Prioritized WP8 Features for WP7.x App Refresh
1. Fast App Resume Allow users to resume the suspended instance of the app regardless of the different launch points such as Start Tile or App List.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj735579(v=vs.105).aspx
2.
Lock Notifications, Lock Screen Add
count or content notifications to the lock screen just like 1st party apps;
Provide custom background on Background Locked Screen
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj571206(v=vs.105).aspx
3.
Camera Lenses Any app that
leverages the camera can become a lens app. Lens apps directly extend the
native camera viewfinder experience, and enable direct access to your app.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj206990(v=vs.105).aspx
4.
Deals & Wallet Save a Groupon
deal to the wallet, tap the deal in the wallet to purchase
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowphone/develop/jj2O7O32(v=vs.105).aspx
5.
Continuous Background Execution
Your location-based app can run in the background while checking mail,
listening to music (location - based)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj681691(v=vs.105).aspx
6. VOIP integration Your VOIP app gets the same experience as Skype
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj206983(v=vs.105).aspx
7. Native Games Develop native game using C++
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj206992(v=vs.105).aspx
8. Speech Enable users to 搕alk to their appu, e.g. 揊lixster, what抯 playing in lssaquah on Saturdayuf
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj206958(v=vs.105).aspx
9. NFC/Bluetooth Networking Tap To Connect/send & remote control
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj207060(v=vs.105).aspx
10. Nokia Map Platform Maps enable offline capabilities and richer integration
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj207045(v=vs.105).aspx
11. App to App Communications Build integrated app experience by launching a 2nd app from the first
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj206987(v=vs.105).aspx
12. In App Purchase Sell digital goods (consumables and durables)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj206949(y=vs.1.05).aspx