Earlier today Microsoft unveiled its latest creation, Windows Phone 7 Series. It is just a newer version of Windows Mobile that has been built from scratch. This was smart on Microsoft’s part because the only way they could ever catch up would be to forget backwards compatibility and just move forward. This could very well be what they have done since there is no word on whether or not any current programs will be compatible with 7 Series.

Microsoft also realized that resistive technology is a way of the past, and not only made it capacitive touch capable, but all devices are required to have capacitive touch support. There are also some more unreleased minimum specs that are required for all phone manufacturers that wish to have this OS on their smartphones. They also noted that physical keyboards are also permitted to use with the software.

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There are three operating systems on computers that deserve any recognition. Microsoft’s Windows is the most popular by far. Microsoft focuses solely on software and lets other manufacturers worry about the hardware. Apple’s Mac OSX is a proprietary operating system installed exclusively on their hardware. Linux is a free alternative that can be installed on any machine.

It seems inevitable that the same thing will happen with cellular devices. Microsoft’s Windows Mobile is bought by companies who manufacture the hardware for the phones. Apple’s iPhone OS is exclusively used on their iPhone and iPod touches. Google’s Android is the free, open source alternative for cell phone manufacturers, much like Linux is on computers.

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New peak at the Zune HD’s interface. The OLED screen looks very impressive and extremely responsive. Microsoft might just have a chance in the MP3 market now. Looks like we will see what the new iPod Touches will be like later this year. Continue for the video.

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On paper they seem pretty fairly matched with a slight edge to Zune, but in reality iPod has many many times over as many sales. Which one is better for you?

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In the official Zune Insider podcast, the speaker, Matt Akers, confirms the use of a Tegra processor. “So sick, so much better battery life, graphics acceleration. This thing is like a mini laptop in your hand, right, it’s so awesome.” I’m am excited by this news, and I can’t wait to get this in the fall.

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Ever since the first iPod was released in 2001 Apple has dominated the portable media player market. Microsoft sat back and watched until 2006 when they released their own PMP, Zune. The first generation of Zune only came in one configuration, a hard drive based 30GB player. It had didn’t have a scroll wheel like the iPod, but instead it had a circular D-Pad. The hardware was not exceptionally pretty, especially the brown Zune. The website Hide-a-Pod captures this idea quite well.

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An Amazon listing for the ZuneHD was recently put up and swiftly taken down, but before it was, all the goodies were written down.

• Bright 3.3-inch OLED touch screen with (480 x 272 resolution) 16:9 widescreen format display
• Integration with the Xbox LIVE network gives you access to millions of videos, TV shows, and games from Xbox LIVE 720p HD video output to your HDTV with optional docking station
• 720p HD video output to your HDTV with optional docking station
• Full-screen Internet browser with multitouch functionality
• Built-in HD Radio receiver; Wi-Fi enabled so you can instantly stream millions of music tracks from the Zune music store

The release date was set for September 8th, 2008. Obviously a typo occured somewhere, but September 8th of 2009 is a Tuesday. Microsoft likes releasing stuff on that special day.

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