New details about Windows Phone 7 Series appear at MIX10

Perhaps the most important aspect of Windows Phone 7 Series that got out in the open was the minimum system requirements of the operating system and they include:
• Capacitive screen with at least 4 contact points, i.e. multitouch support
• 5-megapixel camera with flash and shutter
• 256MB RAM and at least 8GB Flash (no, this is not a mistake)
• Processor with ARMv7 Cortex/Scorpion architecture
• Video accelerator with DirectX 9 support
• Accelerometer, A-GPS, compass, proximity and light-sensitivity sensors
• Three hardware buttons – Start, Search and Back
What got revealed at MIX10 as well was that the new operating system would initially run on devices with WVGA displays only (480x800 pixels), although the support would be expanded to include HVGA screens later on (320x480 pixels).
Microsoft also disclosed new information about Windows Marketplace, but we have already told you about them. Still, let´s summarize them in brief – first, all devices running WP7S will support installation of software downloaded from the official online store only. Period. Second, developers will be free to offer application trials for their programs and third, software appearing at the Marketplace will be subject of a stringent, but transparent approval process.
Another interesting aspect of Windows Phone 7 Series is the platform will feature built-in DivX support. Well, this is more than welcome indeed!
Earlier today, Microsoft released a software training pack called Windows Developer Training Kit to help developers get acquainted with the methodology and requirements for creation of Windows Phone 7 Series programs. The pack, however, does not allow for software development, i.e. it´s not an SDK.
To top it off and right on the first day of MIX10, Microsoft announced the software companies it would be partnering with. The list of famous names includes The Associated Press, EA Mobile, SPB Software, Pandora and IMDB. Truth be told, the list itself is far from being long really, although it does not look halfway bad for a start either, not to mention there is still quite a lot of time until the official release of the operating system.
source: SlashGear, Akihabara News, The Windows Blog, Engadget
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