
In a move that frankly haven’t surprised anyone, Microsoft announced they are bringing MSN Direct content to Windows Mobile-based devices. The idea is to provide customers with instant access to information such as weather and stock updates; top news stories; and entertainment, sports and business news. The information is presented in a “glanceable format,” and is easily accessible directly from the home screen of a device. Content is automatically updated so that customers have immediate access to the content that matters most to them.
The MSN Direct content is supplied by a number of leading partners, including Foreca for current weather information, Comstock Resources for stock prices, and MSNBC for the wide gamut of news offerings. More information is available from the press release or directly through MSN Direct website.
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do.
In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application.
Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.