I was recently involved in a conversation on how to have the easiest way to maintain a XAML view across a UWP (Universal Windows Project) a Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 projects. There are a few options and the most straight forward way to do it with a UserControl residing in a Portable Class Library. However… What…
Learn how to add a read-only WebView address bar to your Windows and Windows Phone application
We are now seeing the beginning of the fast decline of Windows Phone 7 as it exits the market over the next several months, many of you will need to act to update your app to at least Windows Phone 8. I did this for all of my WP7 apps and there was one error…
Since the prizes are really awesome for this event (May 17th), I’m going to start off with them. We will be rewarding the best student, best individual, and best company in each of the categories below: Top Windows 8.1 app Trip to the 2014 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, TX. 9 runner-up…
This year’s Microsoft Build conference was jam packed with Windows Phone goodness. In fact, there is too much to take in at once. So what I’ve done for you is break it down into sections so that you can bookmark this page and come back at your leisure. These videos are in no particular order, so review…
So, you’d like to put some ads in your awesome App Studio app? No problem! I thought I would write a post to show just how easy it can be. Follow these easy steps and you’ll start earning money from ads… Ad provider The ad provider is the service the AdControl in your app gets the ad…
The Windows Phone developer community is amazing in and of itself, but what happens when you add something like #makeAnAppDevHappyDay? You get pure awesomeness. What is #makeAnAppDevHappyDay? Nokia DVLUP added fuel to an idea started by Dan Colasanti for developers to help them get the word out about their apps and generate app reviews. Share your…
UPDATE: This event is sold-out! If you were not able to register in time and need help getting your app published, send me an email and I’ll help you directly. WPDev Day Me and several other experts will be spending 6 hours with you on Saturday February 1st, 2014 to help you over come any obstacles that is…
UPDATE The winners have been picked, congratulations to all (I emailed you directly if you were a winner)! If you did not win, keep your app up to date (update at least once every 60 days) and you’ll always be eligible for my giveaways. ___________________________________________ I’m raffling off all my remaining gadgets and swag in two…
Now that you’re published, get this kit from my friends at Microsoft… Get your app noticed with your personalized Windows Developer Success Kit. With customized promo materials specifically for your app, plus a little fun thrown in, we want to help you reap the rewards of your hard work. Your Windows Developer Success Kit contains: 100 customized…
Registration has ended! UPDATE Registration is closed, the hard deadline for stragglers was 12:00 PM 11-16-2013. Thank you for making this one of the highest registered events I’ve ever held at 90% of max building capacity! IMPORTANT: Make sure you are present at the welcome presentation at 10 AM on the 4th floor. You will learn the…
[UPDATE] This offer ends midnight, Sunday, October 20th, 2013. If you have been stalling, now is the time to get it finished up. Here’s my current offer for all you devs who are sitting on the fence about creating a Windows Phone app: I will give you a Nokia Premium Developer Program token ($1500 value)…
[UPDATE] This offer ends midnight, Sunday, October 20th, 2013. If you have been stalling, now is the time to get it finished up. Here’s my current offer for all you devs who are sitting on the fence about creating a Windows Phone app: I will give you a Nokia Premium Developer Program token ($1500 value)…
Microsoft has just launched a new Windows Phone app builder website, Windows Phone App Studio. You can now build a great looking app in no time and earn a free phone from me in the process. You don’t need to be a great programmer, but if you are… you get the source code for the…
[UPDATE] Winners announced! Congratulations to the following developers: Jerrell Blankenship: JBL Powerup Marcus Vaal: Wenger Computer Backpack Anthony Russell: Wenger Computer Backpack Gary Ritter Jr.: Nokia Wireless Charging Plate Austin Andrews: Nokia Purity In-Ear Headphones I will reach out via email to get your shipping info and color preference (if applicable). Giveaway Details Yep, it’s time…
There have been many questions recently about how to properly redeem your shiny new Nokia Premium Developer Program. What better way than to record a video for you? Without further ado, here is how to redeem the token, as well as how to get at the Telerik goodness in the center. After doing this, you’ll…
Nokia has gone to great lengths to make it easy for developers to create promotional materials for their Windows Phone apps. This quick video shows you how to do it. Steps to make your own Got to the Marketing Toolkit main page (you’ll need to be signed in) Select the checkbox under “Promotional Video” Paste in the…
Nokia has gone to great lengths to make it easy for developers to create promotional materials for their Windows Phone apps. This quick video shows you how to do it. Steps to make your own Got to the Marketing Toolkit main page (you’ll need to be signed in) Select the checkbox under “Promotional Video” Paste in the…
[UPDATE] We have a winner! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get their first app in the Windows Phone Store! Keep it up, as I have many more contests coming up. Update your app entry with a new feature, or optimize it’s layout, to get the app ready for my next contest 😉 Now,…
I will be writing a more in-depth blog post (with videos and event pictures) on the Telerik website when all the media is done being edited. For now, I wanted to quickly get a post up to show the winners of The Boston Hackathon. There were over 40 apps created, submitted and presented! Every developer who went through my grueling…
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