This is a bold departure from the Windows Mobile 6.5 model where there were numerous form factors and hardware. 3 hardware buttons (Back, Search, Home) + Camera buttonīy limiting the hardware to a specific set of standards, programmers can develop software to that specification, knowing that their software will run on all phones running WP7.Sensors (accelerometer, GPS, compass, proximity, and light).Microsoft embraced this lesson, telling the hardware manufacturers that there is a minimum set of standards that must be met if they wish to use WP7 as their core operating system. One of the lessons learned in the mobile wars is that standardization of hardware is essential to the success of any given mobile platform. This combination is easy to read, easy on the eyes and aesthetically pleasing. The entire focus of Metro is on content and making it readily available to the user. Animation in Metro is well thought and is an adjunct to the Metro experience rather than gratuitous programming candy. Metro concentrates on a clean, light, and fast interface using various fonts to enhance the visual experience. In keeping with this theme, Metro uses a black background with white lettering. This theme comes from the busy urban environment where white lettering on dark color backgrounds conveys information immediately to the seeker. To keep the UI free from clutter and non-essential information, Microsoft developed the “Metro” theme. Using this concept, Microsoft developed a user interface ( Figure 1) that works in tandem to the busy lifestyle of their target audience to bring an integrated experience. Microsoft developed a phone system that reflects the speed of people’s lives in motion and provides a seamless experience in use. They are extremely busy and are looking for ways to manage their time and life in a more focused manner.
Their research led them to the concept of “Life Maximizers.” These are people who are juggling families and businesses or jobs. In addition to revamping the management and programming teams and rewriting the operating system from the ground up, Microsoft spent a great deal of money and time in research to determine the target audience of the new platform. I anticipate you will be as excited as I am.
This article is an attempt to convey what I heard. As they informed us of their new vision, I was completely overwhelmed. When Microsoft told the session attendees that there had been a change in focus and a change in direction, it was welcome news. Most of us thought it would be more of the same old thing. We had been hearing rumblings of Windows Mobile 7 for a while, but no details. For two years, I sat in the Summit sessions listening to the giants of the Windows Mobile programming world tell Microsoft they needed to up the ante in the mobile wars. At the MVP Global Summit in 2010, Microsoft stunned the attending MVPs by announcing Windows Phone 7 (WP7).
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