How To Read From Feed In Windows Phone 8 Using MVVM Light

Aly Ahmed (على احمد)

Hello all this my first blog I hope find it useful

1. Create new project , Select Windows Phone ,then select windows phone app and  give it a name  “MasrawyNewsReader” ,click ok will show new dialog box choose windows phone 8 and click ok
2. Right click on your project then select Manage NuGet Packages
3. chose Online then   Search for MVVM Light then click install  as you see
   
4. check you references to make sure MVVM light successfully installed as you see
   
5. then add new folder named “Model” and Class Named “NewsItemModel”
   
6. i will create the model class with the Following code don’t forget to make Class public Like me 😀 
   
7. then open mainviewmodel.cs you will find it in view model folder the add the following code i just add new property to use it in binding if you not familiar with binding I will explain it in single topic   
   
   
8. then add reference to this Syndication dll by Right click on references on solution…

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Finalize your Windows Phone 8 App

Finalize your Windows Phone 8 App ….

Eslam M. Ayad

Is that your first time to develop windows phone app ??
Do you want to make it ready to be submitted on dev. Center ” Windows Phone Store” ??!

you have to follow some steps >>>>

1- in your solution explorer you will find “properties” and in sub of the properties you will find “WMAppManifest.xml” open it.

2-  in “Application UI” you can find :
– Display Name : the app name which will be displayed to windows phone user in the App List
– Description : the description of your app.
– Navigation Page : you have to put the name of the starting page of your app. or the default will be the “MainPage.xaml”
– App Icon : the icon of the app that will be shown in app list and it should be 100*1oo PNG
– Supported Resolution : will you make your app for all resolution or…

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“Lectures Remainder” new app on Windows Phone Store

have you been searching for an app to save and remind you with your lectures ??

Eslam M. Ayad

have you been searching for an app to save and remind you with your lectures ??

here is the solution for your problem

Lectures Remainder is a new app in windows phone store that enable you to save time and date of your lectures and remained you through live tile and that’s mean that you don’t have to open the application to know about next lecture’s time. lets go and discover Lectures Remainder top features and how to implement it

Lectures Remainder Top Features in version 1.0.0.0

1- Fast App Resume : enable you to make quick resuming for you app if it has been cutting by a call or another app, in another way the app will start again from the beginning and open the main page.  let’s go and see the demo

and now let’s see how to implement “fast app resume” in our application
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Get 100,000 download per month for your Windows Phone App.

Windows Phone User have a lot of apps on Windows Phone Store, but what makes him select your app to download ?

this is the main question, and i am going to answer this question in a number of points.

 

App tile image 

The appearance of your app icon or tile plays a significant role in how your app is perceived by customers. so, your app icon should persuade the user from the first look. and you have to follow the next  steps

• Create unique and eye-catching imagery.
• Keep it simple; avoid unnecessary clutter.
• Make sure the image corresponds to your app.
• Make the text easy to read.
• Although screenshots are helpful in a description, avoid using them in the tile
• Incorporate elements of your brand that customers recognize.

App display name

The name of your app is another important factor in its appeal to customers. Your app name represents what your app is all about; it gives new customers a preview of the experience and provides a way for existing customers to recommend it to others. Here are some guidelines to help you name your app:

• Make it resonate; it should be interesting and unique.
• Avoid underscores and uncommon symbols.
• Use spacing where appropriate.

App description

The description is your chance to sell your app by fulfilling the customer need. A customer found your app intriguing and decided to click—now it’s your opportunity to persuade them to install it. We recommend following these guidelines for writing quality app descriptions that will help you close the deal:

• The first two or three sentences are critical. Busy consumers may not read more.
• Use correct grammar and spelling.
• Describe what your app does best.
• Tell customers why they will enjoy your app, and why it stands out from the crowd.
• Be truthful and accurate.
• Include version history and change logs to showcase improvements.
• Describe additional offerings that can be purchased after installation, such as new features or levels.

A few more tips for building an attractive app

These tips will help add the finishing touches to your app and really make it shine:

• Take the time to design a high-quality app. You should design localization and background art applicable for all relevant countries or regions where your app is available
• Provide screenshots that show attractive app content.

As you finalize your app, remember to review your app tile image, display name, and description to ensure they will engage users. Compelling descriptions and visuals will help increase downloads and the potential for great user reviews. Good luck!

Coca-Cola also adopts Nokia Lumia Windows Phones

 

Nokia has announced that Lumia Windows Phones will be used by select sales teams at The Coca-Cola Company in Vietnam and Cambodia. The hardware will be utilised on a daily basis by sales associates in the market for order processing, equipment validation and market execution improvement. The reasons behind the switch are a familiar story.

Access to Microsoft Office on Windows Phone 8 enables easy synchronisation with Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Lync and Office 365, not forgetting Outlook. These features allow employees of the company to work flexibly and remotely with secure access to corporate data and backend systems.

The company states that a main requirement is high level security, which includes secure boot, hardware-accelerated encryption and remote device management. Should a Windows Phone be misplaced, corporate data will not be compromised.

Javier Polit, Chief Information Officer of the Bottling Investments Group, The Coca-Cola Company had the following to comment on the deal:

“Our collaboration with Nokia and Microsoft enables us to utilize our sales automation and market execution tools on two very progressive platforms. We will be able to activate our teams with capabilities that enable us to further improve our execution and customer services by obtaining actionable insights. The Nokia Lumia and Microsoft platform fit our enterprise landscape well.”

It’s a superb success story (and a major brand) to add to Microsoft’s mobile portfolio. The Coca-Cola Company joins the likes of KONE and Mall of America. Stephanie Mosticchio, enterprise sales manager for North America at Nokia added to the press release:

“By combining the Windows 8 platform with eye-catching design and innovative technologies, we have created smartphones that ensure Coca-Cola employees can operate flexibly across multiple geographies and time zones and still remain fully productive. Providing seamless synchronization with Windows Phone 8 and Microsoft Office, Nokia Lumia smartphones enable Coca-Cola employees to work as effectively on the go as they would in the workplace.”

 

Source “Windows Phone Central“