Windows Phone 7 Series Marketplace info

[ISiddiqui]

Some great articles from Engadet on WinPhone7 on the Silverlight tech and graphics chip:

Microsoft demos third-party apps for Windows Phone 7 Series: Silverlight, extensions, and true Xbox gaming -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/microsoft-demos-third-party-apps-for-windows-phone-7-series-sil/)

A Netflix app with "Watch Now" capability (AWESOME!):

Netflix announced for Windows Phone 7 Series -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/netflix-announced-for-windows-phone-7-series/)

WinPhone7 Marketplace (very nice):

Windows Phone Marketplace for Windows Phone 7 Series unveiled -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/windows-phone-marketplace-for-windows-phone-7-series-unveiled/)

WinPhone7 development parters, including Associated Press, EA Mobile, Foursquare, Namco, Pandora, Seesmic, Shazam, and Sling:

Microsoft announces Windows Phone 7 Series dev partners: Sling, Pandora, Foursquare and more (updated) -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/microsoft-announces-windows-phone-7-series-dev-partners-sling/)

And WinPhone7 push notifications, done like WebOS, but at the top of the screen:

Microsoft demos push notifications on Windows Phone 7 Series -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/microsoft-demos-push-notifications-on-windows-phone-7-series/)

WOW... forget Android or the iPhone for my next phone. This is jaw droppingly amazing stuff.

[DaddyTorgo]

From what I'd heard of Win7 it did look to be pretty sweet. I'll have to check out the Engadget stuff...by the time Win7 rolls out this phone I have will likely be feeling its age.

[stevew]

Interesting.

I wonder why Nintendo won't put out a phone. I'm sure they would do well with it.