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  • Blog Post: Windows 8 – Tips & Resources

    This week we shared resources and tips for developing Windows 8 apps. Here is a collection of the resources and links we shared to help you build your developer skills. We hosted a Twitter chat with Microsoft Developer and Tech Evangelists, shared advice from a student developer and more. We’ve...
    on29 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Lionel’s 5 Tips for Developing Windows 8 Apps

    Lionel Camacho is a student developer from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. In January he told us how he got interested in developing . For Windows 8 app development week we asked Lionel how he learned to develop on Windows 8 and to share his tips for other students hoping to learn. ...
    on26 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Introducing the Updated Getting Started Guide Including Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8

    We’re excited to announce that the Getting Started Guide has been updated to include Windows Phone 8! This resource will help you build your first Windows Phone app and join this new movement in technology. You don’t have to be a professional developer to build apps, just follow these steps...
    on5 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday–Student Developed App: BeatBox Free

    Student-developed app BeatBox free allows you record audio samples, polish them and use them in projects. You can create a timeline, edit the audio and share the files with others. You can also add effects such as drums and bass on fun projects. It has received a rating of 4 out of 5 starts in the Windows...
    on30 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday–Student Developed App: Smash Mole

    Take a look at student-developed app Smash Mole . Based on the classic arcade game, it is a Windows Phone app where the player has to be faster than the mole in order to advance to the next level and unlock achievements. Smash Mole also has a social component to connect with other players. Take a look...
    on16 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday – Student Developed App: Back Issue Tracker

    If you’re a comic book enthusiast who is always working to expand your collection take a look at student-developed Back Issue Tracker . This app has you enter a small amount of information about a series then helps you track your progress in acquiring editions. You can also make notes in the app...
    on9 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday – Student Developed App: Supernova

    If you’re willing to accept a mission to the final frontier, be sure to check out student-developed app, Supernova . Supernova is a game that challenges you to safely transport your ship through unexplored space, while resisting attack. Track your health, damage level, fire rate and more as you...
    on2 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday – Student Developed App: Hair Studio

    This app, which was created by a student, allows you to see what you would look like with a different hair style. In Hair Studio , you take a photo of yourself and apply a hairstyle, resizing the image to make it fit. If you like the look, you can use the list of hair salons near you, another feature...
    on12 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday – Student Featured App: iStock

    Are you interested in tracking stock market trends? Check out the student-developed app, iStock . You can customize which stocks you follow and what types of information you receive about them. iStock gives you company and stock news as well as overall financial markets news. There is an analysis chart...
    on21 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: All Things Windows Store App Development – Helpful Tips & Tricks

    If you missed the Windows Store app development themed week highlighted on the Microsoft Student Experience Facebook Page and @MS_Student Twitter handle – have no fear! Don’t forget to check out the Facebook Chat about Windows Store app development on this blog post with Microsoft Developer...
    on9 Nov 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday - Student Developed App: Timer

    Do you want to know how long an activity takes you? Meet Timer – the student developed app that is a simple stopwatch and timer for Windows Phone. It is highly recommended and easy to use while it shows alerts even if the app is closed. You don’t want to miss this app with over 350 reviews...
    on10 Oct 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday – Student Featured App: Papercut Free

    Bing.com shares awesome images each day and now you can see them directly from your phone with the student developed app, Papercut free. This app offers fresh new Bing backgrounds from 10 different regions all around the world with Live Tile displays. With a five star rating - be sure to check out Papercut...
    on3 Oct 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday – Student Featured App: Digital Signature

    Digital Signature was developed by a student and with a 4 out of 5 star rating – you don’t want to miss this. You don’t need a pen, paper or scanner because this app lets you sign your name on your Windows Phone. Digital Signature enables you to change your pen color and size, save...
    on1 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday - Student Featured App: Tt Dictionary

    Tt Dictionary is an innovative app that is all about language. This student developed application contains a dictionary with over 150,000 English words and phrases and 20,000 Chinese words. With a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, be sure to check out Tt Dictionary . If you are thinking about developing...
    on25 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday - Student Featured App: Astronomy Hub

    If you love the solar system, check out the student developed app, Astronomy Hub . This app has everything you need to learn about astronomy from scientific articles to beautiful shots of the solar system every day. With more than 5,000 articles written by professional astronomers, you can learn all...
    on18 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Student Developed – Windows Phone App: Virtual Barber Shop

    Grab your headphones because this app is all about the audio. Virtual Barber Shop is a very creative app developed by a student that gives you a virtual haircut. Just close your eyes and imagine you are in the barber’s chair. This app has 74 ratings and receives an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars...
    on11 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Student Developed – Windows Phone App: Sleep

    Having trouble falling asleep? This app developed by a student is for you. Sleep provides 10 soothing sounds and accent sounds that will put you right to sleep. Sleep is a top rated Windows Phone app receiving 4.5 out of 5 stars on average. If you are interested in developing an app, check out the...
    on27 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: Student Developed – Windows Phone App: ColorFinder

    ColorFinder helps enhance your artistic eye. You can point your phone at any object and your phone will detect the color. With this app, you can copy colors and save them for reference later, as ColorFinder provides the RGB color and HEX color. Whether you are decorating your home, creating a nice PowerPoint...
    on20 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: Student Developed-Windows Phone App: Comp Sci Quiz

    A newly released app called Comp Sci Quiz helps you practice your computer science skills with this quick quiz. The app was developed David Rust-Smith , a recent graduate from the University of Waterloo. The same developer also released an app called MDG Quiz . The app tests your knowledge of the...
    on13 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: Student Developed-Windows Phone Game: Crazy Casino

    Crazy Casino , developed by two recent Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science graduates from Random Salad Games LLC (creators of many other Windows Phone apps ), is a gaming app for slots, Blackjack and Video Poker. Check out this game review: Are you interested in learning to build...
    on6 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: Build an App with These Windows Phone Development Tips

    Just in case you missed our daily tweets or weekly blog posts about the Windows Phone development tips, we have included them all below. Feel free to leave us a comment below or message us on the Microsoft Student Experience Facebook page or @MS_Student Twitter handle if you have any questions. To...
    on31 May 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Phone Wednesday: Graph Touch - A Windows Phone App Developed by a Student

    Graph Touch is a scientific calculator application for Windows Phone developed by a student. The app is highly rated and received 4.5 out of 5 stars on average. App Description: Graph Touch is a scientific calculator application for Windows Phone. With a powerful numeric solver and graph plotter....
    on23 May 2012
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