Over the past month, Microsoft’s Windows Phone division has been preparing for their next major release. Some information of what’s coming in Windows Phone 8 has been announced, while a lot has been leaked. As a first-gen Focus owner, I don’t see this second reset as a problem because I’m up for an AT&T upgrade. Lumia 800 & 900 users have a reason to complain but to be fair, Microsoft hasn’t sold a lot of these phones; and for new software features, we need new hardware. At Techie Buzz we have been following the developments closely and here’s a list of articles that will get you up to speed:

• Microsoft To Replace Zune With Cross Platform Music Service
• Windows Phone 8 Feature-set Leaks
• Here’s What We Know About Windows Phone 8 Hardware
• Microsoft Introduces Windows Phone 8 Wallet & NFC
• Windows Phone 8 To Share Core Code With Windows 8, Brings DirectX & BitLocker
• Windows Phone 8 To Have Backup Sync & SD Storage
• Quick Look At Upcoming Windows Phone 8 Camera Enhancements
• Improvements Coming In Windows Phone 8 Lock Screen
• Windows Phone 8 Maps To Become Actually Usable
• Major Overhaul Coming To Windows Phone 8 Bing
• Windows Phone 8 Data Sense To Help Reduce Data Consumption
• Upcoming Windows Phone 8 Accessibility & Kids Mode Features
• What’s Coming With Windows Phone 8 Xbox Music
• Windows Phone Finally Becomes Enterprise-Ready
• Windows Phone 8 To Get Tight Skype/VoIP Integration
• Windows Phone 8 Updates To Be Delivered OTA

And in case you want to skip all of those, you can read my pick of the best Windows Phone 8 features:

• 8 Great Windows Phone 8 Features We Now Know