Ever since Apple entered the MP3 market, there were constant rumors that Microsoft was sizing up the competition to release their own device. That device is now known as Zune. Now, ever since Apple entered the cell phone market, there have been constant rumors that Microsoft is working on a Zune phone.
Although we have learned from past product releases (both in the Mac and PC worlds) that executives are more than willing to lie about future product plans, we do have word on the Zune phone. Steve Ballmer has said regarding a Zune phone: “It’s not a concept you’ll ever get from us.” He went on to explain that Microsoft is in the Windows Mobile business and it would be more likely to see Zune (and even Xbox) in Windows Mobile.
So Mr. Baller, no Zune phone, huh? Then how do you explain this?
[via Gizmodo]
That patent may be a concept that Microsoft will use in the next Windows Mobile version.
But then again, Apple said it wasn't making a phone before they announced it. Either way, if Microsoft does do a "Zune phone" they better upgrade the hardware or it's going to be very hard to type on! It would be really funny if in a year Microsoft releases a Zune phone that is touchscreen and has nearly the same features as the iPhone (but not multi-touch of course).
like the internet in the early 90s?