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	Building Apps for Windows Phone 8 Jump Start Leading mobile developers Andy Wigley and Rob Tiffany deliver a fast-paced, demo-rich online course for developers looking to leverage C#/XAML to build cool apps and games for Windows Phone 8.
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Tips for localizing Windows Phone 8 XAML Apps – Part 1

Gain a deeper understanding of the standard pattern for localizing a Windows Phone 8 XAML app.

Building High Performance Windows Phone Apps

Make sure your apps perform well at all times.

The Windows Phone Map Control

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Announcing the Windows Phone Next App Star challenge

Don’t miss this opportunity to compete for great prizes, including your very own primetime TV ad!

Reflecting on 2012: scale and opportunity

Todd Brix reflects on the past year, and reiterates the team’s goals to set the stage for a strong 2013, enabling them to rapidly innovate and realize opportunity.

Increase your app reach with Windows Phone 7.8

Windows Phone 7.8 will begin shipping preinstalled on new phones in the coming weeks.

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