The device specifications, along with Microsoft's content and wireless tools, make up the key components in its wireless future. Stinger was demonstrated Tuesday during a discussion headed by Microsoft's vice president Ben Waldman, vice president of the Mobile Devices Division.
Features phones are similar to many currently available Web phones today.
Users can access the Internet with Microsoft's Mobile Explorer as a microbrowser. Samsung have feature phone models available in Europe. U.S. versions are expected later this year. By contrast, smart phones are more of a combination PDA and mobile phone with a browser. Depending on the manufacturer, the units will have color displays and, unlike some of the PDA and phone combo devices that have come and gone, the Microsoft smart phones will be small enough to be used with one hand.