Publisher's Synopsis
Windows Phone 7 Secrets is the ultimate insider′s guide to Microsoft′s new smart phone platform. This book will take you deep behind the scenes and tell you not just how it works, but why it works the way it does and how you can overcome the platform′s few limitations. You′ll benefit from Paul Thurrott′s unprecedented early access to the Windows Phone development team and discover tactics, strategies, and secrets for using the new features and functionality of Windows Phone 7 to your advantage. And just as important, you′ll find out where Windows Phone falls short, and what you can do about it. Throughout the book, personalized notes and highlights from Paul provide the additional details you need to master Windows Phone 7 and make it your own. The Insider′s Guide to: What to do before you get your Windows Phone Integrating your social networks and online services into a single view Understanding how the Metro user interface works, and why it works the way it does Fully customizing the Windows Phone UI to work the way you want it to Enjoying digital music, photos, videos, and games on the go Browsing the mobile web to find what you need when and where you need it Being productive with e–mail, calendaring, and Office Mobile Utilizing Windows Phone′s tremendous phone and messaging capabilities Discovering tons of secrets, tips, and more The Secrets series reveals: Authoritative information in highlighted areas Exceptional advice in the margin notes Unique insight from years of author experience Rarely revealed tips and techniques Invaluable shortcuts and workarounds Insider TipsExpert advice to help you optimize performance Valuable InsightsEye–opening descriptions of poorly documentedor undocumented features and procedures Unbeatable AdviceReal–world workarounds and little–known tipsand techniques
