Microsoft has created a tool called the iOS to Windows Phone 7 API Mapping Tool to make it easy for iOS developers to port their apps over to the Windows Phone 7 platform. This would allow developers the tools to make that happen, and help both the developer and Microsoft in the end. Microsoft adds more apps to it’s store, which is expected to pass up Blackberry’s App World within a year, and give developers more presence as well. Read more...
Permalink: Microsoft creates a tool that allows your iOS app to be ported to Windows Phone 7
<Date: 2010-10-11>
<Author: Ollie>
<Category: Microsoft, Windows Phone 7, Zune>
A brief history first. In 2004, Microsoft began working on a new phone OS codenamed Photon. Due to various problems, the whole project was scrapped but in 2008 in the Windows Phone team started from scratch by making a new OS called Windows Phone 7.
After much wait, Windows Phone 7 was launched today in New York and Europe. You will be able to get a Windows Phone 7 device starting November 8 in the US. Read more...
Permalink: Windows Phone 7 Launches–Here’s all you need to know
<Date: 2010-09-06>
<Author: Imran>
<Category: Microsoft, Windows Phone 7>
Windows Phone 7 UK Twitter account posted a new advertisement today featuring a non-branded Windows Phone. It doesn’t show much except for being based on a Lawrence of Arabia theme and claiming that the revolution is coming. The music is pretty intense and almost has me convinced. Read more...
Permalink: New Windows Phone 7 Ad Shows ‘The Revolution is Coming’ [Video]
<Date: 2010-06-18>
<Author: Imran>
<Category: Microsoft>
Microsoft has unveiled yet another new mobile operating system called Windows Embedded Handheld. This OS is going to be an improved version of Windows Mobile 6.5.3, with UI improvements such as Tiles and enterprise features. It is basically going to be targeted towards the same corporate customers who were using Windows Mobile devices over the years and aren’t looking for something like what Windows Phone 7 or iPhone offers. This could be pitted against Blackberry, but according to Engadget, this phone will not be available on carrier shelves. Read more...
Permalink: Motorola announces the first Windows Embedded Handheld Phone: ES400
<Date: 2010-05-12>
<Author: Tauqeer>
<Category: Microsoft, Office 2010, Windows Mobile>
Office Mobile 2010 beta was available for download since the later part of last year and now its final version is available in combination with the retail release of the full desktop version of Office 2010. Office Mobile 2010 will give you Word , Excel and PowerPoint editing capabilities on your Windows mobile 6.5 devices. It would help users to work on their documents more efficiently with added gestures and navigation capabilities . Read more...
Permalink: Office Mobile 2010 now available as a free upgrade for Windows Mobile 6.5 users
<Date: 2010-05-12>
<Author: Tauqeer>
<Category: Bing, Microsoft>
Microsoft has announced new features of their updated Bing app for Windows phones. It has two new cool features in it. First change is that it has new redesigned home page and with better navigation options. These new navigation options will give faster access to users for common searches like Movies and Traffic.
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Permalink: Bing App Updated for Windows Phone
<Date: 2010-02-25>
<Author: Imran>
<Category: Microsoft, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7>
If you had believed that Microsoft’s support will keep Windows Mobile 6.5 alive and running alone – think again. Other companies aren’t willing to invest time and money in an operating system that is being treated as a second class citizen by Microsoft itself. Adobe has announced that they have dropped Flash 10.1 for Windows Mobile 6.5 in favor of Windows Phone 7 Series. Now this is also good news for those who thought we will never have Flash in Windows Phone 7 Series, but bad news for all those who are sporting their WinMo 6.5 devices. Read more...
Permalink: Windows Phone 7 Series anticipation will kill Windows Mobile 6.5 – Adobe and Skype take first shots
<Date: 2010-02-22>
<Author: Eddie>
<Category: Apple, iPhone>
Apple has been successful with it’s advertising campaigns; the proof? The iPhone’s gaining market share fast and quick. Apple has, without a doubt, the largest number of applications in the App Store. Separated in different categories, it attracts people of all age group. This big inventory of applications gives Apple higher market share then platforms like Android, Symbian, Windows Phone and Palm. Read more...
Permalink: Two new iPhone ads emerge on Apple.com
<Date: 2010-02-03>
<Author: Imran>
<Category: Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile>
Sony Ericsson Aspen is the first mobile with Windows Mobile 6.5.3, the latest update to version 6.5 which is optimized for finger touch with various updates to the UI. It’s the first version of Windows Mobile to natively support capacitive touch displays ( HTC HD2 with Windows Mobile 6.5 has a capacitive display too though), finally bringing it up to date with competing mobile operating systems. Internet Explorer performance has also been updated, but I’ve seen most Windows Mobile users deeply in love with Skyfire. Read more...
Permalink: New features in Windows Mobile 6.5.3
<Date: 2009-10-21>
<Author: Imran>
<Category: Microsoft, Windows>
Microsoft is trying hard to get developers excited for Windows Marketplace, while at the same time taking shots at the competition, namely Apple’s App Store. While most iPhone users are fond of the $0.99 Fart apps and the likes, Microsoft thinks such apps are worth rejecting. This recently posted video on the Windows Mobile Dev Youtube channel really mocks the hell out of such applications while labeling them as rejects in the top secret Microsoft Apps lab. Read more...
Permalink: Inside the top secret Microsoft Apps Lab
