Windows Phone adds multitasking, deep phone integration, and sensor access to dev platform

We knew it was coming , and today at MIX 11 , Microsoft showed off its developer platform for the next version of Windows Phone, which developers will be able to get their hands on for free in May. The new application platform adds: Multitasking for background processing, audio and file transfer, and fast app switching Deep phone integration, allowing apps to leverage Live Tiles Access to the camera and sensors via the Motion Sensor Library, letting apps to control device hardware Microsoft hopes this will allow developers to make even more creative and engaging apps. To get our juices flowing, it’s showing off demos of new app concepts from Skype , Spotify , Layar , Qantas, Amazon Shopping, and Kik Messenger. Check out the press release in the source link below. Developing… Windows Phone adds multitasking, deep phone integration, and sensor access to dev platform originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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