The title to this post is in response to Robert Brand's article on WPcentral's front page today entitled, "Microsoft Updates iOS My Xbox Live App - Takes it to the next level"
Microsoft Updates iOS My Xbox Live App - Takes it to the next level | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews
Don't get me wrong, I really do appreciate where Microsoft is going with their cross-platform strategy - this will make sure that Microsoft stays a player in all forms of home entertainment for years to come.
What I find increasingly frustrating, however, is Microsoft's inability to make Windows Phone an operating system with "wow" factor, either through impressive app exclusivity or innovative features not found on any other mobile OS.
In my opinion, iOS's killer feature is its developer (and consumer) mindshare that brings new apps to the marketplace first and foremost before any other OS gets attention. Android (again, just one man's opinion) has so many interesting features being implemented all the time that it makes tech users forget about fragmentation due to the platform's innovative nature and customization.
I believe WP has the best OS in terms of UI and operational smoothness, but other than that WP just doesn't bring anything new to the table that would grab a potential customer's attention away from a competitor.
If Microsoft delivers a killer app, such as a video game like Halo with xbox-level graphics, on WP then this would be one example where Microsoft would be giving its OS the needed "wow" factor. Another example would be helping up-and-coming developers establish presence in the world of apps by marketing those apps which are Windows Phone exclusives. Either way, through these actions Microsoft would be making its OS a hot commodity in the world of smart phones.
Anyone care to offer their opinion as well?
Microsoft Updates iOS My Xbox Live App - Takes it to the next level | wpcentral | Windows Phone News, Forums, and Reviews
Don't get me wrong, I really do appreciate where Microsoft is going with their cross-platform strategy - this will make sure that Microsoft stays a player in all forms of home entertainment for years to come.
What I find increasingly frustrating, however, is Microsoft's inability to make Windows Phone an operating system with "wow" factor, either through impressive app exclusivity or innovative features not found on any other mobile OS.
In my opinion, iOS's killer feature is its developer (and consumer) mindshare that brings new apps to the marketplace first and foremost before any other OS gets attention. Android (again, just one man's opinion) has so many interesting features being implemented all the time that it makes tech users forget about fragmentation due to the platform's innovative nature and customization.
I believe WP has the best OS in terms of UI and operational smoothness, but other than that WP just doesn't bring anything new to the table that would grab a potential customer's attention away from a competitor.
If Microsoft delivers a killer app, such as a video game like Halo with xbox-level graphics, on WP then this would be one example where Microsoft would be giving its OS the needed "wow" factor. Another example would be helping up-and-coming developers establish presence in the world of apps by marketing those apps which are Windows Phone exclusives. Either way, through these actions Microsoft would be making its OS a hot commodity in the world of smart phones.
Anyone care to offer their opinion as well?
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