Doug has posted an interesting look at Windows Mobile now that the iPhone SDK and Exchange support have been announced. I have always been a big fan of Windows Mobile, but agree it needs to sharpen up it’s act to compete with the latest offering from Apple.
The desktop battle is essentially being recreated on mobile devices, with Microsoft making software for others, which Apple controls both the OS and the hardware. Microsoft definitely need to set down some rules for manufacturers to rejuvenate the platform.
Mitchell Oke is a 22 year old Bachelor of Creative Technology (Digital Video Production) from Sydney, Australia. He's previously worked for News Ltd as a Multimedia Producer, and currently works as a freelance editor and videographer.
He has a great love for gadgets and cars, always wanting to have the latest and greatest phones, notebooks and other electronic toys. He is a huge fan of Star Trek, Top Gear and Seinfeld, citing them as his favourite TV shows. In December 2006 he became a Mac convert, having used Windows since he was 5.
Thanks, Mitchell (and Wayne). Mitchell, that is a great additional point you made about MS controlling the software. That may well be their future role in all of this.
Wayne, that “wet fart” comment is one of the absolute best lines ever. I only wish I could take credit for that.
