Windows Phone 7 is Finally Officially Finished
Finally!!
Windows Phone 7 is finished. It's officially done and we couldn't be more excited, because despite the fact that Microsoft is still perfectly on time with development of its brand new OS, we feel like we've been waiting forever.
Microsoft first announced Windows Phone 7 in March at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. At the time the company told us that we wouldn't be seeing any Windows Phone 7 smartphones in shops until at least the fall. Though we were promised the first round in time for the holiday season, Microsoft refused to be specific about dates and we've had to rely on rumors that say we'll see the first in September or October to get us through the long, hot summer.
It's still not clear if we'll see the first Windows Phone 7 device this month, or even next. However, what is clear is the operating system is complete. Microsoft this week said that Windows Phone 7 has reached RTM (release to manufacturer) status and is now available to OEMs and service provider partners.
"Windows Phone 7 is the most thoroughly tested mobile platform Microsoft has ever released," says Microsoft's Terry Myerson. "We had nearly ten thousand devices running automated tests daily, over a half million hours of active self-hosting use, over three and a half million hours of stress test passes, and eight and a half million hours of fully automated test passes. We’ve had thousands of independent software vendors and early adopters testing our software and giving us great feedback," he continued. "We are ready."
There are some changes to the UI in the finalized version that Microsoft added based on user feedback. Microsoft made the tweaks before they sent it off to OEMs, so expect to see some new features when the phones launch in the fall.
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Keen!
Isn't microsoft the latest to the party here?
And i guess this is why my WM6 never found any updates on windows live..
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That's great news, and wow millions of hours of stress test! I think Microsoft is working really hard on Windows Phone 7 OS and I hope they succeed!
With that many man hours into this phone's OS it had better have a full browser (with flash), direct x/open GL acceleration, multi touch capabilaties, outlook/exchange active sync, the kitchen sink and a bag of chips!
Hey, competition is always welcome. Can't wait to see the offerings this fall.
Hopefully this along with android can rob apple from their crown. I can't wait to try it out
reason that that they had that many man-hours of testing is they gave away phones to all its employees. at least in the US.
I've been torn between a Samsung Galaxy S and the Iphone4. Now comes Win Phone7.. I'm thinking about waiting for it.. Worth it?
Can't wait to try one out. I asked a mobile carrier's sales rep at a local Fry's when they'll get them and he tried to sell me an Android. I knew he wanted a sale, but I just let him finish his spiel and said thanks. He didn't even ask me which carrier I was currently using... hehehe why else would I just ask such a simple question.
I'm hoping that they don't forget Zune with this, and either push a version of WP7 to the Zune HD or make a Zune HD2.
ya know if Windows Phone 7 will auto update your password on an exchange server account without locking you out every time it expires..., I'm sold
I'm just glad Microsoft was able to stick to the schedules, while receiving additional feedback from the beta test and incorporating fixes.
OK, so the OS is important, but it really comes down to the features of the hardware. If all WP7 devices have 5MP Cameras then this will be a let down because that hardware is so old.
Also, why has there been no updated articles regarding the new Symbian^3 OS? Isn't the N8 about to launch in the next couple of weeks? Whats the review and expectations of that line?
reason that that they had that many man-hours of testing is they gave away phones to all its employees. at least in the US.
There is a difference between devices used for testing and devices given to employees as perks or enticements. Also, weren't the phones given to employees the KinOne and the KinTwo? Correct me if I am wrong but those devices don't even run WP7.
Ok, let's see how easy it is to write apps for on WP7. If it's any good, I can see devs writing apps for Windows Mobile than either Android or iOS.
With that many man hours into this phone's OS it had better have a full browser (with flash), direct x/open GL acceleration, multi touch capabilaties, outlook/exchange active sync, the kitchen sink and a bag of chips!
From what I remember, they had some pretty amazing looking games for it. One that looked much like a RTS from the PC but on a phone. Of course it has to have the hardware to back that support.
So if it does support it maybe then a Atom based smart phone can take advantage of it.......
I've been torn between a Samsung Galaxy S and the Iphone4. Now comes Win Phone7.. I'm thinking about waiting for it.. Worth it?
Get an iphone4.
(don't call me a fanboy...I only have an iPod and an htc xD)
Who cares...
I dont want a phone with anything related to the Crapbox on it, no thanks!
Hopefully this along with android can rob apple from their crown. I can't wait to try it out
Apple has 3rd place when it comes to smartphones.
1st BB
2nd Android
3rd iphone.
Don't believe Jobs, they are not leading anything when it comes to phones, other than dropped calls.
I don't get the "Hopefully Apple will drown now" etc. type comments. Do you people have a vested interest in these companies? Do you own stock in them or are you just living vicariously through the people that work at these companies making sick money?
Good lord.
Great phone, looks very sleek and i love the OS and the animation (LOVE IT)
Get an iphone4.(don't call me a fanboy...I only have an iPod and an htc xD)
Yeh, I had a 3GS, but it broke, I'm using a stupid little temp phone I got from my service provider while I wait for the Iphone4 (I live in Brazil, it hasn't gotten down here yet)..
Anyway, I'm in doubt about the Iphone, don't get me wrong, I loved my 3GS, but that Galaxy S looks awesome.. I don't mind waiting a couple of months more if it means I get a better device, just not sure if this Win phone is it.
I don't see myself getting the phone. Apple has the best OS for phones IMO. At least they have the best phone if your finally entering the superphone market like I was. Though my next purchase might be a Droid next year, but I realllllllllly want a PSPhone!
This is past fashionably late entrance for Microsoft on this whole playing field, so the damn thing better not suck by anyones measure. As I see it, they have two things going for them:
1. Since this is brand new stuff, it should come with current level technology, meaning most people that are up for renewal will have this as a viable option.
2. Most people already use Windows, so syncing will not require an entire separate program. Also, in deploying 130 iPhones to employees, this is the biggest issue I've ran in to. It seems that the iPhone just doesnt always play nice with non-apple PC's. Note that i do not blame windows, as I myself have had zero issues, but out of 130 42 people have major issues syncing to their home iTunes.
So lets see if Ballmers over-zealous attitude towards this can actually live up to the hype. I personally doubt it, but then again I've hated windows mobile since it was invented so perhaps I'm biased.
I like the new approach that Microsoft is taking, it's learning from all communities who help the developers to improve the quality of the product.
I don't why but I'm interested in this phone.
I dont want a phone with anything related to the Crapbox on it, no thanks!
Look, we know Bill Gates beat up your dad in high school in a vicious nerd fight. We get it, move on.
Windows Phone 7 is finished ? Well thats it Microsoft , you tried and lost.......
Hope this means we will see some phones released this week, and can we get a damn tablet as well.
thats alot of hours!!!!