Why Microsoft's Decision To Make A Phone Is Totally Different From Its Decision To Make A Tablet (MSFT, NOK)

You have successfully emailed the post. Microsoft is reportedly ready to make its own phone, just like it's going to make its own tablet. Unlike with the tablet, though, doing a phone doesn't make sense. We explain why here: To embed this post, copy the

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