The latest buzz in the big world of smartphones is the latest version of Windows Phone. Windows has been around even before Smartphones ever happened to this earth, but in the realms of Smartphones, they haven’t exactly been the flag bearers. But apparently with Windows phone 8 all this is about to change.
Microsoft has undergone certain meetings with Nokia to establish that Microsoft is to be participating with equal enthusiasm in this field as well. Their recent launch of Microsoft surface also indicates a good going plan. And why not. The kind of success that Smartphones are getting is hardly deniable.
This is why Windows development has come back with a bang, and its product sure demand attention. This being said, it automatically implies that the demand for windows mobile application development has gone up tremendously.
The strong and steady nature of this platform makes it one of the favorites among mobile developers across the globe. Many business owners today are heavily dependent on mobile applications for the growth and development of their business, and they too have been seen to favor Windows phone.
The most unique thing about Windows phone is it’s intricately designed User Interface (UI). It is a system of tiles and not icons. This makes it different than its previous versions. It comes with an SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows an individual to develop great apps all by themselves right from scratch.
Kinds of apps that can be created using this platform:
- Gaming App
- Entertainment
- Multimedia
- Social Network
- Business
- Educational
Since Microsoft is the major player when it comes to the world of technology, the Windows phone is powered by some of the tried, tested and trusted development tools like Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Microsoft Silverlight and of course Microsoft ASP.NET.
Advantages of Windows Mobile Development
Windows mobile development sure has its own set of advantages. Let us examine them.
- Windows mobile comes from the house of Microsoft. That speaks for itself. Microsoft has been the pioneer in terms of technology and probable gave us the first explorer ever. Its solid backbone highlights its credibility and the fact that this one is surely here to say.
- Second Advantage that windows mobile have is its collaboration with another biggie: Nokia. Nokia is rated as one of the world’s largest handset manufacturers. This goes to show how well planned and developed Windows mobile is. If one of the largest handset manufacturers offers windows mobile as a platform, it is clear that the number of users will be huge.
- Windows 8 operating system for mobiles is extremely user friendly and has a very stable interface. This means its users can access applications in a much easier and faster way, when compared to other Smartphone operating systems. This obviously implies that the conversion rate of windows mobile applications is sure to be higher than other platforms.
- Windows phone 8 offers multitasking functionality. This means one can be flexible while using any app and will not have to close down one app in order to start on another one. This increased flexibility makes things much more convenient for the users. Background apps can be switched between with absolute ease.
- Windows mobile development allows the developers to create apps that take full advantage of the phone’s hardware. This includes things such as the camera and the phone’s hardware increasing the performance of the phone.
Conclusion
Microsoft is the pioneer of many technologies that people use today. I have in my career seen days when browsing the internet used to be synonymous with the internet explorer and there was no other browser. With the same passion and dedication towards technology, Windows Phone and Microsoft Surface as back to hit the market. The frenzy has already begun as more and more people are buying Windows mobile enabled devices. If you are a business owner, this may be the right time to hop on with the windows Phone Bandwagon!