Rhodes 2.0: Free Cross-platform Mobile App Development Framework is Out
Rhomobile released their free cross-platform smartphone app development framework, Rhodes 2.0. If you are a programmer or want to be one, the hottest sector right now is in mobile apps. Rhodes 2.0 is the perfect tool for you to start creating applications and games for a variety of handsets. With this framework, you can develop an app with one source code and have it compatible with the iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian S60, and Blackberry phones. You can get this free SDK from http://rhomobile.com. You can download the free Rhodes 2.0 even if you intend to sell the mobile apps you’ll create using this software.
With Rhodes 2.0, You Can Write Mobile Apps Once and Run Them In All Mobile Platforms
Windows Phone 7 to Support Adobe Flash Player for New Mobile Phones
During the Mobile World Congress debut of Windows Phone 7 Series OS, Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer hinted that Windows Phone 7 Series mobile phones relies heavily on Microsoft Silverlight runtime. He said the initial launch of their new mobile operating system will not ship with Adobe Flash Player but say future version of Windows Phone 7 Series mobile phones will include Adobe Flash support.
Adobe Flash Player to be Supported by Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Series Operating System
Windows Phone 7 Series OS Will Not Support Multi-Tasking and External Memory Cards
In a shocking revelation, Charlie Kindel, chief of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series development team, confirmed that they have decided to disable third-party apps from doing multi-tasking on their new mobile operating system. He explained that Microsoft needs more strict control over the platform to prevent third-party apps doing excessive background processing which not only depletes battery power but might also cause instability.
Windows Phone 7 Series Mobile Devices: No Support for External memory
Windows Phone 7 Series Minimum System Requirements (Hardware)
Microsoft has officially revealed the minimum system and hardware requirements for their Windows Phone 7 Series platform at Mix10 Conference. Manufacturers will have to abide these compulsory specifications from Microsoft in order to create future handsets for Windows Phone 7 Series. In case you didn’t know, head on to the article titled “Windows Phone 7 Series Not Yet Compatible with Current Smart Phones“. Read that post to understand better why. The high demand for hardware is one reason.
Windows Phone 7 Demands High Hardware Requirements
Windows Phone 7 Series Not Yet Compatible with Current Smart Phones
A previous article on this site posted an official confirmation that Microsoft’s new mobile operating system – Windows Phone 7 Series will not support Windows Mobile OS third-party apps. Those applications were created previously for Windows Mobile OS 6.5 and older versions. This development has already inflamed other people who expected backwards compatibility software-wise. The thought that Microsoft has abandoned makers and buyers of third-party mobile phone apps for existing Windows Mobile 6.x devices is already a big disappointment.
Windows Phone 7 Series People Hub: Social Networking on Windows Phone 7 OS
Windows Phone 7 Series Will Not Run Windows Mobile OS Third-Party Apps
Although Windows Phone 7 Series was unveiled weeks ago by Microsoft, the company has just confirmed that their new operating system platform for mobile gadgets and smart phones won’t be supporting third-party apps created for Windows Mobile OS up to version 6.5.
Windows Phone 7 Built-in Social Networking App
Windows Phone 7 OS User Interface: METRO | Windows Phone 7 Series Demo
The Windows Phone 7 Series was coded from a scratch. This new Windows Phone 7 OS replaces Windows Mobile 6.5 OS totally. Microsoft software engineers abandoned the old codes of Windows Mobile operating system. The first noticeable difference you will notice is the user interface. The Windows Phone 7 Series has an interface that looks like Microsoft’s Zune HD media player. Microsoft is calling this new interface as Metro. Microsoft made Metro take on an innovative approach to how user- interface should be for smart phones. The look and feel of Metro, while similar-looking to that of the Zune HD media player, the Windows Phone 7 Series interface is clearly more in-depth in scope and concept.
Windows Phone 7 Series Start Screen
Windows Phone 7: Microsoft New Mobile OS Replaces Windows Mobile 6.5
It is confirmed, Microsoft is calling its replacement for Windows Mobile 6.5 the all-new built-from-scratch Windows Phone 7 Series. After it was unveiled at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Windows Phone 7 Series is Microsoft’s official operating system for smart phones and mobile computing devices. The software giant seeks to dominate the mobile market like it holds majority of desktop computers around the world.
Windows Phone Logo: Microsoft Windows Phone Operating System
Windows Mobile 6.5 Review: Windows Mobile 6.5 OS Hands-On Review
Windows Mobile 6.5 on HTC Imagio Smartphone for Verizon Wireless has just been released and reviews of this new Windows Mobile OS are all over the internet news. If you want the HTC Imagio Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5 OS, better take a look at hands-on reviews of this latest Windows Phone. In this hands-on Windows Mobile 6.5 review, we will be oriented of the applications and functions integrated in the HTC Imagio Windows Phone for Verizon Wireless. Watch the Windows Mobile 6.5 review video below.
HTC Imagio Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5 OS
Windows Mobile 6.5 Operating System on HTC Imagio Smartphone Now Available!
The Windows Mobile 6.5 Operating System is now on another HTC mobile phone. Earlier this year, Windows Mobile 6.5 for HTC Touch Pro 2 and HTC Touch Diamond 2 was announced by Microsoft. However, Windows Mobile 6.5 was still under development and promised to release it at the second-half of the year. Well, it is now hot on the internet news that Windows Mobile 6.5 release date came simultaneous with the HTC Imagio Windows Phone release for Verizon Wireless. For your info, Windows Mobile 6.5 OS is not only on HTC Imagio Smartphone but also partnered with several cell phone manufacturers and carriers just as we stated in our previous post – Windows Mobile 6.5 Supported Mobile Phones and Partner Companies.
Windows Mobile 6.5 OS on HTC Imagio Windows Phone for Verizon Wireless