Windows Phone 7.5 bridges the gap between work and play
As the lines between personal and professional technology continue to blur, devices that meet the
needs of both arenas become, not just appealing, but essential. In particular, when it comes to
smartphones, devices that bridge the gap between work and play stand out as powerful tools for
remaining connected to the people and information that matter most to us, anytime, anywhere.
Windows Phone 7.5, the latest release of Windows Phone, addresses this need with hundreds of new
features and experiences based on the phone’s “people-first” foundation. It makes communication,
apps and the Internet more intuitive and continues to provide a seamless experience for users who
depend on the device for work and for play. For example, with Windows Phone 7.5, users now can take
advantage of:
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Today’s communication tools built in: Windows Phone’s Office Hub incorporates the tools
we use today to work on the go, providing one touch access to mobile versions of Word,
Excel and OneNote. With the Office Hub, you can collaborate with your coworkers and sync
to SkyDrive to continue work later from your desktop.
A smarter way to app: Windows Phone gives you the apps you need and more, weaving
apps, tasks and experiences together into Live Tiles and Hubs for a more streamlined user
experience. For example, the People Hub provides visibility into updates from social
networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Windows LIve, saving users the time it takes
to visit each individual app. Or, if you want to monitor the weather in two locations, you can
create a Live Tile to track weather in multiple locations.
Intelligent multi-tasking: With Windows Phone 7.5, you can quickly switch between apps
and work streams. If you want to pause to take a break from work to play a game or play
music, intelligent multi-tasking lets you return to the work and have it restart instantly
without slowing you down.
Local Scout: Want to live like a local, even if you’re not one? With Local Scout users can
sleuth out nearby shops, restaurants and events. Powered by Internet Explorer 9 Mobile,
Local Scout delivers search results to your screen via a fast, beautiful Web experience.
Conversation Threading: Start with an email to your team and end with a mass text to
everyone congratulating them on their success in making a sales goal. Hands full with other
work, you can also send a text with just your voice, making communication even more
seamless.
Outlook Mobile: Streamline all work and personal email into one device for easier access,
with both pinned to the start screen of your phone. Similar to Outlook features in Office
2010, business users can navigate through email easier than before with grouped
conversations.
Have an existing Windows Phone? Check to see if the Windows Phone 7.5 Update is available for your
phone on the “Where’s My Phone Update?” table on the Windows Phone website. For more
information on Windows Phone 7.5 or to buy a Windows Phone, visit
www.microsoft.com/windowsphone.
ALL UP DISCLAIMER
*Apps from Marketplace. Local Scout available in select areas. Some features, including LiVe Tiles and
Multitasking only available with apps designed for Windows Phone 7.5. Data plan required; carrier fees
apply.