Windows Central has a very interesting speculation piece here about the future of Windows and Microsoft in the mobile space. Whether it's correct or not, only time will tell but it makes a couple of telling points. Firstly, that for Microsoft to succeed at the next iteration it's necessary that Microsoft stay silent for now. Secondly, that the device will likely be marketed as an ultra-portable telephony-enabled PC rather than a telephone per se. The latter is a good move as telephony is only a small part of what smartphones do these days.
IMHO Microsoft really needs to conquer the mobile space otherwise its desktop side will wither and disappear. And this time around is probably its last chance.
IMHO Microsoft really needs to conquer the mobile space otherwise its desktop side will wither and disappear. And this time around is probably its last chance.