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Originally Posted by exchguy
Windows Mobile and associated HTC devices have really slacked off on real innovation and rightfully so because they've had virtually no competition in the market especially with Palm dying a slow death.
If anything, Apple is going to bring about a new level of competition for Microsoft and HTC that can only make them stronger..that is if they up their level of innovation to compete.
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I don't care what anyone else says. This is the most significant point about the iPhone.
PPC, Windows Mobile and Windows Smartphones have stagnated over the last 3 years. Meantime 'simple' cell phones made by companies like Motorola and Nokia have become increasingly innovaive and powerful. They've as good as caught up with Windows Mobile and soon will leave it for dust.
The iPhone can only add energy to that innovation, and unless HTC, HP and Microsoft have something very special going on that we've not heard of, they are going to be floundering very soon - ironically just as the US market is finally discovering the power and versatility of the platform!!!