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Has anyone else seen this UI?

http://pavanpodila.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!9C9E888164859398!480.entry
The enabling UI technology was Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). With WPF we could rapidly build something that looks a lot like iPhone in a very short time. I was playing the dual role of a Designer + Developer and tools like Blend and Design greatly helped in skinning the app. Below you can see a bunch of screenshots and a short video of accepting a call.
Notification received. You can talk, IM or just ignore.
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In an audio chat (call)

Contact list
Video of accepting a notification (via Talk)
How was it built?
* Blend and Design were used for creating the skin of the app. The XAML UI was created in Blend and the graphics were developed in Design. I had made a post earlier about how the icons for the app were created in Design.
* The GlassWindow control was used for creating the window chrome.
* Although you cannot see in the screenshots above, the Drag 'n' Drop library was also used
* I missed out using the ElementFlow, but that can be easily added. I only need to find a business case for that
This example only goes to show how powerful WPF can be. With greater tool support from Blend + Design, lot can be achieved in a far lesser time. Now until I get my own iPhone, I will continue to use the WPF version

Didnt know you could get WPF on win mobile, would be nice to see it used to do something other than clone the iPhone though

iPhone is overrated. It was a fad, we dressed our pdas up for a while, but its tiring. I feel for iPhone owners who actually have to deal with it everyday.

If you look on the link you provided in your first post, you'll see a video that shows this is not running on a mobile but on a desktop. WPF is a component of Vista, and the app probably runs in an emulator of some kind (you can see a mouse cursor in the vid).

Testers needed for WMOptimizer v0.0.0.1

Hi all, this is my first time to write a post here, I need some testers for the application I am developing - WMOptimizer, it's basically a tweaking application for Windows Mobile. I know there's already some tweaking applications like XperiaTweak, Tweak2k2, and DiamondTweak for WinMo tweaking purposes, but I intended to make WMOptimizer finger friendly and visually appealing. Maybe this two enhancements are optional to most users out there, as functionalities are most important of all, but I want to test my ability of using .NET Compact Framework to make an application that is generally acceptable by the public.
I'm a international student studying in Australia Queensland University of Technology, the reason why I'm developing this application is because I want to try and sharpen my own programming skill and if possible add this into my port folio/resume, as an international student from Malaysia, a strong resume is very important, I hope to use this opportunity to strengthen my resume.
I've opened a wordpress blog for this application, http://wmoptimizer.wordpress.com/, I will post the most recent updates of this application there.
WMOptimizer v0.0.0.1 can be downloaded at my Skydrive here, please leave a comment here about the application.
It's developed in WVGA resolution, because I only have one WinMo device, Xperia X1, so it's my only option, please try the application using other WinMo devices and let me know the results and what you think about this application, thank you so so so much!
You can contact me via leaving a comment on wmoptimizer.wordpress.com or email me [email protected]
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i tried it seems to be very promising however in present state not very useful .

When more features are added, I'm willing to try it out. I don't think it will be ground-breaking, as for instance Schap's Advanced Config can do this already, and so much more..

Keep going on your good work mate! Seems very promising !

promising but not that useful considering the lack of features. your next version should have the majaority of whats in advanced config 3.3

[APP] qSudoku - Beta Testers Needed!!!

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Hi, I'm a student in Queensland University of Technology at Australia. I'm developing a Sudoku game for Windows Mobile 6 Professional with WVGA resolution, I have a SE Xperia X1 but I need your help!!!
This is my second attempt in developing Windows Mobile application, last time it was a big failure, but this time I've put a lot of effort in this application in order to make it very graphical appealing, use-able, and powerful, y'know this is very hard in WinMo platform, either it will crash or it will take too much memory/processes to run it.
I've used smallest amount of custom build controls to make this happen in qSudoku, I want to make it user friendly, finger friendly, apply the concept of "a screen full of content", and graphically appealing. So far I've only tested it myself and I want to know what do you guys think
Please go to Faculty Of Geek for more information about this application (or me )
Email ([email protected]) to me if you want to provide feedback or just anything
(Download links at the bottom)
Current features:
Four levels to choose from (easy, medium, hard, insane!).
Load and save.
Multiple numbers in one square.
Clear all numbers in one square at once.
Check numbers in all square. (that's where the red 'x' appears )
Hint
Show solution
Check answer (the 'All Done!' button)
It's full screen
In this version.....
Only 6 puzzles available.
No settings available.
New Game and Load Game buttons will take few seconds to respond (which is obviously not good).
Will expire on 15 May, 2009
Has no icon and sounds :-(
In future versions.....
Will improve memory management
Will provide option to turn off full screen
Will make the application more responsive
Will support more screen resolution
Will support non-touch screen device
Will make the hint not so 'obvious' (you'll know why once you play it
Downloads:
WCGA device with .NET Compact Framework 2.0
WVGA device with .NET Compact Framework 3.5
Here's some screenshot:

ShopEasy v1.1

HI Everyone,
I developed this software application to help in maintaining a shopping list. It is quite handy and after getting feedback from friends I thought I should upload it.
About ShopEasy v1.1:
Ever been to a super store, walked through all the isles and been back home just to find that you forgot to buy something? or simply don't have the memory to remember the long list of shopping items. Then this is for you.
ShopEasy is a software designed for Windows Mobile 6.1 devices and helps you to shop!
It helps you to maintain your shopping list in a simple and easy to use manner. Before you go shopping, just run the software, select them items you want to shop and away you go, never to forget an item. You can keep track of items as you buy using the software so that, you are never in doubt if you have bought it or not.
Features:
1) Easy and Simple way to maintain your shopping list.
2) Help Facility for software.
3) Fast and efficient.
Specifications and Requirements:
Devices: Windows Mobile 6.1 devices. Screen shots from HTC Touch Diamond.
You will need: 1) Microsoft .Net Compact Frame work 3.5 to run the software. You can download this from Microsoft Website.
Your experience and suggestions in using ShopEasy are welcome. Enhancements will added and new versions will be uploaded soon.
Download:
v 1.1
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Link: http://www.filefactory.com/file/ahb4046/n/ShopEasyInstaller_CAB
Screen Shots:
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Alternately my Blog site has the same info with screen shots
http://harisankar-krishnaswamy.blogspot.com/2009/07/shopeasy-v11.html

great application, thanks a lot

glad you like it

hey very nice, intelligent design. I'm going to use it.
one suggestion: double-tap to add item to shop list (from master list), and some quick feedback to confirm it was added (vibrate? i can't think of anything less cumbersome).
Applause and gratitude for your efforts
edit: great app, i thought of another suggestion. an indicator that tells you whether the item is on the list

Just what i need, my wife love it this program. If it possible to do little addons:
1. When you pick up the product and add into the shopping list the name of the product change the color (ex. in red).
2. Lang support, will be nice.
3. Sorting the list of available items (not the shopping list) alphabetically to find items easier.
4.Screen res for 800x480 devices 10x!

[Updated] backgroundCreator

I've made an application that will replace the theme's background with a background of your choice.
The advantages of using my program:
- unlike on your device itself, you can zoom in and out of pictures and get just the part YOU want on your devices today screen.
- you get a seperate part of the picture for both portrait and landscape mode, not the same one like windows does (either cropped or tiled).
It's an application specifically designed for the XPERIA but it can be used with other devices with the same resolution (or if I make small modifications which consist in users being able to select the preferred resolution).
You can load a picture, modify it to your wishes and then either save it directly onto your device or make a backup which you can use for later on your desktop computer.
Update: You can now change the fontcolor of your todayscreen and start menu, as well as changing your devices base color.
For example the color for your menu's and background colors for standard windows applications like messaging, etc...
If there are things you dislike or would like to see changed; functionality you would like me to add, please tell me.
Note:
- All 3 files are needed to run the application.
Credits:
- creator of the TodayRefresh.exe (source code @ msdn)
- creators of the RAPI dll (http://rapi.codeplex.com/)
Edit: Them screenshotz
* Landscape mode
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Does this work only for the Today screen? Or also in Manilla?

sceenshots pls...

darthmelk said:
Does this work only for the Today screen? Or also in Manilla?
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I have no experience with manilla, I don't even know what it is ^_^!
If manilla uses the files windows provides to use as a background, it will (like stwater_800_480), otherwise it won't.

wow, glad to see a nifty little program like this. can't wait to try it out, thanks for the development!

I've added some features which now makes it a basic theme editing program as well.
Also I have bad news..
my x1 fell in my cup of soup a few days ago T_T so I turned it in for repairs. I got lucky after like 20 times I could flash my old ROM and SPL back so they can't complain about that..

Will it change the background only of the Today Screen?
No changes in the screen of the Sony Ericsson Panel?
(I'd like a program to change the Sony Ericsson Panel Background, doing it manually is a little tedious)

will this creator also run with windows mobile 6.5?
great thanks for development!!