June 16, 2011
AT&T is finally playing catch up with their device updates. They are finally scheduling update 7932 for the HTC Surroung with “Other models to follow”, this according to the Windows Phone Blog. Update 7932 aims to protect its’ users from fraudulent SSL certificates issued by certification authority Comodo. In reference to the Samsung Focus, which […]
Tags: 7932, HTC Surround, Mango, Microsoft, nodo, Samsung Focus, windows phone 7, WP7AT&T, HTC Surround, Phones, Samsung Focus
June 16, 2011
We recently announced that developers would start getting WP7 mango handset as early as next week. Now we get word from Brian Watson himself on how to better your chances at getting a Windows Phone with Mango handset if you are a developer. Reach out to Microsoft Be a serious developer Get to know your […]
Tags: Brian Watson, dev, developers, Mango, Windows Phone, windows phone 7, WP7News
June 14, 2011
We recently ran an article referring to a tweet by Joe Belfiore in which he states the Microsoft was working on a plan to get the Mango update into the hands of the developers before launch. Winrumors is now saying that they have learned that Microsoft is planning to supply the first set of devices […]
Tags: developers, Mango, Microsoft, windows phone 7, WP7News, Phones
June 13, 2011
A recent job posting on Microsoft’s careers website indicates that Microsoft intends to deliver major yearly updates for Windows Phone 7. Good to knoe that they are already thinking past Mango. I love feeling reassured that through updates my device won’t be obsolete. Job Category: Software Engineering: Program Management Location: United States, WA, Tukwila Job ID: 753226 […]
Tags: careers, Mango, Microsoft, Updates, windows phone 7, WP7News
June 12, 2011
We have seen a lot of cool features that will be coming to Windows Phone 7 in the Fall with the Mango update. Unfortunately, Microsoft has already began implementing some of these features on other platforms. One such feature is an enhancement to Bing where you will be able to perform a search and then […]
Tags: Bing, iPhone, Mango, Microsoft, windows phone 7, WP7News
June 8, 2011
There has been a lot of information regarding the expansion of Windows Phone 7 and its’ services to different regions. Joe Belfiore, Corporate Vice President, Windows Phone Program Management tweeted this message: The Zunepass has been something that we cannot live without in my household so I, for one am happy that others will get […]
Tags: Joe Belfiore, Mango, speech, windows phone 7, WP7, Zune, zunepassNews, Zune
June 8, 2011
There has been continuous speculation that multiplayer gaming will be coming to Windows Phone 7 when the Mango update drops this Fall. One thing that has helped fuel the rumors is a video that was posted on the internet demonstrating Mango in which you can see (only for like a second) an option to “Pick a multi-player […]
Tags: E3, Games, Mango, Microsoft, windows phone 7, WP7, Xbox LiveGames, News
June 7, 2011
My eyes were locked in on E3 yesterday since Microsoft’s media briefing was taking place. It was really awkward that Apple scheduled it’s WWDC 2011 event during the prestigious E3 event. Nonetheless Apple’s Steve Jobs took the stage and announced new features coming to IOS. Another awkward moment was when I (and a bunch of […]
Tags: Apple, Camera, IOS, IOS 5, iPhone, Joe Belfiore, Keyboard, Mango, Microsoft, Twitter, Windows Phone, windows phone 7, WP7News
June 7, 2011
Yesterday at E3 Microsoft announced a handful of Xbox Live games that will be available on Windows Phone 7 soon. They also uncovered the layout for the new games hub with the WP7 Mango update. I like the way everything is placed on the new Mango games hub. The list of games looks to be […]
Tags: Games, Games Hub, Mango, Windows Phone, windows phone 7, WP7, Xbox LiveApps, Games
June 4, 2011
Bitish airways showed off their Bitish Airways App running on WP7 at the Mango event last month. That app had 3D rendering that showed you the seating chart and let you pick your seat. The app that was released a few days ago didn’t have that feature but was still packed with other things like […]
Tags: Apps, Boarding Pass, British Airways, Flights, Flying, Free Apps, Mango, Planes, Seats, Tickets, windows phone 7, WP7News