abstract:Development of Windows 7 began when Windows Vista was released. Milestone 1, Milestone 2, and Milestone 3 were sent to Microsoft's partners in 2008.
According to TechCrunch, the agreement means Samsung will pay Microsoft royalties for all phones and tablets running the Android mobile operating system, while both companies will participate in the marketing and developmentofWindows Phone 7.
The Finnish handset maker has announced it may cut 6, 000 jobs, or 38% of its research and development staff, as it prepares to adopt the Windows Phone 7 mobile platform across all future smartphone offerings.