You can now test run Windows Phone 7 on Android and iPhones

Windows Phone 7 is an amazing mobile operating system, let down by a lack of exciting hardware and poor marketing. But if you’ve been wanting to check out the platform without spending the cash, Microsoft has unveiled a clever web app to turn your iPhone or Android handset into a Windows Phone.

To give it a shot, simply point your phone’s browser at http://aka.ms/wpdemo and you’ll be taken to an HTML5 site that looks and behaves just like Windows Phone 7. It’s a clever little piece of marketing that will hopefully show off some of the benefits of the platform before it’s too late…

Web: Microsoft
Via: Gizmodo

Recent Posts

  • Tech

Cheaper ChatGPT plans are coming — so are ads

The business of AI isn't really one that has been fully fleshed out, we're just…

11 hours ago
  • Tech

2K is ringing in the New Year with new editions of PGA Tour 2K25 and a new NBA 2K26 season

2K has been busy and is pushing out new versions and seasons for two of…

2 days ago
  • Tech

Honor Magic V5 Review: Thin, Light, and Ready to Take on the Foldable Giants

Smartphone and electronics maker HONOR returned to Australia late last year, offering a range of…

3 days ago
  • Lifestyle

Oscar Piastri switches to Pixel in partnership with Google – looks ahead to the 2026 F1 Season

Aussie Formula One driver Oscar Piastri is fronting a new TV and Social campaign for…

3 days ago
  • Tech

4.7 million kids Social Media Accounts deactivated since Social Media Ban came into place

Just over a month since the social media ban for kids under 16 came into…

4 days ago
  • Tech

Learn guitar from the comfort of home, with Samsung bringing Fender Play to Smart TVs

Ever wanted to learn the guitar? Well, Samsung are making it easy with a new…

5 days ago