Articles Tagged Windows Phone 7
WP7 Mango Brings New Features
Windows Phone 7 is about to get its first major update: Mango. Until now there have been nothing but minor bug fixes released for the WP7 platform so when we heard about the Mango update we were understandably excited. Windows Phone 7 has the makings of a solid and fantastic mobile operating system (OS), but as it stands it gives a bit of an unfinished feel when it comes to functionality. Sure, the elegant appearing UI and funkily unique Start screen give the impressive of a polished product, but the truth of it is that WP7 is still in its infancy and as such has a tendency to fall down every once in a while.
Is Microsoft Buying Skype for $7B?
The web is abuzz with rumors today that Microsoft could be buying the popular VoIP service Skype. Skype is a world-wide communication program that allows users to chat with either text, voice or over video completely free of charge. It has been steadily climbing in popularity for years now and has recently received somewhat of a boom when it finally freed itself from an exclusivity agreement with Verizon.
Samsung Making New WP7 Phone?
As we've previously mentioned, Samsung is holding a somewhat unexpected event on May 24th. Now, Engadget is reporting that they've been invited to a Windows Phone 7 event on the very same day for the launch of Windows Phone 7.5 (currently codenamed Mango).
Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) Update
Since the release of the Windows Phone 7 platform back in October and November last year we haven’t seen much by way of updates. On small patch was released that was mostly aimed at fixing the issue of there being no copy & paste function for the phone, but that was more of a post-release fix than a substantial update.
HTC’s 7 New Mysterious Devices
There’s been a lot of exciting new tech coming out or at least being announced this year. Dual-core phones have showed their colours, dual-screen handsets have even made their debut, amazing new functions and service integration has been demonstrated and we’re finally starting to see some real competition in the tablet market. Now, according to Ausroid, HTC has just applied for 7 new Trademarks.
Angry Birds for Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 has had a turbulent time finding acceptance among the top contenders of the smartphone operating system (OS) world, but now it seems they’ve finally made it. That’s right, Angry Birds has given the WP7 platform its own tick of approval and will be launching from the Microsoft Market on May 25th.
No Customisable Ringtones for WP7?
If you’ve been holidaying under a rock for the past couple of months you may have missed the incredibly hyped launch of Windows Phone 7. Yes, Microsoft has made a last ditch attempt at success in the smartphone market and by all reports they may very well succeed.
Asher likes the Windows Phone 7
Asher Moses has reviewed the Windows Phone 7 and he likes it. We'll be posting more on the Windows Phone 7 rollout, but for now you can enjoy his review. Text is incredibly sharp and crisp on Windows Phone 7 and I'm particularly impressed with how emails and documents are rendered on the platform. The menu layout is also pleasing to the eye with big bold headings that can be scrolled through by swiping horizontally.
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