Sony to try out Windows Phone in 2014?

Sony to try out Windows Phone in 2014?
According to a new report, Sony may be considering releasing a Windows Phone this year.

Sony currently builds high-end Android devices under the Xperia brand name, and the report says any Sony Windows Phones may be branded under "Vaio," the electronic maker's branding for Windows laptops.



Allegedly, Sony and Microsoft/Nokia have had discussions about such a phone, and Sony has even revealed designs for a prototype.

Negotiations hinge on licensing fees and preloaded software requirements, says the report, and could fall apart.

Windows Phone continues to take global market share, albeit at a slow pace, due to Nokia's Lumia line, which can start with very good global GSM phones for as cheap as $80. Most other OEMs have dropped out of Windows Phone since Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's hardware division.

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 3 Jan 2014 11:42
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  • 3 comments
  • voyager

    Will be interesting to see a NOKIA/SONY Vaio smartphone

    10.1.2014 19:02 #1

  • MichaelPhillipis

    Allegedly, Sony and Microsoft/Nokia have had discussions about such a phone, and Sony has even revealed designs for a prototype...

    MichaelPhillipis

    14.1.2014 03:37 #2

  • Jemborg

    What are its advantages over Android?

    Its a lot easier being righteous than right.


    14.1.2014 21:58 #3

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