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Hmm, looks a bit like the Nexus S. Smart-phones are about the software, not the hardware (above a certain threshold). And even then, WP7 can be the sliced brea
by mseebach 16y ago
Hmm, looks a bit like the Nexus S.
Smart-phones are about the software, not the hardware (above a certain threshold). And even then, WP7 can be the sliced bread of smart-phones, but if they don't have an apps ecosystem, they're not going to take off. With iOS and Android at roughly 20-30% each, and with WP7 at, what, 0-1%? -- who is going to develop WP7 apps? We might not think about it now, but it took a long time for the cool kids to start developing for Android, and even longer for them to do it properly. I only see this slowing down for each new platform added.
- barista 16y agoin case you didn't know the WP7 app store has eveolved faster than android and has already passed 8000 apps. It's about the same speed at which iPhone market evolved, except that the iPhone had a huge installed base by the time apps were allowed. It's foolish to underestimate the developer muscle of MSFT.
- rodh257 16y agoexactly, just as Android looked to tap into the market of developers who know Java will, WP7 goes for C# developers - of which there are many. Microsoft treat their developers well.
- stcredzero 16y agoMicrosoft should be able to look at what sucks about the Apple ecosystem and capitalize on those factors by tuning them into their advantages and Apple's weakness.