This week we came along an interesting article at pcworld.com. The article describes how Microsoft could win the ecosystem race.
Microsoft has a goal. This goal is to provide a unique user experience. To achieve this goal Microsoft called out a new strategy: “Three screens, one experience”. What does that mean? That is easy to explain. [click to continue…]
Over the past week Microsoft and Windows Phone have been busy unveiling changes to their logo, their image, and service names. A much needed change in Windows’ and WP’s image has been at the core of of many discussions as reasons for slow sales with the WP and the Microsoft has begun to address it. There are very high expectations this year in Redmond, Wa. for Microsoft’s Windows 8′s encompassing ecosystem. With Metro being incorporated into the entire Microsoft ecosystem with Windows 8, Windows 8 Tablets, and Windows 8 Phone an infusion of vitality was needed to capture the new generation of user’s and re-capture many user’s attention who abandonded the previous versions of Windows. With the MWC12 almost here and many new devices on the way, what better model runway could you ask for to show off the “new” sleek and simple Windows 8 image? [click to continue…]
So its the time of the year when Microsoft’s Xbox 360 receives its Fall 2011 dashboard update and alongside is its classy new Xbox companion app for Windows Phone 7. The app is set to launch with the new dashboard on December 6th. [click to continue…]
Microsoft has revealed more information about its Windows Phone and Xbox interactions on Wednesday. The company launched a new Kinectimals application that allows Windows Phone users to create their own characters on the go and then transfer them straight onto the Xbox. [click to continue…]
So we bring you one of the reasons you would probably wish to live in Sweden right now, and that’s only because Swedish carrier “3″ is offering new Windows Phone, including the Optimus 7, Omnia 7 and 7 Trophy and are also willing to throw in a 4GB Xbox 360 Slim to the deal as well. [click to continue…]
A couple of new Microsoft ads has popped up on youtube , they are from the new Family Series of ads by ad agency Cripin, Porter + Bogusky , The ads show how familes can interact with Windows PCs, Xbox, Kinect, and Windows Phones !! The ads are part of a new campaign to promote Windows, Xbox, and Windows Phone, and a new website at www.microsoft.com/family
And here are the video for the ads “Epic Share”, and “Dog.ppt”
Microsoft has previously announced that Windows Phone 7.5 will include companion support for its Xbox 360 console. The company now appears to be on the verge of bringing that support to the mass market. The recent launch of the HTC Radar saw the company demonstrate an individual using the Windows Phone device to control elements of an Xbox 360 game. Microsoft demonstrated similar integration last month at the company’s GameFest conference in Seattle. Here is a more recent update on that.
The good folks at Optus Mobile are giving away Xbox 360 Console with Kinect when you get the Samsung Omnia 7 on their $79 Optus Cap Plan for 24 months, the offer ends on 28/02/11 unless they choose to extended it further. I currently have a the same plan with Optus but being an early adopter I don’t think I get to reap the benefits of this deal. If you are looking to get a new WP7 device have a look at the Omnia 7 its a great device and you get an xBox 360 ( 4 GB ) + Kinect and 2 games Kinect Adventures and FORZA Motorspor 3 .. sounds like a sweet deal to me.
This is only available for Australians, sorry ( international readers ) if I got your hopes high. If you guys have a great deal for WP7 in your country ,feel free to drop us a tip
SAHITYA KUMAR: Is dis app available in indian market place..? [Posted from the 1800PocketPC app]
PADDY: Thank NOOK for something this cool and slip looking. I was losing hope for Windows developers :S [Posted from the 1800PocketPC app]
schlubadub: Yawn, they should think about extending Nook to other countries first. I can’t get any of this in Australia (even via web). [Posted from the 1800PocketPC app]
Nick: Nice work, cool ideas. Now, let’s hope MS has something to say in the joint-venture since B&N is not paying any attention to designers. In some ways, MS Reader was ten times better...
fatfingur: I’m not saying this mockup is legit or real. My only point is that using comic sans does not make you unprofessional. Balsamiq is a professional wireframing tool used by pros....
simphf: One paragraph reads ‘NOOK for Android’. Ha [Posted from the 1800PocketPC app]
Hog: Almost forgot, are you going to enter the Nokia X Challenge for over 2 million in prize money? The info.is at Nokia Conversations and with your IT background. Lots of ideas swirl around in my...
Hog: Very nice. I’m not familiar with the Nook at all for content but I really like your design. I hope the Barnes app is made available for all windows phones also. [Posted from the...