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And…another update from Microsoft
Feb 18th
Just when we thought Microsoft had said it all with the recent announcement of Windows Mobile 7, they come to us with another new tidbit of gossip. Remember that aging OS they use? The one everyone has all but have given up on? Yes i’m talking Windows Mobile 6.5. Well Mashable is reporting that instead of letting it discontinue gracefully, Microsoft will re-brand it as “Windows Mobile Classic”. A spokesperson for Microsoft had this to say:
Whereas WP7S will be aimed squarely at consumers, the strategy for Windows Phones Classic will shift to emerging markets and the enterprise
Basically, as most of us knew, Microsoft is positioning WM7 as a consumer platform and keeping Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic geared toward the corporate end. While they didn’t give specifics on what developmental direction the OS would take, they said that the recent update to 6.5.3 was a good sign of whats to come.
What do you think? Still willing to go back to Windows? Or has that ship sailed? Let us know!
Guess the merger isn’t happening after all..
Feb 16th
As we reported earlier regarding Microsoft’s potential intentions of merging with Blackberry maker RIM (Research in Motion) and the announcement (among others) being made at this weeks MWC (Mobile World Congress). Well, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer finally put an end to any mergers rumors that may have been floating around. He was quoted saying:
“I don’t see the big boys in this market as very ripe for mergers and acquisitions,” Ballmer said in an interview in Barcelona, Spain, today. “One day, maybe somebody in some place with a lot of money wakes up and changes it, but that’s not me and that’s not today.”
He went on to say:
“Microsoft values its existing partnerships”
this in response when asked whether it would make sense for the world’s biggest software company to buy a maker of mobile devices, such as Research In Motion Ltd. or Nokia Oyj. Microsoft today showed the latest version of its Windows mobile-phone operating system, adding video games and music features to stem market-share losses againstApple Inc. and Google Inc.
Seems like Microsoft is fairly confident with the potential success of the upcoming Windows Mobile 7 OS later this year. I guess only time will tell. What do you think? Would you like to see RIM and Microsoft merge? Leave a comment and let us know.
Too little to late for Windows Mobile?
Feb 12th
With a dominant market consisting of heavy hitters Research in Motion (RIM) with their Blackberry OS, Apple Inc’s iPhone OS, and as of recent Google’s Android OS does a revamp of the now almost outdated Windows Mobile platform even matter? Yahoo news is reporting that Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer (who is the keynote speaker at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, Spain this coming Monday) is expected to make a major announcement regarding the launch of its new Windows Mobile 7 platform; including a late 2010 launch.
Its being said that the new software is expected to be more consumer-focused than previous versions, with a simplified user interface, which could be borrowed in part from Microsoft’s well-reviewed — but low-selling — Zune HD media player.
Charles Golvin, an analyst with Forrester Research was quoted saying:
“But my own judgment is that this is kind of their last chance,” Golvin said. “If Windows Mobile doesn’t get it right this time around, they’re probably toast.”
Microsoft is famous, Golvin said, for sticking to its projects, version after version. But developments in smart phones are coming so fast that tenacity alone won’t help. RIM and Apple are already squeezing Microsoft out, and in the last year, Google Inc. has emerged as a major player with its Android software.”
Microsoft has a lot to prove if they want to compete in the fierce mobile market of today. With mainstream focus being on Blackberry’s, iPhone’s and Android based devices. Would you give Windows Mobile another whirl? Let us know!
Follow me on twitterMICRORIM?! Sources claiming RIM is under buy out watch by Microsoft
Feb 11th
Well today I have come across 3 stories claiming the up and coming Mobile World Conference will be a great time for Microsoft, with Steve Ballmer revealing Windows Mobile 7 and the possible announcement of a RIM buyout…? Yes, I know we have heard the rumors before but why would a company like RIM, with their superior technology and more valuable stock, allow itself to be taken over? 3 sources are writing this morning.
Total Telecom
Report claims Microsoft keen on buying BlackBerry maker; Ballmer to host press conference at Mobile World Congress.
Microsoft, which is in danger of being forgotten in the smartphone market, could choose the “if you can’t beat them, buy them” option, following a report claiming it is eyeing an acquisition of RIM.
All Things Digital reported this week that multiple sources at Microsoft have said their outspoken CEO Steve Ballmer has repeatedly expressed interest in buying the BlackBerry maker.
Fierce Mobile
According to the blog AllThingsD, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has repeatedly talked about his interest in buying RIM, say the blog’s multiple unnamed sources. The combo makes sense given both companies’ strong presence in the enterprise market
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Insiders also speculate we’ll hear – or perhaps it’s more like they’re gleefully awaiting – the announcement of a RIM acquisition. All Things Digital says its Microsoft sources say Ballmer is wide open to the idea. (Interestingly, they say he has no interest in Palm.)
So, just more rumors as we have seen in the past? Or more wishful thinking on the part of Microsoft?…weigh in leave a comment.
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