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Surface RT, now starting at $349
10 New Features in Windows 8.1 Preview that saved my Surface RT
Great post by Scott HanselMan on 10 New Features in Windows 8.1 Preview that saved my Surface RT.
Improved Windows Phone App for Desktop is now available for Windows 7 and Windows 8
There is now a new version of the Windows Phone desktop app for syncing your Windows Phone 8 content and includes a number of improvements.
Previously you had to visit the WindowsPhone.com site to see if there was an updated version. Now the Windows Phone desktop app has added a way to automatically check for an newer version of the application and notify you.
Other enhancements are expanded podcast support, simplified updates, flexible library selection and many bug fixes.
Download
You can download the Windows Phone desktop app from the WindowsPhone.com site.
Source: Microsoft
Surface Pro launches in Japan and packs 256GB for the first time + Office 2013 in included
Microsoft will start selling the Surface Pro tablet in Japan on June 6 and it will be sold in 2 different versions as is the case elsewhere in the world, but with some noticeable differences. The storage will double to 128 GB and a 256 GB and it will include Office Home and Business 2013.
Let’s hope the rest of the world get’s these storage updates and that Office 2013 is included for free, similar to the Surface RT.
Sources: Engadget and WinsuperSite
Windows Azure Mobile Services – Backend for Your Windows 8, iOS, and Android Apps
Mobile app developers don’t need to care about servers and clouds, push notification services and databases. Windows Azure Mobile Services is a cloud-based offering that provides a complete backend for mobile apps including data access and push notifications, enabling you to focus on the mobile app infrastructure and code and forget about the server management intricacies. In this talk we’ll build a backend for a Windows 8 app, an iOS app, and an Android app — all accessing the same data store and server-side triggers.
Video: http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/WindowsAzure/AzureConf2012/B01
References
Responsive Design: The Only Mobile Strategy That Scales
Nokia Lumia 920 wins prestigious ‘Innovative Handset’ Award 2013
Congratulations Nokia on winning this prestigious award.
“When you take a look at the Nokia Lumia 920 it’s easy to see why it should be given the award. Not content to simply cram more processing power into an old design, the Nokia Lumia 920 brings innovation to the screen in the use of PureMotion HD+ to deliver the fastest screen refresh rates yet, while the super-sensitive technology means you can use the screen even when wearing gloves.
When it comes to innovation in camera tech, the Nokia Lumia 920 delivers Optical Image Stabilisation that is normally only found in high-end video cameras, while the use of PureView delivers stunning low-light images for an amazing experience.
Then there are the little touches, like bringing wireless charging and NFC to the mainstream, as well as the wealth of apps you’ll find from Nokia that support and expand the ecosystem.”
References
http://www.noknok.tv/2013/03/15/nokia-lumia-920-wins-prestigious-innovative-handset-award-2013/
http://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/2013/03/15/o2-wins-hat-trick-of-gongs-at-mobile-news-awards-2013/
Article on Responsive Design
Good post on Response Design
Enjoy!
References
Blog post:
http://www.kendoui.com/blogs/teamblog/posts/13-01-22/responsive_design_with_twitter_bootstrap.aspx
Six Revisions 25 examples:
http://sixrevisions.com/design-showcase-inspiration/responsive-webdesign-examples/
HTML5: 10 Provocative Predictions For The Future
Good post.
For HTML5 developers and decision makers, the most important technologies right now are HTML, JavaScript, CSS, mobile platforms and devices and evolving HTML platforms (browsers and operating systems). But what does that mean in the real world? It means these 10 things in 2013:
Enjoy!
The Flying Maverick 