MIX 10 starts tomorrow and Microsoft says they'll be revealing more information on Windows Phone, even Major Nelson will be taking the stage, so something Xbox releated should be expected.

Vist http://live.visitmix.com/  for more info and I think they'll have a live stream, the keynote starts at 9AM PST on Monday.

It's Live right now and some guy is doing yo-yo tricks... lol

Pivot looks pretty neat. I haven't messed with it yet though.

Microsoft just dropped its first press release of MIX 10 on us, and in addition to detailing the Sliverlight and XNA-based Windows Phone 7 Series development situation, we've also got a list of launch software partners and some screenshots of apps in action. There's some heavy hitters here, and everything from games to enterprise apps are represented -- notables include the Associated Press, Citrix, EA Mobile, Foursquare, Namco, Pangeonce, Pandora, Seesmic, Shazam, and Sling. We're slated to see some demos of these in action, we'll let you know how things look.

Gallery: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series apps

That display output looks like it will be great for development.  Video out via USB is a good thing.

Hubs are a fantastic idea.

Panoramas are great. Works great on the ZuneHD, it will work great on WP7.

Netflix on WP7. Netflix + WP7 + video out + 3G == WIN!!

matt247 said: Microsoft announces Windows Phone 7 Series dev partners: Sling, Pandora, Foursquare and more Microsoft just dropped its first press release of MIX 10 on us, and in addition to detailing the Sliverlight and XNA-based Windows Phone 7 Series development situation, we've also got a list of launch software partners and some screenshots of apps in action. There's some heavy hitters here, and everything from games to enterprise apps are represented -- notables include the Associated Press, Citrix, EA Mobile, Foursquare, Namco, Pangeonce, Pandora, Seesmic, Shazam, and Sling. We're slated to see some demos of these in action, we'll let you know how things look. Gallery: Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Series apps

Updating with impressions after the break!

So we just saw the Netflix app, which was a bit of an expected surprise, and now we're checking out Foursquare. All of these apps feature the "app bar" at the bottom of the screen, which places options in the same place in every app. Foursquare is pretty much Foursquare, only integrated with Bing maps. Next up was Shazam, which works.. exactly like Shazam, only with the slick WP7S Metro UI.

Now we're seeing the MLS app, which is going to be the main demo for push notifications. MLS will have live stats, real time scores, and live clips of games in progress. You can set up notifications within app for things like your favorite team scoring a goal or winning a match, and the notification pops down from the top of the screen. You can then click on the notification and it'll switch you back to the MLS app. Yeah, it's a lot like the iPhone's model with app-to-app switching -- we'll have to see how this works with multiple apps open.

• The Associated Press
• Archetype International
• AWS Convergence Technologies -- Weatherbug
• Citrix Systems
• Clarity Consulting
• Cypress Consulting
• EA Mobile
• Fandango
• Foursquare
• frog design
• Glu Mobile
• Graphic.ly
• Hudson Entertainment
• IdentityMine
• IMDB
• Larva Labs
• Match.com
• Matchbox Mobile
• Microsoft Game Studios
• Namco
• Oberon Media
• Pageonce
• Pandora
• Photobucket
• PopCap Games
• Seesmic
• Shazam
• Sling Media
• SPB Software
• Stimulant
• TeleCommunications Systems
• Touchality
• Vertigo Software

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Netflix announced for Windows Phone 7 Series

By Chris Ziegler posted Mar 15th 2010 at 1:27PM

We just got a quick at Netflix for Windows Phone 7 Series, one of the third-party apps Microsoft's showing off here at MIX10, and it looks... well, very Netflixy -- it's red to the bone. Unlike other mobile Netflix apps, this one's got Watch Instantly support and it looks great -- a real testament to the capabilities Microsoft's bringing to the table with it Silverlight-based dev platform. Video shortly!

Microsoft demos third-party apps for Windows Phone 7 Series: Silverlight, extensions, and true Xbox gaming

By Joshua Topolsky posted Mar 15th 2010 1:15PM

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Joe also demoed the Hush Hush application, which is a digital diary that incorporates links, photos, and video along with text entries. The look and feel of the app is decidedly different than what we've seen in Windows Phone 7, taking a more real-world approach to the fit and finish, replete with page turn animations, serifed fonts, and soft, creamy looking simulated paper.

We saw a function of what the platform can do with extensible applications that plug into the native components of the device. In this case, a photo editing extension that interfaces with the photo viewer on the device, allowing you to edit and tweak images within the gallery. Think plugins for Firefox and you'll be close to what these elements can do -- actually a thrilling concept considering how closed off most native smartphone applications feel comparatively.

Finally, Joe showed off The Harvest, a 3D Xbox title for Windows Phone 7 Series devices. We saw some of this game at GDC, but we got a much better look here at MIX. The game looks incredibly slick, and not only does it feature full 3D, destructible environments, but it ties perfectly into Xbox LIVE -- achievements and all. We were a little blown away by how much it looks and feels like an Xbox title.

We're putting together more images and video for you, so hang tight while we flesh this story out.