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Taking the Metro with
Windows Phone
Windows Phone
WHAT ’ S IN THIS CHAPTER
How
Windows Phone has changed Microsoft ’ s approach to the
mobile industry
What the Metro Design Language is and how it came about
An overview of the Start and Lock Screens and how they help users
access information on the phone
access information on the phone
Why the use of Hubs creates a more connected user experience
What it means to be a Windows Phone developer
Microsoft has been building mobile devices for well over 10 years, starting with a variety of
Windows CE - based devices, such as the Handheld PC and the Palm - size PC, fi rst released
in 1996. Beginning around 2000, these disparate operating systems began converging into
what became Windows Mobile, based on the principle of delivering a PC to your pocket.
New features were predominately driven by enterprise needs such as device management and
security. This eventually worked to the detriment of the platform as it didn ’ t appeal to the
average consumer. Devices were more robust than sexy, and the user interface mirrored that
of the desktop, even having a Start menu, rather than providing an experience.
Windows CE - based devices, such as the Handheld PC and the Palm - size PC, fi rst released
in 1996. Beginning around 2000, these disparate operating systems began converging into
what became Windows Mobile, based on the principle of delivering a PC to your pocket.
New features were predominately driven by enterprise needs such as device management and
security. This eventually worked to the detriment of the platform as it didn ’ t appeal to the
average consumer. Devices were more robust than sexy, and the user interface mirrored that
of the desktop, even having a Start menu, rather than providing an experience.
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Throughout this chapter, and in other parts of this book, there will be references
to both Windows Mobile and Windows Phone . This is intentional, and they are
not the same thing. Windows Mobile refers to the previous mobile operating
system from Microsoft that at the time of writing is Windows Mobile 6.5.3.
Windows Phone refers to Microsoft ’ s latest offering in the mobile space and
starts with Windows Phone 7.
to both Windows Mobile and Windows Phone . This is intentional, and they are
not the same thing. Windows Mobile refers to the previous mobile operating
system from Microsoft that at the time of writing is Windows Mobile 6.5.3.
Windows Phone refers to Microsoft ’ s latest offering in the mobile space and
starts with Windows Phone 7.
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