October 2010 - Posts
I love reading the blogs on Windows Phone 7. Absolutely astounding that it’s a failure before the first device is even sold. Everything from “I can’t believe no copy/paste until 2011” (side note…why did it not matter for SOOO long with the iPhone???) to “battery life will stink because of dancing avatars”. Several are saying they won’t have any developers (clearly from someone who does not understand what MS did with WP7), and attempt to spell out why it will fail.
Why can’t there be more than just Android and iPhone? Does it really matter? Isn’t more choice the better answer for the consumer? There are no fanboys more vocal that the Apple following, and Android vs iPhone has incited many flame wars. Now they are both jumping on the WP7 hate wagon clearly trying to defend why it will fail and theirs is better.
I honestly believe MS strategy is attempting to strike the right balance between what Apple did (using a Zune client/interface and a WP7 phone locked to the app store) with what Android did (using many devices on many carriers). I happen to think it’s a great strategy.
Clearly this is make or break for MS but let’s not sell them short before they’ve even released one device, particularly when you glance down at the phone your carrying now.
Available on November 8th from AT&T! The Samsung Focus brings breakthrough entertainment for your life in motion. Enjoy the state-of-the-art 4” super-AMOLED display, a sleek design, and exciting entertainment – from Xbox LIVE® to Zune® music and videos.
• Slender and light, weighing in at 110 grams
• Enhanced photo features for better pictures
• Vibrant, clear 4” super-AMOLED screen
Other features include 8GB storage, 1Ghz SnapDragon CPU, microSD card slot, GPS/aGPS, WiFi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1, 6.5 hours talk time, 300 hours standby, FM Radio, 3.5mm audio jack and 5MP camera.
Let the hate begin…you know who you are.
Whether it be gaming, movies or music, HTC 7 Surround is the ultimate multimedia device. With a unique slide-out speaker and integrated kickstand with integrated Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™, the HTC 7 Surround delivers high-fidelity audio and virtual surround sound that enable people to share their favorite music and videos with their friends in style. No longer are they forced to use headphones for a great surround sound experience because the HTC 7 Surround speaker makes the listening experience natural and comfortable.
The HTC 7 Surround premiers as the first smartphone to include integrated Dolby Mobile and SRS surround sound speakers. The HTC Surround speakers slide-out and reveal a kickstand for watching video beneath its 3.8-inch touch screen. HTC Surround blurs the line between home and mobile entertainment, making games, music and video on the go more enjoyable than ever.
www.att.com/windowsphone
In case you missed it, Zune 4.7 was announced along with Windows Phone 7. Why? Because Windows Mobile Device Center is going away and the new sync client for Windows Phone 7 will utilize Zune software. The new update provides support for Windows Phone 7. Another important addition? Zune is now supported internationally. Zune was limited to US but with the 4.7 update, folks across the pond can now use Zune.
What else is cool? The new update lets you browse the Marketplace for those Windows Phone 7 apps once you get your device.
Get your update here.
I know I didn’t miss it, and have watched the demo again because Steve Ballmer, Ralph de la Vega and Joe Belfiore did a great job, and I was impressed with the demos. Unlike others, November 8th can’t come soon enough. Nice jewels to choose from. I can guarantee I’ll be the first in line for the Samsung Focus, but only because it’s released first. I’ve got my eye on the HTC device.
Watch the video here
From Bloomberg:
Google Inc.’s Android software has become the most popular operating system in the U.S. among new smartphone buyers, passing the iPhone and BlackBerry platforms, according to Nielsen Co.
Android was the top choice for U.S. consumers who bought a smartphone in the past six months with Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry and Apple Inc.’s iPhone tied for second place, Nielsen said.
Android has surged in popularity because the software is free to any company that wants to build phones using it and a wide range of manufacturers have adopted it, including Motorola Inc. and HTC Corp. Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. wireless operator, has promoted Android devices, and AT&T Inc., the exclusive U.S. carrier for the iPhone, now also offers several Android models.
Android is exploding…and taking no prisoners…
What will the introduction of Windows Phone 7 do for Microsoft?
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Monday is the day…some of us have been waiting for. Catch up with the latest Windows Phone 7 news at this live Web event.
On October 11, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Ralph de la Vega, President & CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, will host a joint press conference in New York to discuss the latest developments for Windows Phone 7. View the live webcast on Monday at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
Watch the live feed here:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone