Today, at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft revealed their take on smartphone operating systems for WindowsPhones, Windows Phone
7 Series a complete overhaul to Windows Mobile.
They say it is whole new fresh look integrates Xbox LIVE games, Zune music and video. Partners have
already started building phones; customers will be able to buy the
first phones by holiday 2010.
Windows Phone 7 has a new holistic design system. On the Start screen, dynamically updated "live tiles" show
users real-time content directly. Create
a tile of a friend, and the user gains a readable, up-to-date view of a
friend's latest pictures and posts, just by glancing at Start.
Every Windows Phone 7 Series phone will come with a dedicated
hardware button for Bing, providing one-click access to search from
anywhere on the phone.
The Hubbub on Hubs
Hubs bring together
related content from the Web, applications and services into a single
view to simplify common tasks. Windows Phone 7 Series includes six hubs
built on specific themes reflecting activities that matter most to
people:
People. This hub delivers an engaging social experience by bringing
together relevant content based on the person, including his or her
live feeds from social networks and photos. It also provides a central
place from which to post updates to Facebook and Windows Live in one
step.
Pictures. This hub makes it easy to share pictures and video to a
social network in one step. Windows Phone 7 Series also brings together
a user's photos by integrating with the Web and PC, making the phone
the ideal place to view a person's entire picture and video collection.
Games. This hub delivers the first and only official Xbox LIVE
experience on a phone, including Xbox LIVE games, Spotlight feed and
the ability to see a gamer's avatar, Achievements and gamer profile.
With more than 23 million active members around the world, Xbox LIVE
unlocks a world of friends, games and entertainment on Xbox 360, and
now also on Windows Phone 7 Series.
Music + Video. This hub creates an incredible media experience that
brings the best of Zune, including content from a user's PC, online
music services and even a built-in FM radio into one simple place that
is all about music and video. Users can turn their media experience
into a social one with Zune Social on a PC and share their media
recommendations with like-minded music lovers. The playback experience
is rich and easy to navigate, and immerses the listener in the content.
Marketplace. This hub allows the user to easily discover and load the phone with certified applications and games.
Office. This hub brings the familiar experience of the world's
leading productivity software to the Windows Phone. With access to
Office, OneNote and SharePoint Workspace all in one place, users can
easily read, edit and share documents. With the additional power of
Outlook Mobile, users stay productive and up to date while on the go.
Customers who would like to receive additional
information about Windows Phone 7 Series and be notified when it is
available can register at http://www.windowsphone7series.com.