Even though Windows Phone 7 is a great platform, it is missing many features. Some of these features prevent a Skype for Windows Phone 7 app from releasing. Microsoft is working hard to catch up to Android phones and the iPhone. A big feature that currently missing, is socket support. This feature allows applications to establish a two-way voice over IP call. With Microsoft, trying to get Phone 7 out to the market there was no way they could finish. During the Mobile World Congress, there was a QA session for developers. When asked about support for Sockets, a read between the lines reply ensued.
Brandon Watson said that Sockets Support was a top three request from developers. He then stated there would be no official announcement today, but they do not like disappointing their developers. I take that to mean it is coming.
Socket Support on Windows Phone 7 paves the way for popular VOIP applications. Of course, the biggest name in that list would be Skype. However, this does not guarantee they would build Skype for Windows Phone 7. It only removes any excuse for not having one.
Resource - http://www.simplemobilereview.com/windows-phone-7-support-for-voip-may-be-announced-at-mix-2011/
Brandon Watson said that Sockets Support was a top three request from developers. He then stated there would be no official announcement today, but they do not like disappointing their developers. I take that to mean it is coming.
Socket Support on Windows Phone 7 paves the way for popular VOIP applications. Of course, the biggest name in that list would be Skype. However, this does not guarantee they would build Skype for Windows Phone 7. It only removes any excuse for not having one.
Resource - http://www.simplemobilereview.com/windows-phone-7-support-for-voip-may-be-announced-at-mix-2011/
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