Hey Microsoft, Listen to Clinton!
While reading some news about the latest OTA (Over The Air) Android updates over at Engadget, Clinton Fitch decided to write up a letter to Microsoft. I know that Microsoft may not listen to all of us, but c’mon MS…you should really listen to your MVPs, I know that we do.
Here is Clinton’s letter for [...]
$8-15 For Licensing Is Not Much When You Consider What You’re Getting
There was quite a big uproar yesterday where many blogs made fun of Microsoft’s decision to keep it’s licensing fee, especially when other companies like Google (Android) and Nokia (Symbian) are now free and open-source.
My initial impression was that, hey, it’s only $15 at most. And Windows Mobile devices sell for a lot more [...]
Ballmer Takes A Swipe At Android
The Android’s first device, T-Mobile’s G1, was recently announced and it didn’t take long for Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer to make a valid point:
“We do,” Ballmer told Reuters, when asked whether his firm would stick with licensing fees. “We are doing well, we believe in the value of what we are doing.”
“It’s interesting to ask [...]
Windows…Now With More Mobile Than Ever Before
I have to give Microsoft credit. They have rightfully admitted that they were caught pretty much with their pants down when it comes to the Cloud applications. Then again, no one really saw the power of programs like SugarSync, Toodledo and other applications with funny names that allow users to access data from anywhere [...]
Weekly Windows Mobile Roundup On May 24 2008
Astraware Launches Pocket Express
We’ve all come to know of Astraware as one of the leaders when it comes to games for the Windows Mobile platform. So I was rather surprised to see this in my mailbox recently. Apparently Astraware has gone just launched a new application called Pocket Express and it’s nothing like what you’ve [...]
Weekly Windows Mobile Roundup On May 17 2008
Aliph Releases New Jawbone
There were rumors floating around as to when Aliph will release it’s new version of Jawbone. If you had your money on May 15th 2008, then go and claim your winnings. Surprisingly, Aliph has decided to call it the new Jawbone instead of Jawbone 2 or something to distinguish it from [...]
Oh, Canada! Check Out This Workshop.
Hey, do you live around the Mississauga, Ontario area (and if you do, you are in good company because my wife used to live there as well)? Well, if so, then you will want to check this out. On April 23rd, Soti.net will be sponsoring a conference on best mobile practices at the Microsoft [...]
iPhone Or Windows Mobile? Tim Hillebrand Discusses
There are a lot of articles out there that compares these 2 platforms but it’s usually very one-sided. Tim Hillebrand from Smartphone & Pocket PC Magazine Blog has just published an article that steps away from the norm. He discusses the the differences and gives a rather neutral view on both. Here’s an excerpt:
Windows Live Now Available As Download
If your device is one of those that had Windows Live removed by the carrier/manufacturer, then this is for you. Microsoft has just made available Windows Live for Windows Mobile as a download which means you can now add the application to your Pocket PC.
To get this update, just point your mobile browser here [...]
Live Search To Get An Upgrade?
Sure looks that way according to WMExperts. The folks over there, who are currently covering CTIA, say that an update is imminent and that it might even come out before WM6.1 is released to the public (officially). Which is pretty cool because Live Search is a really great applications and this upgrade seems to make [...]
Microsoft’s New Project: eLive Mobile
It seems that Microsoft is working on a new project according to a new job listing on the company’s web site. Microsoft apparently plans to connect its mobile-phone technology to other Microsoft products through a “unified entertainment service.” So far, Windows Mobile has typically been perceived as a business tool though we know that [...]
Happy Birthday, Microsoft
Here’s one that I almost missed. On this day in history (April 4) in 1975, a 19-year old named Bill Gates and his 22-year old friend, Paul Allen joined together to form the Micro-soft partnership. The rest, as they say, is history.
[Picture and text via Wired]
