When TNW Microsoft was lent a Windows Phone 7 handset running Mangoa while back, we had to download a special version of the Zune client that could actually interface with the new operating system. Today, Microsoft has released that build, Zune 4.8, to the general public.
In case you just want the software, and wish to skip our rambling, you canhead hereto download it. What follows is the changelogvia Microsoft:
Microsoft also released a chart that explains, at last, exactly what access to Zune, and the Windows Phone Marketplace is available in every country that has any access at all. We have included it below:
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It is somewhat heartening that Microsoft has managed to launch the app marketplace in all but four countries, as this allows for the maximum developer sales potential. What is somewhat disappointing is the level of restriction that the Zune Marketplace (music, etc) still suffers from. That leaves many new WP7 handset owners somewhat âout in the coldâ when it comes to a full, vertial ecosystem for their handset.
In other news, new news about the Tango update to Windows Phone hasrecently been uncovered.
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Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex on Twitter, and on Facebook. You can reach Alex via email at alex@thenextweb(show all)Alex Wilhelm is a San Francisco-based writer. You can find Alex onTwitter,and onFacebook.You can reach Alex via email atalex@thenextweb.com
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