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Re: Microsoft Releases an iPhone App. Yes, Microsoft.

Shaun — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:44:17 -0000

It's a pretty cool app. The maps I think are more impressive (especially graphically) than Google maps, but sadly there's no search function because essentially they are just images, and not (yet) interactive.

Re: Microsoft Releases an iPhone App. Yes, Microsoft.

Filipe — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:39:10 -0000

What's the surprise about an iPhone application?
I suppose you didn't know that Microsoft has been one of the biggest Mac software developpers.

Re: Microsoft Releases an iPhone App. Yes, Microsoft.

Adam Sheppard — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 05:05:38 -0000

This is a really great step forward for popularizing multi-resolution image formats and opening up a whole new vector in interface design. As a former member of the team you can read my take on where this is heading over at http://8ninths.com/?p=686