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Microsoft, Qualcomm and some other chipset suppliers are apparently working together on a reference design for cheap handsets. The move is designed to slash the prices of Windows Phone 8 devices and create a compelling solution for tier-two OEMs which could offer these products in the emerging markets, helping the Redmond giant expand its global footprint.
No dates were given as the project may still be in the development phase. Or not – perhaps we get additional information at Mobile World Congress, perhaps not. In any case, offering sub-$200 and even sub-$150 Windows Phone 8 devices could make a big impact in this segment, currently dominated by cheap Android smartphones. We’ll let you know when we hear something new on this. Stay tuned in the meantime…
[Via: DigiTimes, UnwiredView]
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
