(NAPSA)—There’s good news for those who have had to sacrifice functionality or fun with their mobile phone in the past. Now, a new generation of smartphones offers the best of both worlds in a single phone—Windows phone. This new brand of Windows phones, which runs familiar Windows software from Microsoft, brings it all together. Plus, with a wide variety of styles and prices, people have the option to choose which Windows phone works for them—whatever their personality or budget. A Single Phonefor Workand Play Windows phones offer mobile new services. My Phone is a free service that helps people back up and manage photos, applications and other content from their phone or computer, as well as restore information in the event of a lost phone. It also includes features that let the owner track a lost phone using GPS technology from the Web and turn on the ringer—even if the phone is turnedoff. Explorer, Windows Media Player and more. This means people can access their work and personal Windows Marketplace for Mobile is an online library of some of today’s most popular mobile apps and games that customers can browse, buy and download on their Windows phone or computer to make their phone their own. Plus, with Windows phone’s versions of Windows Live, Microsoft Office, Windows Internet e-mail accounts, surf the Web, download apps and games, IM their friends, read a Word docu- ment, watch online videos or review an Excel spreadsheet on the go, all from their Windows phone. So whether they’re at the office, on vacation or at home on the couch, their Windows stuff goes where they go for workor play. Wide Choice of Styles and Features The new phones are available with a wide variety of styles and features, including full keyboards, touch screens or both, so people can choose what worksbest for them. Windows phones offer more choices of mobile operators and phone styles than any other mobile platform on the market from some of today’s most popular manufacturers, such as HTC, Samsung and Toshiba. The HTC Pure Windowsphone, for example, features a touch screen and five-megapixel camera, and works great for one-hand use. The Samsung Intrepid features a slim design with a full keyboard, plus a touch screen for added flexibility. Combined with a threemegapixel camera and Bluetooth technology, this Windows phone worksfor business and fun. Services to Safeguard and Customize Windows phonesalso offer two There’s a new generation of phones that makes it easy to have just one phone for work and play—with a wide variety of phones to choose from and an online library of apps and services. return policy, a customer can return any app for any reason up to 24 hours after purchase. Apps aren’t the only way Windows phone users can customize their phones. The Windows phone Theme Generator lets people create personalized themes for their Windows phone. Plus, the newest Windows phones feature five designer themes, created just for Windows phone users, from designers like Vera Wang, Diane Von Furstenberg and Rock & Republic, so people can choose the themethatfits their style. Said Microsoft spokesperson and busy mom Liz Sloan, “Between work, family and friends, my life is busier than it has ever been. My Windows phone has become mylifeline to keep me connected to it all: my travel schedule, family and friends, work e-mail and social networks like Twitter. This phone is basically my computer in my pocket, letting me take my favorite stuff on the go—whether I’m at the playground with mykids, traveling for work or just relaxing at home.” To learn more, visit the Web site at www.windowsphone.com.
