Windows Mobile 7 Phones Launch on 2010

Microsoft is hard at work on the next version of its mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 7, this is something that most of you should already know. However, while the platform is expected to come to the market with a great deal of novelties, being capable of putting the software giant back into the game, it seems that we’ll have to wait a little more before we can actually see it pre-loaded on handsets.

The next iteration of Microsoft’s mobile client is something that not only enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for. The company promised that it would change dramatically the user experience with the upcoming Windows Mobile 7, and some of you might have already learned about the novelties it should come around with. However, it seems that the software giant is taking too much time with the platform, and that might hurt its position on the market.

HTC HD2 ”Leo” Announced

HTC officially announced their new smartphone HD2 “Leo” today. The HD2 will be available in Europe “later this month”, and will then move out to carriers in other regions. It will be one of the first devices on the market with Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro, but have the new version of HTC’s custom user interface layered on top. This used to be called TouchFLO, but has just been renamed HTC Sense to reflect a greater focus on consumers. The HD2 will also be powered by Qualcomm’s new 1GHz Snapdragon mobile processor and boasts a 4.3-inch WVGA (480×800) capacitive touch screen. Other highlights include Bluetooth 2.1, a 5-megapixel camera, and a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack.

Battery life is listed as up to 380 minutes of talktime, and up to 490 minutes of standby time. It will be possible to increase battery life by more than double the length with the addition of an extended battery pack, which will go on sale after the HD2 launches. It includes a handy stand for the mobile, so users can place it on a table and watch films on the hi-res screen.

On sale in late October, the HTC HD2 won’t be exclusive to any network in the UK, with T-Mobile and O2 already being confirmed.

HTC Leo aka HD2 launching October 12th

Rumours abound that the HTC Leo will be launched on O2 much sooner than expected, the 12th of October to be precise. The Leo is the first Windows Mobile phone to be launched under the HTC banner for some time, with the company more recently choosing to focus on the Android mobile phone operating system (OS). Features of the Leo, which will run on the latest edition of Microsoft’s OS include a powerful 1GHz Qualcomm processor, to allow lag-free, simultaneous use of its functions, a 4.3-inch touchscreen and a five megapixel camera with a dual LED flash.