"WhoNeedsAniPhone" for WM users in iPhone denial

by Chris Ziegler posted Jul 12th 2007 at 9:22AM

We're personally of the opinion that the best way to cure iPhone envy is to... you know, buy an iPhone, but we understand there are plenty of reasons why folks might be forced to admire from afar. A lengthy contract might be stifling your inner free spirit, for example; maybe the lack of 3G is just too much to bear (YouTube addicts, we're looking at you). The aptly-named "WhoNeedsAniPhone" project seeks to ease the pain of this demographic -- likely a sizable one -- by using Flash Lite to bring the iPhone's key visual elements to touchscreen-enabled Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices. Key goals for the release (which isn't yet available -- sign up to beta test it at the site) include a functional launcher, slide-style lock screen, and weather widget; baby steps, yes, but when you consider that the real iPhone's visual fireworks nearly match its actual functionality, that ain't a bad list.

Filed under: Software, Windows Mobile

Tags: flash, flash lite, FlashLite, iphone, shell, whoneesaniphone, windows mobile, WindowsMobile, wm5, wm6

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carlo @ Jul 12th 2007 9:52AM

looks like fun.

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Dan @ Jul 12th 2007 10:27AM

So basically he duplicated the iPhone interface, that revolutionary interface everyone is talking about, in an afternoon. :)

And iPhone envy? Really? I think this is powered by the fuel of MS hate, not Apple envy.

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just a resident cynic @ Jul 12th 2007 10:42AM

A guy who barely knew flash and had zero knowledge of mortscript made this on his own in about 5-6 weeks.

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/06/25/better-than-the-iphone/

Check out the embedded vid.
If you are interested in this similar project and perhaps have some skill in flash etc yourself and could possibly contribute, please check out the forum where they are discussing the ongoing development.

http://lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11402

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Bryan @ Jul 12th 2007 10:55AM

Saki Mobile already has a free flash application for windows phones that includes stocks, weather, and a lot of other widgets.

http://www.sakimobile.com

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plh2034 @ Jul 12th 2007 2:49PM

How pathetic

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ShaleX @ Jul 12th 2007 11:36PM

Tht is soo pathetic. Oh well, let's see.... i find it amuseing that it's faster to turn a WM6 phone into an iPhone, then to give an iPhone Instant messengers, Internet connection thering, and 3G support.

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Destro @ Jul 13th 2007 3:58AM

This is really representative of the problem with all of these "Apple envy-ers," and the majority of the electronics industry in general. Everyone sees something that a company like Apple produces, and instead of creating something just as impactful, they look at what Apple does and then copy the surface treatment. Once you see and use these devices, it becomes apparent that it's beauty is only skin deep. Apple designed the entire system from the bottom up to be easy to use and exceptionally functional, not to just look pretty. Unless the rest of the industry and elite geek hack(er)s can figure this out, they'll always be relegated to just plain old mimicry.

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joe @ Jul 13th 2007 9:45AM

Nice to see that people are seeing that UI is very important in products, I started a little project myself recreating the iPhone using Flex and AIR you can see it here http://merhl.com/?p=29