MWC 2017: Microsoft To Steal Limelight At February Event With Its New Surface Phones [VIDEO]
Considering that the Redmond-based software giant has only around 0.4 percent share in the smartphone market across the globe, it is difficult to fathom how Microsoft will be treading on the grand stage during next year's Mobile World Congress (MWC).
As of late, the organization is setting-up domains that suggest a prominent appearance during the biggest gadget event in Barcelona. With a weak handset base, Microsoft's intentions remain unclear.
However, with the Surface Book units and the Windows 10 OS in the horizon, speculations hint that revelations associated with the recent launchings will be unraveled. The possibility of promoting future products is also likely.
It should be recalled that Microsoft has given up handling the Nokia product lines. With this in mind, it is still puzzling to know that the organization has established a page known msmwcmeetings.com with no device to offer.
Judging that the mobile summit is an important step towards promoting or selling new and incoming smartphones, it is difficult not to believe that the Redmond-headquartered team has a surprise under its sleeve.
With the Surface 2-in-1 concepts making a run in the laptop and tablet markets, the likelihood of launching a Surface phone is highly possible. Microsoft is probably out to declare that it is re-joining the handset bandwagon.
During this year's Windows Hardware Engineering Community (WinHEC) conference in Shenzhen, Qualcomm, the makers of the Snapdragon processors, has entered into a partnership with Microsoft. With the approach of integrating all user platforms, it is likely that the Bill Gates-founded company will come up with a phone that will have encompassing systems compatibility.
As of late, the joint venture has unraveled the next-generation chips that run on 64-bit capable processors. More than that, both tech companies will be enhancing the Windows 10 which can be employed on the PC and the smartphones.
With Qualcomm in the equation, it is anticipated that the Snapdragon will be used as the base to support computing gadgets associated with Microsoft. Within this context, the likelihood of manufacturing a Microsoft Surface phone will be a lot closer than people think.
