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Windows Phones Launch Event Netherlands – Event Impressions

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October 6th is an important day for Microsoft and Windows Mobile in particular due to the launch of the new brand Windows Phones, the new mobile operating system Windows Mobile 6.5 and two services Microsoft MyPhone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile. I was fortunate to be invited by the Windows Mobile Team in the Netherlands to attend the local launch event at the Lute Suites in Amstelveen (near Amsterdam). In his article I would like to share some thoughts on- and impressions of this … [Read more...]

CTIA 2009: Microsoft announces partners in Windows Marketplace for Mobile and more.

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During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Windows Mobile 6.5 was announced, however not much information was revealed about the second service: Windows Marketplace for Mobile. Just befor the start of CTIA 2009 Microsoft has a lot of new things to announce: More details on Windows Marketplace for Mobile,  Individual customization of the Windows Phone, New ways to connect with friends and family (social networking).This article looks at al the three key topics in more … [Read more...]

MWC 2009: Windows Mobile 6.5 announcement & screenshots

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At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Steve Balmer and Andrew Lees announced Windows Mobile 6.5, together with two additional services:  (1) MyPhone and (2) Windows Marketplace for Mobile. This article will focus on the main changes in Windows Mobile 6.5 and provide some background information together with screenshots."Windows phones bring together the best of the Web, the PC and the phone so you can connect instantly to the experiences you care about, no matter where you are," … [Read more...]