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Microsoft Commits Anew to Creating Great Mobile Devices

Jul 10, 2014, 9:52 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella today sent an email to employees outlining his thoughts on the company's future. Much of the email centered on what Nadella believes should be a renewed focus on improving productivity through software and services. Nadella did spare a few words, however, to discuss the company's hardware strategy. "Our Windows device OS and first-party hardware will set the bar for productivity experiences. Windows will deliver the most rich and consistent user experience for digital work and life scenarios on screens of all sizes – from phones, tablets and laptops to TVs and giant 82-inch PPI boards," said Nadella. He suggested the company continue to invest in new technologies, such as speech, gesture, and pen input, as well as entice developers with greater opportunities across is range of products. "Our first-party devices will light up digital work and life. In addition, we will build first-party hardware to stimulate more demand for the entire Windows ecosystem. It also means we will responsibly make the market for Windows Phone, which is our goal with the Nokia devices and services acquisition." Microsoft closed its purchase of Nokia's cell phone business earlier this year. The company's latest Windows Phone device is the Lumia 635, which reaches T-Mobile later this month. Further, Windows Phone 8.1, the company's latest operating system, will begin to see widespread distribution to existing devices in the weeks ahead. Nadella didn't announce any specific new hardware or features for Windows Phone.

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andersoncell

Jul 14, 2014, 1:30 AM

here we go again

As usual. Micro$oft fails. They change their mobile OS completely. They leave hundreds of users (all 234 that bought a windows phone within the last year) without access to an app market. And they put out yet another MobileTurd with a great camera.

andersoncell

Jul 14, 2014, 1:29 AM

here we go again

As usual. Micro$oft fails. Theuly change their mobile OS completely. They leave hundreds of users (all 234 that bought a windows phone) without access to an app market. And they put out yet another MobileTurd with a great camera.

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