Much was made of this week;s slip-up by Motorola;s CEO that Windows Mobile seven is due in 2010 (something that;s in fact been anticipated for several months now).I;ve been curious about how Microsoft options to try to catch up with its mobile-phone rivals given the slow, plodding speed at which it's got been rolling out new variations of its Windows Cellular platform. Right after asking around, it sounds like the Softies are unquestionably aiming to pace up development.Although Windows Cellular officials won;t speak about ship-date targets (hmmm… sounds like Windows client), some folks familiar with Microsoft;s plans are talking. Here;s the latest I;m hearing from my sources: Windows Mobile 6.5 RTM (release to manufacturing): April 2009First Windows Mobile 6.5 devices from cell phone makers: September 2009Windows Cellular 7.0 release to testers: November 2009First Windows Cellular 7.0 devices from cell phone makers: April 2010 When CNet first reported that Windows Cellular seven had slipped, it sounded such as the latter half of 2010 was the soonest the first Windows Cellular 7 devices would appear. My guess as to what;s compressing the cycle: Fewer WinMobile telephone carriers means closer working relationships with Microsoft. Potentially,
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