Microsoft Clarifies the Fewer WinMo-Powered Phones Statement

Microsoft's VP of Marketing for Windows Mobile, Todd Peters, was reported a while ago to have stated that the company planned to release fewer devices powered by its widely known operating system. He also revealed that the Redmond giant would try to be more focused on what it delivered to its users, a fact that would result in less phones released to the market.

According to the latest news on the web, it seems that this may not be no longer the case with the software manufacturer. A spokesperson from Microsoft Austria stated that the information that Microsoft would limit the number of Windows Mobile devices to come in the future ws not an accurate one. The spokesperson did not disclose an exact number of the WinMo-powered handsets that would be released, but added that the quality would be an important factor.

At the same time, Microsoft is expected to continue the development of newer versions of its OS while it is also closely working with its partners to bring improvements to the products. “Microsoft will be focusing on building out the quality of the Windows Mobile experience, investing more in working with its partners to ensure the best hardware-software integration. While this may result in fewer phone models, Microsoft will continue working with our partners to innovate on the Windows Mobile platform,” the spokesperson maintains.

We should notice that Todd Peters unveiled a while back almost the same thing. “I’d rather have fewer devices and be more focused,” he said. That way “we get better integration” between phone and the operating system.

The UK-based Mobility business group expressed that “Microsoft is committed to continued innovation of the Windows Mobile platform. Our goal continues to be working together with you to deliver exciting experiences to end users. The implication in The New York Times that Microsoft will limit the number of Windows Mobile devices is not accurate. In an interview with the paper, Todd Peters stated that Microsoft would be focusing on building out the quality of the Windows Mobile experience, investing more in working with its partners to ensure the best hardware-software integration.”

It appears that Microsoft will still be here at full throttle after all, and this might be considered good news for some.