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Microsoft knows its next version of Windows Phone must be rock solid in order to get more users on board. In that sense, the next iteration of the platform will pack a number of new features, including (here’s the news) a “one handed and next gen soft keyboard” — which will most definitely compliment the default QWERTY interface.
The image above was taken from a leaked Microsoft Research presentation, showing how users could thumb-type on a touchscreen using only one hand. It looks pretty neat and reminiscent of the curved keyboards found in the old Microsoft UMPCs. I never thought those keyboards were that popular but what do I know…
In addition, Apollo will also provide additional typing options with a special accent on national Soft Keyboards — for instance, there will be a whole new layout for folks typing in Korean.
All said, we’re glad to see Microsoft thinking about all the details to make its upcoming mobile platform much better. Whether that will help them grow their market share is a different story…
[Via: WMpoweruser]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
