Nokia, yet determined to get the n-Gage into the hands of millions, despite Nintendo and Sony seemingly having the portable game segment of the gadgets market on lock, is set to make some sort of announcement during the Game Developer’s Conference.

Last year Nokia really kicked out some nice games for for their mobile platforms and I was quite surprised. Despite not having rampant, runaway, undeniable success, the n-Gage still pushes along. Word is Nokia simply is putting all things n-Gage out to pasture and will let the memory live on through the N-Series. Well, at least it’s a thought.

BlackBerry users who seemingly took a unifed front against the upcoming Apple mobile device, have turned to an iPhone imitating theme. A replica of the Apple iPhone user interface dubbed the iBerry has been created in hopes to provide CrackBerry users a temporary mobile speedball until they can get their newfound fix from the actual iPhone. After giving samples on the BlackBerry 7100 and watching it become a DiggEvent, Shayne at BlackBerry Theme Central whipped together some digital raw for BlackBerry 8700 users who were fiending for the “iPhone goodness”. Get your UI fix now for only $5

I just read this post over at BlackBerryCool (BBC) and I must say, I don’t think Gates is gloating, just stating the obvious. Heck, BBC even knows that last year Microsoft received over half a million Windows Mobile software orders. We’re just now seeing the results.

I still believe the core of Microsoft’s growth is beyond brand recognition, but based more on the transformation of Microsoft as a company. Three key points give Microsoft a serious advantage:

1. Windows Mobile being seen as a lifestyle enhancement tool.
2. New users like familiarity and right out-of-the-box, accessibility.
3. Compatibility: both real and potential, with more products.

So when you see the fruit of Microsoft partnering with Ford, remember that’s Windows Mobile. A lot of attention is on Microsoft Windows Vista, but Vista in this current generation can only go as far as Windows Mobile will allow it to go. More►

Currently possessing the codename of Crossbow, the Microsoft OS for mobile phones was recently previewed by Mobile-Review. Crossbow, to be known in the future to the masses as Windows Mobile 6.0, was also handled by David Ciccone, who unfortunately, wasn’t very impressed with the upcoming Microsoft release. You can watch the video here, here or here. More►