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Bing’s Mobile Site Works Well with iPhones, Touchscreens
Bing for Mobile has received a nifty little upgrade from Microsoft. The Bing for Mobile site has been touch-optimized, so it now takes advantage of the touch-screen functionality of many smartphones. The upgrade builds on Windows Mobile 6.5, which makes touch-screen ability part of this smartphone operating system.
Windows XP Mode Goes RTM – Ready For Download On October 22nd
For those who haven’t yet hard about Windows XP mode, it’s a way for Windows 7 users to run applications within a virtualized Windows XP shell for compatibility reasons. Windows 7 RC users who want to give the beta version a test drive can still download the technical preview at the Microsoft Download Center up until the new version is released on launch day.
Windows 7 Retail Boxes Start Arriving in Preparation for Launch Day
Engadget has leaked some early photos of the final Windows 7 retail packaging, an image which helps send home the reality that our wait for the October 22nd launch is almost over.
First Pictures Released of Microsoft’s Pink Phones
There’s been loose talk of a Zune phone for some time now, and it looks like we’ve finally found out what it might be. According to some scoop from the folks over at Gizmodo, Microsoft’s reported Pink phone is the device at large, and it’ll come in two forms.
Microsoft’s Embarrassing Launch Party Video Takes a Turn for the Funny
There’s no doubt that you’ve seen the top-notch Windows 7 launch party videos by now (and if you haven’t, do your self a favor and get on that!), and sure – while they may be pretty painful to watch as is, there is a light at the end of that tunnel of misery.
Zune HD Hands-on look, Impressions, Photos
Microsoft’s Zune HD will ship this fall with two color variations: silver with black trim, or black with silver trim. Like its competition, Apple’s iPod Touch, the Zune HD uses a glass-covered touch-screen display. To access the main menu from the opening screen, you’ll first need to swipe upwards to unlock the device, just like lifting a curtain.
Review of the Zune HD
If you want a portable player primarily for media, the Zune HD trounces the iPod Touch. Music, video, and podcast offerings are similar, but the Zune has FM and HD radio, marginally better sound quality, 720p video output, the optional Zune Pass subscription service for music, and an honest-to-goodness superior interface.
