Monday, May 23, 2011

Microsoft Promises 500 New Features In Windows Phone 7.5 Update

Microsoft says the next Windows Phone 7 OS update will bring more than 500 new features to the handset

Microsoft Promises 500 New Features In Windows Phone 7.5 Update

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the next Windows Phone OS update codenamed Mango will bring more than 500 new features. Speaking at a developers' forum in Japan on Monday, Ballmer didn't give away too many details about the update but promised to unveil more on Tuesday at a scheduled event in New York. Until then, we have a clue or two about what's coming.

Ahead of a scheduled preview of Windows Phone 7 Mango in New York, Ballmer also teased about an announcement regarding several new devices. The WMPowerUser blog says it has received a tip saying that we can expect up to nine new WP7 devices from HTC, Acer, Dell and Samsung-but they won't be on sale until the holiday season.     Read More