New York: After high-profile flops, Microsoft is getting back into smartphones with a dual-screen Android device that won’t be out for another year.
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Duo as part of a new lineup of Surface computers. It marks a reversal for a company that abandoned smartphones following lackluster demand for its own operating system and an ill-fated purchase of smartphone maker Nokia, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
"I believe the third time’s a charm for Microsoft and smartphones," said Patrick Moorhead, an analyst with moor Insights & Strategy.
Microsoft also announced a dual-screen Surface Neo tablet, which also won’t be out until late next year. In a blog post, Microsoft said other manufacturers including Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo will also make dual-screen and foldable devices using a variant of Windows called 10X.
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