Article: 'Windows Phones' coming in October.(Technology)

WASHINGTON, September 1, 2009 (AFP) - Microsoft, seeking to tap into the rapidly growing smartphone market, announced on Tuesday that new cellphones coming in October will feature an upgraded mobile operating system.The Redmond, Washington-based software giant said mobile phones from its handset partners hitting stores on October 6 will be the first to feature Windows Mobile 6.5, the latest version of its mobile phone software.The new phones, to be branded as "Windows Phones," will feature a redesigned Web browser and a free service called "My Phone," which allows users to back up contacts, messages and photos on a personal computer or the Internet.Microsoft also ...

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