The new user interface design in Windows Phone 7 has had some critics who think it’s ugly or boring. We all know the new design has had a lot of thought put into it and many do find it very attractive, but how can we make it even more beautiful for the naysayers? One of the main ideas behind the new design of the Windows Phone 7 Start screen is the ability to make it …
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Phone vs. PC Gaming with Xbox LIVE Now Enabled
Since the first turn-based multiplayer Xbox LIVE game was released for Windows Phone 7, now you can also play against people on the PC. In the above screenshot, you see a game of chess that Anton and I are currently playing. He can make moves from his Windows Phone 7 while I can make moves from the web interface. Heck, you can switch from playing the game on your PC to playing the game on …
Continue readingFirst Multi-player Xbox LIVE Game: Chess
The first turn-based multi-player Xbox LIVE enabled game recently showed up in the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace. Search for “Game Chest: Logic Games” and you’ll find it. It’s not just one game either. The $2.99 pack includes Chess, Sudoku, and Minesweeper. Chess is the only multi-player game, however. It’s a turn-based game, so what you need to do is send an invitation to a friend. This will send them an email where they’ll be able …
Continue readingHTC 7 Pro Coming to GSM Networks
Back when the current crop of Windows Phone 7 devices were announced, we were all drooling over that HTC 7 Pro that was announced to be coming to Sprint in 2011. Arne Hess has recently tweeted a picture of the HTC 7 Pro in GSM form (as opposed to Sprint’s CDMA). This GSM version will likely be available on a variety of European 3G networks. The HTC 7 Pro looks like a great successor to …
Continue readingHTC’s YouTube App in Action (Video)
Today HTC released their own YouTube app that’s now available on HTC branded Windows Phone 7 devices. It’s got a much nicer interface than the native YouTube plug-in’s simple link to the mobile YouTube website. This version has a nice panaramic “Metro” style design with easy access to popular videos and category sorting. It also supports video resizing and even high-quality video streaming. That’s a big plus that we’ve been waiting for since the other …
Continue readingGet the LG Quantum or Samsung Focus Free at Target
While supplies last, you can get yourself a free LG Quantum or Samsung Focus Windows Phone 7 at Target with a new AT&T activation. To take advantage of this great deal, visit Target Mobile online here and click on the phone you want. You can also get the HTC HD7 for $149.99 if you prefer T-Mobile. Source: Facebook Originally published on Pocketnow on December 15, 2010. More Windows Phone articles from the Pocketnow archive.
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