Microsoft is Paying Nokia US$1 Billion to Use Windows Phone 7 OS on Smartphones
Respected business website, Bloomberg, published an article saying that one of their corporate spies has found out that Nokia’s recent love for Windows Phone 7 OS is because Microsoft offered the Finnish company a sweet $1 billion cash bonus. This is according to two insiders working on the contract between the two companies. One of the terms of the agreement stipulate this one-time payment of US$1 Billion to Nokia.
With 1 Billion US Dollars on the Table, How Can Nokia Say NO to Microsoft's Offer?
HTC Arrive Windows Phone 7 Release Date and Price on Sprint
Windows Phone 7 is gaining buzz again because a new smartphone featuring Microsoft’s mobile operating system or WP7 OS is about to be released through Sprint. It is the HTC Arrive Windows Phone 7 that features Xbox LIVE and Zune integration with Microsoft Office Mobile.
Sprint's first Windows Phone 7 OS smartphone is about to arrive - the HTC Arrive.
Microsoft Announces Windows Phone 7 OS Final Version Readiness and Availability
In addition to the formal unveiling of the ten Windows Phone 7-powered smart phones, Microsoft also announced that their Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system is now ready.
After 8 months since the first public announcement of Windows Phone 7 OS, Microsoft finally unveils final version release during October 11 Press Event
Microsoft Offers Fat Incentives to Windows Phone 7 Apps Developers
Bill Gates and friends must be getting desperate. In my previous articles regarding the beta release of the Windows Phone 7 Development Tools, I mentioned that Microsoft is sending free Windows Phone 7 handsets to developers who signed up for their program. This giveaway is just a tip of the iceberg of Microsoft’s new strategy to attract developers to their new mobile platform. Another source has informed me that the company is also giving revenue guarantees to developers! While it is not an outright cash bribe, this agreement is already a surefire way for app-makers to earn money whether their apps sell or not in the Windows Phone 7 MarketPlace!
Microsoft Is Making Windows Phone 7 Apps Creation a Profitable Venture for Developers
Windows Phone 7 Apps Update: Microsoft Released Windows Phone 7 Development Tools
Even though there is still no existing Windows Phone 7 handset in the market, Microsoft has already released the Development Tools for creating Windows Phone apps for the the Windows Phone 7 OS. You can go to http://developer.windowsphone.com/. The Windows Phone 7 Dev Tools were first announced during the MIX 10 Conference but Microsoft is releasing this near-final beta version to attract potential app-makers. Rumor has it that Microsoft plans to do a commercial launch of Windows Phone 7 smartphones as early as October this year.
Windows Phone 7 Dev Tools Beta Version is Ready for download
HTC HD3 Specs Leaked: A Windows Phone 7 Superphone with 1.5GHz SnapDragon Processor!
HTC HD 3 is on its way to your nearest gadgets store. HTC HD 3 release date could be on Q4 2010 according to some rumors. FYI, Microsoft and HTC are working on a prototype of the successor to the Windows Mobile 6.5-powered HTC HD2 smartphone. The HD3 concept model’s technical specs were leaked by a Chinese blogger and the details will even make the HTC EVO 4G, Motorola Droid X, and iPhone 4 blush in shame. Microsoft isn’t letting itself be buried in smartphone obscurity. Their Windows Phone 7 series phone from HTC will purportedly be equipped with an incredible 1.5 Ghz SnapDragon processor and will feature a huge 4.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 1280×800 resolution. Retina Display you just got owned by the HD3!
HTC HD3 Prototype Design shows it has a huge 4.5-inch display
Windows Phone Apps Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series
The most interesting event that happened on the ongoing Microsoft Mix10 developers’ conference is the unveiling of the new Windows Phone Market which is set to debut on the Windows Phone 7 Series. It has been impressively-revamped for the new operating system. It features support for credit card purchase, data operator billing, ad-supported content, and a try-before-you-buy option – this is comparable to the emerging Android Market app store but Windows Phone 7 Series developers will have the rights to what kind of trial period they will enforce.
Screenshots of the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series Handsets
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
NetFlix Watch Instantly Mobile App for Windows Phone 7 Series Smartphones
Netflix can now be accessed using Windows Phone 7 Series mobile phones. This feature was demonstrated by Scott Stanfield, CEO of Vertigo Software, at the Mix10 Conference. A prototype version of NetFlix Watch Instantly app for the Windows Phone 7 handsets. He is currently writing this software for NetFlix which allows support for the company’s very popular streaming Watch Instantly feature to be ported to Microsoft’s latest mobile operating system. He showed real-time streaming footages of the American drama TV show Rescue Me on his Windows Phone 7 phone. This had a profound effect on the audience. No other smart phone in the market can do this right now.
Sample Mobile Phone With Windows 7 Series OS Running Netflix Watch Instantly App