Microsoft Acquires Danger Inc

[MWC] Microsoft has announced that it has acquired Danger Inc, the Palo Alto based company behind the Sidekick, a very popular mobile device among teenagers.

I think that that is a good move from Microsoft, considering they will effectively acquire new customers for the Windows Mobile platform. There is no doubt in my mind that we will see a Windows Mobile Sidekick sometimes next year, whether not

in Q4 of 2008. (the image above is a mock-up)

With the economy going into “depression mode”, expect players with deep pockets consolidate their positions.

Update: I remember that T-Mobile subsidized the Sidekick. I wonder how they will react to that. What’s your take?

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