The evidence continues to grow that both Amazon and Microsoft will launch smartphones next year. The latest comes from Digitimes. Citing “sources from the upstream supply chain,” it reports that Foxconn has received handset orders from both companies. Both are expected to have “limited” shipment volumes initially. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft’s mobile phone will be powered by Windows Phone 8 but there […]
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Microsoft already testing own smartphone
Rumours that Microsoft is working on its own smartphone refuse to go away. Citing “people familiar with the situation,” The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Microsoft is already testing a smartphone design with its Asian suppliers. It remains to be seen if it will ever officially see the light of day though. Little is known about this smartphone. The […]
Microsoft planning more hardware products
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed what many expected: Microsoft is planning to build more hardware under its own brand name. In an interview with the BBC, Ballmer said: “Is it fair to say we’re going to do more hardware? Obviously we are… Where we see important opportunities to set a new standard, yeah we’ll dive in.” Ballmer would not […]
Microsoft Surface smartphone revealed?
Microsoft may have just given everyone their first hint of what the rumoured upcoming Microsoft Surface smartphone could look like. Two images showing people at work using their Surface tablets also show a mysterious Windows Phone 8 smartphone close at hand. The unbranded device features a design reminiscent of that of Microsoft’s tablet. Click for an enlarged version of the […]
Microsoft Surface smartphone rumours resurface
Despite assurances that it has no plans to build its own Windows Phone devices, rumours of a Microsoft Surface smartphone have resurfaced (Apologies, could not resist!). A report by the China Times suggests that Microsoft has been working on such a device for at least four months now with plans to have it out in the first half of next […]
Microsoft has no plans to build own Windows Phone devices
After announcing its Microsoft Surface tablet last week, speculation turned to whether Microsoft would extend this strategy to smartphones. In an interview with InformationWeek, Greg Sullivan, senior marketing manager for Windows Phone, confirmed that the company will not build its own smartphones. It will continue to work with its hardware partners. “We have a strong ecosystem of partners that we […]