From what we’ve heard about the development process of Windows Phone 7, rumours about the OS pre-dated its earliest seeds. How? The secret lies deep underground in Redmond, buried with a little project called Photon.
The first time Microsoft mentioned apps today, it was to mock Apple, and they completely nailed what’s wrong with the iPhone app metaphor. But apps define the smartphone experience, so what’s the plan for Windows Phone 7? It’s… coming together.
Windows Phone 7 sneaked up on the world today, but having played with it, I’ll tell you Microsoft is putting all it’s muscle behind this. No matter who you root for, to be anything short of impressed is stupid.
Multitasking’s been a bugaboo for the iPhone since like forever, which Droid and the Pre have gleefully exploited. But what about Windows Phone 7? Well, it sounds like it multitasks in the same sense that the iPhone does.
It’s a time commitment, no doubt. But if you REALLY want to know more about Windows Phone 7, MSDN posted a 22-minute tour with Joe Belfiore (VP of Windows Phone Program Management) explaining each of the features.
With the announcement of Windows Phone 7, Microsoft’s made it clear that they’re finally – and truly – getting back into the game. They also brutally kneecapped their existing phone software, effectively taking Microsoft out of mobile for the next six months.
Apple may have the iPhone, but the iPhone doesn’t have the Xbox. Today, Microsoft leveraged their most compelling entertainment asset, the Xbox 360, into Windows Phone 7 Series. But what does this mean, practically speaking?
As we see in this full features rundown clip, the Windows Phone 7 interface is filled with simple, beautiful animations not so dissimilar to the Zune HD.
Steve Ballmer. Aggressive. Unpredictable. Highly territorial. If the rumours are correct, he’ll be unveiling Windows Phone 7 today, and you can watch the press conference live with Microsoft, starting at 9am Eastern (1am AEDT).
