Microsoft is reported to be preparing to launch at least two own-branded mobile phones within the next few months. Citing a person who had been briefed on the matter, Reuters added that the phones would be sold on the Verizon Wireless network in late spring or early summer.
The phones, widely thought to be code-named as "Project Pink", would be targeted at heavy users of social network sites, according to the person who asked not to be identified as the devices have not yet been announced.
Although Microsoft has been thought to be working on a smartphone, any questions about a potential iPhone competitor have been dismissed. However, most queries were based around whether the firm was working on a phone version of its music player, Zune.
Last year, there were reports that the Project Pink is reported to be being developed largely by the Danger team that Microsoft acquired in 2008, and some reports suggest that former Sidekick manufacturers, Sharp and Motorola could be tapped to produce the Microsoft Phone. Danger is now a part of Microsoft's new Premium Mobile Experiences (PMX) team, a group within the Mobile Communications Business (MCB) of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft.
A Screen Digest report earlier last year said that it believes that Microsoft plans to unite the platforms currently separately powering media players (currently under the 'Zune' brand) and mobile handsets (Windows Mobile). Microsoft's experience in content distribution with the Zune marketplace and Xbox Live is also expected to push this strategy forward.
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