In last post we broke out a rumor
that Sony is in talks with Microsoft to launch a couple of new Sony Xperia
Windows Mobile Phones this year. Well, now it is crystal clear that Microsoft
and Sony has come on the same ground and we will definitely see a couple of new
Sony Xperia Windows mobiles this year. Microsoft’s Windows Phone director Greg
Sullivan has confirmed that Sony will be releasing its own WP smartphone in
2014.
The best part is that this device
will hit the market in the mid of 2014 so we do not have to for ling to get our
hands on Sony Xperia Windows mobile. It would be interesting how Sony will play
with WP8 and what new features will it bring to this potentially good platform.
At the moment Nokia is the champion in WP8 and we can expect some good
competition with the inclusion of Sony in this race.
Interestingly Sony will stick
with Vaio brand name as far as Windows mobile phones are considered. So, we
will not see Sony Xperia windows mobile rather will see Sony Vaio windows
mobile. It would be interesting how this Vaio brand names goes for the mobile
devices. We all know Vaio is the most popular laptops brand but it would be hasty
to say that Vaio brand name would go well with the Mobile devices.
As you know Microsoft provides
very few customization offers to Smartphones manufacturers. SO, we can expect
some exclusive features line Music unlimited and video unlimited would help
Sony Vaio Windows phones to stand out in the competition. For Sony it is very
important that they come up with some great exclusive features if they really
want Sony Vaio Windows phones to be successful in the market. Otherwise they
will fail just like HTC and Samsung.
All in all this deal is good for
both Microsoft and Sony because Microsoft is also looking to expand its market
shares in the smartphone industry and they really need the support of manufacturers
like Sony. So, what you are expecting for Sony and Microsoft partnership? Have
your say here!
