It was eight months ago that Microsoft launched its revamped mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. Overall, the platform was well-received both by users and the tech press, as they lauded the fresh, bold and, easy-to-use interface, thoughtful integration of features, and improved performance. However, it also had its fair share of shortcomings and pitfalls.
This fall, Microsoft will release its first major update for Windows Phone, bringing more than 500 new features to the OS. Known up till now as Mango, the update will formally go by the name of Windows Phone 7.5 and focuses on improving three key areas: Communications, apps, and Internet.
We got a brief look at some of the enhancements during a preview event in late May, but recently, Microsoft gave us a chance to dive deeper into Mango with a technical preview of the OS. Since the software wasn't final, we weren't able to test out everything, but below you'll find our hands-on impressions of some of the more major features you can expect from Windows Phone 7.5
Read more: http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20072492-85/windows-phone-mango-hands-on-review/#ixzz1PszwD737
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