Friday 19 February 2010

Mobile World Congress 2010: New OSes, Phones Debut

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February 19, 2010
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Highlights From the World's Largest Mobile Show
Every year, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona sets the stage for things to come. I was on hand for this year's show, where three new mobile operating systems made their debut--Intel and Nokia's MeeGo, Windows Phone Series 7, and Samsung's Bada OS--plus exciting new phones and mobile apps. Visit my photo gallery for an overview of the highlights. - Ginny Mies, PCWorld
New Mobile OSes Debut
Intel and Nokia's MeeGo Join a Brewing OS War Intel and Nokia are teaming to offer a new kind of mobile OS that is a cross between a mobile and a netbook OS
Hands-on with the Samsung Wave and Bada OS Analysis: Samsung's first Bada phone has some impressive hardware, but a future of success for Bada phones remains unclear.
Windows Phone 7: An In-depth Look at the Features and Interface Windows Phone 7 adds new social networking and productivity features all within a clean and touch-friendly interface.
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AT&T Readies its First Android Phone
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