Tell me again that the platform isn't DOA?
Isn't this comment a little premature? Have you not seen the coverage given to UWP? Did you not see the 'bridges' demonstrated for converting apps? How about a unified store on XBOX, PC and 'other' platforms?
As I said, a little premature maybe.
You mean the current in which it's currently drowning?Microsoft might just be expecting Mobile to be automatically swept along in the current. And, that is possible.
You mean the current in which it's currently drowning?
No, that is a na?ve response. Everyone knows it matters and those who claim others wise are not being honest.
Zero Discussion of Mobile at Build Keynote
The platform isn't dead.
First, this was the keynote, which kind of details future stuff and is only front for the rest of the build days.
Second, remember Windows 10 is more than just an OS now, its a service. When they talk about Windows 10 in general, which they did throughout the Keynote session, they are talking about all devices with Windows 10. Mobile, HoloLens, PC, Tablets, Xbox, and IoT.
Just because the introduction didn't have your favorite character, doesn't mean they're not in the book.
I guess Microsoft is hoping that if they can just avoid the dangerous rapids along the way, perhaps they can setup camp and finally establish a village downstream. The problem is the rope holding the raft together is beginning to come apart :grin:Microsoft might just be expecting Mobile to be automatically swept along in the current. And, that is possible.
I'm almost sure it's being discussed in the halls anyway.
Makes sense. It's 1% of the mobile market and they appropriately don't care. As a stockholder I agree. As a 950XL owner not so happy...reality
Outside of a few fans, people don't really care about Microsoft's mobile.
I honestly believe if there would have been a segment on mobile quite a few would have busted out laughing or there would have a rolling groan.
They were smart to step over the subject.
Not to say more rumors or semi-valid information may be gleaned from the conference.
I'm almost sure it's being discussed in the halls anyway.
All I know is early on the live keynote I noticed a number of folks in the audience using a popular phone on another platform taking Mr. Nadellas picture while he was on stage.
They didn't really need a separate section for phone bur could have shown how those experiences were available on their alleged family member also running Windows 10, a simple way to promote their synergy and demo their whole mobility of experiences mantra.
While the idea may be to leave the consumer part of the Windows Phone market to OEM's, I don't see them flocking either. I think Alcatel is on board merely in an attempt to differentiate themselves from all the other low cost Android phones. I wonder how many they are selling though compared to their Android models. I guess the proof of the pudding will be if they produce any more models after their upcoming flagship Idol 4.