Windows Phone 7 (Day 1, 6/22/2011) - continued

As I progressed throughout the day, I've learned a few new things: Windows Phone 7 does simplify things quite a bit in many ways similar to that of the iPhone. I can check my Twitter, Facebook, and my personal mail in about the same manner as the iPhone. However, the screen is very aesthetically pleasing and it comes with the Xbox Live App (oh joy!). :)

I've also learned that unfortunately, not all apps are created equal. I had to create an account at 4th and Mayor to use Foursquare again on WP7. Also, I have to commit myself to the dreadful thing they call "Zune." Maybe it's how I felt about the initial mp3 player that really set me off in many more negative ways than one. As I blog, I'm currently allowing this thing to collect my music, podcasts, and (hopefully) my contact list and pictures for my initial Zune software setup. A bit inconvenient, but it's part of the initial setup, I guess.

I'm still on the fence as to whether or not I should purchase games on WP7's Xbox Live app because I'm still test driving this thing after all. Granted, I'm still a bit upset that I can't use MS points to buy games on the same Xbox Live app, but the games do render well on the phone.

One particular feature that's preventing me from going back to my iPhone is the fact I can search online with my voice. That feature is known as Bing Voice. This is just me scratching the surface, but I'm very pleased to see that voice recognition works particularly well when I want to do my web searches! I can say things like "pizza in Bellevue, WA" and Bing will put in the search for me. I could not believe it was that simple! If this is a taste of things to come, then I cannot wait to see what else is in store for me!

So far, I'm still missing my awesome apps I've enjoyed on my iPhone (Words with Friends, GetGlue, TweetDeck, and my Movin 92.5 radio app). However, I believe that if I hold out long enough, it would be worth my time to wait for these to come out on WP7 so I can stay with the phone's awesome potential! Stay tuned for Day 2!