Microsoft previews Windows Phone 8
Microsoft has officially announced Windows Phone 8, the successor to its Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. The new OS will be pre-installed on new phones from later this year.
Windows Phone 8 is described as being based on the technology core of Microsoft’s forthcoming Windows 8 PC and tablet OS, sharing its networking, security, media and web browser technology.
The new smartphone OS will support multi-core processors and higher screen resolutions than its predecessor, along with encryption, remote management, NFC transfers, over-the-air OS updates, a digital wallet and Nokia mapping. Developers will be able to take advantage of C and C++ support, in-app payments, VoIP calling and multitasking.
Microsoft also announced that the Windows Phone Marketplace now has 100,000 apps and games available.
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