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Semantic Zoom was initially implemented in “Live Tile Browser” to collapse down the A-Z listing of Live Tilesto a simple alphabet (see blow) Semantic Zoom – (a–z listing of available Live tiles) This worked fine but it did present a small problem when I decided to offer a different method for sorting the live tiles... Continue Reading →
Live Tiles: ‘Get the important facts at a glance’ As owners of a Windows Phone we love our Live Tiles. Apart from the convenience they can save us valuable time when its simply not an option to stop what you are doing and fire up an App. But as an early adopter of Windows Phone... Continue Reading →
We have all been is situations where we have seen code implemented in an unnecessarily complex way or where the number of features in an app has gotten out of control. I like to think that the use of “KISS” (“Keep it simple – stupid”) is one of the main stays of all the projects... Continue Reading →
By default Bitmap Images are cached by WinRT with no intervention required by the developer. Often times this is a good thing but there are some occasions where this is undesirable. Although there doesn’t appear to be any obvious control in the API reference I have found that adding a dummy querystring to the BitMapImage... Continue Reading →
Following a gruelling (OK, not really that gruelling) 2 days in the Labs at Microsoft a couple of weeks ago am happy to say that “Live Tile Browser” has received certification for submission to the Windows 8 store. (I understand that this is one of the first, if not the very first app in the... Continue Reading →
“Live Tile News” had a very favourable review on the BBC’s technology program “Click” last week and I have had a lot of questions around the impact on downloads. The first chart shows downloads for April – with the healthy spike being a result of the coverage received. The second chart is specific to “Live... Continue Reading →
Very pleased to see the very positive review of ‘Live Tile News’ on “Click“ this week. Kate Russell reviews ‘Live Tile News’ If you don’t already have this app why not try one of the following options: Free (Ad Supported) 99c/79p (no ads) (All developer proceeds from Ads and Sales go to charity)
Well I have to say that I have had my fair share of issues with the Windows phone 7 marketplace (don’t ask) but I was very happy to receive the following email from the Marketplace team: “We are reaching out to ask your permission to cross-submit each of your Windows Phone apps into the markets*... Continue Reading →
As much for my own reference as anything else …. Metro style design has a set of five guiding principles to help you make the best choices when designing your app. These principles are the foundation for building great Metro style apps. Consider these principles as you plan your app, and always ensure your design... Continue Reading →
I have just finished an update to the Windows Phone 7 version of LTB that picks up on some of the enhancements made for the Windows 8 metro version (see here). The latest version, as well as including many more live tiles (on average we are seeing around 15-20 new Live Tiles a week) now... Continue Reading →
Hard Work, Persistence and Passion . . . . 