Windows Phone "Mango" update to be known as Windows Phone 7.5

 

Microsoft has confirmed the branding of its “Mango” update, due later this year. Most company officials stick to the line that Microsoft has yet to announce the official version number, however that hasn’t stopped several departments naming “Mango” as Windows Phone 7.5. Microsoft first let slip about Windows Phone 7.5 at its MIX11 conference earlier this month.

Although Microsoft is still working on the release, codenamed “Mango”, the software giant is expected to brand it as Windows Phone 7.5 as an interim before the platform is aligned neatly into Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8. The number of the version of the operating system would not be mentioned after this update, and it would simply be called as Windows Phone.

The company revealed a number of new features in February that will ship as part of its Windows Phone point release later this year. Nokia is also reportedly waiting for the next release of Windows Phone before it unveils its first Windows Phone device.

Mango” currently contains multitasking, Internet Explorer 9 mobile and Twitter integration. Microsoft unveiled a number of key developer enhancements at its MIX11 conference earlier this month. Developers will have access to the Motion Sensor library and the camera, enabling augmented reality experiences. Phone integration has also been greatly improved for developers wanting to do more with their apps. The Live Tiles functionality has been expanded to give developers more flexibility and engage with their customers better.