Microsoft to Reduce Number of Windows Mobile Phones

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posted Jan 9, 2009, 11:30 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

According to the New York Times, Todd Peters, the vice president of marketing for the Windows Mobile division, said that Microsoft will reduce the number of phones that run its Windows Mobile operating system. It currently runs on about 140 different handsets. Microsoft believes that by reducing the number of handsets on which the OS is available, it could better combat the competition. It believes having too many devices using the OS dilutes its ability to compete. Microsoft also said that it is in the middle of re-tooling its operating system to better match the competition.

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