Hands on With the Upcoming Windows Phone 7 'Mango' Update [Video]

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Posted May 24, 2011 at 1:59pm by iClarified

Microsoft today previewed the next major release of Windows Phone, code-named 'Mango'.

The 'Mango' update is said to bring 500 new features to the operating system and will be available this fall.

Here are some of the new features:
● Threads. Switch between text, Facebook chat and Windows Live Messenger within the same conversation.
● Groups. Group contacts into personalized Live Tiles to see the latest status updates right from the Start Screen and quickly send a text, email or IM to the whole group.
● Deeper social network integration. Twitter and LinkedIn feeds are now integrated into contact cards, and "Mango" includes built-in Facebook check-ins and new face detection software that makes it easier to quickly tag photos and post to the Web.
● Linked inbox. See multiple email accounts in one linked inbox. Conversations are organized to make it easy to stay on top of the latest mail.
● Hands-free messaging. Built-in voice-to-text and text-to-voice support enables hands-free texting or chatting.
● App Connect. By connecting apps to search results and deepening their integration with Windows Phone Hubs, including Music and Video and Pictures, "Mango" allows apps to be surfaced when and where they make sense.
● Improved Live Tiles. Get real-time information from apps without having to open them. Live Tiles can be more dynamic and hold more information.
● Multitasking. Quickly switch between apps in use and allow apps to run in the background, helping to preserve battery life and performance.
● Internet Explorer 9. A browser based on the powerful Internet Explorer 9 and including support for HTML5 and full hardware acceleration.
● Local Scout. Provides hyperlocal search results and recommends nearby restaurants, shopping and activities in an easy-to-use guide.
● Bing on Windows Phone. More ways to search the Web, including Bing Vision, Music Search and Voice so it's easy to discover and decide.
● Quick Cards. When searching for a product, movie, event or place, see a quick summary of relevant information, including related apps.

Microsoft gave Engadget a demo which can be viewed below...

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Noman - May 24, 2011 at 4:23pm

Brilliant - finally something that sounds like option for iOS... Which is getting boring after been using it from v1 to be honest...Appswise it has gotten too messy with jubgle of rubbish to hunt useful stuff from.

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DacksMac - May 24, 2011 at 2:05pm

umm...who cares, this is an Apple related forum

DacksMac - May 24, 2011 at 3:15pm

And as far as the fact that "iPad and iPhone have a long road ahead of them in growth and development," don't be absurd. I believe those of use that create App's and graphic design who make money off these products (not to mention Apple's revenue) believe completely different. Apple is way ahead of the curve, just because the camera isn't 10mp doesn't mean they have a long road ahead of them... Jesus! If you have some AMAZING ideas, please contact the appropriate people so we can all thrive off your amazing mental capabilities!

eQUIV - May 25, 2011 at 4:51am

Holy fanboy blinders, if this was Coca Cola website I think it would be perfectly reasonable to run an occasional story on something Pepsi or Dr.Pepper is working on. They are infact competition -- and I don't think being a developer for the platform means you can predict where the industry on a whole is heading. It just means you've chosen the platform that is currenly on top and will be for the forseeable future. But To be so smug and absolutely convinced that Apple will be ontop forever is riduclous. If you hyperfocus on any one thing and never look at alternatives and advancements don't be suprised when you're suddenly obsolete.

DacksMac - May 25, 2011 at 9:30am

You are placing words in my mouth sir, please don't make my post seem more than it is. I never stated anything that I might "be so smug and absolutely convinced that Apple will be ontop forever" Please rewrite your post as it has nothing to do with anything