While Microsoft’s roll-out of the long-awaited Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS at this month’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona drew a great deal of industry attention, tech pundits were less enthused about the possible 10-month waiting period before any devices were released.

However, recent rumors suggest that South Korean electronics manufacturer LG could be preparing to release a Windows Phone 7-powered device as early as September. While the company has not explicitly said as much, the LG Apollo – slated for release that month – could be the first Windows Phone 7 device to market, according to tech blog Geeky Gadgets.

Geeky Gadgets also speculates that the September release could be an effective way to steal Apple’s thunder, since that company is said to be planning a summer launch for the next version of its iPhone.

Microsoft has lost market share to three of its main rivals – Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone – in recent months, and the future of the company’s mobile operations could hinge on the success or failure of Windows Phone 7, according to tech analysts.

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