One Heck of a Mango

“On the second day of its MIX11 Web and Phone developer conference, Microsoft talked Windows Phone 7. The first look at the next major revision to the platform was given at February’s Mobile World Congress.

Windows Phone 7 “Mango” will bring multitasking, IE9, and Twitter integration, among other things. Today, Microsoft gave a decidedly developer-oriented look at just what Mango would have to offer.

The improvements to the platform were split into two kinds—opportunity, and capabilities.

Under the first banner were a raft of software and ecosystem improvements to give applications better exposure and platform integration.

Windows Phone 7 application availability is being broadened, with wider international rollouts—the developer program is being expanded to allow development and commerce in 35 countries—and greater support for carrier billing and advertising.”