Showing posts with label windows phone 7. Show all posts
Showing posts with label windows phone 7. Show all posts
Sunday, March 25, 2012
The rumor catches marke from I’m A WP7, an app that helpfully reports the version numbers of operating systems that run the app. As you can see in the image below, the first two entries are for Windows Phone 7, but at the bottom it reports that “Windows 8.0 Desktop” version 6.2.8283.0 also uses the app. The current public build of Windows 8, the Consumer Preview, is 6.2.8250.0 — a lower version number — so it would seem that Microsoft is trying out Windows Phone 7 apps on internal builds of Windows 8.
At first I thought this might just be Windows Phone 7 apps running inside a Windows 8 development environment — a Visual Studio emulator or something — but the mention of “Jupiter” almost certainly blows that idea out the window. Though it hasn’t been confirmed by Microsoft, Jupiter is thought to be the codename of one of the core libraries that powers the new Metro-style Windows 8 apps. Metro apps can either be designed in HTML/CSS, or in XAML — and XAML is the same language used to create the user interface for Windows Phone 7 apps. This on its own isn’t a big surprise — XAML is a big part of many .NET technologies — but get this: The codename for Windows Phone 8 is Apollo, who in Greek mythology is the son of Zeus — and the Roman counterpart of Zeus is Jupiter!
In short, Windows Phone 8 is the son of Windows 8, which tallies with previous rumors that WP8 would even use the Windows 8 kernel. Taking a quick gallop through ancient history might seem a bit obtuse, but back in reality this is a no-brainer for Microsoft. Windows Phone 7 apps are just Silverlight apps, and Windows Phone 8 apps will almost certainly be XAML-based Metro apps. Microsoft has already said that WP7 and WP8 apps would work on Windows 8 with only a few changes to the code — but really, there’s no technical limitation that would prevent Microsoft from providing a framework that can run WP7 and WP8 apps as-is in Windows 8.
There are practical concerns, however. For a start, Windows Phone 7 apps are designed for low-res (800×480) portrait displays, while Windows 8 will generally be used in landscape orientation and at much higher resolutions. Thanks to the Metro style’s reliance on geometric shapes and typography, scaling itself probably won’t be an issue, but I foresee a lot of apps that hug the left and make very little use of the rest of the screen. The Windows Phone and Windows 8 app stores are obviously quite different as well — the approval processes are completely different, for a start — but this isn’t an insurmountable issue.
While it’s easy to attribute this to Microsoft taking a leaf out of Apple and Google’s playbook, it’s obviously better for consumers and developers alike if Windows 8 comes with as many apps as possible. Microsoft’s strength has always been the sheer size of its app and developer ecosystem, and the success of Windows 8 — especially on tablets — will come down to how well Redmond leverages its incumbent might. It is one thing to make Windows 8 apps easy to develop — you can write Metro apps in HTML and JavaScript! — but if Microsoft lets developers write a single app for Windows Phone and have it work across the entire ecosystem… well, it could catch Android and iOS rather quickly.
Sunday, March 25, 2012 0
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Heads up, corporateers. Just like the company previously hinted, Microsoft Lync will soon make its smartphone debut. Currently, the enterprise instant messaging client (formerly known as Microsoft Office Communicator) has only been available to Mac and PC users, but all that is set to change next month when the software becomes available for Android, BlackBerry, iOS and Windows Phone. Curiously, Microsoft's New Zealand outfit had formerly stated that Symbian would be among the mix, although its mention is entirely absent from this announcement. Granted, the news seems rather informal at this point, and there's only so much you can cram into 140 characters.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011 0
Friday, October 7, 2011
It is official that Microsoft will launch Windows Phone 7.5 in India on October 12. I just received mail with the invite for the event that will happen in New Delhi. Microsoft has been active with Windows Phone 7 development in India but never really launched it. Though I could some Windows Phone 7 users majorly students though.
My views:It might not be too late, specially when news gaint Bloomberg came up with a report that Apple is losing big in Indian smartphone market. Microsoft has finally understood the potential of growing middle class in India. However, the market which has already liked and tasted rival Google android will not be easy cake for Microsoft. Windows Phone 7 does not offer great deals of apps as yet and is more expensive for my bet for Indian market.
My views:It might not be too late, specially when news gaint Bloomberg came up with a report that Apple is losing big in Indian smartphone market. Microsoft has finally understood the potential of growing middle class in India. However, the market which has already liked and tasted rival Google android will not be easy cake for Microsoft. Windows Phone 7 does not offer great deals of apps as yet and is more expensive for my bet for Indian market.
Friday, October 7, 2011 0
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Nokia has revealed that the deal with Microsoft enables them to heavily customize the Windows Phone 7 platform on their devices.
However, they are not going to take this route. Instead, they are going to try to make updates that can be sent back to Microsoft for inclusion in the standard WP7 editions so that every operator can benefit from it.
The basic idea is to prevent the fragmentation that is happening in the Android ecosystem. Heavy customization would result in delayed releases of updates.
This means that Nokia would have to differentiate themselves on the basis of hardware quality and features when it comes to WP7 based smartphones.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 0
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Mobile World Congress has now brought news of some much-needed Windows Phone 7 updates, but we wonder if these would be enough to fill all the gaps of the platform’s glaring omissions. Steve Ballmer announced two updates – but not many details were in tow, with no exact release date, or list of features.
We do know that this first update will be due in the first two weeks of March, and will include the much-vaunted ability to copy and paste, apart from performance enhancements. There will also be an improved Windows Marketplace app for the ecosystem. With CDMA-support promised, carriers in India might be just start getting excited about at the implications of a Nokia Windows Phone 7 in the Indian market.
The next update will include some very essential features, with true multitasking including third party programs, using a task switcher ‘inspired’ by the acclaimed webOS card-style. Along with native Twitter support, the update will also bring IE9 to WP7 – implying a degree of built-in hardware-acceleration.
The second, larger update, due sometime in the second half of the year, will apparently offer more than what we know of now, features that will hopefully bring it onto a more level playing field with its tried and tested competitors. The update will be revealed in more detail at developer-centric MIX11 conference scheduled for April – as well as a list of SDK features. Other features were demonstrated, but not detailed, including a WP7 being used to interface with an Xbox 360 Kinect game.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 0
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Today I was a guest speaker at Microsoft Gurgaon Office for Windows Phone 7 Day. The event rocked all across web with hashtag #wp7day. The event started with my session and had pretty large audience. Whats more the event was live streamed across the globe.
You can checkout my slides at:
Windows Phone 7_Saumya Aggarwal
Saturday, January 29, 2011 0
Friday, August 6, 2010
Product Category: Bluetooth Headeset
Manufacturer: Jabra
Price: $116.99
System Requirements: Bluetooth Headset Profile 1.1, Handsfree Profile 1.5, Right Ear
Specifications: 10 meter operational range; Pairing with up to 8 devices, 2 simultaneously; 2 hours talk time, 8 with charger; headset weighs 7 grams, charger weighs 26 grams; Charges through MicroUSB.
Pros:
Small & Stylish;
Charges while in STONE portable charging unit;
Charges through MicroUSB.
Cons:
Those missing a right ear need not apply;
Slightly tinny & lackluster sound when streaming audio;
Price is on the high side.
As reviewed by experts.
Friday, August 6, 2010 0
"Evidently, Windows Phone 7 cannot see ergo connect to hidden wireless networks, the kind where you don't broadcast your SSID. Although not a lot of people go this extra step for security, we're sure a few of you do and in this case, it appears you are out of luck."
There are things that Windows Phone 7 will be lacking at launch that will matter to many people, matter to some people, or matter to virtually no one. The lack of copy and paste? That will impact a lot of people. Not being able to connect to a hidden WiFi network? I'm leaning toward the "no one" category, but you tell me: would this present a problem for you? Is your WiFi network hidden via an SSID no-broadcast setting? I've never set up my WiFi that way because security through obscurity is rarely an effective barrier - if someone's sniffing for WiFi networks, they'll be using tools that will ID your "hidden" network - so what's the point?
Views taken from Jason Dunn, MVP, Windows Phone
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Found an interesting video of Windows Phone 7. It clearly depicts the initial setup required. Must watch!
Saturday, July 24, 2010 0
Friday, July 23, 2010
Microsoft has announced, at the Microsoft Global Exchange (MGX) Conference, all its employees would receive a Windows Phone 7 device when it gets launched!
Pretty generous I must say. Keeping iPhone away, Mr. Ballmer has put across a strong point.
Interestingly a tweet byMary (http://twitter.com/maryjofoley/status/19105560802) said 90k gone...just 30 m to go!
Well I need to check my resume and send it to Microsoft India now!!!
Friday, July 23, 2010 0
Well everybody must be aware that Microsoft has announced release of its Windows Phone 7 by October 2010. While working as Microsoft Student Partner, I got a chance to attend some sessions on this beautiful upcoming phone OS.
Microsoft officially unveiled Windows Phone 7 during Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona and revealed additional details at MIX 2010 (citation from wikipedia).I happened to sneak through the preview in IndiMix 2010 held in May in Mumbai, India.
Instantly I was attracted to the following features:
User Interface: Completely revamped UI named "Metro"
Advertising platform:Microsoft has highlighted its intention to make Windows Phone 7 into an advertising platform. It enables advertisers to connect with consumers over time.
It has loads of features to our liking. I will continue to explore and give you more detailed outlook.
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