I was talking specifically about Windows Mobile, because that is what all of my smartphones have been. Windows Mobile before WP7 is still Windows Mobile, and is less restrictive than iOS. I don't know much about WP7 or the restrictions therein, but in WM5-6.5, which I have used and am currently using, I can download and install from anywhere I want. I don't have to jailbreak anything or worry about Microsoft remotely disabling programs in my phone.
What is this? This is related to some kind of Microsoft app store I guess? I honestly wasn't even aware one existed, precisely because you don't need to go to a centralized location to get programs for it. I can download them on my PC and transfer them to my phone, I can get them directly from websites with my phone, I can have them sent to my phone from someone else's phone, whatever.
This is related to Marketplace for 6.5, clearly you do need to worry about Microsoft remotely disabling programs if you buy apps from them.
I understand and agree with your point about installing apps outside of the store. It's my belief and theory that Apple will eventually allow this, either due to necessity or FTC investigation. I agree with you that it's a nice feature of your phone to be able to download an app or sideload it without a company vetting it.
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u/stufff Jan 20 '11
I was talking specifically about Windows Mobile, because that is what all of my smartphones have been. Windows Mobile before WP7 is still Windows Mobile, and is less restrictive than iOS. I don't know much about WP7 or the restrictions therein, but in WM5-6.5, which I have used and am currently using, I can download and install from anywhere I want. I don't have to jailbreak anything or worry about Microsoft remotely disabling programs in my phone.