The developers at Microsoft in his blog reported that there has been a regular decisive stage - the operating system Windows Phone 7 moved to the stage of RTM (release to manufacturing). That is, in the case of a desktop OS it would be a stage of readiness for recording on optical media and replication. But since in this case it comes to mobile software platform, a version of RTM - it means simply that it is ready for installation on mobile devices.

At the last event, Apple has also touched the topic of software, not just the new devices. She reported that the new firmware iOS 4.1 for iPhone and iPod touch will come next week. It made a number of improvements and adjustments related, including the work of the Bluetooth and sensor distance, as well as improved compatibility with the iPhone 3G. In addition, the opportunity to take photos High Dynamic Range (best picture, made up of several obtained with different camera settings).

Motorola has introduced a new fortified smartphone called Defy. This device is protected from water, dust and scratches. The front panel Motorola Defy protected resistant glass Gorilla Glass, which is difficult to damage. And from water and dust protected device specification IP67, that is, it can be immersed in water to a depth of 1 meter, and the dust can not penetrate the body. New running operating system Android 2.1 interface MOTOBLUR 1.5.

The representative of the Mexican operator Telcel stated that Apple is preparing to release a revised version of its Communicator of the last generation - iPhone 4. And will it, according to the source, very soon - by the end of September. An improved model will have no problems with the antenna and the reception of cellular communication, which has received wide publicity, "raised questions" reputation iPhone 4.

Palm, which is now the property of HP, a beta version of the SDK for the new version of its operating system - webOS 2.0. Platform itself will be released later this year, and version numbered 2.0 will be the largest upgrade in the history of this operating system. In the meantime, developers can download and test package for creating applications for webOS 2.0 in beta version. In fact, webOS 2.0 - is the answer Palm software platforms such as Apple iOS 4 and Google Android 2.2.

Company Motorola, officially presented smartphone Motorola Milestone 2. As you might guess from the name, this version of the American Motorola Droid 2 for sale in Europe and other regions. The company apparently did not "reinvent the wheel" and decided to repeat the experience with the original Droid / Milestone. In addition, YouTube is already possible to find a promotional video Motorola Milestone 2. Apparently, the new smartphone differs from Motorola Droid 2 only cellular standards. Motorola Milestone 2 is made in the form factor and QWERTY slider is equipped with 3.7-inch touchscreen 854x480 pixels.

Sony Ericsson has announced the release svokego first smartphone for mobile networks TD-SCDMA. This standard is used in the Chinese market operator China Mobile. The new model called Sony Ericsson A8i released in China in the next quarter. It works on the basis of a software platform Open Mobile System (OMS) 2.0, which, in turn, is built on Android. Sony Ericsson A8i equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels and a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash.

On the Internet there are new photos communicator LG E900. We already wrote about it in the news, it besklaviaturny candy bar with a touchscreen that works on Windows Phone 7. He also has a "relative" with a sliding QWERTY keyboard - LG C900. At this time, "live" pictures of the device is quite high quality, moreover, the device photographed from all sides and you can consider it in detail. Model lies in the body with rounded bottom corners and rather sharp upper. Under the touch screen are available for traditional WP7 three buttons.

As you know, smart phones Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 line went on sale on the basis of fairly old version of the operating system - Android 1.6. And, of course, their owners are eagerly awaiting the firmware upgrade at least until Android 2.1, but now the release of the next version - Android 2.2. We already wrote that these smartphones can get Android 2.1 in the fourth quarter of this year. And now there were other data - on an earlier release of the update.

One Chinese source has posted "live" pictures, as well as several videos smartphone Motorola XT300. He is working on the OS and Android, probably intended for the U.S. operator Verizon Wireless, which means that networks CDMA (or already LTE?). Although it is likely that Motorola XT300, as, for example, Motorola Droid, and the European version will be for networks GSM/UMTS. Motorola XT300, probably refers to the average level and will be released soon enough.