another phone.

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        Please, the WP is cool after 3/4 year usage.. still can make it closer to perfect!

      • Jibberish18Jibberish18 commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        I'm really hoping that MS will at least offer 1st & 2nd Gen WinPhone users IE10 rather than just screwing us (More than they already have)

      • AlexAlex commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        IE 10 is the future please provide it on wp 7.8

      • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        IE 10 and the windows phone is all set then I'll say it's updated

      • Christopher LeckieChristopher Leckie commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

        This has to be the most important request posted here to date. The reasoning behind leaving older devices behind is understandable but the browser is arguably the most important application on the phone, don't leave older devices behind.

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