Draft:Windows Phone 7.5
| Version of Microsoft Windows | |
 | |
 | |
| OS family | Windows CE |
|---|---|
| Version | 7.5 |
| Codename | Mango Tango (Refresh 3) |
| Architecture | ARM32, x86 |
| Release date | 2011-09-27 |
| Support end | 2014-10-14 |
| Based on | |
| Windows CE 6.0 | |
| Replaces | |
| Windows Phone 7 | |
| Replaced by | |
| Windows Phone 7.8 Windows Phone 8 | |
Windows Phone 7.5 is a version of the Windows Phone mobile operating system, which was offered as a large update to Windows Phone 7.
Main changes[edit source]
Multitasking[edit source]
The task switching menu, which facilitates easily switching between multiple apps, has been added.
Camera[edit source]
Various UI improvements have been made to the camera, along with front facing camera support and the ability to disable the shutter sound.[1]
Internet Explorer[edit source]
The built-in browser has been updated from Mobile Internet Explorer 8 to 9. This brought HTML5 and improved JavaScript support from the desktop counterpart, along with hardware acceleration.[2]
Bing Search[edit source]
The built-in Bing Search has been significantly improved, adding the ability to search for nearby places, scan barcodes and more.
Miscellaneous[edit source]
- This version introduced support for Wi-Fi hotspots, assuming they are supported by the device.
