The wait is finally over. Recently Microsoft launched the latest version of its browser – IE9 beta and this launch followed it in no time. Earlier, I had mentioned how Microsoft unveiled its upcoming OS for Mobile Platform – Windows 7. This launch was anticipated to happen long back but I guess Microsoft was busy fixing bugs. 😛
Why did Microsoft come up with Windows 7 OS?
Microsoft’s earlier version of OS for the mobile platform was outdated and launched at a time when the only other OS people were aware of was Symbian. Microsoft OS did well with many of the major players opting for it like HTC for one. The UI was simple and clearly inspired from its PC OS. But Microsoft lost its market share with the launch of Apple’s Iphone and the very successful Google’s Android. It was made pretty clear that if MS has to get back into the business of Mobile Phones which is supposed to surpass PCs in 2014, it had to start treating the OS differently.
So with Windows 7, MS did away with the Stylus and came up with a finger-friendly UI that supports social networking and tons of other features. How this OS is going to fare against other players is something only time will tell.
Phones powered by Win 7 OS
Microsoft launched the OS with a good line-up of phones from major players. The OS is currently available with the following phones:
- Samsung Focus
- Samsung Omnia 7
- LG Quantum
- LG Optimus 7
- HTC HD7
- HTC Surround
- HTC Mozart
- HTC Trophy
- HTC Pro
- Dell Venue Pro
Though this line-up is great, it will be currently available only in US via AT&T. These phones will soon be available with T-mobile and Verizon as well.
Win 7 OS has been integrated with several other MS platforms like Zune for Music, Xbox for gaming, OneNote for notes, Bing for Search, etc. Users will be able to update all their social networks with one touch and also get updates in one place. Promising various features, whether this OS will eat up the market of Apple, Google & Blackberry, we will have to wait-n-watch.
