Windows Phone 8 Announced

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Microsoft je danas na Windows Phone Summit-u predstavio šta su novine koje će doneti novi Windows Phone.
Potvrđeno je da će novi OS biti baziran na Windows 8 kernelu, a evo i liste najvažnijih unapređenja koje će to doneti:

◦Multi-core processor support: As reviewers have noted, Windows Phone runs buttery smooth on phones with a single processor. But piggybacking on the Windows core provides support for multiple cores—so we’re ready for whatever hardware makers dream up.

◦Bigger, sharper screens: Windows Phone 8 supports two new screen resolutions—1280x768 and 1280x720, opening the door to amazing new handsets with high-definition 720p displays.
◦More flexible storage: Windows Phone 8 supports removable MicroSD cards, so you can stuff your phone with extra photos, music, and whatever else is important to you, and then easily move it all onto your PC.

◦NFC wireless sharing: If you haven’t heard the term “NFC” yet, I’m betting you soon will. This emerging wireless technology lets phones share things over short distances. In Windows Phone 8, it helps make sharing photos, Office docs, and contact info easier—just tap your phone another NFC-equipped device. How cool is that?

◦Internet Explorer 10: The next version of Windows Phone comes with the same web browsing engine that’s headed for Window 8 PCs and tablets. IE10 is faster and more secure, with advanced anti-phishing features like SmartScreen Filter to block dangerous websites and malware.

◦Wallet: Windows Phone 8’s new digital Wallet feature does two great things. It can keep debit and credit cards, coupons, boarding passes, and other important info right at your fingertips. And when paired with a secure SIM from your carrier, you can also pay for things with a tap of your phone at compatible checkout counters.

◦Better maps and directions: Windows Phone 8 builds in Nokia mapping as part of the platform. Our partnership will provide more detailed maps and turn-by-turn directions in many countries, plus the ability to store maps offline on your phone so you can work with maps without a data connection.

◦Cooler apps and games: Basing Windows Phone 8 on the Windows core will unleash a new wave of amazing apps and especially games, for reasons I’ll touch on in a moment.

UI je takođe pretrpeo promene. Uvedena je mogućnost da se resize-uju tile-ovi i uvedena je još jedna veličina (najmanji koji su 1/4 srednjih). Pored toga uklonjena je lista aplikacija sa desne strane.


Na žalost postojeći WP7 telefoni neće moći da se upgradeuju na WP8 , ali će izaći update WP 7.8 koji će doneti neke mogućnosti novog OSa, pre svega novi UI.
Ovo će po meni ozbiljno uticati na i ovako ne baš sjajnu prodaju postojećih WP uređaja. No ako ništa drugo bar developere nisu zavrnuli, postojeće aplikacije će raditi i na WP8. Što je dobro budući da neće kretati opet od nule, već će imati sada već solidan repository od 100 000 aplikacija.

Prelazak na Win 8 kernel i podrška za native API će sigurno otvoriti mnogo novih mogućnosti, ali videćemo da li će preživeti još jedan re-platform ...
Ja sam lično dosta razočaran, planirao sam da uzmem Lumia 900 nadajući se da će podržavati upgrade, ali mi posle ovoga ne pada na pamet.

Više o WP8 na:
Windows Phone Blog
Microsoft's Windows Phone Summit in San Francisco

 

[Boris Lozac]

Ja mislim da bi me smorio ovaj fazon bez wallpapera ultra brzo.. mozda i gresim.