Windows Mobile 7 delayed: Coming in second half of 2009

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Windows Mobile 7 delayed: Coming in second half of 2009

by Brad Linder Sep 23rd 2008

T-Mobile and Google are announcing the availability of the first mobile phone running the new Google Android software today. But if you're holding out for the next generation of Windows Mobile devices, it looks like you might have to wait a while. CNet is reporting that Windows Mobile 7, which had widely been expected to ship early next year, will not be available until the second half of 2009.

The news comes from Microsoft partners, not the company itself. But a delay could seriously hurt Microsoft's mobile market share. The company faces increasing competition from Apple, Google, and Research in Motion.

Microsoft could offer some new features to Windows Mobile 6 users this year, including an improved web browser and better support for online Flash content.

Tags: google-android, mobile, windows-mobile-7

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hazard said 8:24PM on 9-23-2008

I'll be interested once they can produce a complete UI that dosen't require a stylus. Doesn't matter how much HTC, LG, SE etc dress up the facia and apps WinMo 6.x is still a PDA OS at heart. Plus MS really needs to look into optimised builds to match the redraw performance of the iPhone and iPod Touch.

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