The last interesting story revolving around Windows Phone 7 that we reported was about the OS offering phone-to-console gaming. The Windows Phone blog has divulged some updated information to those concerned by declaring that the Windows Phone 7 OS is now RTM-ready.The Windows Phone blog has divulged some updated information to those concerned by declaring that the Windows Phone 7 OS is now RTM-ready.
This means that the ultimate integration of the OS with partner software, hardware and networks is in the pipeline. The blog calls this version of their OS the ‘most thoroughly tested mobile platform’ developed by Microsoft. It explains this statement by citing that the company has had almost 10, 000 devices running automated tests daily along with eight and a half million hours spent performing fully automated test passes.
The OS has been through numerous independent software vendors and early adopters for software testing and feedback. Previously the blog had been updated about the team crossing the Technical Preview milestone. Microsoft has since brought in quite a few changes and adopted the feedback received. Facebook has been incorporated into People Hub as well as an easier way to ‘like’ posts straight from People Hub.
Everyone in tech world is probably waiting to find out whether Windows Phone 7 will offer some intimidating competition to the current favorites in the mobile OS race.