Microsoft Confirms Windows Mobile 7 for 2010 (Updated)

Humberto Saabedra

windows-mobile-logo In a conference call this morning, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed to investors that the software developer now plans to release Windows Mobile 7 from its original projected release of 2009 to sometime in 2010, with Windows Mobile 6.5 being launched by the end of the year.

During MWC, Microsoft formally announced and detailed Windows Mobile 6.5 along with confirming its release, while manufacturers such as HTC confirming future device upgrades to 6.5 once it becomes available.

Update: Sources have confirmed to PhoneNews.com that Microsoft field engineers are helping to develop Windows Mobile 7 as a direct derivative of Windows 7, in the same vein as Apple with Mobile OS X.  Windows CE development is also being ended, with Windows Mobile 7 being developed in parallel with Windows 7.

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