While getting access to Microsoft's mobile OS technology might be good for Canon, getting Canon technology into Microsoft's mobile products will be even better .
(not that I'm a Windows Phone fan...)
But this really just sounds like a 'let's not throw rocks at each other for the hell of it' kind of deal.
The best thing about Microsoft is Microsoft Word - but even if the 7d mark ii has integrated MS Word, I'm not switching platforms.
Maybe Canon's worried about Nikon and Sony's sensor sharing, and decided to bring in a different tech giant for kicks? Pentax needs to get in touch with Apple now...
From the press release: "The patent agreement is another example of the important role intellectual property (IP) plays in ensuring a healthy and vibrant technology ecosystem."