The blogosphere is agape with articles today mocking Microsoft’s decision to keep licensing fees intact for its Windows Mobile operating system. With Nokia’s Symbian now available for free, as is Google’s Android platform, Microsoft must not be competing, right? Well, it turns out you kind of need money in order to pay programmers to develop good software. So that’s where licensing fees come in. WMPowerUser has a nice list of some things you get from …
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There’s Been a Windows Mobile App Store Since 2004
Brandon posted earlier about how there already is a Windows Mobile App store, but did you know that it’s been around since 2004? And it has been bundled with certain Windows Mobile devices such as the T-Mobile Wing? Here’s a post on MSmobiles.com, reporting on the announcement of Handango’s InHand application store for Windows Mobile devices on February 28, 2004. If you see more technology news sites or mobile phone reviewers spreading ignorance regarding Windows …
Continue readingKnight Rider and the XPERIA X1
Johnny X isn’t the only action hero running around with a Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1. When Michael Knight’s special lady friend isn’t riding shotgun inside KITT, she’s got the S.E. X1 to keep her company and set up an occasional secret rendezvous. The new Knight Rider TV series premiered tonight on NBC at 8pm EST in all of its XPERIA X1 wielding glory. Originally published on Pocketnow on September 24, 2008. More Smartphone News articles …
Continue readingWindows Mobile Used Throughout U.S. Government
Pocket PC Magazine has an interesting article discussing the use of Windows Mobile within the U.S. Federal Government. Here’s a few quotes: The U.S. Federal Government is among the largest group of Windows Mobile device users worldwide. Whether it is for secure mobile e-mail and messaging, access to critical enterprise Line of Business (LOB) applications, or a special-duty unit customized to perform one or two specific functions, the government is purchasing devices in large numbers. …
Continue readingMicrosoft’s Ad Campaign: Stupid or Genius?
Is the new Microsoft Commercial funny? What are they selling? Are they copying Apple? There are many critics out there bashing Microsoft’s new advertising campaign. Many people think it’s absolutely horrible, but could it be that it’s completely genius? In case you don’t know what we’re talking about, Microsoft has started a new ad campaign designed to increase awareness of Windows Vista, Windows Live, and Windows Mobile, which in my opinion is sorely needed. Take …
Continue readingWSJ Ignorance: Touch Diamond Edition
Katherine Boehret of the Wall Street Journal has “reviewed” the as yet unreleased Sprint version of the HTC Touch Diamond. Like Walt Mossberg, she often talks about the iPhone instead and doesn’t spend much time learning the actual merits of the phone nor giving much reasoning to support her opinions. For example: “Yet like the iPhone, it relies solely on an on-screen keyboard for all text entries. Even with the Diamond’s stylus, the keyboard felt …
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