It is rather sad to find out that T-Mobile has perhaps not chosen to update Lumia 710 with WP7.8. A reader of WPCentral has received a mail from Nokia in this regard, which goes like this,
In response to your concern, we understand that you want to confirm if the Windows Phone 7.8 will be available for Nokia Lumia 710 from T-Mobile. We are sorry to inform you that there are a small number of operators that have chosen not to offer the update to their users.
It is important to recognize that this decision was made solely by the operator and these include the T-Mobile network in the United States.”
All may not be lost though for those, who are brave enough to flash their devices with the WP7.8 firmware available at Navifirm. Though it may be bit risky.