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This is really cool...the best use of Silverlight I've seen so far. Now Microsoft just needs to cook a clever implementation of Silverlight into the next versi
by byoung2 17y ago
This is really cool...the best use of Silverlight I've seen so far. Now Microsoft just needs to cook a clever implementation of Silverlight into the next version of Windows Mobile to have a truly powerful mobile platform.
- jrockway 17y ago"next version of Windows Mobile" Is there even a plan for this? It seems like Microsoft clearly lost this one and doesn't even care anymore.
- listic 17y agoReally? Who won then? Last times I checked, Windows Mobile is the prevalent operating system on phones.
- jrockway 17y agoWhich is several years behind Android and iPhone OS in terms of features, with no new release announced.
- listic 17y agoBut this doesn't imply that Windows "lost", does it?
- jawngee 17y agoWhat's it like being wrong so frequently, as you seem to be on HN: http://www.google.com/search?q=windows+mobile+7&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 http://www.google.com/search?q=windows+mobile+7&ie=UTF-8...
- jrockway 17y agoLet me guess, it includes WinFS too!
- alain94040 17y agoWindows Mobile is the prevalent operating system on phones If you work for Microsoft, you may find comfort in that fact, but for everyone else out there, I wouldn't bet on Windows Mobile dominance based on what's happening with the iPhone (followed long-term by Android). Kind of like GM selling SUVs until last year...
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- byoung2 17y agohttp://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-01WindowsPhoneAvailablePR.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-01Win... Windows Mobile 6.5 is due out Oct 6th, and "will deliver new customer experiences through an improved, easy-to-use user interface, better browsing capabilities and access to valuable services, including Windows Marketplace for Mobile and Microsoft My Phone" I was referring to Windows Mobile 7 though EDIT: here's more about WM7: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/windows-mobile-7-to-be-a-premium-multitouch-beast-of-a-platform/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/03/windows-mobile-7-to-be-a-...
- snprbob86 17y agoYes, there are big plans for Windows Mobile 7. No, I will not tell you about them. Microsoft is a big beast to move, but once it gains momentum you should watch out. It's certainly not going to be tomorrow, but Windows Mobile will be competitive with iPhone eventually.