Microsoft isn't used to being number two and while Mac and Linux offer up a bit of competition in the operating system wars, the threat to Windows is much more heated in the mobile industry.
Microsoft and LG Electronics today said they had signed a preliminary agreement on strategic collaboration in mobile technology in the hopes of Windows Mobile continuing to challenge the Symbian platform (Nokia's OS that is currently installed on some two-thirds of all smartphones).
As if Symbian wasn't enough to worry the very competitive Microsoft, Research in Motion's Blackberry systems and Apple's iPhone are also proving threatening. Even more forthcoming is news that several manufacturers are planning (or have already developed) smartphones based on Google's open-sourced Android software.
November 4th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Well, I can see why Microsoft is so concerened. Even the upcoming Xperia X1 by Sony Ericcson has been delayed several times because of the Windows Mobile configuration.
November 7th, 2008 at 4:29 am
I’m waiting for the outcome of microsoft and LG’s team up. wonder what mobile phone will come up and if its stylish enough to fit my lifestyle. .
September 21st, 2010 at 9:04 am
I hope that with LG’s help Microsoft can come out with an OS that works well on a phone. Windows 7 for computers works great but their OS for phone is sluggish and freezes. Not to mention hardly any apps for the user to download.