Preface

Windows Phone 7.5: Building Location-aware Applications, introduces you to the exciting new world of Windows Phone 7.5. This book focuses on location-based applications, by introducing the readers to location-based services and the background thereof, coupled with practical examples for the Windows Phone location services. Another important discussion in the location context is maps, which is covered in great detail, including concepts such as geocoding and map directions.

This book will quickly teach you how to build Windows Phone 7.5 applications by leveraging location, maps, and third-party APIs. Two real-world applications are covered in depth: one using the excellent Events API from Eventful.com, and the other application, which focusses on location-aware news content powered by AOL's Patch.com News API.