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.
Posted: Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 at 12:30 pm. Filed in Mobile.
Tags: app, release, Windows Phone7
Dec 15th at 12:35 pm
Wow! Finally, thank you WordPress.
Dec 15th at 12:40 pm
That’s a great app!
Dec 15th at 12:47 pm
The first paragraph looks more like a Microsoft ad than a story about WordPress.
Dec 15th at 12:47 pm
However I’m more interested in the Android.
He he…
But nice info…
Dec 15th at 1:05 pm
Development of applications that really support my work… That’s a great app!
Dec 15th at 1:06 pm
Good luck and thanks.
Dec 15th at 1:14 pm
So I guess all owners of Windows Mobile 6 phones are left without a blogging app?
Dec 15th 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..
Dec 15th 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.
Dec 15th at 1:28 pm
Cool.
Dec 15th at 1:35 pm
Sounds great hope its good competion for the iPhone
Dec 15th at 1:38 pm
A great innovation for cell phone users. I like how you guys are always making it easier on bloggers.
Dec 15th at 1:38 pm
This one is indeed really cool^^
Dec 15th at 2:39 pm
That’s great! But I don’t, nor will, have a Windows Mobile phone…
Dec 15th 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.
Dec 15th at 2:46 pm
A WordPress app for Windows Phone versions below 7 is not something we’re pursuing right now.
Dec 15th at 2:48 pm
Really pleased to see this made available. Thank you.
Dec 15th at 3:21 pm
Good stuff!
Dec 15th at 3:23 pm
It seems good to use WordPress with Windows Phone 7, but I use Samsung i5700, it is Android.
Dec 15th at 3:42 pm
There’s an Android app as well, visit android.wordpress.org for more information.
Dec 15th 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!
Dec 15th at 3:51 pm
Well, it might be a good decision to blog with WordPress
Dec 15th at 4:03 pm
Thanks for always coming up with cool features!
Dec 15th at 5:32 pm
Nice. iPhone, Android, then WP7.
Dec 15th at 6:28 pm
So I guess WP thinks Palm Pre’s aren’t worth the trouble?
Dec 26th at 5:02 pm
Right now it probably isn’t. Hopefully Palm/HP will make something worth the effort soon.
Dec 15th at 6:57 pm
Nice feature!
Dec 15th at 10:09 pm
Thnak you, WordPress!
Dec 15th at 10:17 pm
Terrific! Simply genius. Another job well done WordPress.
Dec 15th 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)
Dec 16th at 12:00 am
Sounds great, but unfortunately the iPhone app is still buggy as heck
Dec 16th at 12:13 am
PC is the best
Dec 16th at 12:34 am
Good, thanks.
Dec 16th at 1:50 am
When do want to make a WordPress for Java??
Dec 16th at 4:44 am
Nice
Dec 16th at 7:48 am
Good thing that Windows may finally be actually trying to succeed, again.
Dec 16th at 8:13 am
True? That’s great news! A good Chritsmas present. Thanks. Still to try it though.
Dec 16th at 8:34 am
Great app guys, thanks.
Dec 16th at 10:54 am
I wish you’d fix the buggy iOS wordpress app.
Dec 16th at 2:26 pm
Sounds like a must for bloggers.
Dec 16th at 2:38 pm
If only it wasn’t Windows.
Dec 16th 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
Dec 16th 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.
Dec 16th at 8:23 pm
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WordPress For All Linux Phone System Integrations Now Pls
Dec 17th at 2:47 am
Coolness!
Dec 17th 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
Dec 17th at 3:52 pm
Cool!
Dec 17th at 5:14 pm
Great work. Thanks
Dec 18th at 5:32 am
Good work.
Dec 18th at 12:08 pm
Yes must try this out. I have a Windows Phone-Samsung.
Dec 18th at 3:23 pm
Nice one.
Dec 18th at 5:18 pm
I’ve tried it, This is excellent.
Cheers WP.
Dec 18th at 10:47 pm
Thank you
Dec 19th 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?…
Dec 20th at 12:43 am
Right now it links you directly to the Zune store if you have Zune installed.
Dec 19th at 9:42 pm
Very nice! Thanks
Dec 20th at 4:30 am
Awesomeeeee! Im going on a trip tomorrow and this app comes just in time!
Dec 21st at 12:22 am
Awesome, thanks very much guys, this is going to make blogging on the go that much easier!
Dec 21st 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!
Dec 23rd 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!
Dec 26th 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.
Dec 21st at 4:02 am
Just churning out the goodness! Well done and happy holidays.
Dec 21st 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
Dec 22nd at 5:26 am
Is it working for windows 6.5?
Dec 23rd 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.
Dec 22nd at 7:54 am
cool! nice app. Happy holidays
Dec 22nd at 2:34 pm
He he he, one month ago, I bought this device =)
Dec 23rd 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.
Dec 23rd at 8:08 am
Cool!
Straight away I went to download it, is it Zune software?
Dec 23rd at 7:40 pm
Right now you have to download the app via Zune.
Dec 23rd at 3:52 pm
I like the info of Windows Phone 7. It’s cool
Dec 24th at 9:50 am
Thanks !
Dec 26th at 10:00 pm
I Love Windows Phone 7!
We Love Windows Phone 7 !
And
I Love WordPress !
We Love WordPress !
Dec 27th at 1:10 pm
WP app is working on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, and Symbian. What about WP on “bada”?