Everything you need to know from MIX '11
MIX'11 was eventful to say the least, with a large array of Windows Phone 7 announcements being made within the space of an hour on day two--then there were the sessions for the next 2 days. We were situated at the front of the action and were able to cover everything from the introduction of Internet Explorer 10 to Spotify making an appearance on WP7.
Should you have not been able to follow all the 'goings on' at the event, take a look at the list below (located after the break) featuring our coverage with everything you need to know. Please feel free to share as we think this is quite comprehensive.
Mango new features
- Wrap-up on today's MIX11 keynote
- Microsoft shows off Mango
- Browser Speed Test: Mango vs Android vs iOS --> --> --> --> --> -->
- Silverlight and XNA working together --> --> --> --> --> -->
- Hands on WP7 IE9 --> --> --> --> --> -->
- Backgroud services are user controllable
- The MIX rumors that are now reality
- Mango to bring Marketplace options and ratings
- A look at Mango's overhauled Live Tile system --> --> --> --> --> -->
- Coming with Mango: Apps can download in the background too
- "Motion Sensor", gyroscopes and more
- A look at the new database feature in Mango
- MIX11 Keynotes (and more) now available online
Software
- Angry Birds release date is 25th May
- Kik Messengers coming to WP7 --> --> --> --> --> -->
- First look at IMDb and Bing in Mango --> --> --> --> --> -->
- Skype coming to WP7
Fun
- Brandon Foy's fan-made WP7 advert --> --> --> --> --> -->
- Meet Brandon Foy, creator of the "We Love WP7" ad
- Chevron team at MIX'11
Developer
- Emulator getting screenshot with May tool update
- List of newly supported developer countries
- Custom camera apps coming with new dev tools
- Developers may get early access to Mango
Questions remain...
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For an in-depth look on the WP7 keynote, see our keynote wrap up - it's also available to watch online. If you feel the urge to engage in debates and interesting conversation covering the WP7 keynote or all other topics from MIX'11, head on over to our forums and join in the MIX'11 discusssion.
Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.