Nokia releases the Windows Phone 7.8 software update to their Lumia devices

After several months of waiting, Nokia is now releasing the Windows Phone 7.8 software update for their Windows Phone 7.5 devices like the Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 610. The update is already being preinstalled on new Lumia devices like the Nokia Lumia 510.

Nokia Lumia 510 - Video Review

The Nokia Lumia 510 is an affordable Windows Phone device which is expected to cost less than $200 without requiring a contract. The device will feature a 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera and is powered by an 800 MHz processor with 512MB of RAM.

The Lumia 510 will be available in a variety of colors in an aim to appeal to a younger audience while its affordable price tag is geared toward emerging economies. However its biggest downfall is that it runs Windows Phone 7.5 which means it wont be upgraded to Windows Phone 8.

[Guide] How to install Windows Phone 7.8 on your Nokia Lumia device from Navifirm

Today the Windows Phone 7.8 software update for Windows Phone 7.5 devices was spotted on Navifirm for Nokia Lumia Windows Phones. This is a great indication that it won't be long before the update is publicly made available for these devices. Microsoft previously confirmed that the Windows Phone 7.8 update will be released in early 2013, and since we are less than a month away from the new year it makes sense that the Windows Phone 7.8 is ready for release.

Windows Phone 7.8 attempts to make up for this by bringing the WP8 start screen experience along with 10 new theme and accent colors, Bing Picture of the Day on the lock screen, security updates and new apps. However it doesn’t offer some basic necessities like the ability to connect and sync with the Windows Phone syncing tool or access to Xbox Music.

If you are impatient to wait for the public release and want to try installing the update from Navifirm, you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to install Windows Phone 7.8 for your Nokia Lumia device.

Windows Phone 7.8 update for Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 510 available on Navifirm

We know that Microsoft is planning to release the Windows Phone 7.8 update for older Windows Phones by early next year. While Windows Phone 7.8 has not been officially released for Windows Phone 7.5 devices, several builds for the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 510 have started appearing on the software flashing tool Navifirm.

Nokia Lumia 510 demonstrated running Windows Phone 7.8

The Nokia Lumia 510 is an entry level smartphone which is expected to run Windows Phone 7.8. The device features a generous 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera and is powered by an 800 MHz processor with 512MB of RAM.

The device was recently shown running the Windows Phone 7.8 in a video from China. It shows off the new Start Screen with different size tiles, new color accents and a Bing lock screen wallpaper.

Budget friendly Nokia Lumia 510 officially announced

Nokia India just teased the upcoming Nokia Lumia 510 and the device has now been made official after weeks of rumors and leaks. The Lumia 510 is an affordable budget smartphone which falls between the Nokia Asha series and the Nokia Lumia 610. It features features a generous 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera and is powered by an 800 MHz processor with 512MB of RAM.

The Lumia 510 will be available in an array of colors, which has become a trademark of Windows Phones. Users can choose a color to suite their personality and match it with the live tiles on their device.

At launch the Lumia 510 will run Windows Phone 7.5 and will be updated to Windows Phone 7.8 sometime in the future. Windows Phone 7.8 will offer a new start screen similar to the one found on Windows Phone 8.

Nokia Lumia 510 teased by Nokia India to be coming soon

Earlier this month, we reported the existence of an affordable Lumia 510 handset which will arrive in the market soon. Nokia India has now confirmed the existence of this handset on their Facebook page with the message "610 - 100 = ? Stay tuned. Coming soon."

While the post has since been removed, it is clear that Nokia will continue to offer affordable Windows Phones to their users, with the device expected to be priced at just $150 without a contract.

Nokia Lumia 510 is affordable upcoming WP 7.8 device

Several rumors have been circulating about a follow up device to the Nokia Lumia 610 which will be aimed at entry level markets. Now more information has been revealed about this handset which will be known as the Nokia Lumia 510

The Lumia 510 which is said to run Windows Phone 7.8 will feature a 4 inch LCD touch display, 4GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera with no LED flash and be powered by 800 MHZ MSM7227A processor with 256MB of RAM.The unit is said to be relatively thick at 12 millimeters and would weigh 129 grams.

Nokia Lumia 510 - Leaked video demo

A recent leak revealed that Nokia was working on an affordable entry level Windows Phone with 4GB of internal storage, named the Nokia Lumia 510. The device reportedly will feature a 4 inch touch display, 4GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera and will be powered by an 800MHz processor with 256MB of RAM. The Lumia 510 will reportedly run Windows Phone 7.8 instead of Windows Phone 8.

Despite its lesser specifications and its lack of an LED flash for its camera the device doesn't look like it will be very slim. However it promises to offer a $150 off-contract price in select markets, which is quite affordable for a smartphone.

You can watch the leaked video demonstration of the Lumia 510 below