Takeaway: Information for and against Windows Phone 8.
The second generation Windows Phone was release in October 2012. Windows Phone 8 bundles essential functionality including navigation, storage, sharing and apps.
Windows Phone 8 runs Modern UI (Metro) which is typography-style layout also known as Swiss Style. Microsoft added several new colors as additional options for users such as Cobalt, Olive, Amber, Steel and many others.
The apps collection does not include popular apps such as YouTube, Flash, HBOGO and several others. Lastly, Windows Phone 8 does not have vocal turn-by-turn navigation.
Unlike iOS and Android, the core of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, are built-in to the operating system. Windows Phone 8 does not have a notification bar (Android) or disrupting notifications (iOS). Checking social media updates, e-mail and weather will be a simple task after setting up your home screen by arranging live tiles.
