Special Report: The Definitive Guide to Windows Phone 7

Introduction

Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7 in February, 2010 at Mobile World Congress in Spain. It became immediately apparent that the new announcement was a big one: not only a new version of the Windows operating system, but a complete rebranding with new hardware and development technologies. In a word, the upcoming Windows Phone 7 is unlike any previous mobile Windows version.

Currently, Windows Phone 7 is still in development, and the first phones are about to become available for the holiday season this year. While both users and developers are waiting to get the finished hardware in their hands, development work can already start with emulators.

This special report from Internet.com will take a through look at Windows Phone 7. It is easy to see that Windows Phone 7 is something that should excite both developers and users.

Introducing Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 (WP7) is the upcoming version of Windows based phones, and is scheduled to be available in Q4 2010. Windows Phone 7 combines new hardware and new development technologies to bring users new experiences in connecting to others and maintaining their personal data.