MWC08: 微软收购 Danger, 索爱推出 WM 手机

微软同样也宣布收购了 Danger, Inc.，该公司致力于为移动运营商提供一个完整的端到端解决方案，并且为用户提供移动数据和互联网服务。根据官方消息:

Danger has connected with a customer base that is young and enthusiastic, Internet-savvy and socially inclined. The Danger team has a deep understanding of consumers and a hold on what people want from mobility, making it an ideal group to work with in delivering connected experiences. Adding Danger to the Entertainment and Devices Division will provide Microsoft with additional assets and resources that will accelerate the company’s entry into the consumer space and complement the company’s focus on delivering innovative technologies and services that connect people’s entertainment and information.

接下来也是个非常重大的新闻，索尼爱立信推出了基于 Windows Mobile 平台的手机 XPERIA X1，该手机有 QWERTY 键盘，3英寸宽 VGA 显示器，支持 WIFI，触摸屏体验。引用自官方新闻：

“The agreement between Microsoft and Sony Ericsson is undoubtedly a win-win for both companies,” said Lars Vestergaard, research director, European Wireless and Mobile Communications at IDC. “Marrying the power and ease of use of the Windows Mobile platform with the advanced consumer features Sony Ericsson is known for has the potential to reach the ‘sweet spot’ for mobile phones.”

The XPERIA X1 features include the following:

Unique arc slider with wide-pitch, easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard, 3-inch clear wide VGA display and high-quality high-finish metal body

Windows Mobile, HSDPA/HSUPA and Wi-Fi™ support so customers can enjoy their favorite entertainment and work efficiently on the move

XPERIA™ panels to navigate Web, multimedia and other applications with the tip of a finger

你也可以体验这个手机的 Flash Demo: 官方网站 Sony Ericsson X1。

LiveSide: News from Mobile Congress 2008: MSN Direct; Danger acquisition; Sony Ericsson deal, and a Windows Live Mobile Dev announcement, whew!

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