Windows Phone 7 Users Can Not Upgrade to Windows Phone 8

Because a lot of the new features and software implementations require modern hardware, current Windows Phone 7 owners will have to purchase a new device in order to experience the Windows Phone 8. Windows Phone 7 users will be able to take advantage of the improved home screen Live Tiles thanks to a future update that will introduce the feature (Windows Phone 7.8).

Unfortunately, if you want to taste some of that Windows 8 goodness, you will have to upgrade to a new device.

Windows Phone 8, Surface & Windows 8 Will All Release in Perfect Harmony

Microsoft has not revealed an official release date for any of its Windows 8 lineup yet, besides their mention of a vague “fall” period. There is one thing we can all be certain of though, all of the Windows 8 devices and software will roll out to the public at the same time. That means the Windows 8 OS, Windows 8 Surface tablets, and the Windows Phone 8 devices will hit the market at the same time.

Until then, you’ll just have to settle for reading and fantasizing about what is coming.