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As Windows Phone 8 Hits Market, Live Tiles May Bring a Boost By Jennifer LeClaire October 30, 2012 1:51PM     One of the most prominent features of Windows Phone 8 is Live Tiles. Microsoft calls this the "heart and soul" of Windows Phone. Live Tiles lets mobile phone users pin their favorite people, apps, music, games, photos and other items on the Windows Phone 8 home screen, where the tiles then continuously update.   Related Topics Windows Phone Microsoft Nokia HTC Samsung AT&T Verizon T-Mobile Latest News Google Buys Into Wind-Power Drones Kim Dotcom Claims Two-Factor Patent HP PCs Aim for Flexibility, Mobility Twitter Hoping To Halt Hack Attacks Viva Movil! Buy a Phone from J.Lo The much-anticipated Windows Phone 8 is finally rolling out. The latest version of Microsoft 's smartphone operating system has major implications for both Redmond and Nokia, which is betting heavily on the software to help turnaround its ailing handset business. Microsoft introduced the new platform Monday, but the world will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on Windows Phone 8 devices from Nokia and other smartphone-makers. Devices toting the new mobile operating system won't hit the market for at least another few days. AT&T , Verizon and T-Mobile will offer new models carrying Windows Phone 8. "We can't wait for the world to meet Windows Phone 8, the most personal smartphone there is," said Terry Myerson, corporate vice president of the Windows Phone Division at Microsoft. "Windows Phone 8 comes on a range of phones that are stunning, colorful and unique." A Unique User Interface One of the most prominent features of Windows Phone 8 is Live Tiles. Microsoft actually calls this the "heart and soul" of Windows Phone. Live Tiles lets mobile phone users arrange the start screen however they want by pinning their favorite people, apps , music, games, photos and other items. In a move to let consumers personalize their devices, there are three sizes and 20 colors of Live Tiles. Running with the "Live" theme, Windows Phone 8 also offers Live Apps. Live Apps bring information to the start screen like the Groupon deal of the day, flight information and news headlines. And Live Apps like Facebook can deliver real-time information to the lock screen with updated wallpaper. Although Apple dominates in the app world, the Windows Phone Store now boasts 120,000 apps. Microsoft said hundreds more are being added every day. And Pandora, the Internet radio service, is coming to Windows Phone in early 2013 with one year of ad-free music. Kids, Rooms and Payments Meanwhile, Kid's Corner lets parents hand over their phones to the children without worrying about deleted photos, misdirected e-mails, unapproved purchases or accidental phone calls. After a simple setup, parents can activate a specialized place on the phone for kids to play, accessing only the apps, games, music and videos picked by parents. (continued...) 1  |  2  |  Next Page >   Tell Us What You Think Comment: Name: Also Visit: iPad Info Center Billions of Bytes Mobile Device Now Apple Info Center TopTechWire.com Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers are engineered to withstand drops, spills, dust and grime, and to perform in the harshest environments. Rugged reliability, low cost of ownership and accolades from reviewers are just a few of the reasons why Toughbook computers keep winning over the world's toughest users. Click here to learn more.  Microsoft/Windows 1.   After 360, There Comes the Xbox One 2.   Customers Less Satisfied with Win 8 3.   Is Next-Generation Xbox on the Way? 4.   Ready for Xbox: The Next Generation 5.   Windows 8.1: No Cost, Big Pressure

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