The wait for Windows Phone 7.5 (“Mango”) is coming to an end. AT&T today announced three new phones that will run the latest version of the Windows Phone OS when they are released this fall.
The Samsung Focus S is the sequel to AT&T’s Samsung Focus, the highest-selling Windows Phone so far in the United States. The Focus S will be powered by a 1.4-GHz processor, and feature a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. It will have a slim form factor, measuring just 0.33 inches at its thinnest point. The Focus S will run on AT&T’s 4G network, and feature an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, along with a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat.
Designed for the budget-minded, the Samsung Focus Flash is Samsung’s other new Windows Phone offering for AT&T. It will also be powered by a 1.4-GHz processor, but will likely be available at a significantly lower price tag than the Focus S. The Focus Flash will feature a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED screen, along with a 5-megapixel rear camera and an unspecified front-facing camera.
In addition to the Windows Phone 7.5 phones from Samsung, AT&T also announced the HTC Titan. At 4.7 inches, the Titan will debut as the phone with the largest screen in AT&T’s lineup. It will be powered by a 1.5-GHz processor, and will feature an 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash. For more, see PCMag's hands on with the Titan.
Additionally, AT&T will be updating its current portfolio of Windows Phones this fall, including the HTC HD7S, HTC Surround, LG Quantum, and Samsung Focus.
The next version of Windows Phone, codenamed Mango, will feature a host of new features, including the ability to create groups in the People hub. Facebook will be deeply integrated into many aspects of the OS, and email and Office will all receive an upgrade. Additionally, Mango will feature support for multitasking, which can ultimately lead to home-screen tiles being updated with data from apps running in the background.
Check back with PCMag for more information about these phones, as well full reviews when they become available. Until then, see PCMag's first look at Mango and the slideshow below.