A historical archive of mobile coverage from the Windows 9 Update era, tracking Windows Phone 9 speculation, hardware leaks, and early signs of a unified Microsoft platform.
Back to HomeBetween 2013 and 2014, this category gathered every story, leak, and rumor tied to Windows Phone 9 and the broader Windows Phone roadmap. Entries below reflect the original reporting timeline.
Alongside polishing up Windows Phone 8 with several new enhancements, Redmond was said to be working on Windows Phone 9 as a complete ground-up redesign of the mobile platform. Like early Windows 9 rumors, the talk pointed to a sweeping overhaul.
A LinkedIn listing from a Microsoft employee indirectly referenced Windows 9 and Windows Phone 9, offering some of the earliest public evidence of internal development directions and platform unification discussions.
Leaked specifications pointed to a Micromax Windows Phone 8.1 device with a Snapdragon 800 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, a 5-inch Full HD touchscreen, and a 13MP camera, highlighting Microsoft's push into emerging markets.
New hardware partnerships were announced, with Micromax and Prestigio joining the Windows Phone ecosystem to bring Microsoft-powered devices to additional regional markets.