It's all about leadership
As a long time fan and developer for Windows Mobile, I've come to the conclusion that Microsoft really doesn't care an awful lot about the advancement of Windows Mobile.
Because they don't see this as "money making" component of their business like their OS and Office products, the growth of Windows Mobile suffers.
Until the leadership at Microsoft begins to put more resources behind Windows Mobile AKA Windows Phone, it will lag behind the likes of the IPhone and Blackberry.
Look at it this way, when Bill gates was in-charge, it was said that he would not allow folks leaving their "Windows Laptops" at home or in the office while folks traveled with their Blackberry's. This to me meant that more emphasis would be put on the mobile platform so that folks would take their Windows Phone with them to be more productive when on the road.
When Mr. Balmer decides that the Windows Phone platform is really important to their business, this is when we'll see the Windows Phone take it's lead on the mobile front. Until then, many of us will continue to drift towards the competition.
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