Windows Phone 7 Update News: Windows Phone 7 Update Details

WindowsPHone7.jpgAlthough no release date has been set yet, Microsoft has released details of the features to be included in the next update to Windows Phone 7.  You have the ability to copy/paste, do faster app loading, and have better Marketplace search.

Here are the details of the Windows Phone 7 update coming soon.

  • Copy and paste - you'll be able to copy text from emails, text messages, web pages, and
    Office Mobile documents, and paste it anywhere you can type.
  • Faster apps and games - it will take less time for apps and games to start up and resume.
  • Improved Marketplace search -  when you press the Search button in the apps or games section of Marketplace, you'll see only apps or games in the results.  Press Search in the music section of Marketplace to search just the music catalog.

So how do you update a Windows Phone 7?  We've published a Windows Phone 7 update article earlier this week.  In order to do any kind of update on a Windows Phone 7, you must have the latest edition of the Zune software installed on your computer. 

Windows Phone 7 models include the HTC Surround, Samsung Focus, LG Quantum, Dell Venue Pro, and HTC HD7.

Microsoft is working with the third-party app maker that caused errant data usage to correct glitches.

Ovum recently predicted that Windows Phone 7 will upset the smartphone balance of power.  A Windows Phone appeared on an episode of Castle.

Windows Phone 7 smartphones have the same operating system and a few differences in hardware, which we compare in "Best
Top Windows Phones: Windows Phones Compared.
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