Today, Microsoft released the Bing mobile app for Windows Mobile 6.x devices. With the help of this app you can quickly search for local businesses, get maps and directions, see latest traffic conditions, and even find local movie showtimes, wherever you are. Download it now for your Windows Mobile 6, 6.1, or 6.5 device.

Right now, the supported operating systems are Windows Mobile 6, Windows Mobile 6 Professional, Windows Mobile 6 Standard, Windows Mobile 6.1, Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional and Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard. Now all you have to do is download the app to your computer, connect your phone and transfer this CAB file to your device using ActiveSync or a file transfer program.

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World Cup 2010 is almost with us and here is a app that makes it easy to calculate and displays on screen the standings of teams in each group and then the following steps until the World Cup final. According to Surur from WMPowerUser “The software also displays photos and details of each city and football stadium to be used in the event and a countdown to start the World Cup and then the next game.”

World Cup 2010 Fixtures features the positions of the 32 teams in each group, the 64 World Cup matches in South Africa, follow your favourite team, no connection required, and translates into 12 languages, English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Greek, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovenian and Slovak

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Microsoft Tag is now out of beta, it’s a mobile application that uses Microsoft’s own barcode technology (called High Capacity Color Barcode, or HCCB). It is now available for free for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, Symbian, Windows Mobile and Palm OS.

According to Aaron Getz, General Manager, Microsoft Tag “Today, I am thrilled to announce Tag is coming out of beta and that basic use of Tags will be free of charge. This specifically means you will be able to generate and use Tags that link to our standard scenarios and use the reader application at no cost. By simply going to Tag.Microsoft.com, you can create Tags and deliver rich interactive experiences on mobile phones, track your Tags and read about how companies like Conde Nast and others are using Tag.”

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Today, Microsoft released the Presentation Companion by which you can use Microsoft Office PowerPoint Mobile on your Windows Phone to control a PowerPoint presentation on your laptop. You can download Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 on your Windows Mobile 6.5 – Touch Screen phone here.

After downloading Presentation Companion from this site and installing it on your laptop, it works together with the Presentation Companion feature in Microsoft Office Mobile 2010. Using Presentation Companion, you can:

• Control the presentation on your laptop from your Windows phone.
• View speaker notes on your Windows phone as you control the presentation.

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Blade0rz from XDA-developers has released the IMDb App for Windows Mobile. If you’re a fan of movies, then you’ll surely be interested in an app that gives you quick access to the number one site on the planet for movie information. Unlike other IMDb apps which parse IMDb pages for information, this app uses the iPhone IMDb API to retrieve information from IMDb.com and display it on your Windows Mobile.

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The Microsoft MVP Program is a worldwide award and recognition program that strives to identify amazing individuals in technical communities around the globe who share a passion for technology and the spirit of community. Microsoft MVPs are recognized for both their demonstrated practical expertise and willingness to share their experience with peers in Microsoft technical communities.

Microsoft MVPs are awarded every quarter and recognizes the contributions of an individual to technical communities over the past year. Here are some of the Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professionals interviewed by us:

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Tell us who you are?
My name is Anton D. Nagy and I come from Oradea, Romania. I finished law school and have a master’s degree in law while previously graduating philology in high school. IT – generally – and Windows Mobile/Phone – especially – is one of my main hobbies and my knowledge in these fields is exclusively self-taught.

I am a Senior Editor of pocketnow.com, the no. 1 resource for Windows Phone and Smartphone news, reviews and video. I’ve been writing for pocketnow.com since August 2008, and have generated more than 500 active posts to date (and rising at an approximate 20-25 posts/month rate).

Tell us about your MVP history, when were you first awarded?
My MVP history is rather short and it’s being written as we speak, with each day. I’ve received the Microsoft Windows Mobile MVP award for the first time on April 1, 2010 at my first nomination and at the time of this interview I am only a three week old MVP.

What do you do in order to keep up with latest tools and technologies?
I read and experiment a lot. Every day is about learning something new and the internet is full of information you can use (blogs, forums, twitter, communities, etc.).

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Microsoft has recently announced an update to their successful My Phone smartphone web back-up service. With My Phone you can back up your phone automatically, Share photos on your favorite social networking sites, Access your contacts, text messages and more online for free and Locate your lost phone.

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According to wmpoweruser Barnes & Noble e-reader app is coming for the Windows Mobile platform with a library of more than a million ebooks and already known to appear on the T-Mobile HTC HD2 is expected to be released widely for all Windows Mobile handsets. Here are the features that users will get from the e-book app:

• Automatic downloads of your latest Barnes & Noble eBook purchases and samples

• Access to download eBooks from your Online Library anytime Bookmarks, note taking & highlight functionality

• Lookup function for dictionary, Wikipedia or Google

• Portrait or landscape display modes

• Customizable font, margins and page gestures

and comes with 2 free classics.

• The Last of the Mohicans

• Sense and Sensibility

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VeriSign, Inc. the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure for the networked world, has been selected by Microsoft Corp. to provide code signing services for applications distributed through Windows Marketplace for Mobile.

Microsoft is relying on VeriSign Code Signing Services to safeguard applications developed for Windows phones. When a mobile application is signed with a VeriSign Code Signing Certificate, it signals to Windows phone owners that the application comes from a trusted publisher. A code signing certificate serves as virtual “shrink wrap” for downloaded applications by applying a digital signature that is independently verified by VeriSign. A broken digital signature tells users that the application has been tampered with or modified, and protects them from hackers or malicious code.

“Code signing follows the best practices of software development, and helps to ensure that all Windows phone applications will install and run with the right privileges — and without limiting features or functionality,” said Jason Lim, director of ISV and developer experience at Microsoft. “We protect applications with VeriSign Code Signing Certificates because only VeriSign offers the robustness and scale that a fast-growing applications store demands. This world-class, customizable code signing solution protects our investment in Windows Marketplace for Mobile, and gives us more ways to control the integrity and quality of the Windows phone experience.”

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Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 7 Series just a couple of weeks back at the Mobile World Congress 2010. Recently, Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman showed LG’s Windows Phone 7 Series pre-production prototype codename Panther which comes with a QWERTY slider at the Engadget show.

Panther meets the Microsoft’s Chassis requirements i.e. a 1GHz or faster processor, WVGA screen or better, megapixel camera, LED flash, microUSB and 3.5mm audio connectors.

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With the release of Windows Phone 7 Series, Microsoft is getting serious about it’s Mobile Marketplace. They are now focusing on fixing all the issues related to it’s Windows Marketplace for Mobile and coming up with big new changes. Here is what they released today.

World View: previously known as “geo selector”, the World View feature will allow Marketplace users to browse and purchase applications from different geographic catalogs. For example, a user in France could choose to browse the English US catalog, or a user in Canada could browse the catalog from Japan. All application prices will show up in the user’s local currency and Microsoft will be in touch with registered independent software vendors (ISVs) in the weeks ahead to provide step-by-step instructions on how to re-price their apps for all markets.

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The Windows Phone 7 Series design represents a whole set of elements that fit together, from layout, to motion, to fonts, and even hardware integration. It’s a system that’s integrated into every aspect of the phone. It allows for easy reading, simple navigation, and natural gestures. These integrated experiences are called hubs. The following hubs bring together the value of applications, the Web, and the activities of people you care about in a single, simple UI that’s fast and easy to access on a small phone screen.

People. This hub delivers an engaging social experience by bringing together relevant content based on the person, including his or her live feeds from social networks and photos. It also provides a central place from which to post updates to Facebook and Windows Live in one step.

Pictures. This hub makes it easy to share pictures and video to a social network in one step. Windows Phone 7 Series also brings together a user’s photos by integrating with the Web and PC, making the phone the ideal place to view a person’s entire picture and video collection.

Office. This hub brings the familiar experience of the world’s leading productivity software to the Windows phone. With access to Office, OneNote and SharePoint Workspace all in one place, users can easily read, edit and share documents. With the additional power of Outlook Mobile, users stay productive and up to date while on the go. Read the rest of this entry »

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