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Microsoft could launch a Windows 7.5 phone update or "Mango", in about two weeks that are expected to boost the software giant in the smartphone OS battle against Apple and Google.
Windows Phone 7 competes with Apple's IOS and Google Android. Interestingly, the "Mango" is competing with Google IOS 5 and Ice Cream Sandwich, both are expected to be released in late 2011.
"For months, and dozens of partner companies have been laying the groundwork for the Windows 7.5 upgrade phone and making solid progress. As a result, we now expect to start rolling out next week or two," Eric Hautala, Director General Engineering customer experience at Microsoft, wrote in a blog.
When Microsoft releases the update 7.5, which also update the update Where is my phone? table to reflect the status of deployment throughout the world.
During the formal process of updating Windows Phone 7.5, all Windows Phone also receive phone manufacturer's software, the blog said.
"This matched pairs and the firmware has been carefully adjusted to your phone and applications work with all the new features of Windows Phone 7.5 Because your phone asks for the right firmware to function as designed, my advice is simple. Withdrawing from changes in smuggling and homebrew tools, "said Hautala.
The phone Windows 7.5 that comes with over 500 new features, including dynamic information live tile, built in multitasking, Windows Live Messenger and Twitter support.The update enables Windows Live Messenger and Facebook Chat integration and messaging all communications can be organized in one thread.
Under the new update, you can organize contacts into groups that can also be placed on the home screen and has a greater integration with SkyDrive and Office 365. It has also been redesigned with integrated gaming center and customization 3D avatar avatars.
The latest news is also considered as a positive development for Nokia, which now can throw your phone in the latest operating system. Finland-based Nokia had shed its legacy of software for mobile Symbian Windows 7 after losing market share in high-end smartphones.
"I know you're anxious to get their hands on the next version of Windows Phone, and everyone involved with Windows Phone is equally excited and anxious to deliver to you. Please hang on-we are almost there," he said Hautala.
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