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Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 launch events announced: October 25th and October 29th

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 launch events announced: October 25th and October 29th

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Microsoft has confirmed today the dates of the upcoming Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 launch events that are set to take place in NYC and San Fransisco later this month. The Windows 8 party is scheduled to take place in NYC on October 25 staring at 10AM EST. Microsoft will also host a Surface launch party on this day at the same venue. Windows Phone 8 is set to be launched on the west coast four days later on October 29th in San Fransisco as previously speculated. Microsoft will ,without a doubt, finally unveil all of WP8′s features during this event.


As usual both event will be live streamed for our viewing pleasure.


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