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Windows Mobile 6.5.x to become Windows Phone Classic, Starter Edition
Feb 26th
Phones running Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series OS won’t be out till fall 2010 at the earliest, but that hasn’t stopped word from leaking about what will happen to the company’s existing OS, Windows Mobile 6.5.3.
Looks like Windows Mobile 6.5.x will split into two branches, a Classic Edition and a Starter Edition. Microsoft has thus far only confirmed the Starter Edition, which will presumably be a cheaper, stripped-down version for developing markets. Here’s what a Microsoft rep had to say:
“[Starter will be for devices] with and without Microsoft Office Mobile and supports 2G (GSM), 2.5G (CDMA2000 xRTT, EDGE, GPRS), CDMA (Rev A, EV-DO Revision A), and TD-SCDMA radios.”
Interestingly, the list does not include support for GSM 3G (HSDPA) networks. If it’s not just a mistake, such a move might be aimed at ensuring that developed markets with widespread 3G use don’t see too many phones running Starter Edition.
We don’t have much solid information on what the Classic Edition would entail, but we believe it may be the new branding for the last updates to the Windows Mobile 6.5.x line, adding touch-friendly features like a UI-wide magnifying glass.
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Feb 15th
Microsoft just wrapped up its Windows Phone 7 Series launch at MWC in Barcelona- here are some videos of the interface:
Update: MSDN Channel9 just posted a 22-minute, more in-depth walkthrough, below.
More below. More >
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Windows Phone 7 Series Unveiled
Feb 15th
Here are some photos of Windows Phone 7 Series interface – the Start screen and various “Hubs”:
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Live: Windows Phone 7 Launch at Mobile World Congress 2010
Feb 14th
Just a few hours left until Steve Ballmer kicks off Microsoft’s presentation at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We’ll be seeing some pretty exciting stuff– primarily Windows Mobile 7, or, as it’ll officially be known, “Windows Phone 7 Series.”
Coverage starts at 9 AM EST on February 15. We’ll have a live video and running commentary of the press event below. More >
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Adobe: No Flash in Windows Mobile 7 at launch
Feb 14th
Earlier today, Adobe released a statement about Flash support in Microsoft’s as-yet-unannounced Windows Mobile 7:
Microsoft and Adobe are working closely together. While the newest version of Windows Phone won’t support Flash at initial availability, both companies are working to include a browser plug-in for the full Flash player in future versions of Windows Phone. More details will be shared at Microsoft MIX next month.
Microsoft has not yet announced Windows Mobile 7– that will likely happen tomorrow morning (February 15), so Adobe’s letting the cat out of the hat a bit early. More info at Phonescoop here.
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“Windows Phone 7 Series” Revealed
Feb 13th
Through some Photoshop manipulation, Engadget found that the banners being set up outside Microsoft’s presentation space at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona say “Windows Phone 7 Series,” presumably referring to the upcoming OS’ consumer and professional releases. Full image below, and more info to come.
Steve Ballmer to Unveil Windows Mobile 7 at MWC, February 15
Feb 12th
It’s all set, folks– Microsoft has officially confirmed that CEO Steve Ballmer will be unveiling Windows Mobile 7 this coming Monday morning at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
The event starts on Monday, February 15 at 3 pm CET, which corresponds to:
03:00AM – Hawaii
06:00AM – Pacific
07:00AM – Mountain
08:00AM – Central
09:00AM – Eastern
02:00PM – London
03:00PM – Paris
11:00PM – Tokyo
Microsoft will have a live video feed of the event HERE. More details below.
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Windows Mobile 7 Rumors: Zune-like UI, No Multi-tasking?
Feb 7th
We received an email with some information that some other sites have posted as well. This information is a mixture of things that make sense (Silverlight integration) and others that would be surprising (like the removal of multitasking from Windows Mobile), so take it with a bucket of salt:
Sphere: Related Content· WP7 will be announced at MWC, and there will be a demo, but this will be just the UX
· MIX will have specific developement focus sessions on WP7
· WP7 supports both Sliverlight (out of browser) and XNA
· Silverlight is version 3.0, with elements of 4.0 plus mobile specific features such as sensors etc
· XNA apps can be developed using XNA GameStudio 3.1
· SL apps developed using Expression Blend 3.x and VS2010
· MS will release a mobile version of VS / Expression which will be free, and VS2010 / Expression Pro will have a free add-on
· WP7 will have an equivalent of .NET CF embedded into SL, but no SQL.
· WP7 will have isolated storage which is accessible using LINQ
· The UX of WP7 is based upon a theme called “METRO” and is similar to Zune HD, but with a completely new “Start” screen.
· No multi-tasking (applications will pause when in the background, however they will support notifications using the MS Push Notifications environment)
· No .NET CF backwards compatibility, however a proportion of the data and business logic in .NET CF could be ported
· MS were confident to have devices ready for Sep 2010
· No MS manufactured device, however much tighter control of manufactring process, so as an example each device has a 3D processing chipset, and MS provide all of the device drivers. So no platform builder. This enables OTA updates and simplified model for ODM’s
· Marketplace will support buy and try before you buy, as well as an API
· ODM / OEM will not be able to modify the “Start” screen, so no more HTC Sense / TouchFlo etc.
· MS are actually ahead of schedule which will surprise the analysts / journalists
· Browsing experience is currently faster / better than iPhone 3G, and they are aiming towards 3GS.
· Browser is based upon desktop IE7 codebase, but with some IE8 functionality
· No in browser Flash or SL
· WP7 has full integration with XBOX Live, and ability to purchase games
· WP7 will use the Zune software for music, videos, photos sync
· WP7 only supports app installation through service based delivery i.e. marketplace, so no side-loading
· MS will provide a hosted push notifications environment
Windows Mobile 7: What we know so far
Feb 2nd
Microsoft CFO Peter Klein has said that the company is working “heads down” on its new Windows Mobile 7 OS and confirmed that the company will “have much more to say” about it at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 15-18 (video at Fox Business- scroll to 4:07). Here’s a round-up of what we know so far:
A DigiTimes source reported that WM7 will be released to phone manufacturers in September 2010, confirming an earlier leak from LG. So phones running WM7 should hit store shelves by the end of 2010. WM7 focuses on improving the user interface, browsing, and multimedia experience. Zune, Xbox Live, and Silverlight integration are in the cards, but interestingly, the source claims that the 2010 launch will only be for English and “common European languages,” with Asian language support coming in 2011. More >
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