Final version of Windows Phone SDK 7.1 available now

jasonblack | 28 September, 2011 20:01

Mango Start ScreenWe are excited about the latest Mango updates that Microsoft released today. Among the many enhancements, with its unique user interface that include colorful Live Tiles that put people front and center, the latest devices from Windows Phone will make it easier to connect and share with friends, family and colleagues. How can you take advantage of these updates?

Today Microsoft released the final version of the Windows Phone SDK 7.1. If you are thinking about getting started on building apps for Windows Phone, now is the right time to get started by downloading and using the Windows Phone SDK.

Among the enhancements to the Windows Phone SDK, you will find that tooling is now localised in nine languages to develop apps (English, Japanese, Chinese - Traditional, French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish), as well as additional finishing touches across the tooling components.  

The excitement for Windows Phone is real – since February of this year, the number of apps submitted to Windows Marketplace has grown from 7,000 to roughly 30,000. Developers have downloaded hundreds of thousands of pre-release WP SDK over the past few months. Over 75,000 developer devices have been updated – and that number is growing by the day.  

Enhancements to Windows Marketplace

In addition to the final SDK, there is news about Windows Marketplace, too. There are 19 additional countries where you can distribute and sell your apps (bringing the total to 38). A browser-based version of Windows Marketplace now offers consumers greater discoverability of apps, and along with that more reach and opportunity for you to publish your content. And, the Microsoft Advertising SDK uses Live ID integration and location services to provide you with better ad targeting.  

Existing app authors should update their 7.0 apps and submit them to Microsoft’s AppHub to take advantage of new Windows Phone 7.5 capabilities.

At this time, developers from more than 100 countries who are a part of Microsoft’s AppHub can submit apps.

Download the Windows Phone SDK 7.1 now.

Get more information in The Windows Phone Developer blog.

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Last chance for Qt Developer Days discount

jasonblack | 28 September, 2011 17:01

Now in its eighth year, Qt Developer Days is the best place to learn, share, and build your Qt expertise and develop relationships within the Qt community. The event’s dedicated Qt mobile training offers developers and UI designers skills to harness the large Qt for mobile opportunity today, and the future opportunity offered by the Nokia ‘Qt for the next billion’ strategy.

If you register before midnight Thursday (CET) you can take advantage of the Early Bird discount offer and save up to 30% on the price of event access.

Featuring tech tracks with more mobile content than ever, keynotes, Qt in Use sessions, training, an exhibition and social events so you can network with others in the Qt community, attendees benefit from:


Attendees will see the future of Qt, including: Qt 5; the next generation of Qt Quick; and of course the stunning new Qt-powered Nokia N9.

Developing with Qt for Nokia provides global reach to hundreds of millions of devices, and a secure pathway to the future. The event has doubled in size over the past two years, and even more growth is expected this year, so act now and secure your place at Qt Developer Days.  

Qt Developer Days 2011:

  • 24 – 26 October in Munich 
  • 29 November – 1 December in San Francisco

Learn more and register at http://qt.nokia.com/qtdevdays2011

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