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[justpratik]

here’s an update on the much anticipated next version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system, Windows Mobile
7 aka Windows Phone 7.

windows-phone-7

There’s no definite confirmation yet if it will indeed be launched at MWC next week, but if it does make an appearance at the grand event in Barcelona, word is that it will just be a preview of its interface and not a full in-depth introduction. Furthermore, it’s now being reported that the entire interface has been overhauled and replaced with a Zune HD inspired UI based on a project codenamed “Metro.” Confirming what we previously reported about Windows Phone 7 ME, they latest round of rumors also mention that there’s both Xbox and Zune integration
as well as social networking support.

On the downside, however, there won’t be NETCF backwards compatibility for older applications. Multitasking has also apparently been given the boot and Flash support won’t be there either. Is Windows Phone 7 doing an iPhone? One might think so, but let’s not forget, all of these are yet to be confirmed. For now, just treat this as a heads up of what to look out for when Windows Phone 7 officially get unveiled either this month or later this year.


Via Engadget
http://www.engadget....mwc-launch-zun/

[DLCI]

I really hope the lack of multitasking & blocked applications' installation is only a a bad rumor. Otherwise a clear NoGo for most of the users.
Missing ActiveSync? I simply don't believe it - all the exchange support + the web push services will be dropped from MS? Impossible.

From the other hand it is really possible as both MS and Apple really have made it crystal clear in the past that they create things the way they like it, not the way users usually do it. But I'm afraid it won't work this time for both companies - Android & Symbian are going after the HTC's slogan "make it mine" and I think we can expect that these 2 dinosaurs above will have to start listening to the customers more and more. Otherwise they'll stay with some 10% market share and that's it.

Edited by DLCI, 08 February 2010 - 08:18 AM.

[theraf90]

yeah you're right! Who would wanna buy a 1.5 ghz phone if it doesn't do multitasking? it's like buying Ferrari wheels without a Ferrari!!!

[Zabii]

Why on earth would they drop all the good features of 6.5? This seems like a step backwards, not forwards.

[leo001]

IMHO that are only bad and wrong rumors...

[Zabii]

Leo, I certainly hope so. As of this second I am running 2 programs on my phone and it isn't even doing anything. MyMobiler for an on-PC screen of my phone and I have microsoft reader going. Without multitasking I will not be buying a WinMo 7 device.

[La Traviata]

If this is true then Microsoft are digging their own grave. It is like they are taking all the bad stuff from Apple instead of the good. The only reason why people put up with Apple's annoying limitations is the wealth of apps and the simplicity and smoothness of the UI, none of which WM can offer (OK, I haven't used WM 7 yet, but I doubt that it can be so good as to compensate for the downsides). So there would be NO reason to go with WM in the future.

Shame, I was just about to buy some new apps for my Omnia, but now I'll hold fire until more details emerge. No point in pouring more money into WM if I have to change OS with my next phone (or WM 6.x apps don't work on WM 7).

Edited by La Traviata, 08 February 2010 - 04:55 PM.

[eufouria]

La Traviata, on Feb 8 2010, 12:02, said:

If this is true then Microsoft are digging their own grave. It is like they are taking all the bad stuff from Apple instead of the good. The only reason why people put up with Apple's annoying limitations is the wealth of apps and the simplicity and smoothness of the UI, none of which WM can offer (OK, I haven't used WM 7 yet, but I doubt that it can be so good as to compensate for the downsides). So there would be NO reason to go with WM in the future.

Shame, I was just about to buy some new apps for my Omnia, but now I'll hold fire until more details emerge. No point in pouring more money into WM if I have to change OS with my next phone (or WM 6.x apps don't work on WM 7).

My guess it that these rumors pertain to Project Pink, the Microsoft branded phone. Most probably being manufactured by Danger.
WM7 will be an entirely different operating system which chances are won't run on a Microsoft branded device.

[Gibeon]

http://translate.goo...y...l=en&swap=1

This sounds a lot more positive If you have any translation questions, PM me

[leo001]

we will find the truth at the MWC! wm7 will be officially announced there!

[Billus]

yup yup, 15th of Feb.

[justpratik]

i think that rumour is true.

2 reason.

1. it is said there that zune phone is built on the same os as zune hd. And zune hd is having no multitask.
2. and for to speed up system usage.

[rbled]

Seems silly if true.  Removing multitasking, flash support and direct app installation all but assures that Android will be THE alternative to iPhone.  Those three items are PRECISELY why I don't have an iPhone.

[Gibeon]

justpratik, on Feb 9 2010, 12:56, said:

1. it is said there that zune phone is built on the same os as zune hd. And zune hd is having no multitask.

There is no Zune Phone. You clearly got no idea what you're talking about.

[eufouria]

Gibeon, on Feb 9 2010, 12:21, said:

There is no Zune Phone.

Yet.

[Gibeon]

Windows 7 Mobile (or Windows Mobile 7) won't be Zune Phone. It'll be 7.

[La Traviata]

More details emerging:

http://www.gsmarena....m-news-1456.php
http://www.microsoft...-15MWC10PR.mspx
http://www.microsoft...s/windowsphone/
http://blogs.technet...e-7-series.aspx

[kevout]

So thanks to the hardware requirements, the Omnia (i910) won't be able to run this - right?  Probably a really dumb question, but I'm extremely new to smartphones.

[DLCI]

I watched the event live @web & I was speechless. Not just because it was something unseen so far (althought yes, noone expected it I'm sure!) , but because MS was constantly explaining how important are the customers and their wishes. And they were listening damn good all that time. As I said, I was left speechless. Whether the things will work as smooth as they were shown is another story, but here are the major points from my perspective:

1. Interface is expandable, e.g. each app can extend it (kind of live widgets + subsections for office, multimedia and games). Which means xda & modaco could also do smth to make things better I guess
In addition that means No more 10000+ application icons and thousand of screens with stupid applications, that have no clue about each other Interoperability is the key word.

2. HW will be more or less the same - Huraa-finaly we might get video for skype, proper 3D games and many other nice things, reserved so far for the closed platforms. Although it was said there will be devs with different screens and +-keyboards.. It seems MS had made a round table with the HW manufacturers and they agreed on HW specs and timeplan! Impressive!

3. Multiple calendars support!!!!! Yes, finally! Agenda/Cal looks brilliant. The example shown was with 1 exchange and 1 push calendar..

4. Sync with exchange of course - viva la activesync (no, I don't believe they'll issue patches for exchange server to communicate with zune sw )

5. Video & multimedia-I hope the codecs will be part of zune subsystem-can anyone bring some info what are the supported containers/codecs from zune hd?

6. social networking a-la sense style!

7.xbox live - I don't know if that means ported games from xbox - if that happens that would be...well, let's not dream for now

and much more...

But you know what - I can't stop laughing now, when I imagine Google and Apple! If they had any plans to present smth soon (similar like the current iphone or ipad) - I can only imagin how they throw it to the basket and re-call all the vacation plans for the next couple of month. I'm expecting their answer to today's MS presentation. Whoever resists to go into direction customer customization and contacts-internet integration will fail in my opinion. I see symbian, htc, samsung, android and now MS placing that as a central point of their marketing.

P.S. Motorola, Acer & LG were not shown as key partners, taken part of the pre-launch events..wonder if that means they're focusing on android from now on, or they will follow whatever they're given..

P.S.S Symbian^3 also looks in the right direction..I'd expect nokia to keep its fans on board!

P.S.S.S The word google was gently avoided all the time! no coincident I believe! not that's important though

[eclsnowman]

3D graphics chip required. Wvga minimum resolution. Looks like our only chance is an android port for our phone because we're never getting 7 series boys.