Windows Phone 7 Series Announcement
Today at Mobile World Congress, Steve Ballmer announced the latest version of the Microsoft mobile platform, Windows Phone 7 Series. It’s goal is to deliver a game changing and compelling user experience that users will love. Key focus areas for Windows Phone 7 Series include:
- World class Touch Experience – Rich gestures, responsive, intuitive, capacitive touch
- Distinctive Visuals - Distinctive “Metro” UI with hardware accelerated graphics and animations
- World Class Browsing - High fidelity with desktop browser, pinch, pan double-tap, multi-touch, actionable address and phone number support
- Zune Marketplace Integration:
- Music – Zune touch experience, download via cell/ Wi-Fi, synchronize library with PC.
- Photos – Integrated with Live Gallery, Synchronize with PC.
- Games – XNA Gaming platform and integrated with PC and XBOX Live gaming.
- Search - Single button press for search of device and web, location aware, voice, GPS, traffic, navigation integration.
- Tight Integration between Exchange and SharePoint.
- Office Mobile support and One Note over the air synchronization.
- Rich Development Environment – more details at MIX10.
- Music – Zune touch experience, download via cell/ Wi-Fi, synchronize library with PC.
The availability and release schedule for Windows Phone 7 Series devices will be forthcoming over the next few months.
Developers who are interested in creating applications for Windows Phone 7, are strongly encouraged to attend the MIX10 conference on 3/15.
Key links:
Steve Ballmer’s announcement at MWC:
https://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/
Information Site: https://www.windowsphone7series.com/
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