Mystery, solved. That SGH-i667 'Mandel' Windows Phone that cropped up earlier in the month (and is shown above on the left)? Word on the street at that point was that it had been nixed from AT&T's lineup, but somehow, that same device actually made the trip to New Orleans. Sure enough, it debuted at CTIA as the Focus 2, a mid-range followup … [Read more...]
Windows 8 Release Preview coming ‘first week of June’
May 6, 2012 by
Reckoning it's about time you replaced that copy of Windows 8 Consumer Preview? Microsoft is right there with you. According to the outfit's Building Windows 8 Twitter account, the next major installment of Win8 is due out in "the first week of June," with the Windows 8 Release Preview to hit the intertubes at that time. Go ahead and take off the … [Read more...]
Microsoft enables Android and iOS users to experience Windows Phone 7… via the web
December 2, 2011 by
Still tempted by the fruit of another? If you're looking Microsoft's way, but aren't quite ready to toss your adoration for iOS or Android aside, the coders in Redmond are giving you an alternative to quitting cold turkey. By visiting http://aka.ms/wpdemo on one's iOS or Android browser, you'll be immediately tunneled into a emulation of Windows … [Read more...]
WaveGuide Code Camp: Windows Phone 7.5
November 17, 2011 by
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 experts will be delivering a full-day briefing and workshop for developers that want to learn how to develop applications and games for Windows Phone 7.5, whether that means building new creations or porting over existing apps and games from other platforms. In the morning, Microsoft will be provide a deep dive into how … [Read more...]
Synaptics shows conceptual trackpad interface with Windows 8, better make it a reality (video)
November 9, 2011 by
It's pretty obvious from Microsoft's outing of Windows 8 that touch is going to be a real focal point, but on machines that lack a touchscreen, it'll be the trackpad pulling weight. Synaptics, a famed touchpad maker, has just outed a new concept video demonstrating how its products will eventually -- in theory, anyway -- interact with Microsoft's … [Read more...]
NVIDIA’s Jen-Hsun Huang: Windows on ARM should hit tablets first, battling Intel is a bad idea, would love his chips in iPad
October 20, 2011 by
NVIDIA's founder and president Jen-Hsun Huang has never been one to dodge a question, and that made for an excellent closing interview here at AsiaD. Outside of (re)confirming what lies ahead for Tegra, he also spoke quite openly about his feeling towards Windows on ARM in response to a question from Joanna Stern. Here's the bulk of his … [Read more...]
Windows Phone 7.5 – A New Mobile Platform and a New Opportunity
October 7, 2011 by
Wavefront Presents a WaveGuide Seminar Windows Phone 7.5 SUMMARY Windows Phone 7.5 (formerly codenamed “Mango”) is Microsoft’s newest mobile platform and has been garnering attention as being a fresh and innovative platform for smartphone consumers. With the imminent arrival of Windows Phone 7.5 to consumers, now is the time for you as a mobile … [Read more...]
Microsoft shows off Xbox Live on Windows 8 (video)
September 15, 2011 by
Yeah, we knew it was possible, but knowing and seeing are two very, very different animals. Just before closing the doors at Build 2011, Microsoft's Avi Ben-Menahem took the time to briefly showcase what would be possible with Xbox Live and Windows 8. It's obviously in a very early state, but already we're seeing signs of cross-platform multiplayer … [Read more...]
Windows 8 developer preview: when and where to download (update: right now, here!)
September 14, 2011 by
Got a brain full of Windows 8? Can't stop obsessing about it? Fret not -- as of 8PM PT this evening (just under eight hours from now), you'll be able to download a copy of the Windows Developer Preview to your 32- or 64-bit x86 machine (no activation required) from dev.windows.com. Sorry, ARM hopefuls! Per usual, we'd recommend doing so on a … [Read more...]
Windows 8 Store to sell both Metro-style apps and conventional Win32 programs
September 13, 2011 by
Oh, sure -- you've already started digging into the upcoming Windows Store (or, at least what it'll deliver), but Microsoft just revealed a cute little nugget about its future functionality here at Build 2011. In keeping with its mantra of making Windows 8 a one-size-fits-all affair, the Store will be home to both Metro-style apps (useful for … [Read more...]
