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Rumors regarding Windows Mobile 7 have been rampant as Mobile World Congress approaches. Now some reputable sources have let it slip that Winows Mobile 7 is a lock to be announced at the conference. According to the Wall Street Journal, the user interface will be a dead ringer for the Zune HD portable media player. We certainly wouldn’t argue with that.
From Bloomberg we’re hearing that the new software will have heavy integration with Microsoft’s Xbox Live service and console. This certainly makes sense considering the massive success the platform has enjoyed. Expect more integration with the Zune ecosystem as well, maybe even an iPhone/iTunes style system. Noted journalist Mary-Jo Foley is also saying that she expects Microsoft to drop the Windows Mobile name altogether and go with “Windows Phone 7”.
As for all that Project Pink speculation, the WSJ says don’t bet on it. While they are claiming that it won’t be part of the announcement, the Sharp manufactured “Pink” phone could be out sometime this spring. What does Windows Mobile (or Phone) 7 need to be to get your attention? Is it just too late for Microsoft in the mobile space?
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riopato
February 14, 2010 at 2:21pm
Win mo has fit my needs over the years that I don't see how this os has been considered out of the game. Although it doesn't have the pretty interface as iphone or android, there's way too many things that can be done with it than any of those other dumb smartphones. One major function is that of an actual hassle free phone. The other is the one handed functionality, especially the standard version of win mo. I'm not a fan of the touch interface especially the type of interface that demand holding the phone in one hand and navigating with the other. Touch interface is a natural function but the abilty to navitgate, type, make a call and everything else with one hand has been tantamount in my selection of a smartphone. The ability to type with one phone makes it a top priority alone.
Win Mo 7 may actually change this and looking forward to it. Although if it loses it's functionality and everything that I love about win mo, it would be a dam shame.
COMMANDER_COOK
February 13, 2010 at 10:48am
Windows Mobile isn't out of the game in my opinion, but it's going to have to make me breakfast before I buy one.
I think Android is just the right OS for me, and it's going to take a whole lot to change that. I want the DROID, but the battery life is a deal breaker for me. when they can make a phone like the droid that doesn't need recharging every day, then I'll buy.
I also think the iPhone will fall by the wayside sooner or later. I think we're nearing a point where the iPhone will no longer have as much appeal to people as it does now. Maybe in the next few years?
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austin43
February 12, 2010 at 11:27pm
hopefully this will lead to more apps developed for the zune hd.
wintercoder
February 14, 2010 at 12:03pm
I've developed many pen-based, ppc and windows mobile apps for many companies over the last 18 years. My sons and I love the ZuneHD (we have 3.)
But, until MS opens up full internet API's, access to 3D and an legal path to market apps, my efforts on the Zune HD will likely be limited to how I can manage to fit my music collection in 32GB.
