Windows Phone Gets Mango-ed

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Microsoft unveils its long awaited Windows Phone update, "Mango"-- promising "hundreds" of new features and improvements. 

MangoThe update should allow for simpler communications, as it now unites MSN Messenger chats, SMS and Facebook messaging under conversation threads. It will also have a contact group system, with the ability to send emails or SMS to entire groups. 

Twitter and LinkedIn feeds now get integration into contact cards, together with Facebook's check-in system.

Internet Explorer 9 is now Windows Phone's browser of choice, complete with HTML5 support, hardware acceleration and further Bing integration. 

Meanwhile the Windows Phone app store should be receiving a revamp, alongside other general tweaks and fixes. 

Mango should appear on the future's Microsoft-powered Nokia phones, as well as devices from new partners Acer, Fujitsu and ZTE (joining HTC, Samsung and LG). 

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