Will Microsoft Finally Get it Right With Windows Phone 7?

When new mobile phones are introduced they usually send me one to play around with and compare to others in the marketplace. More times than not they are just newer versions of something in the marketplace, but not really WOW. Once in a blue moon the device and operating system blows me away. Its happening more often these days.


Apple did with the first iPhone. Totally new thinking. Google did with their Android, a strong competitor. There are several others coming from non-cell phone companies like Lenovo and Dell. Samsung, LG, HTC, even Nokia and Motorola are in that same space. The stage is being set for more of these breakthrough products and operating systems.

Microsoft entered the cell phone space with their mobile operating system years ago, and while I expected them to have a really successful product, it just never happened. Every version of their operating system I tried was better than the last, but they were all just too confusing. It required too much work to do anything. Too many steps.

It was like they tried to squeeze a little laptop into a mobile phone. It just didnt work. I have learned over the last several years that just about everyone had the same complaints. There are many Microsoft fans that want a good OS, but the company just keeps missing.

Now Microsoft is about to launch their next generation. They call it Windows Phone 7. Will it be successful this time? There is no way to know for sure until it is in the marketplace, but it may indeed ring that bell that Microsoft has missed for so many years.

Mobile operating systems are growing up. They are doing so many exciting things in new ways. As it gets more complicated it is so important to make the OS easy to use.
This is PhD technology. Push Here Dummy.
Want to make a call, press the phone icon. Want to check email, press the icon. Want to surf the web, well you get the point.

That was the problem with previous versions of Microsoft OS. Instead of easy buttons you had pull down menus like on your computer OS. While that works on the computer, it does not work on the cell phone.

Perhaps the screen is too small. Perhaps we are not thinking the same way on the different devices. On a computer we are focused on the keyboard and the screen. On a phone we are doing whatever else we are doing and we pull it out of our pocket to make a quick call or check email. We require simplicity on our phones.

Lets hope Microsoft hits a home run this time. It is a new marketplace with many new competitors. It sounds easy, but obviously it is very difficult to create an easy remote control for something that does so much. The company needs to think like a cell phone maker and not a computer maker. These are two completely different mindsets.

Microsoft has one of the strongest brand names in the business. They should be able to carve out a respectable niche. However they have missed time after time in recent years.
The market is growing and the opportunity is huge, if they can get it right this time and produce an OS that people love to use.
Microsoft will be unveiling their long awaited new Windows Phone 7. I have said they need a complete re-do and this seems like they did just that. Something customers will love right out of the box. Will this latest version of mobile phone software be that good? Lets hope so for Microsoft, for their investors, and for their customers.

Develop or Port Your Applications to Android Platform

Giving tough competition in mobile market, Android has become a reliable mobile operating system for various smartphones and tablets. With great efficiency and output, it has become a threat for other major players prevalent in the industry. Many mobile users are now buying Android-based mobile phones to make the best use of this operating system in their daily life.


As the number of Android users is growing, the businesses should not ignore this useful platform for reaching a wider audience. Considering today's scenario, the businesses can develop business, entertainment, game and utility applications to entice wider audience to download it in their device. Like any other platform, they can also use this platform to develop different mobile applications to make the mobile device more useful.

Many businesses have already developed mobile applications on different mobile OS that are benefitting their business with higher promotion and greater revenue. However, it's time to expand your market and therefore, you must focus on Android-based applications. If you are a businessman, you can choose between two options for your business promotion. You can either choose a new Android application development solution or even port your existing application to Android platform. This can be decided as per your business needs, market trends and budget.

With the slow economy, it is important that you work on the budget factor that can enable you to reap maximum benefits instead of burdening your pocket. Once you are sure of your budget limits for Android development services, you can contact an Android app development company. As the demand is higher, there are many Android development companies operating from different parts of the world.

You can make a selection of a company that has a big team of Android app developers to meet your interim and future goals. Moreover, the company must be willing to develop a new application, customize off-the-shelf solution and even port your existing mobile applications to the Android platform. The highly talented Android developers will perform their tasks in the most efficient manner to help you launch the solution at the right time in the industry.

Once the selection is done for an Android company, you can discuss the terms and conditions properly with Android experts and sign the written agreement to avoid any discrepancies that can occur at later stages. A reliable company will never hesitate to sign a non-disclosure agreement with your company to keep your idea safe.

Texting While Driving Accidents Are on the Rise

The reason for this is not too difficult to understand - people are simply overconfident of their ability of doing two things successfully at one time - in this case, texting messages while driving. Such people believe that they are very quick at texting and at their speed; it only takes a few seconds to send a message. They believe that driving is not very complicated and hence there is no need to stop before sending a text message. They wrongly believe all this and that is why even a moment's loss of distraction can prove fatal. They will only realize their folly after their first accident and by then, it may be too late. They have seen their friends and relatives doing the same thing and nothing untoward happening, so, they believe that they can do the same as well.


Since texting while driving accidents have been on the rise, local authorities have been compelled to introduce stiff penalties for defaulters which could even lead to cancellation of one's driving license after repeated occurrences. After all, local authorities have a duty towards the community and ensuring safer roads and more responsible, sensible drivers. If drivers are not prepared to listen, understand and cooperate, punishment would be the last option. Nowadays, many States explicitly prohibit the use of cell phones while driving - some of them make a concession for those who have hands free cell phones and also a similar option for sending and reading text messages.

But these drivers need to download the necessary applications for it or use phones with Android app. The logic is that, if your hands are kept free, then atleast drivers will be able to concentrate on the road better but driving with using your hands for sending text messages, is strictly a No-No.
There is no doubt after these measures, the number of texting while driving accidents has slightly come down, but we would like to see that come down even further.

As a parent, one has a duty towards counseling your children of the hazards of not following rules when driving. Parents must make their children understand that they have seen life a little more than them and it would be more sensible if they heed their advice. They could also be a little strict with them and tell them that if they find them not obeying their instructions, they will not permit them to use the family car on their own Hopefully, this will have a favorable impact in their teenaged children and the number of texting while driving accidents will decline. We ourselves, need to set an example to our teenaged children and should not be seen sending text messages or reading them while driving, as, they will simply imitate us and believe that if my Dad can do it, why not me.