After unveiling Windows Phone 7 Series earlier today, Microsoft has released a video overview of its latest mobile operating system.
See how Windows Phone 7 Series reorganizes the phone, Web and applications to deliver a mobile experience that will help make the most of customers’ busy lives.
Engadget put together a great comparison of Windows Mobile 6.5, Windows Mobile 6.5.3, and Windows Phone 7 Series:
| Windows Mobile 6.5 | Windows Mobile 6.5.3 | Windows Phone 7 | |
| Windows CE kernel | 5.2 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Minimum resolution | None | None | WVGA |
| Skinnable | Yes | Yes | No |
| Finger friendly | No | Barely | Yes |
| Multitouch | No | Basic | Yes |
| Capacitive touchscreen | No | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | Required | Optional | None |
| Touchscreen keyboard | Unfriendly | Finger-friendly | Finger-friendly |
| Required buttons | Start | Start | Start, Back, Search |
| Operating metaphor | Apps | Apps | Task hubs |
| Pane switching | Tabs | Swipe | “Pivot” |
| Browser | IE Mobile 6 | IE Mobile 6 | New, still IE-based |
| Zune integration | No | No | Yes |
| Xbox integration | No | No | Yes |
| Courting enterprise | Yes | Yes | Not yet |
| Social networking | Apps / Skins | Apps / Skins | Built-in |
Credit: Engadget
The table neatly highlights how much of a departure Windows Phone 7 Series is from its predecessors.