Saturday, August 11, 2012

Windows 8 App in 30 Days

Microsoft "final push" for Windows 8 apps before the launch...

Windows 8 App Development | Generation App:

Begin your 30-day journey to create a Windows 8 Metro style app. Sign up to get started and receive:
  • Insider tips and tricks on Windows 8 application development.
  • Personal on-the-phone access to a Windows 8 architect*.
  • An exclusive one-on-one Metro style design consultation*.
  • An opportunity to get expert help from a Microsoft Services Engineer at an App Excellence Lab.

Ups... Not "Metro style" but "Modern UI"...

Apple license offer to Samsung

2010 Apple license offer to Samsung: $30 per smartphone, $40 per tablet | Apple - CNET News:

To sweeten the deal, Apple offered a 20 percent discount if Samsung would cross-license some of its patents back to Apple as part of the arrangement. In addition, Apple wanted royalties on Samsung's Windows-based phones. In the document, Apple said Samsung would have owed it $250 million in 2010.