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Apple iPad Tutorial Videos Launched on Apple’s Site

Evan Selleck, Mar 29th 2010 Discuss [2]

With only five days left, we can imagine that most of you out there are excited that you can count down the time left before you get your very own iPad on one hand. We understand the sentiment, and we realize that with these tutorial videos published today by Apple, it's probably not going to get any easier for you. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch them. After all, when you open the box and finally get to play with it, don't you want to feel like an expert? Read The Full Story

Apple iPad App Store Shown Off in Video

Evan Selleck, Mar 28th 2010 Discuss [1]

Less than a week. That's the length of time remaining for the hundreds of thousands of people out there who pre-ordered their very own Apple tablet. And in classic Apple pre-launch goodness, we're in the middle of a deluge of images, leaked information, and general goodness regarding what's coming. This time around, we've got video of what we should expect from the iPad App Store come this Saturday, cover flow and all. Read The Full Story

Apple iPad Cumulative Orders Reaching 500,000, Approved iPad Apps Make Appearance

Evan Selleck, Mar 26th 2010 Discuss [0]

Apple has a tablet coming out. Have you heard? Of course you have. And, despite the fact that some analysts have painted the future gadget as little less than a mark in Apple's long list of releases, it seems that the actual numbers may actually point to something quite different. In fact, if you were to look over the numbers, it seems that the Apple iPad is actually doing quite well for itself. Read The Full Story

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Microsoft Interview Explains Development Process, Applications, and Updates

Evan Selleck, Mar 15th 2010 Discuss [0]

There’s no doubt that with the launch of Windows Phone 7 Series, that things are changing for Microsoft in the mobile market. They’ve decided to revamp everything, and that means the development process is getting a major face-lift as well. While they’re hoping that the main stay of developers from previous version of Windows Mobile will stick around, they also want to make it perfectly clear that new developers can take full advantage of the new Silverlight development process. In the interview we conducted, we learned that Microsoft agrees with everyone else, in that the development process is just as important as the hardware and software, to the survival and success of Windows Phone 7 Series. We also learned how applications will be distributed, upgraded, and everything else in between. Oh, and we find out that some dreams are certainly going to be dashed.

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Foursquare Debuts on Windows Phone 7 Series

Evan Selleck, Mar 15th 2010 Discuss [0]

Foursquare has become synonymous with location-based services. While there may be some other applications out there, Foursquare managed to create a system that makes going places, and telling everyone you know that you’re there, fun and entertaining. When Foursquare got demoed at MIX10, it showcased all of the great some features, but added that Silverlight flair that Microsoft is pushing full-steam ahead with Windows Phone 7 Series.

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Seesmic Shows Off Twitter Client for Windows Phone 7 Series

Evan Selleck, Mar 15th 2010 Discuss [0]

Twitter is one of those things that seems to be in the natural order of selection nowadays, and that’s why we’re not shocked at all that Seesmic managed to find their way onto the stage today at MIX10, and showcase their build of a Twitter client. Of course, this is the first “real” Twitter client showcased on a Windows Phone 7 Series device, but even with that heavy burden on its shoulders, Seesmic stepped up to the plate.