Today Microsoft kicks off its Windows Phone developer conference in San Francisco, and we’re live on the scene for the keynote. It starts at 9 a.m. PT (12:00 p.m. ET), and it’s rumored there are big things on tap.
The world is anticipating the next major upgrade to Microsoft’s mobile platform, Windows Phone 8 “Apollo.” it’s been almost two years since Microsoft first introduced Windows Phone 7, and it’s last big upgrade — version 7.5 a.k.a. “Mango” — is about a year old. The timing is right for the next phase.
There’s no official word about what Windows Phone 8 will be, but there are of course lots of rumors and speculation. As we reported months ago, Microsoft is said to be re-working Windows Phone to better align with Windows 8 for the PC as well as support emerging mobile technologies such as multi-core processors.
Of course, that leaves a big hanging question about what happens to existing Windows Phone devices. Also, how will Windows phones interact with other Microsoft technologies like the recently announced SmartGlass companion to Xbox and the upcoming Surface tablet?
The answers to at least some of those questions are sure to be forthcoming in today’s event. Follow along with Mashable in this liveblog, jump in with comments anytime, and be sure to stay tuned to the main site for all the coverage.
What do you think Microsoft will announce today? Share your ideas in the comments.
The world is anticipating the next major upgrade to Microsoft’s mobile platform, Windows Phone 8 “Apollo.” it’s been almost two years since Microsoft first introduced Windows Phone 7, and it’s last big upgrade — version 7.5 a.k.a. “Mango” — is about a year old. The timing is right for the next phase.
There’s no official word about what Windows Phone 8 will be, but there are of course lots of rumors and speculation. As we reported months ago, Microsoft is said to be re-working Windows Phone to better align with Windows 8 for the PC as well as support emerging mobile technologies such as multi-core processors.
Of course, that leaves a big hanging question about what happens to existing Windows Phone devices. Also, how will Windows phones interact with other Microsoft technologies like the recently announced SmartGlass companion to Xbox and the upcoming Surface tablet?
The answers to at least some of those questions are sure to be forthcoming in today’s event. Follow along with Mashable in this liveblog, jump in with comments anytime, and be sure to stay tuned to the main site for all the coverage.
What do you think Microsoft will announce today? Share your ideas in the comments.
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