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MIX10 is almost here: Have you registered?

March 2, 2010 Leave a comment

MIX10 is in less than two weeks. Have you registered yet?

With 12 sessions lined up specifically covering Windows Phone developement and free tools provided for said development the event looks to be a hot one. Keynotes announced will be delivered by the likes of:

Bill Buxton - a relentless advocate for innovation, design, and – especially – the appropriate consideration of human values, capacity, and culture in the conception, implementation, and use of new products and technologies
Scott Guthrie – corporate vice president of Microsoft’s .NET Developer Platform, where he runs the development teams responsible for delivering Microsoft Visual Studio developer tools and Microsoft .NET Framework technologies for building client and Web applications.
Joe Belfiore – corporate vice president and director of Windows Phone Program Management, responsible for the design and software product definition of Windows phones.
Dean Hachamovitch, GM of Internet Explorer, will also be on hand to talk about the future of web design and user experience.

If you have yet to register, you can do so here.

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Windows Phone 7 Series Announcement Inspires Fan to Create Commercial

February 19, 2010 Leave a comment

On the heels of what is arguably one of the most memorable announcements at Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Megan Wyler (noted fan of all things Microsoft) has created an innovative commercial showcasing the highlights of Windows Phone 7 Series. While cues from other “fruity” device commercials are present, the commercial is a great contrast as to how Windows 7 Series will shake up the mobile industry.

Filed under Windows Phone 7 Series Tagged with 7 Series, Windows Phone

WinMoDevCamp Toronto Call Of Duty – Modern Warfare 2 Give-A-Way

November 10, 2009 1 Comment

Still on the fence on attending WinMoDevCamp Toronto?

WinMoDevCamp Toronto will be the best place to learn Windows Mobile application development from some of the best minds in Canada. The agenda will be posted tomorrow before the session starts.

Now if that is not reason enough for you to attend, maybe this will sway you to come.

As you know we are encouraging attendees to team up, based on expertise, and work in ad-hoc project development teams. Attendees are expected to work on a Windows Mobile development project during the event. Afterwards attendees are then asked to present their application at WinMoDevCamp Toronto to the forum.

If your application is chosen as the best application at WinMoDevCamp Toronto, you have a chance to win one of three Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 prizes.

Grand Prize
Xbox 360® Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console ($429 Value)

Second Prize
Modern Warfare 2 Night Goggles Edition for Xbox 360 ($169 Value)

Third Prize
Modern Warfare 2 for Xbox 360 ($169 Value)

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prizes

Come ready to develop for the Windows Mobile platform, learn from the best in industry, showcase your application and potentially walk away with a Xbox 360® Modern Warfare 2 Limited Edition Console!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Filed under Developer WorkShop, Events Tagged with Developers, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone, WinMoDevCamp

WinMoDevCamp.org Finally Coming To Canada Eh!

October 26, 2009 2 Comments


After months of planning, I am elated to announce WinMoDevCamp will be coming to Toronto on November 11^th 2009. WinMoDevCamp is a series of not-for-profit gatherings to develop applications for the newly released Microsoft Windows Phone 6.5 O/S. This “Camp” has been held in other predominant cities such as Seattle and San Francisco, and will also be taking place in New York, London, Tokyo and many other cities around the world. Register Here.
	Attendees will include mobile developers, web developers, .Net Developers, UI designers, testers, device manufactures and Canadian Carriers, all working together. Development projects will include both solo and team efforts. While some attendees will wish to work solo during the event, we encourage attendees to team up, based on expertise, to work in ad-hoc project development teams. All attendees should be prepared to work on a development project during the event.
Attendees will be able to:
Create new applications for the Windows Mobile Platform. Meet and work side-by-side with team members from the Microsoft Mobile Developer Experience team. Gain assistance in migrating existing mobile applications from the iPhone, Blackberry and Palm Pre to the Windows Mobile Platform. Create applications to support Windows Enterprise Applications. Interact with Canadian Wireless Carrier representatives (Bell, Telus, Rogers & WIND)

Register Here

Many thanks to the Microsoft Mobile Developer Experience team for their support in making these events happen! I want to specifically thank Loke Uei, Senior Technical Project Manager on the Microsoft Mobile Developer Experience team for not hesitating in giving his full support to the community.