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Originally Posted by Jason Dunn
... so what does it mean to Microsoft when their biggest partner is working to undermine the user interface of their operating system?
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I pretty much agree with the posters. Microsoft has completely abdicated their role in developing a fresh user interface that keeps up with the times. HTC, being an enterprising (and hungry) mobile phone vendor, decided to offer innovation in areas that Microsoft either would or could not. At least HTC appears to be considering what consumers want.
I would agree that Microsoft dropped the ball on WM, but would otherwise disagree when Paschott says,
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Originally Posted by paschott
MS really has dropped the ball on WM and is now frantically playing catch-up.
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Until Windows Mobile 7 comes out, I will reserve judgement on whether or not they are "frantically" doing anything. There has been much heat on WM7 but so far, no light -- Zune HD previews notwithstanding.
I also agree with Jason's sentiments on the mobile applications. Microsoft can't seem to follow through and "stick to it" on anything except for Internet Explorer and Office type applications. They have recently discontinued the PC-based Money application and long ago dropped efforts on the mobile edition of the product. Very disappointing given that all my efforts to keep my finances synchronized and available at my fingertips has gone to waste.
By the way, did anyone else lose all of their stored locations in the "update" to Bing Mobile?