Microsoft is launching a new mobile phone software in October in a hope to revive its fortunes in the market for smart phones. It’s estimated that Microsoft’s Windows software is fourth in the market with a 9% share whilst rival Symbian has the majority at about 50%. It’s not yet known how many of the phones will feature Windows Mobile 6.5. Mobile operators which are signing on are AT&A and Verizon in the US, Orange and T-Mobile in Europe as well as a few others around the globe. Handsets making the phone include the likes of LG Electronics, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.