Microsoft Announces 14 New Windows Phone OEM Partners

When it comes to Windows Phone handsets, chances are you are probably think of a Nokia Lumia device. That’s because while there are other Windows Phone OEMs at the moment, Nokia is probably the most prolific, although we guess that will soon change once Microsoft does away with the Nokia brand for good.

That being said, it seems that more OEMs have hopped on board the Windows Phone bandwagon, at least according to a blog post on Microsoft’s website. According to the Redmond company, they have announced that they have partnered up with 14 new OEMs to create Windows Phone devices.

According to Microsoft, “Just in the last few months since Microsoft launched a collaboration with Qualcomm on their Reference Design Program, we’ve already seen 14 new OEMs jump on board the Windows Phone ecosystem with more than 22 new devices already announced.” The company also highlighted some of the brands that have announced Windows Phone handsets of their own.

This includes companies such as KAZAM, BLU, YEZZ, New Generation Mobile (NGM), and ARCHOS just to name a few. Chances are you’ve probably not heard of most of these brands and we can’t say we blame you, but what do you guys think? Will the addition of Windows Phone OEMs help spread the Windows Phone love a bit more?

Tyler Lee
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: Microsoft, Windows Phone