You may not be the only one disappointed with what Microsoft thinks is their best foot forward for the mobile markets.  That is, Windows Phone 7 Series.  Mozilla is equally miffed that Microsoft has unfortunately decided to close off development to native applications.  I’m not sure what that has to do with Windows Mobile 6.5 development, so Mozilla:  please keep developing your browser for those that agree with you and aren’t ready to move on to Windows Phone just yet.

Apparently they are bent enough out of shape over this to stop their development of both platforms.

Hopefully they will come around and finish what they started with Windows Mobile 6.5 at least.

What do you think?

Is another browser needed for Windows Mobile?

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Not just big plans…how about Supersonic plans?  That’s the code name of Sprint’s new Android 2.1 Wimax based device.  Yeah, it is all that and a bag of chips, and Engadget is reporting that Sprint will be officially dropping this one tomorrow.  There is no real corroboration on this one, so we will all just have to wait and see if something drops tomorrow.  If there is an announcement, we will bring you all of the details as soon as we get them.

[Via Engadget]

The biggest reason I preordered the iPad last week was eBooks.  Not just for the iPad store, which I think looks amazing, but also the promise of alternate ebook stores, including the Kindle and Barnes and Noble eReader.  Toss in Stanza, and you have the four amazing eBook readers, as well as eBook stores all in one device.   Now that is pretty amazing.

So, I was pretty excited today when we saw a sneak peek at the soon-to-be Kindle App for the iPad, and boy does it look amazing.  From the looks of it, it will fit extremely well with the overall iPad design, including the bookshelf style main page (which reminds us of the iBook store, without mimicking it), and the page turning animation looks fantastic.  Basically, they have taken the Kindle and made it more…iPad-y. 

Of course, this comes hot on the heels of news that Barnes and Noble will be updating their eReader app for iPad as well.  No word on the release date for either of these, but we can hope that they will both be available on April 3 when the iPad arrives, or shortly thereafter.  Oh, and as for Stanza, all I can say is that we have heard nothing out of the Lexcycle camp yet, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that we can go four for four on this one.

[Kindle news and photo via Slashgear.  Barnes and Noble news and photo via Engadget]

If so, you’d better make plans to join us on Wednesday, March 24th, as we sit down with the CEO of SBSH Software, Amit Regev.  Amit has been gracious enough to answer several questions for us.  He talks about the development methodology that SBSH adheres to that allows their programs to see a rapid succession of feature laden updates and his thoughts on the mobile tech industry.  During the course of the interview Amit shares some “sneak peak” information with us about the great things going on at SBSH, and oh, for the first time, he reveals what the acronym SBSH actually stands for!

If you are a big SBSH Software fan, be sure to join us this Wednesday.  You won’t be disappointed!

PS:  You’ll also have the chance to recommend any good books that you know of , for Amit.  Have your list ready to post in the comments!

Windows Phone 7 Series is more of a mirror of the iPhone that is missing some features rather than a great new development from Microsoft.  It seems to be defined more by the features and functions it lacks than the ones it delivers.  Some of these however, will be fixed after the initial launch, like the copy and paste function.  Others we may have to wait until later models of Windows Phone come out (true multitasking for third party apps).  … like 8, 9, or even 10 for all we know.  There is also an issue that involves browser flash support, in that it completely lacks it.

Microsoft does claim that these features are lacking for a reason, one that I agree is good.  For me, however, I will have to wait till third party developers and hackers fix the Windows Phone so I can make it my experience not a Microsoft experience.

Do you cherish another’s experience?

What do you want to see on the Windows Phone 7 Series that you know it will be lacking at launch?

Who do you look to, to provide flexibility with your future mobile experiences?

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