Microsoft has just unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system — Windows Phone 7 Series — live at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Some notable feature include “for the first time ever, Microsoft will bring together Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music and video experience on a mobile phone.” Social networking has also been given very much importance this time. Users can post status updates and photos to multiple services at once, and updates from friends can be streamed to the home screen. The default search and maps are provided by Microsoft’s Bing (that hasn’t come as a surprise for anyone). The phone has UI very much like the Zune music player of Microsoft that somehow confirms the rumors of the Zune phone coming. Check out the official video here
Windows Phone 7 devices will hit before the 2010 holidays. Hardware partners include Qualcomm, LG, Samsung, HP, HTC, Toshiba, Garmin Asus, Sony Ericsson, and Dell. Carriers slated to offer Windows Phone 7 devices include AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, Orange, Telefonica, and Telstra.
