Windows Phone 7: A Visual Tour of the Features and Apps

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Windows Phone 7: A Visual Tour of the Features and Apps Windows Phone 7 is unlike any iteration of Windows Mobile we've seen before. From the stylish Zune interface to Xbox Live integration to brand-new third-party apps, Windows Phone 7 deserves a closer look. - Daniel Ionescu and Ginny Mies, PCWorld Mobile Computing Gear Smackdown: Windows Phone 7 Phones vs. iPhone 4 vs. Droid X Can the new Windows Phone 7 devices compete with heavyweights like the iPhone 4 and the Droid X? We take a look at the specs of each new phone and put them head-to-head with the reigning champions. Share: Top Ultraportable Laptops Ideal for the consumer that values portability while demanding more performance than you'd get from a netbook, these notebooks stand out for their low weight and small footprint. Share: Android 2.2 Handsets for $50 Announced at CTIA Wireless LG announced an Android 2.2 phone for $50 at the CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco. Associate Editor Ginny Mies took a look, and also checked out new Android phones from T-Mobile, and Nokia's Symbian-based E3 phone. Share: Mobile Gear Reviewed Sony VAIO VPCY218FX: Not Enough Power in a Small, Sexy Package Asus U33Jc: An Elegant, Eco-Friendly Blend of Form and Function Dell Latitude 13: Thin and Sexy, but Range-Limited Mobile News and Reviews Browse iPhone and Android App Reviews Visit the PCWorld AppGuide to read smartphone app reviews. Smartphone Reviews and News Compare prices, features, and reviews on candy bar phones, clamshell phones, slide phones and more. Laptops Central Browse all PCWorld.com reviews and how-tos. Browse the Mobile Computing Blog PCWorld is on Facebook Our Facebook community is having a geeky good time. Come join us! "Like" us on Facebook and join the conversation. Advertisement Get BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express for Free The power behind the world-class BlackBerry experience is now free. Provide mobile solutions across the organization without sacrificing security and manageability.Download Now. » Most Popular Searches Android Antivirus Tablet PC Windows Phone 7 Laptops Essential iPhone App Collection: Best Browser Alternatives Tired of the stock Android browser? Give these third-party browser apps a spin. 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Share: Chilean Miner Rescue: Where to Follow Online Here is where you can follow online the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners online via streams, blogs, and Twitter. Share: Top Reviews on PCWorld.com HTC's Windows Phone 7 Shines: Hands-On with the HD7 Windows Phone 7 is finally here and we got our hands on one of the hottest new handsets, the HTC HD7. Share: Smackdown: Windows Phone 7 Phones vs. iPhone 4 vs. Droid X Can the new Windows Phone 7 devices compete with heavyweights like the iPhone 4 and the Droid X? We take a look at the specs of each new phone and put them head-to-head with the reigning champions. Share: First Impressions: LG Quantum and Optimus 7 with Windows Phone 7 Windows Phone 7 launch heats up as LG rolls out its first Windows Phone 7 devices, the LG Quantum for AT&T and the Optimus 7. Share: Hands on With HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 Handset HTC gave us a chance to play with the new Windows Phone 7 handset, the HTC HD7. Share: Downloads: Editor's Collection PCWorld Reviewers' Favorite Files: September 2010September is a time for change, even when it comes to software. PCWorld reviewers reveled in an Android-friendly update to a venerable media player and a network manager with a new free version. They even found new ways to lay out photo pages, organize e-book libraries, and set up virtual machines. Couldn't your PC stand a little freshening up? Capsa Free   1828 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under LAN Utilities Gain in-depth data and reports on low-level network activity with this powerful free tool. RealPlayer Beta   147090 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Audio Players Its media management capabilities are pretty standard, but its ability to sync files to and from a variety of smartphones makes this media player stand out. 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