Microsoft to Launch iPhone Rival on Verizon Early Next Year?
In a brief report (subscription required), The Wall Street Journal claims that Microsoft and Verizon are in talks to launch an iPhone rival in early 2010. MarketWatch summarizes the report:
Verizon has been linked to several rumors regarding the iPhone from mainstream news sources in recent days, first with renewed claims that the iPhone may be making its way onto the carrier's network sometime next year, and earlier today with rumors that Apple and Verizon are developing two new products, an "iPhone lite" and a larger "Media Pad", also slated for release as early as 2010.
The Microsoft phone, code-named "Pink," is expected to appear by 2010 and would extend the tech giant's Windows Mobile cellphone operating system, according to the Journal.
Similar to Google's Android platform, Microsoft will reportedly work with a third party who will manufacture the device, but Microsoft will play an integral role in design and development.Verizon has been linked to several rumors regarding the iPhone from mainstream news sources in recent days, first with renewed claims that the iPhone may be making its way onto the carrier's network sometime next year, and earlier today with rumors that Apple and Verizon are developing two new products, an "iPhone lite" and a larger "Media Pad", also slated for release as early as 2010.
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37 months ago
The more companies innovating, the better Apple has to make the iPhone. Competition is good, people!
37 months ago
enough with the verizon rumors. microsoft better rewrite windows mobile if it wants to compete with the iPhone though
37 months ago
copying hasn't worked before... it won't work in the future.
the key is innovation.
the key is innovation.
37 months ago
copying hasn't worked before....
Well, before saying that, look where Windows has got them. :eek:
37 months ago
The Microsoft phone, code-named "Pink,"
Aaaaaand... you lost me. But, I guess better than brown, eh Zune?
37 months ago
I used windows mobile on a phone once :( (And I mean literally once).
I do agree that competition is a good thing however
I do agree that competition is a good thing however
37 months ago
Maybe Verizon is spreading this rumor to soften up Apple for the iPhone negotiations.
I don't see this frightening Apple, though. MS has yet to show that they can compete with Apple in the general gadget market.
I don't see this frightening Apple, though. MS has yet to show that they can compete with Apple in the general gadget market.
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