As we all know by now, everybody is just waiting in anticipation for the next major update to Windows Phone 7 – Mango. Since the update isn’t completed and primed for our WP7 devices yet, Microsoft isn’t releasing it yet so it is doing the next best thing it can do – reveal WP7 Mango’s features to us through detailed blog posts. The latest feature to get this unveiling treatment is the new Music + Video Hub.
According to the Windows Phone Blog, Mango will make WP7 handle our music and videos better, with tons of new features to improve the media viewing experience. Here is a list of what we can expect for Windows Phone 7 Mango:
A Smart DJ feature, refinements and tweaks to make it easier to find and enjoy content, the ability to browse and download podcasts straight from the phone itself – no need for Zune, improved History and New, new lockscreen options, better playback controls , more playback info, the ability to create new playlists on the phone itself – and lots more.
WP7 Mango sure is shaping up to be an update that WP7 users are right for being impatient about – it is definitely taking the operating system to a whole new level. Head over to the official Windows Phone Blog for more detailed descriptions and information on the new Music + Video Hub.
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