News · 27 Jun 2010 · MTW Editorial Team
Contrary to what the naysayers may say the Windows Phone 7 platform is becoming a hit with developers. Sure some of the big names like Skype, Mozilla aren’t on board yet because of the current lack of some APIs and Native access but a wast majority of the well known dev houses and some upcoming startups aren’t afraid to bet on Microsoft’s mobile OS. Singaporean company Above Solutions, makers of TangoFX; a context aware Interactive HD service that provides live and on-demand cinematic experiences for viewers to watch shows/movies/videos anywhere, anytime and on any screen (mobile, PC, Kiosks, and HDTV) has announced the development of a Windows Phone 7 application a few days ago:
Through the Microsoft BizSpark program, ABOVE worked closely with Microsoft to develop TangoFX and create a world-class media application for the upcoming Windows Phone 7 platform.
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From John Fernandes, Director, Developer and Partner Evangelism at Microsoft Singapore:The launch is major step forward for the Singapore software economy as companies start developing applications for the Windows Phone 7 platform. TangoFX is the first media app to come out of a BizSpark participating company for the platform and we are excited to see the richness of detail and experience that ABOVE has produced. Through BizSpark, DreamSpark and other programs Microsoft runs to helping young companies grow, we hope to continue to collaborate with ABOVE on the design and development of other mobile phone apps and solutions
Source: Innovativesingapore
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