Verizon and Microsoft unite against the iPhone...until further notice!

As I posted on 4/27/09 Verizon Wireless is in talks with Apple to release the iPhone early 2010. Which is not too far-fetched since Vodafone Group, co-owner of Verizon Wireless, sells the iPhone in Europe. AT&T's exclusive rights to the iPhone in the U.S. expire next year, but rumor has it,the carrier is trying to get a one-year extension

Verizon has performed well despite not having the iPhone. On Monday, the company reported solid first-quarter results beating out AT&T in net customer additions.

Well , The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft Corp. is in discussions with Verizon Wireless to launch a touch-screen multimedia cellphone to compete with Apple Inc.'s iPhone. Apparently they are calling this SUPER secret device "Pink". "Pink" is said to include Windows Mobile cellphone operating system, adding new software capabilities. It would also likely include Microsoft's new Windows Marketplace for Mobile(a mobile application store along the lines of Apple's). We still haven't been able to catch a glimpse of "Pink" yet,but we will keep you informed.




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