Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?

Facebook, Microsoft working on smartphone?
According to multiple sources, Microsoft has been pitching their Windows Phone platform to Facebook in an effort to bring a joint venture smartphone to the market.

It is unclear how far any discussions have gone, but the partnership does make sense given the two companies share similar rivals in Apple and Google.



Windows Phone, despite a high-profile release, has only managed to take 2 percent of the smartphone market, falling well behind Android and iOS.

Microsoft's latest devices (built by Nokia) have been selling better than expected in the U.S. but are barely moving overseas.

Facebook has over 900 million users and significant brand loyalty so exploring a partnership, at least, could do wonders for both companies.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 10 May 2012 0:02
Tags
Microsoft Facebook Smartphone
Advertisement - News comments available below the ad
  • 3 comments
  • stuntman_

    this would be cool, but facebook integration into the windows phone 7 OS is pretty much perfect as is




    10.5.2012 01:41 #1

  • Mrguss

    Both of them together do not make one on this Industry: Shame on Both !

    +4000

    10.5.2012 04:02 #2

  • A5J4DX

    fail

    10.5.2012 21:15 #3

© 2024 AfterDawn Oy

Hosted by
Powered by UpCloud