As mentioned in the article, its  a big surprises.  Microsoft releasing an application that runs on non-Windows Mobile. But Location Based Service with voice recognition is a cool application.

Microsoft, purveyors of everything Windows Mobile, have just released a public version of TellMe, their new Location Based Application with voice recognition for the BlackBerry platform. TellMe is a cool little piece of software taking your GPS coordinates and providing you with search results, movie times, restaurant reviews, traffic info, and more based on your current location. As an added bonus, all of this information can be accessed with simple voice instructions, allowing you to use the software on the road without risking your spotless driving record. Currently, the software is supported on all GPS-equipped ‘Berrys, including the 8800, 8820, 8830, 8310, and we assume the 8110.

Microsoft’s new LBS for BlackBerry | The Boy Genius Report

It may not be a huge difference to Cell phone users, but Google hopes Android brings a better phone and exciting applications in the future. I doubt these phones initially would even be any closer to other devices in terms of functionality and intuitive interfaces that we all have been used to.

T-Mobile USA has revealed it is preparing to ship out its first mobile phones built on Google Android platform later this year.

Read the news article here T-Mobile confirms Android handsets this year