Microsoft just launched its Windows Phone 7 Series, a new version of its mobile OS that features a completely new user interface, based on the lessons learned with the Zune HD. By the way, this might be the greatest contribution of the Zune HD to the world… So how is Windows Phone 7 and should you keep an eye on it?
User Interface
Just like so many had hoped for the past year, Microsoft has been building upon its Zune HD experience (and possibly codebase) to provide a faster, more responsive user interface. Today’s demo was convincing, and while it was hard to judge without using the phone itself, things were were certainly fast enough! (The phone was connected to a big display via USB). I suspect that it will be comparable to the Zune HD and it is possible that Windows Phone 7 Series might actually be as responsive or more responsive than the iPhone 3GS.
The user interface is based on “tiles” that are visually simple to process and friendly for fingers. It is also consistent will all the applications, from the photo album to Xbox Live – it’s a clean break from Windows Mobile 6.x.
For HTC user interface fans: I think that it is dead. It has served its purpose, but although it is shiny, I’m afraid that Windows Phone 7 is better.
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