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 this is a good move from Microsoft, because 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, if 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 this. What’s your take?