Windows Mobile 7

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What Windows Windows Phone 7 Could Have Been

7:09AM February 26, 2010 | John Herrman

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. More »


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Windows Phone 7 Apps: What We Know, What We Don’t

8:40AM February 16, 2010 | John Herrman

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. More »


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Windows Phone 7 Series Hands-On Pics And Video

6:27AM February 16, 2010 | Wilson Rothman

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. More »


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Windows Phone 7 Interface: Microsoft Has Out-Appled Apple

6:20AM February 16, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

I’m sorry, Cupertino, but Microsoft has nailed it. Windows Phone 7 feels like an iPhone from the future. The UI has the simplicity and elegance of Apple’s industrial design, while the iPhone’s UI still feels like a colourised Palm Pilot. More »


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Is There App Multitasking In Windows Phone 7?

6:15AM February 16, 2010 | Matt Buchanan

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. More »


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An Epic 22-Minute Walkthrough Of Windows Phone 7

4:52AM February 16, 2010 | Mark Wilson

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. More »


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The Spectacular Maiming Of Windows Phone 6.5.x

3:48AM February 16, 2010 | John Herrman

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. More »


Gaming

How Will Xbox Live Work On Windows Phone 7?

3:19AM February 16, 2010 | Mark Wilson

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? More »


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Windows Phone 7: First Videos

1:23AM February 16, 2010 | Mark Wilson

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. More »


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Watch Steve Ballmer Announce, Then Ravage, Windows Phone 7

12:45AM February 16, 2010 | Mark Wilson

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). More »