Thread: Windows Phone 7.1 Packs a “Mango” Punch

Windows Mango – a flood of features

Designed as an extension and update of the previous Windows Phone 7, this new 7.1 version has been named Mango. It packs a whole new range of over five hundred applications. Innovations have been made in communications and internet connectivity, which makes this phone stand out among its contemporaries. This phone operating system will be an expert multi-tasker, which is bound to be a pleasure for gamers and those requiring round the clock internet connectivity. The inbuilt Office has been upgraded and word processing can now to better than ever before. Another feature that has undergone a revamp is Bing, which has become more effective. This new Microsoft punch will be available in stores from autumn this year.

Multitasking abilities

This update of Windows Phone 7 has been designed as a multitasking genius. In-call features of the software involve simultaneous SMS, social network sites chats and using Windows Live Messenger. The new software also offers text-to-speech and speech-to-text conversion, which will help you hear your text messages and dictate messages to the phone. Apart from Facebook, users can now use Twitter and Linkedln through the phone as well. An additional feature of the software is that information can be shared with phones that use different networks and operating systems. The phone will also allow users to receive real time information without the need of opening the apps with the help of Live Tiles on the screen. Different call features such as received, missed and dialed calls along with voice mails and emails can be integrated.

Gaming options

This new release will be loved and appreciated by gamers. Microsoft has enhanced the gaming features in its new software. Xbox live has been updated and gamers can now customize their gaming options along with sharing and online combats. Gamers can use Xbox Live hub to share scores and games with friends and play just about any game on the phone. Further, gamers can also create little avatars of themselves to use while gaming.

Group features

Group features of the software allow simultaneous communication of several users across different platforms. Profiles, pictures and other details will be integrated along with the previous history of communication. Users can connect with friends and family who use other platforms as well. Social networking will take on a completely new high with this special feature. Information can be shared within the group and users can maintain records of past communication. The software also has a facial recognition feature that will help friends tag onto each other more easily.

Phones that will use Windows Phone 7.1

Mango is going to work on Internet Explorer 9. This supports HTML 5 and hence, you can view a lot many internet applications from the phone. People whose phones work on Windows Phone 7 can now freely avail Windows 7.1. Nokia and Microsoft have already announced their partnership. Other phone manufacturers who are in line for releasing phones working on this software are Samsung, LG and HTC in collaboration with Fujitsu, Acer and ZTE.