Microsoft, Nokia, and wireless operator AT&T threw a lot
of their respective marketing muscles behind the Lumia 900 Windows Phone
smartphone. Despite this, however, the phone, which has received much critical
acclaim for its innovative design and refreshingly different mobile OS, posted
so-so sales numbers.
It was not a flop. It was not a blockbuster, which Microsoft
and Nokia badly need, either.
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| Nokia's Lumia 900 sold more units than expected; however, it was not big enough to give Windows Phone a significant market presence. |
Things are looking bad for the smartphone partners. Things,
however, are not desperate.
Things could improve a lot later this year, when Microsoft
launches its next mobile OS, Windows Phone 8. And if we're to believe the
rumors and leaks, the next-generation Windows Phone OS will come with some
serious firepower.
