Microsoft’s new mobile platform is loaded with plenty of features and capabilities. From being able to run apps and games across different platforms to integrated social networking, there is a lot to look forward to this coming September when the device finally launches.
For those who missed on key discussions during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner conference, here is a one impressive feature that was highlighted: the new Windows Phone Live service. This free service will be accessible for any WP7 user and will allow users to be able to secure their handsets.
To do this, users will need to register the device to a specific online account that will have special remote access privileges to the smart phone. This remote access can enable GPS, make the phone ring, lock it down, or in worst case scenarios, wipe out the memory.
This latest addition (reminiscent of the BlackBerry Protect; which is currently in closed beta testing) is meant to help out users who may have either misplaced their device (in order to retrieve it) or might have their device stolen (in which case, this service can be used to secure the data from being copied or accessed).
The service will also allow users to make routine backups over the air, allowing up to 25GB to be stored online. This creates an instant copy of any smart phone’s data for easy transfer to a new device should circumstances call for it.
According to reports, several new handsets will be ready for the Windows Phone 7 OS when it comes out this coming September or October. First up on the list is the LG Panther which comes with a WVGA capacitive touch screen display, a 1GHz CPU and a slide out QWERTY keyboard. The HTC Mondrian (HTC Gold) and Mozart are also expected to come out this Q4 2010.
