Micorsoft hopes Windows Phone 7 will bring it back from the mobile wilderness as it courts developers this week on the Gold Coast, writes Lia Timson.
Telstra has unveiled a free content platform designed especially for the upcoming Microsoft Windows Phone 7.
The application, called TelstraOne Hub, will integrate with the phone to give users live breaking news, sports and weather without the need to search, open or refresh a webpage. It will be available as part of the carrier’s unmetered content, meaning customers on the Telstra network will continue to not pay to access its related services.
One Hub will be triggered from a “tile” on new Windows Phone 7 home screens which then opens up a large menu of choices. However, Telstra says it is working to see if it can serve breaking news and other content directly to the home screen without users needing to tap the hub’s icon. It will rely on BigPond for content.
Source:-http://www.smh.com.au/technology/enterprise/microsoft-phone-7-puts-software-giant-back-in-the-game-20100826-13syh.html?from=smh_sb
