Microsoft has showcased its new smartphone platform, Windows Phone 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The Pacific Rim Roamer dodges high mobile roaming costs, opting for local wi-fi in Asia-Pacific's patchy coverage zones.
Microsoft has launched the new Windows 6.5 operating system which enables users to back up and share data from their phones like never before.
BlackBerry faces stiff competition in NZ as industry leaders and business users explore alternatives like iPhone and Nokia for work.
