Windows Mobile 7 is coming? When competition sharpens his weapons, the Redmond company has to give a concrete response to the publication of a major upgrade of its operating system for mobile cell.

According to the latest rumors emerged on the Net, Windows Mobile 7 should be revealed at the Mobile World Congress to be held in Barcelona from 15 to 18 febbario neighbor. PPCGeeks The site also adds interesting new features and a list of integrated features and displayed with the new Windows Mobile OS, stamped 7.0. Although currently there is no official confirmation from Microsoft, the rumors have already put out the strengths and weaknesses of the new operating system.


The list of good news, Windows Mobile 7 will incorporate a new interface (which carries the code name of “Metro”), borrowed to Zune HD. Among other positive aspects, the OS could propose a system that allows you to test an application before purchasing and integrating features introduced with the Zune, such as the synchronization of operational data from the Zune software. Finally, Windows Mobile 7 will have features the Xbox (management of avatars, Marketplace and friends) with attention to social network (assuming they are included by default Twitter and Facebook).

According to the same source, the new OS and all the features mentioned will be officially available from late September 2010. Considering these initial information, we also highlight some negative points which are likely to disappoint fans. Start with the most important Windows Mobile 7 should not support multitasking (Microsoft will propose as Apple with the iPhone Push Notification). Fortunately, a feature will allow you to manage this failure: the programs will not be closed, but will be put “on hold”.

Can not be used any graphical user interface replacement, saying goodbye then Spb Mobile Shell and similar applications. Also, you can not install an application without first passing through a portal equivalent to Marketplace for mobile devices (Windows Mobile 7 would sign the very end of CAB). Programs. NET Compact Framework no longer be supported, and finally, like iPhone OS, Windows Mobile 7.0 does not integrate Flash.

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