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Windows Phone 8 will share native C and C++ code with Windows 8. Native game development gets a boost, too, with DirectX and common graphics drivers support. The shared kernel will greatly simplify how developers can create apps for both platforms. Microsoft notes that the presentation layer, which will be optimized for different types of devices and experiences, is separate from the underlying code.

In its most basic sense, this structure will make it possible for developers to write once, and publish many. The code base can be reused across different devices; only the presentation will need to be revisited. This will also make it easier for developers to ensure the quality of their software; the need to test against multiple variables is often an albatross for Android developers. The Internet Explorer browser will do the same HTML rendering on the phone, PC, and slate, which is another critical component for jump-starting development for cross-platform Metro apps.

The investment markets may have done, but I have no idea why.  All reviews and specs I have seen are very positive.  It's as good a phone as there is currently available. Certainly a lot ,lot better than iphone4S, so unless 5 is a massive leap it will be weaker.

Just boarded the train. I'm hyped, but its going to be overpriced for sure :/

Overpriced? It will most likely just take over the same pricepoints that the 4S was at. Apple will lower the cost of a baseline 4S and make the iphone 4 the cheapest phone. (good-bye 3GS)

I hope that's the case. I'll be getting it on a contract though, so it won't really matter much to me anyway

@basil, :O