in case anyone has missed it. Lots of new features.
Update
Reviews for the pre release version of Mango given to bloggers etc.
http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-mango-reviews-around-the-web/
New Mango features revealed! | Windows Phone Secrets
Windows Live Messenger, Bing Image Search also on Windows Phone 7.5 | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews
New Info added
Windows Live Messenger, Facebook chat and AOL Instant Messenger all integrated under Messaging--and remember, we heard this is rumored to be a dual data/SMS system, making it really reliable even when your connection is not. Your presence as well as your friends are displayed in the People Hub dynamically.
Office 365 and Skydrive built into Office hub--'nuff said
Group Messaging: currently there are some nice 3rd party apps that do this, but the ability to have pre-defined groups to message to will be now native, allowing to create quick groups for Family, Work, Friends, etc. This will work for Email and SMS.
Artist art on Lockscreen: This is very cool, especially those with Zune HD players. What this does is pull down the Zune/Artist artwork of your current selection and plays it in a marquee/banner fashion on the screen. It currently does this on your Zune desktop/Xbox (play some music and wiat a few mins, you'll see). Evidently, in WP7.5, you can do this on your phone, making the Zune HD/Windows Phone distinction even less. This was always an awesome thing on the Zune HD, so we're glad it's being brought over.
Xbox gets a facelift, including 'sync' option (potentially for online-game play). We first reported this back at MIX11, so now it's confirmed.
Native Checkins are coming e.g. Facebook Places. More info here.
Visual Voicemail will use Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP)
Battery saving features/options (under Settings)
WiFi Hotspot support, uses Network Communication and Information Systems (NCIS) technology
Update
Reviews for the pre release version of Mango given to bloggers etc.
http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-mango-reviews-around-the-web/
New Mango features revealed! | Windows Phone Secrets
Windows Live Messenger, Bing Image Search also on Windows Phone 7.5 | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews
New Info added
Windows Live Messenger, Facebook chat and AOL Instant Messenger all integrated under Messaging--and remember, we heard this is rumored to be a dual data/SMS system, making it really reliable even when your connection is not. Your presence as well as your friends are displayed in the People Hub dynamically.
Office 365 and Skydrive built into Office hub--'nuff said
Group Messaging: currently there are some nice 3rd party apps that do this, but the ability to have pre-defined groups to message to will be now native, allowing to create quick groups for Family, Work, Friends, etc. This will work for Email and SMS.
Artist art on Lockscreen: This is very cool, especially those with Zune HD players. What this does is pull down the Zune/Artist artwork of your current selection and plays it in a marquee/banner fashion on the screen. It currently does this on your Zune desktop/Xbox (play some music and wiat a few mins, you'll see). Evidently, in WP7.5, you can do this on your phone, making the Zune HD/Windows Phone distinction even less. This was always an awesome thing on the Zune HD, so we're glad it's being brought over.
Xbox gets a facelift, including 'sync' option (potentially for online-game play). We first reported this back at MIX11, so now it's confirmed.
Native Checkins are coming e.g. Facebook Places. More info here.
Visual Voicemail will use Open Mobile Terminal Platform (OMTP)
Battery saving features/options (under Settings)
WiFi Hotspot support, uses Network Communication and Information Systems (NCIS) technology
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