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Windows Phone 7 'NoDo' Update Rolling Out to HTC HD7

NoDo," which brings features like "cut and paste" to the Microsoft mobile platform, started rolling out to the HTC HD7 on Tuesday.

"Software update is coming for @HTC HD7. Watch for a pop-up message to alert you when the update is ready," according to afrom T-Mobile, which offers the smartphone on its network.

T-Mobilethe rollout started on March 29 and is a two-part update. The first one updates the device registry, while the second update adds the meatier features like cut and paste, improved marketplace search, a fix for increased data consumption , and different background images while connected to Wi-Fi.

The update isalso rolling out to T-Mobile's Dell Venue Pro.

On the Web siteto track its Windows Phone 7 updates, the Venue Pro and HD7 are still in "scheduling" mode, as they were when that site launched. Scheduling means the operator testing is complete and Microsoft is scheduling the update for delivery, a phase that can last up to 10 days. "Delivering" is the final phase. On the Windows Phone support Twitter feed, the companythe chart is updated once a week.

Microsoft rolled out a more minor update last month, but it , prompting Microsoft to temporarily suspend the update for Samsung phones. The issue resulted in Microsoftto late March.

On Monday, Joe Belfiore, vice president for Windows Phone at Microsoft,for the update delays and glitches.

The HTC Surround, LG Quantum, and Samsung Focus are still in "testing" phase on Microsoft's Web site. The HTC Arrive had this update installed at launch.