Mango update release coming September 15th? [Updated]

We have two bits of data that we received separetely, even so tell a nice story.

Starting time, we just heard from a fairly well known commercial software company who make an app for Windows Phone (as well as Android and iOS), that the Mango release/update has been delayed:

"The (omitted) Windows dev team has but learned that Mango is delayed until September 15th."

We were surprised to receive that info because (a) we didn't know what the previous engagement was (September 1st?) and (b) nosotros didn't even inquire about it. Over again, this isn't an indie developer but a commercial software company who works with Microsoft direct, and then we take their word equally truth on the matter. Still, we're nonetheless not 100% clear on what that means exactly.

Second, the other information comes from an online chat with an HTC customer service rep and a user of the popular Chinese forum WPXAP (they're like a Chinese XDA). Normally nosotros disbelieve CS rep information, just here the info is detailed and interestingly jives with the data from to a higher place. In short, the release engagement is in September, only they were not fix to reveal the exact date. When nosotros say "the release" it looks to be the update release, not just for new devices. HTC has received the RTM version, they are applying patches and working with Microsoft on final verification before release.

Makes sense and with the "delayed till Sept 15th" info previously mentioned, it all comes together for us. Is it a guarantee? Nope, merely we experience this is close to something.

AT&T Dell Venue Pro not shipping till 8/30, getting Mango? [Speculation] (Image - 0)

Update: Lets add a third bit of info. Dorsum in July we speculated that the AT&T Dell Venue Pro was non going to re-ship till terminate of August due to it getting a Mango update (it'southward been "out of stock" for weeks). Now if you go to that folio the preliminary send appointment is...wait for information technology...September 15th. Cheers, Azolo, in comments!

WPXAP info via WeLoveWP

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