Mike Actually Wants Something Microsoft Makes: Deepfish
This sounds weird to say and probably to read, especially coming from this site, but I really want a new beta Microsoft product. Granted, you can temper my “crazy” statement by saying: “I want it because it makes my Windows Mobile phone work a little more like the iPhone” …it still feels weird to say I want a new Microsoft product though.
Deepfish is a lightweight client application that leverages a powerful server side technology for delivery of content such as web pages to a Windows Mobile device. Content is displayed in a familiar desktop format that requires no additional work by the content or site author.
Deepfish provides:
* A familiar look and feel of web pages on mobile as seen on desktop.
* Bandwidth optimized rendering for faster content delivery.
* Address bar web navigation.
* Intuitive zooming, panning and cue map for quick navigation and browsing.
* Support for simple link navigation and form submission.
It works just like Steve’s (we’re close, so I don’t use last names) demo of the iPhone’s browser worked: It shows a small version and then with clicks you can drill down to the areas you want. No more funky formating of web pages just for us mobile-junkies.
I’ve signed up for the beta, and now I wait. Unless one of you sexy readers has it and wants to give it to me…no? I thought you were cool! You’ve changed man…you’ve changed.