Category Archive: Xaml Metro App

WebBrowser Application Basics in Windows Phone 8

WebBrowser is a control available in Windows Phone 8 SDK, which is helpful in displaying web pages. In this post we would see about the GoBack and GoForward methods and how to have… Continue reading

Getting Started with Nokia Imaging SDK for Windows Phone 8

In this post we would see how we install Nokia Imaging SDK for Windows Phone 8 application. Create your application using Windows Phone templates using the Windows Phone category. Select the Windows Phone… Continue reading

Displaying User’s Image in Windows 8 Xaml App

In this post, we would see how we could display User’s Image. Let’s create a sample app, and on Loaded event we would do all this code. First of all we need to… Continue reading

Metro Colors for Windows Store App (XAML)

The following two sets are currently the Colors available in Windows 8 Metro Style. The Color is represented with its Hexadecimal value. Hope this helps. Set A     #FFF4B300   #FF78BA00  … Continue reading

Drawing Route Path using REST API in Bing Map for Windows Store App (XAML)

Introduction In this article we would see how we could draw a Route Path between two points in Bing Map. The two points are referred to as Source Location and Destination Location. This… Continue reading

Get Address by Location in Bing Map in Windows Store App (XAML)

Introduction In my previous article on custom pushpin, we had seen how to add a pushpin when tapped/clicked on a point in Bing Map. In this article the concept is almost same, except… Continue reading

Custom Pushpin in Bing Map for Windows Store App (XAML)

Introduction In this article we would see how to add a custom pushpin to the Bing Map in a Windows Store App (XAML). To get started about Bing Maps you need to follow… Continue reading

Enabling Location Capability with Bing Map in Windows Store App (XAML)

Introduction In this article we would see how to enable Location in your Windows Store App (XAML) and integration with Bing Map. Creating Windows Store App (XAML) To create a Windows Store App… Continue reading

Starting Bing Map for Windows Store App (XAML)

Introduction In the previous post “Bing Map for Windows Store Apps” we had seen about Bing map’s key creation and management. In this post we would see how we could use it in… Continue reading

Bing Map for Windows Store Apps

Introduction If you have used Bing map for Windows Phone or Silverlight applications. And you are gearing up for creating the app for Windows 8. This article would help you get a key… Continue reading

Certify your Windows 8 App Step by Step

Introduction If you are submitting Windows 8 app for Windows Store; you must certify your app to PASS the certification. This article is all about certifying an app for Windows Store. Step 1… Continue reading