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As impressive as the new Windows Phone 7 mobile platform may be, many gaming fans are still disappointed that there is still no announced lineup of games that the smart phone operating system will be supporting.

This is a major factor that many gamers are considering. For the most part, the hardcore market of gamers are not always too keen on spending money for mobile phones, many would be happy with basic GSM handsets and simply allocate their money for great games or updates to the console. And with Microsoft’s Kinect for the Xbox 360 announced to be pretty pricey (as well as the new Xbox 360 “slim” type), they will need a very good reason as to why a gamer should also get a WP7 handset.

The integration of the Xbox Live Games service on the new OS did not really come as a surprise for the gaming industry; though many appreciated that existing accounts are reportedly useable in the new mobile platform. Despite this, there are some gamers concerned about the accumulation of gamer points and in game achievements as many still view the mobile app gaming industry as a casual gaming market. For points and achievements earned there to be counted along a player’s console rating is considered by some to be an affront to their skills.

As stated, there is still no announced lineup of games for the WP7 operating system. While it has already been demonstrated by Microsoft that games can be transferred from the phone to a computer or to a console, there are not titles that would be making use of the feature.

According to reports, Microsoft is offering various incentives to developers to create games for WP7 but with the production details becoming too complex for some independent creators, they still turned down the offer.

If you just recently bought a smart phone, then chances are you are new to apps. While the technicality behind it may not be so unfamiliar, there is still a significant degree of difference to the mentality behind getting apps for a mobile phone and apps for other electronic devices like a computer or a laptop.

Unlike desktop computers, laptops and other hardware, the smart phone is an in-pocket tool that people carry around almost the whole day, every day. While fitting it in with plenty of apps is tempting, that would prove to be very counterproductive, what is important is determining what apps are needed and what are not. And there are plenty available, whether you choose the Bada operating system (as seen in the new Samsung Wave 2), the Google Android OS (with it’s flagship phone, the Nexus One) or the latest iPhone.

For new users, the best thing to do is to avoid “tool” apps that are meant to enhance, change or alter the current performance of your phone or mobile operating system. The reason for this is that despite the fact that many experts would recommend such tweaks, the smart phone is a personal tool, and what might be convenient and effective for one person does not necessarily apply to you. Give the handset several months of use before you learn what kind of adjustments you would like to see and get the appropriate tool apps if available.

Games a major type of apps that people go for, and this is something that one should try out. Playing games will make a user more familiar with the control and response of a handset. Just be sure to download content in moderation and avoid storing too many rarely used games that would clog up your menu.

Lastly, check your interests. Be it personal or professional, there are plenty of apps for people have different interests. From media to travelling to food to clothing, these apps can range from simple reference guides to real-time internet based apps that provide you with the latest news, updates and even location based services.

Canabalt is now out on the iPhone. In a surprising move, independent game developer Adam Atomic has decided that his impressive Flash mini games should also be paying for the expensive costs of hosting and maintaining a site. It’s a smart move, and bringing one of his most highly addictive titles to the iPhone is a sheer stroke of genius.

For anyone who has not tried out Canabalt, here is the quick lowdown of the game.

Players find themselves in an unexplained doomsday scenario, buildings are crumbling down, missiles fall from the sky and shadows of large mechanical behemoths loom over the horizon, destroying everything in sight. With all the mayhem going on, there is only one thing to do, run.

The point of Canabalt is get as far away from the player’s starting position as possible; this is done by making the character jump across obstacles and gaps. Aside from the jump command there are not other controls in the game. The character runs automatically in just one direction, and with each step, his speed increases –further emphasizing the need to get away.

The game itself calls the task as ‘your great escape’, no back story, no side events, just a mad rush across rooftops, office floors and cranes –all the while avoiding obstacles like boxes, crates, tablets, chairs and other things scattered in your way. The music is fast paced and ominous, keeping with the dark tone of the game.

So far, it appears that the game has no ending. The developer has not specified if the character would eventually reach the end of the whole ordeal, or if the game is simply measuring the farthest distance you can get before dying.

Regardless of the big picture, Canabalt is a visually impressive and addictive iPhone app download that you would not want to miss.