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Microsoft Facebook Client

Posted by admin in Company News on February 26th, 2010

Matchbox develops the official Facebook app for Windows phones.

Microsoft decided in 2008 to have an official Facebook application developed for the Windows Mobile 6.x range of phones, with the goal of creating a comprehensive, feature-rich user experience that would make use of unique Windows Mobile technology. In addition to a rich feature-set Microsoft wanted to ensure a consistent and high-end user experience across all Windows Mobile 6 devices, with their many screen sizes, form factors, touch screens and non-touch interfaces.

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Revisiting the highs and lows of Mobile World Congress

Posted by admin in Industry News on February 25th, 2010

As the wireless industry evolves, so do the major trade shows that draw all the key companies and players. There was lots of speculation leading up to last week’s 2010 Mobile World Congress conference in Barcelona, Spain. Many observers thought the show would suffer because of its proximity to the Chinese New Year, which was Feb. 14th, just one day before the conference started.

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Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series

Posted by admin in Industry News on February 25th, 2010

Last week at Mobile World Congress 2010, Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the next generation of Windows Phones, Windows Phone 7 Series. With this new platform, Microsoft offers a fresh approach to phone software, distinguished by smart design and truly integrated experiences that bring to the surface the content people care about from the Web and applications. For the first time ever, Microsoft will bring together Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music and video experience on a mobile phone, exclusively on Windows Phone 7 Series. Partners have already started building phones; customers will be able to purchase the first phones in stores by holiday 2010.

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Project Manager Job Opportunity

Posted by admin in Company News on February 16th, 2010

Matchbox Mobile have a permanent vacancy for a project manager. We are looking for a high quality candidate who has a strong project management background to join our UK team. We’re a services based company that develops custom solutions for mobile operators, OEMs, platform providers, and media companies; working in a project based environment the role requires integrating with virtual teams, and managing clients and projects across multiple time zones.

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Mobile Software Developer Job Opportunity

Posted by admin in Company News on February 16th, 2010

Matchbox Mobile want to hear from experienced mobile developers. We are looking for high quality candidates who have strong C, C++, C#, and/or Java programming backgrounds to join our UK development team. Our UK development team are a highly reputable and experienced team of mobile developers. We’re a services based company that develops custom solutions for mobile operators, OEMs, platform providers, and media companies.

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