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Creators Club becomes App Hub in the wake of Windows Phone 7 launch
Read More »Windows Phone 7 gets Euro date
Platform holder Microsoft has finally announced a firm date for the European launch of its Windows Phone 7 platform – October 21st. The news comes from an ongoing press conference, into which none other Apple-evangelist Stephen Fry has just been welcomed. Cast aside those doubts you had about Microsoft being …
Read More »MS angers the Angry Birds
The makers of hit iPhone title Angry Birds have lashed out at Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft for its unauthorised use of an icon representing the title in promotional material for its Windows Phone 7 platform. We have NOT committed to doing a Windows Phone 7 version,” a tweet from …
Read More »Epic Games calls for Android fixes
Rein criticises carriers who â??run wild with the OS and add bloatwareâ??; tips Windows Phone
Read More »Microsoft launches Visual Basic for Phone 7
Developers given early access to get to grips with Microsoftâ??s upcoming smartphone
Read More »â??In common with all good coders, I fear changeâ?
Microsoftâ??s Allan Murphy steps in for Ben Board to talk Windows Phone 7
Read More »Apples Game Center goes live
Apple has released the iOS 4.1 firmware upgrade for iPhone owners giving them access to Game Center. The Xbox Live-rivalling service allows users to invite friends to play games together, track and unlock achievements as well as compare high scores on the leader boards. So far reception for Game Center …
Read More »MS planning phone-console multiplayer
A Microsoft rep speaking to Canadian event X10 has reportedly spilled the beans on Microsoft’s plans to provide real-time online multiplayer between Xbox 360 and Windows Phone 7 users. Earlier this month Microsoft lifted the lid on its biggest mobile gaming push to date with confirmation of Xbox Live support …
Read More »EA quiet about Windows Phone 7
Electronic Arts is not announcing any launch games for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 smartphone OS for now, says the publisher. EA’s omission from a list of 63 launch games published yesterday by Microsoft was puzzling, given the inclusion of rivals like Gameloft, Glu, Namco Bandai and Digital Chocolate. Sister site …
Read More »Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 battleplan
Gamescom: 63 titles head to Windows Phone 7, including Halo and Crackdown
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