MSmobiles recently showed how copy & paste functions are possible within the Windows Phone 7 Series emulator… if you have a keyboard with Ctrl, Shift, and arrow keys. Obviously a hardware manufacturer could pretty easily add those to a slide-out keyboard. However, we’re sure that Microsoft is waiting to implement a much more user-friendly method of copying and pasting text between programs. MSmobiles suggests that this is a feature of Windows, not Windows Phone 7 …
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T-Mobile’s HD2 Party
What does Mr. Potato Head have to do with T-Mobile or Windows Phones? We’re not sure, but check out some of our footage and photos from the “Larger than Life” HD2 invite-only party last night. You’ll see some demos, great food, music, a performance by Dan Black, and of course Mr. Potato Head. HTC, Blockbuster, Barnes & Noble, and GoGo Inflight Internet were also there to show off the HD2. There were even HD2 pillows …
Continue readingFree Windows Phone Developer Tools Available Now!
During the MIX 2010 keynote this morning, Microsoft will unveil the development platform for the Windows Phone 7 Series that will bring new applications to life. And guess what! The developer tools are free. Microsoft has released a free comprehensive tool support package for Silverlight on Windows Phone 7 Series, available for download. Expression Blend for Windows Phone and a preview of Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone will be also included as …
Continue readingZune HD’s High Def TV Interface
Will Windows Phone 7 Series be able to do this kind of thing? We’re not sure, but take a look at how a tiny little Zune HD can power a nice big high definition television when connected via an HDMI cable and the Zune HD A/V dock. Unfortunately, when the Zune HD is connected to a big screen TV, the interface is simplified a bit and you don’t get access to your applications, internet, marketplace …
Continue readingMore Ways to Tune Into MIX 2010
MIX 2010 starts Monday and there will be lots of news on Windows Phone 7 Series. There will be some live streaming of the events at the Virtual Press Room as well as MIX Online. You’ll see all day streaming as well as special live interviews with Scott Guthrie (2:30 p.m. PT) and Joe Belfiore (3:00 p.m. PT). Originally published on Pocketnow on March 14, 2010. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow archive.
Continue readingCheck Out MIX 2010 via Live Streaming
Are you tired of hearing Microsoft tell you to wait for MIX in order to get your questions about Windows Phone 7 Series answered? Wish you could go to MIX but don’t want to spend the money flying to Vegas? No problem, Channel 9 will be broadcasting MIX sessions live on March 15th and 16th from 10:30AM – 5:30PM PST. They’ll also be accepting questions live via the CH9Live Twitter account. Originally published on Pocketnow …
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