Monthly Archives: July 2010

Achievement unlocked

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

A few moment ago, I finished writing Windows Phone Secrets. Well. Put more accurately, I finished the initial writing pass, and submitted the final complete chapter to the publisher. There’s still a lot of work to do, but the truly … Continue reading →

Posted in Windows Phone, Writing | 16 Comments

Sent from my Windows Phone

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

One of the more annoying things about the iPhone, I think, is the "Sent from my iPhone" signature that’s automatically added to every outgoing email. When the iPhone first came out, I went through a series of replacement signatures like … Continue reading →

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Catching up on this week’s Windows Phone news

Posted on July 28, 2010 by

I’ve been in full-blown bunker mode lately trying to finish the book, and I think most people understand that. However, I still pay attention to the news every day, and a few things of interest have happened this week. So … Continue reading →

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Quick progress update

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Good evening… I’ve now submitted 13 of the 16 chapters, so there are three to go. I’ve had to juggle some content around, so I’ll be moving account configuration from the chapter I just submitted (Chapter 2, Unboxing and Getting … Continue reading →

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Hot or not?

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

I’ve formalized some of point/counterpoint thoughts around Windows Phone 7 in article on the SuperSite,  Hot Or Not? Windows Phone’s Soaring Highs and Crushing Lows. Some will misconstrue this as negative, but it’s really just an attempt to accurately portray … Continue reading →

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Quick update: 7 days remaining in the schedule

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

I just uploaded the Email chapter to the publisher, so I’ve got 10 of 16 chapters submitted. My deadline is a week away. It’s going to be close. :) The Email chapter is about 19 pages in Word, and 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Windows Phone, Writing | 11 Comments

Voice

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

One Windows Phone feature that hasn’t gotten enough coverage yet is its pervasive and integrated voice recognition and command functionality. Based on TellMe technology (Microsoft bought the company in 2007), Windows Phone’s voice functionality lets you speak commands ("Call Steph … Continue reading →

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Hubs vs. apps

Posted on July 23, 2010 by

I think that hubs, or "panoramic experiences," are the number one selling point for Windows Phone. Under the covers, these hubs are "just" apps, but in use, there are three very important differences between hubs and most "regular" apps, I … Continue reading →

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Zune 4.7

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

I’ve gotten a few emails about the new Zune PC software version that will be required for Windows Phone, so I thought I’d share a few details. Until you install this update, you can attach a Windows Phone to your … Continue reading →

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Quick update: 50 percent complete

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

After 12 straight hours in front of the computer today, I reached the 50 percent milestone on Windows Phone Secrets: I have now submitted 50 percent of the book to the publisher. Of course, I’ve written more than 50 percent … Continue reading →

Posted in Windows Phone, Writing | 11 Comments