Microsoft just announced an agreement to buy the maker of the popular sidekick software Danger.

“Making a big step forward with its commitment to bring compelling new experiences to the mobile consumer, Microsoft today announced its agreement to acquire Danger, a popular software and mobile services company. Danger has a passion for the mobile consumer and combining its services with Microsoft’s connected entertainment and experiences technologies will provide Microsoft with the tools to accelerate its work to create industry-leading entertainment and communication experiences for consumers.” Said Microsoft in a press release about the acquisition.

Microsoft has said that they plan to leave Danger as is but will work with them on improving Windows Mobile. I for one don’t think it is a bad idea to have some people at Danger offer suggestions to Microsoft about Windows Mobile, as they do need some fresh thinking.

I also believe that Microsoft really wants to become a major player in the Mobile Market, they also want to attract more teens to the companies brand. With the purchase of Danger they will obviously accomplish just that.

The Sidekick ID, dubbed the “SideKick for people on welfare” due to the cheap price and lack of features is now available for purchase.

The SideKick ID has a similar in design to the SideKick 3, but lacks key features; for example the SideKick ID does not play MP3’s and does not come with a camera.

You can get the SideKick ID from T-mobile for 99.99 with a 2 year contract.

For more information about the SideKick ID click here or visit t-mobile.