

It is worth mentioning that the first generation devices can all be updated to Windows Phone 7.5, enabling all Windows Phones to enjoy the same features.Ĭonceived as a user interface that would overcome the bad memory of Windows Mobile and make the experience of using a touchscreen phone pleasing, fast and easy, Metro is functional and easy to understand.Įmploying the striking Segoe WP font, the Metro UI makes Windows Phone as memorable to look at as it is to use.
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Microsoft realised that they were so far behind Android and iPhone that they opted to release their new mobile operating system early, a potentially dangerous move.Īs a result, key features now expected of a mobile phone were missing, such as copy and paste, wireless tethering and native cloud support, to name a few.įortunately, following the release of Windows Phone 7.5 in late 2011/early 2012, these issues (and several others) were resolved, resulting in a vibrant and user-friendly mobile platform supported by some of the biggest device manufacturers in the world. When Windows Phone 7 was released in October 2010, it drew a lot of positive reviews and admiring glances for the user interface. This rethink of course resulted in the development of what was initially known as Windows Phone 7 Series (amended soon after following feedback), a complete departure from both Windows Mobile and any other mobile operating system on the market.
