Windows Phone 7 Series will be WVGA only at launch, HVGA later
3/16/2010 01:27:00 PM
kenmouse
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Microsoft's driving home the point that developers are going to know exactly what kind of hardware they're targeting as they whip up Windows Phone 7 Series apps -- and naturally, a biggie is screen resolution since that affects how UI elements are going to be placed, how cool they can look, and how small they can realistically be. In a session at MIX10, Microsoft's Charlie Kindel has laid down the law that WP7S will be 800 x 480 -- just 800 x 480 -- at launch, a message we heard at MWC last month, but the new tidbit here is that there'll be 480 x 320 in the pipe for an unannounced later date. All devices will have precisely the same amount of available RAM and the same capacitive touch capability, and as we've already know, manufacturers will be able to tack on a keyboard if they like.
TVB’s GM Stephen Chan was arrested last Thursday by ICAC on alleged corruption charges; last night, upon posting bail, he was temporarily released and returned home. Since then, Chan has been secluded in his home, not making any public appearances as well as being cutoff from all contact with friends and acquaintances. Prior to the corruption case being revealed, there were already rumors that Chan was planning to resign as TVB GM and pursue a career elsewhere, however now Chan is in a difficult position due to the scandal. Even ATV’s new Chairman Wong Jing, who indicates that the station is thirsting for talent, has indicated that he only heard of Stephen Chan when the corruption case erupted and that “currently, there are no plans to solicit Stephen Chan to join ATV.”
Two years ago, Edison Chen's Artist Sex Photo Scandal broke out, once had rumors with Hong Kong pop singer Stephy Tang luckily escaped the scandal. However, recently Stephy's 6 minute video clip circulated online, leading to an exposure of photos on the cover of tabloid magazine "New Hope". The cover story was "Beats Cecilia Cheung and Gillian Chung", accompanied by screenshots of indecent images from the video clip. According to the magazine, it is suspected that the photos were leaked by what the magazine referred to as "the police". Yesterday at 5pm, Stephy immediately clarified through her blog that the report is some nonsense created by tabloid magazine: "This time it is too over the line, I will leave it to my company to handle it. You all do not need to worry." 
Eason Chan has been winning so many music awards in recent years that his hands are getting tired for carrying them. He attended a music award presentation in Singapore the other day despite his busy schedule and he took home 6 personal awards. He was surprised to have won so many awards. It was a pity that he couldn't stay in Singapore longer as he needs to come back to Hong Kong to organize his concert. 
