The GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona spurred a few mobile-related items of interest, including Microsoft acquisition news that does not involve Yahoo.
Microsoft chose to get closer to open mobile software platform at GSMA. The platform becomes available this summer, with open APIs for AOL services like AIM, MapQuest, and Truveo among the many developers can use, as well as third-party APIs. "The platform will consist of three components: an XML-based, next-generation markup language; an ultra-lightweight mobile device client; and an application server," said AOL. Application developers also gain the ability to incorporate advertising options from AOL's Platform-A service. In the 'strange choice of words' department, Opera Software said its "When you download Opera Mini, you cast a vote for a better mobile Web experience," Opera CEO Jon von Tetzchner said in a statement. "Operators and device manufacturers all over the world have listened and are now helping to shape a new era of openness." We noted Microsoft's Danger acquisition, but they have been even more active on the mobile side of the business. The company made several other announcements of deals that cover Latin America, Italy, and Russia; they also revealed theSuggest a Correction
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