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In what seems to be non news, because Microsoft already announced this back in February in Barcelona during the WM 6.5 unveiling (but I guess some people…

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Wphone1In what seems to be non news, because Microsoft already announced this back in February in Barcelona during the WM 6.5 unveiling (but I guess some people didn’t pay attention), Windows Mobile (6.x/7) is rebranded as Windows Phone. Yes nothing really exciting, WM7 is still late. Microsoft is just trying to make it easier for people not to get confused by 6.0, 6.1, 6.5 & 7. You’ll have a Windows Phone, period.

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Source : Windows Phone Partner Branding

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