The Windows Mobile Smart Phone is one of the most popular and best phones used by businesses worldwide. It has a proven track record of dependability, strength and security. But, the one thing that is a huge factor now with smart phones is apps. What kind of apps are available and how well do they perform. Even though the phone might have all the bells and whistles if it doesn't have the right apps, many people won't even consider it. This book is designed to help you focus on bringing your Windows Mobile OS Apps to life. When creating an app for a mobile device, size and design are a crucial part of the mix. It's not enough to have a good idea, but you need an idea that works and is easy to use on a small touch screen device. One of the reasons why some apps make it and others don't is because they took the time to plan out their app, see how it works and looks before even writing down one piece of code. This simple process of spending time in concept and design changes everything. It's a critical part of the app evolution process to have a good, successful and well thought out app. This book gives you a tool to do just that. It is setup to give you a place to put down your initial app scope, and then go more into detail on what your screen will do. Followed by the chance to sketch it out and see your app come to life before going into code to create it. By having a place where you can create all your screens with the details, it saves you time and money by allowing you to change and create new options that might be a bit more complicated to do if you just started coding from the beginning. It also has a place for you to put down your notes, create a description for the Windows Marketplace and even a place to create your apps icon too. This book gives you an easy to carry portable lab to experiment and allow your ideas to flourish right before your eyes.

Learn to build great applications for the new Windows Phone 7 platform! Whether you're a budding developer or a professional programmer, this four-color reference covers all the details for developing applications specifically for the Windows Phone 7 platform. The straightforward-but-fun approach tackles not only building an application that is sellable and fulfills user demands, but also shows you how to navigate getting your apps into the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace. Guides both novice and professional developers through building amazing applications for the new Windows Phone 7 platform Covers working with graphics, designing games, selling apps, and more Provides a helpful introduction to Windows Phone 7 to set a foundation for the app development process Addresses architectural options for your Windows Phone 7application Takes a look at the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace and helps guide you through the submission process If you're ready to get started developing your own apps for the new Windows Phone 7 platform, then open up Windows Phone 7 Application Development For Dummies and see how it sparkles!

Windows Phone 7.5 (code-named Mango) marks a significant upgrade to Microsoft’s smartphone products. Packed with sophisticated new features and functionality, the device is a .NET developer’s dream, easily programmable using Silverlight, XNA and C#. Windows Phone Recipes utilizes a proven problem-solution approach, providing a concise guide to all the phone’s features in recipe book format. First, the problem you're facing is identified. Then, a clear explanation of the solution is given, supported by a fully-worked code sample that demonstrates the feature in action. All aspects of development, configuration, testing, and distribution are covered. You'll find recipes that unlock advanced user interface features, deal with data storage, integrate with cloud services, add media and location services, and much more. It's everything you'll need to put a professional polish on your Windows Phone 7.5 applications!

The BlackBerry Smartphone is one of the most top used phones in the business world. It's strong and secure operating system has been on the market for years, proving itself against all competitors time after time. But in a world where customers are demanding more apps, it has some major competition coming from the Apple iPhone and Android OS based smart phones. This book is designed to help you focus on bringing your BlackBerry Mobile OS Apps to life. When creating an app for a mobile device, size and design are a crucial part of the mix. It's not enough to have a good idea, but you need an idea that works and is easy to use on a small touch screen surface. One of the reasons why some apps make it and others don't is because they took the time to plan out their app, see how it works & looks before even writing down one piece of code. This simple process of spending time in concept and design changes everything. It's a critical part of the app evolution process to having a good, successful and well thought out app. This book gives you a tool to do just that. It is setup to give you a place to put down your initial app scope, and then go more into detail on what your screen will do. Followed by the chance to sketch it out and see your app come to life before going into code to create it. By having a place where you can create all your screens with the details, it saves you time and money by allowing you to change and create new options that might be a bit more complicated to do if you just started coding from the beginning. It also has a place for you to put down your notes, create a description for the BlackBerry App World store and even a place to create your apps icon too. This portable canvas allows you to create designs for the BlackBerry Mobile OS environment. It also gives you an easy to carry portable lab to experiment and allow your ideas to flourish right before your very eyes.

The ultimate developer's guide to Symbian OS C++ programming. Programming Symbian OS is a key skill for mass market phone application development. Whether you are developing applications and services for shipping mobile phones, or involved in pre-market mobile phone development, this book will help you understand the fundamental theory behind developing Symbian OS C++ code for constrained devices. A collaborative book, incorporating the expertise of over 30 Symbian engineers Comprehensive coverage of Symbian OS suitable for programming Nokia and Sony Ericsson systems and any Symbian OS v7.0 based smartphone Also provides supporting material for Symbian OS v6.0 and v6.0 phones Accompanying CD includes demo version of Metrowerks toolchain for the P800

The Windows Phone 7 platform, now recently updated, provides a remarkable opportunity for Windows developers to create state-of-the-art mobile applications using their existing skills and a familiar toolset. Pro Windows Phone 7 Development, Second Edition helps you unlock the potential of this platform and create dazzling, visually rich, and highly functional applications for the Windows Phone Marketplace—including using new features like copy-and-paste and API improvements in the NoDo and Mango update waves. For developers new to the Windows Phone platform—whether .NET, iPhone, or Android developers—this book starts by introducing the features and specifications of the Windows Phone series, and then leads you through the complete application development process. You'll learn how to use Microsoft technologies like Silverlight, .NET, the XNA Framework, Visual Studio, and Expression Blend effectively, how to take advantage of the device's sensors with the location service, accelerometer, and touch, how to make your apps location-aware using GPS data, how to utilize the rich media capabilities of the Windows Phone series, and much more. Finally, you'll receive a full tutorial on how to publish and sell your application through the Windows Phone Marketplace. And in this second edition, learn quickly and easily how to take advantage of new API capabilities and HTML5 support right in your browser.

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 handsets have injected a new vibrancy into the smartphone marketplace and provided bold new opportunities for the Microsoft development community. Take advantage of these opportunities with Beginning Windows Phone App Development, written specifically to help you learn the skills you’ll need to develop rich, functional apps for the Windows Phone 7 platform. Authors Henry Lee and Eugene Chuvyrov cover the very latest developments in the field—including the extended APIs offered in the new Mango platform update—so you'll have timely, accurate information at your fingertips. Beginning Windows Phone App Development starts with the basics, walking you through the process of downloading and setting up the right development tools, including Visual Studio,Expression Blend, Silverlight SDK, and Windows Phone SDK. It then takes you step-by-step though the development process as you build and deploy a working application, complete with a sophisticated user interface. Finally, you'll receive step-by-step instructions on packaging and selling your applications through the Windows Phone Marketplace.