WP 8.0 update?

Thinking about the issue of the new Microsoft Windows Phone 8.0 version and present Lumia phone models I must say the problem is perhaps exaggerated. As the life span of a present Smartphone is about two to three year at max the need to have the latest version of WP is probably not my first priority. From my experience Updating to a new operating system on a platform designed for use with a previous version is usually not very wise and often just leads to the notion that net new version runs slower, as the hardware was not designed for it.  Another thing to keep in mind is that the difference of one version with another is often marginal and mostly “cosmetic”.  For the Lumia 800 and 900 owners (as I am) I would say, just use it and install the updates and improvements you get from Nokia, WP 7.5 is great as it is. When the new series come which are designed for WP 8 you will have the option to update the complete phone. There will be interesting new hardware features waiting, the Pureview super camera to mention one innovation.

The WP system is getting more and more relevant applications, for example free software (Secure Pics) to put your images behind a lock to protect them if your phone gets stolen (you might end up on Facebook or Youtube unintentionally). As a matter of fact, it is very wise to use the automatic screen lock feature (although it is a bit of a nuisance), I met people who had to pay thousands of Euros after their phone was stolen, as somebody used it to make very expensive long distance calls.