New WP7 Features Shown at MIX 2010
Microsoft’s mobile platform is getting some new features –details of which have been shown at MIX 2010. While the OS still lacks multi tasking for third party applications, it seems like there are enough functions to keep users too busy to notice (much like the Apple iPhone).
Despite the fact that the mobile platform is not yet due to be released until much later this year, Microsoft has been able to keep up the interest and demand for the system. This means that since the OS was first shown off last February, there has never been a week without major news updates about the platform.
With developer tools already available and the Marketplace for WP7 already previewed, MS is now giving us a sneak peek at the new features that will be present in the OS. First off, Silverlight compatibility; it is already expected to see Silverlight on WP7 since the MSN Player was announced earlier this month. This web based framework serves as a perfect tool for developers to get some graphically impressive interfaces running on the system
Two new MS based services for the WP7 are the Microsoft Location Service and the Microsoft Notification Service. While some would prefer to do without the constant news updates and alerts, there are those who would love to keep up on the latest happenings and headlines. As with most things about the OS, even the feeds are customizable and users will be able to set preferences on which news updates will be shown onscreen.
The Associated Press News Reader app was also shown off at MIX showcasing Microsoft’s talent at turning huge globs of text into stylized news articles. This, along with the new Media Diary, also makes use of Silverlight.
Get to know more about the MIX 2010 updates regarding WP7 at GSM Arena.
