So today Microsoft officially announced the newest version of their mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7 Series, and I have to say I am VERY impressed with the initial details. The user interface is reminiscent of Windows Media Center and XBOX which I have loved using over the years. The key element I like is that the user interaction is all about flow instead of launching little applications — something that makes the iPhone messy when you have a lot of apps installed.
My feeling is that if Microsoft can control the hardware quality, Apple will have a true contender to compete with which is great for the industry. As for where I think Andriod fits in… it feels like Windows CE from 10 years ago.
Pretty exciting for Microsoft and great job to all the teams involved! I can’t wait to use and develop for this platform too!
Check out the links below for some great photos and videos of the interface in action:
– Windows Phone 7 Series
– Announcing Windows Phone 7 Series
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The UI is still clunky. Also MS has a history of leaving us Windows Mobile users in the dust when it comes to upgrades. Basically, in order to upgrade to a newer experience, you have to replace your phone. I'm on my third Windows Mobile device. None have been stable or intuitive, two of the most important things for a mobile experience for me.
The UI is still clunky. Also MS has a history of leaving us Windows Mobile users in the dust when it comes to upgrades. Basically, in order to upgrade to a newer experience, you have to replace your phone. I'm on my third Windows Mobile device. None have been stable or intuitive, two of the most important things for a mobile experience for me.
Hopefully they learned from their mistakes... I too was an avid WinMo user before the iPhone... I don't miss it one bit, however, there are things in the WinP7 Keynote video that makes me want one.
The only way this platform will be successful is that they release it like they did Zune, and control the hardware -- so they can issue updates like Apple does.
Hopefully they learned from their mistakes... I too was an avid WinMo user before the iPhone... I don't miss it one bit, however, there are things in the WinP7 Keynote video that makes me want one.
The only way this platform will be successful is that they release it like they did Zune, and control the hardware -- so they can issue updates like Apple does.