More fuel to the speculation around Windows 8, Silverlight and WPF comes from dividing the XAML team across Windows, Windows Phone and the developer division.
Microsoft’s announcement makes me think they are preparing for a paid SkyDrive expansion option using Windows Azure. This could mean uploading your own music on SkyDrive for streaming.
An attempt to define what cloud and cloud computing is. Steve Jobs’ RDF has confused several.
Steven Sinofsky might not have mentioned Sliverlight and talked about HTML5/JS but that was in my opinion a PR stunt to ensure Windows 8 got as much positive press as it could.
Windows 8 will have a new communication service called Chatter according to some new findings by Windows enthusiasts.
An icon on the new Windows 8 lock screen hints at video messaging integration in Windows 8.
A missing Zune icon on the music tile and a separate video tile. Phase-out of Zune imminent.
Time Warner is offering $5 off on Internet connection if users subscribe to their cable services. Signs of Internet streaming affecting traditional cable TV are all true.
Developers are opting for iOS and Android for coding their apps. Windows Phone 7 is not a choice as of now. If Nokia decides to do their own app store it will lead to developer factions and fragmentation.
Group live blog of Microsoft’s VIP event for Windows Phone 7 Mango held in New York City.