Looks like Microsoft has no long-term plans for its budget Android-running smartphones as it has revealed that it will shift select future Nokia X products to become Windows Phone-powered Lumias. "We will be particularly focused on making the market for Windows Phone. In the near term, we plan to drive Windows Phone volume by targeting the more affordable smartphone segments, which are the fastest growing segments of the market, with Lumia. In addition to the portfolio already planned, we plan to deliver additional lower-cost Lumia devices by shifting select future Nokia X designs and products to Windows Phone devices. Internationally announced at MWC in Barcelona last March, Cherry Mobile's Alpha Neon is a Windows-powered phone that packs modest specs. Previous Windows Phone owners should have no problems navigating through its UI. Conclusion The Alpha Neon feels like a premium Windows phone in terms of hardware. Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon specs: 5-inch HD IPS display, 294ppi 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snadpragon 200 quad-core CPU Adreno 302 GPU 1GB RAM 8GB internal storage up to 64GB via microSD 8MP rear camera with flash 2MP front camera Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby 3G HSPA+ WiFi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 2,000mAh battery Windows Phone 8.1 Cyan, Yellow, Red, Lime, Ivory Read more in our articles including "Microsoft to shift Nokia X products to Windows Phone" and "Cherry Mobile Alpha Neon Quick Review".
Looks like Microsoft has no long-term plans for its budget Android-running smartphones as it has revealed that it will shift select future Nokia X products to become Windows Phone-powered Lumias. "We will be particularly focused on making the market for Windows Phone.
In the near term, we plan to drive Windows Phone volume by targeting the more affordable smartphone segments, which are the fastest growing segments of the market, with Lumia. In addition to the portfolio already planned, we plan to deliver additional lower-cost Lumia devices by shifting select future Nokia X designs and products to Windows Phone devices. Internationally announced at MWC in Barcelona last March, Cherry Mobile's Alpha Neon is a Windows-powered phone that packs modest specs.
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