Nokia's Lumia 710 and 800 phones are one step closer to gaining the ability to act as Wi-Fi hotspots.
A changelog of the latest update posted by Nokiapoweruser revealed that the tethering feature is now available for phones in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Vietnam. Screenshots of the update point to the 710 and 800C (the Chinese variant of the 800) as the recipients of the update.
No specific date was listed as to when the update would actually launch. Nokiapoweruser said that the "update release seems to be closer now," while the Verge is eyeing a staggered rollout and expects the update to reach all Lumia 710 and 800 phones shortly.
Nokia did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment. But a company spokesman confirmed last month that a future update would add hot-spot functionality to the 710 and 800.
Beyond offering Internet tethering, the update will bring the version of Windows Phone up to 7.5 (Tango) from 7.0 (Mango).
Once the update goes live, the Lumia 710 and 800 will join their 610 and 900 counterparts, both of which already offer Internet tethering out of the box. The feature allows the phone to act as a hotspot, providing online access for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices.
(courtesy:cnet.com)
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