Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer disappointed those looking for news about Windows Mobile at CES this week, leaving onlookers to speculate that the company will unveil version 7 of the aging operating system at Mobile World Congress next month in Barcelona, Spain. But I’m beginning to think that without a new operating system, it’s already too late for Redmond to get back in the smartphone game.
Microsoft has recently posted job ads which indicate the software maker plans to integrate its Xbox Live online gaming platform with Windows Mobile.
Taking Xbox Live to Windows Mobile would certainly make sense. Today, devices using the platform can't compete with Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch in user interface or as a gaming platform. In the latter arena, the Apple devices are growing quickly
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