Smartphone users have been slow to adopt Windows Phone 7 since it was launched last year. With early reviews besmirching the devices’ many bugs, lack of compatibility with third party apps and poor usability, it’s no surprise that smartphone users have been reluctant to part with their iPhone, Android and Blackberry handsets.
However, the first major update to the operating system could make those initially issues a thing of the past. With the promise of over 500 new features, the Mango upgrade could make Windows Phone 7 the next big thing in smartphones.
The Mango upgrade greatly improves Windows Phone 7’s compatibility with third party apps. Rather than working as separate entities, certain apps will have full integration with the device. For example, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn can all be added to Windows Phone 7’s People Hub. Integration has also been added for Facebook Chat, enabling users to communicate with their friends via instant message.
Windows Phone 7’s web browser will also see a complete overhaul with the introduction of Internet Explorer 9 for mobile. It promises to have the fastest load times of any smartphone operating system. The search functionality will also have a revamp, with ‘Google Instant’ style real-time results. It will also link with applications installed on the device, search for information on those apps as well as the Internet.
One of the most welcome additions that Mango will bring Windows Phone 7 is multitasking. It will be effortless to switch between applications on the home screen, and users will even be able to make calls and texts while using an app. It will be also be possible to use a number of apps simultaneously.
The Mango update is due for release in the autumn, and it will be compatible with all Windows Phone 7 devices.
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