Posted: Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm. Filed in Mobile.
Tags: app, release, Windows Phone7
WordPress for Windows Phone 7
Sometimes things just work out. When Microsoft announced Windows Phone 7, a complete remake of the Windows Phone platform, we all got very excited. The simplicity of the platform is unheard of, with the target being to “spend less time on your phone – and get to the things you want to do quicker”. A perfect platform for a WordPress app to enable blogging while on the move.
Today I’m very proud to introduce you to the latest addition in the WordPress app family, WordPress for Windows Phone 7:
The Actions Dashboard
In this, the first version of WordPress for Windows Phone 7, you will find most of what you’ve come to expect from WordPress apps. It’s easy to write and edit posts and pages on the move, you can upload photos, as well as check stats and moderate comments. It’s all easily accessible from an Actions dashboard. In future versions of the app we’re also hoping to implement video uploading – let us know what else you’d like to see!
To navigate through the app a Panorama view is used, something unique to the Windows Phone 7 platform that works really well for managing a blog or a website. You can get an idea of what it’s like using the app by clicking through the slideshow on the brand new WordPress for Windows Phone 7 website.
We couldn’t be more excited about this, and we’re hoping to take the app even further in the coming months. It’s a partnership between iSoftStone, Microsoft and us that’s made this possible, thank you for all your help and support!
WordPress for Windows Phone 7 is an Open Source app. To learn more and get involved, visit windowsphone.wordpress.org/development.
To get the latest news while they’re hot, be sure to subscribe to the WordPress for Windows Phone 7′s Twitter stream: @WPWindowsPhone. We’re also blogging about the app over at windowsphone.wordpress.org/blog. If you need help setting up or using the app, or if you have feedback, be sure to visit the forums.
WordPress for Windows Phone 7 is available now for free in the Windows Mobile Marketplace.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Wow! Finally, thank you WordPress.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
That’s a great app!
December 15th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
The first paragraph looks more like a Microsoft ad than a story about WordPress.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
However I’m more interested in the Android.
He he…
But nice info…
December 15th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Development of applications that really support my work… That’s a great app!
December 15th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Good luck and thanks.
December 15th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
So I guess all owners of Windows Mobile 6 phones are left without a blogging app?
December 15th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I’m excited with WordPress for launching the Windows Phone 7 app!!
Just in time why I’m into blogging.
Thank You very much WordPress..
December 15th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
WM6.5 users unhappy… Include me.
But actually I can use other way to mobile blogging, such as via email.
Anyway, welcome WP7 mobile version launch.
December 15th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Cool.
December 15th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Sounds great hope its good competion for the iPhone
December 15th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
A great innovation for cell phone users. I like how you guys are always making it easier on bloggers.
December 15th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
This one is indeed really cool^^
December 15th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
That’s great! But I don’t, nor will, have a Windows Mobile phone…
December 15th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Great work WP. Poor me, all I have is just a Windows Mobile 6.5 phone. Can’t get higher to upgrade to Windows Mobile 7. Maybe someday.
May I ask about WordPress on Windows Mobile 6.5? Everyday I’m blogging on my phone only from email.
Overall, thanks for making this stuff for Windows Mobile 7, hope to catch you there.
December 15th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
A WordPress app for Windows Phone versions below 7 is not something we’re pursuing right now.
December 15th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Really pleased to see this made available. Thank you.
December 15th, 2010 at 3:21 pm
Good stuff!
December 15th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
It seems good to use WordPress with Windows Phone 7, but I use Samsung i5700, it is Android.
December 15th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
There’s an Android app as well, visit android.wordpress.org for more information.
December 15th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
The ability to upload videos would be great… But in the meantime, this app sounds pretty perfect. Can’t wait to watch the slideshow. Thanks!
December 15th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
Well, it might be a good decision to blog with WordPress
December 15th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Thanks for always coming up with cool features!
December 15th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Nice. iPhone, Android, then WP7.
December 15th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
So I guess WP thinks Palm Pre’s aren’t worth the trouble?
December 26th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Right now it probably isn’t. Hopefully Palm/HP will make something worth the effort soon.
December 15th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Nice feature!
December 15th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
Thnak you, WordPress!
December 15th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Terrific! Simply genius. Another job well done WordPress.
December 15th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
I love the Windows Phone 7 interface so much, now I just need to get a WP for Christmas!! (fingers crossed lol)
December 16th, 2010 at 12:00 am
Sounds great, but unfortunately the iPhone app is still buggy as heck
December 16th, 2010 at 12:13 am
PC is the best
December 16th, 2010 at 12:34 am
Good, thanks.
December 16th, 2010 at 1:50 am
When do want to make a WordPress for Java??
December 16th, 2010 at 4:44 am
Nice
December 16th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Good thing that Windows may finally be actually trying to succeed, again.
December 16th, 2010 at 8:13 am
True? That’s great news! A good Chritsmas present. Thanks. Still to try it though.
December 16th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Great app guys, thanks.
December 16th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I wish you’d fix the buggy iOS wordpress app.
December 16th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Sounds like a must for bloggers.
December 16th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
If only it wasn’t Windows.
December 16th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I’m still waiting for the addition of statistics on the iPhone version … On Android and Windows Phone 7 is avaiable.
I hope to update soon the iPhone version, because it is rather low compared with the completeness of the other two versions.
Thanks
December 16th, 2010 at 5:54 pm
I completely agree. Right now we’re focusing on a few issues within the app, but we’re hoping to get to Stats soon.
December 16th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
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WordPress For All Linux Phone System Integrations Now Pls
December 17th, 2010 at 2:47 am
Coolness!
December 17th, 2010 at 3:33 am
windows 7 has not impressed me as much as I though it would, however the subsequent versions must improve a lot, given its user base
December 17th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Cool!
December 17th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Great work. Thanks
December 18th, 2010 at 5:32 am
Good work.
December 18th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Yes must try this out. I have a Windows Phone-Samsung.
December 18th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Nice one.
December 18th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
I’ve tried it, This is excellent.
Cheers WP.
December 18th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Thank you
December 19th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
The link at the end of the post directs us to zune.net, what is that? no introduction to the application for Windows Phone 7?…
December 20th, 2010 at 12:43 am
Right now it links you directly to the Zune store if you have Zune installed.
December 19th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Very nice! Thanks
December 20th, 2010 at 4:30 am
Awesomeeeee! Im going on a trip tomorrow and this app comes just in time!
December 21st, 2010 at 12:22 am
Awesome, thanks very much guys, this is going to make blogging on the go that much easier!
December 21st, 2010 at 3:07 am
I would LOVE to be able to save a draft instead if immediately publish. But I am definitely happy to have this application on my new phone. Thanks!
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:43 pm
We’re working on resolving this, let us know in the forums if v1.1 didn’t fix this issue for you. Cheers!
December 26th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
It does not appear that I can save drafts yet with 1.1. It would not be a big deal if I could copy and paste from Word on Windows Phone 7. I like reviewing what I write before putting up the little that I do.
December 21st, 2010 at 4:02 am
Just churning out the goodness! Well done and happy holidays.
December 21st, 2010 at 9:56 pm
I love how everyone is using the Panarama control in their applications. I have been waiting for this app… I dont blog on my phone too much… but there is always that one time that i need to
December 22nd, 2010 at 5:26 am
Is it working for windows 6.5?
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I’m assuming you mean Windows Phone v6.5, in that case no, it won’t work. This app was built specifically for the new Windows Phone 7 platform.
December 22nd, 2010 at 7:54 am
cool! nice app. Happy holidays
December 22nd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
He he he, one month ago, I bought this device =)
December 23rd, 2010 at 4:41 am
Works great – thanks for the effort. One suggestion: add a visual indicator that the phone is doing something when you tap an item.
December 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 am
Cool!
Straight away I went to download it, is it Zune software?
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Right now you have to download the app via Zune.
December 23rd, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I like the info of Windows Phone 7. It’s cool
December 24th, 2010 at 9:50 am
Thanks !
December 26th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I Love Windows Phone 7!
We Love Windows Phone 7 !
And
I Love WordPress !
We Love WordPress !
December 27th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
WP app is working on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Symbian. What about WP on “bada”?