PocketNow got a hold of some screenshots apparently culled from WinMo 7, since they look a little flashy and aesthetically different from WinMo 6.5 — and that’s definitely a good thing.
The shots are branded Windows 6.5.1, but as PocketNow says, we know what 6.5.1 looks like and it definitely doesn’t share the modern, finger-sized aesthetic of these shots. The screenshots cover basics like the call screen, contacts list, mail and onscreen keyboard, and all in all it looks substantially more modern (read: Similar to Android, iPhone, WebOS) than WinMo ever has before. Interestingly, the trademark Windows Start button appears to be a no-show: Is this a conscious choice to move away from the WinMo of the past? [PocketNow]
Adam
October 21, 2009 at 10:13 AM
isn’t the windows logo in the top left the start button?
also, it looks just like every other win mo version.. not very impressive at all.. and i’m actually a fan of win mo.. but this looks liek the change from 5 to 6.. barely noticable..
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October 21, 2009 at 1:13 PM
@Adam, yes the windows logo at the top left is the start button. What you are failing to see though is that the top half of each screen shot is the old Win Mo and the bottom half is the new. There is no windows logo or flag on those.
The change is larger than you think. Look again and look closer.
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October 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM
What a stupid article again! Microsoft revealed in the new chassis requirements that all Windows phones that contain WinMo 7 must have a dedicated start button, so whats the point in having a soft key then? Don’t you guys keep up to date with technology?
Are these journos people you pick up from the street?
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