Native Code To Be Supported by Windows Phone After Release of Windows Phone 8 | CodeGuru
News
SHARE
Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp

Native Code To Be Supported by Windows Phone After Release of Windows Phone 8

Developers have been upset at the thought of using the C# programming language for Windows Phone 7 game development since it was initially announced–but Microsoft recently announced that Windows Phone will support native code, but only after Windows Phone 8 is released. According to various reports, Windows Phone 8 will be released in mid-2012, and […]

Written By
CodeGuru Staff
CodeGuru Staff
Nov 9, 2011
1 minute read
CodeGuru content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More

Developers have been upset at the thought of using the C# programming language for Windows Phone 7 game development since it was initially announced–but Microsoft recently announced that Windows Phone will support native code, but only after Windows Phone 8 is released.


According to various reports, Windows Phone 8 will be released in mid-2012, and once it’s released, developers will be able to use native code. The release is expected to allow the convergence of the Windows 8 OS as well, but there is still doubt that the two operating systems will be compatible.
CodeGuru Staff
CodeGuru Logo

CodeGuru covers topics related to Microsoft-related software development, mobile development, database management, and web application programming. In addition to tutorials and how-tos that teach programmers how to code in Microsoft-related languages and frameworks like C# and .Net, we also publish articles on software development tools, the latest in developer news, and advice for project managers. Cloud services such as Microsoft Azure and database options including SQL Server and MSSQL are also frequently covered.

facebook
linkedin
x

Company

Contact us Advertise with us

Categories

News C++ C# .NET Visual Basic Java Database Azure IoT Mobile Research Tools Blog

Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2026 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved

Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.

Terms of Service Privacy Policy California - Do Not Sell My Information