Making it's entry into a new operating system (OS), domestic handset maker Micromax has launched its first windows 8.1 devices on Monday four months after announcing partnership with Microsoft.
The Canvas Win W121 and Canvas Win W092 have been produced by Micromax in close collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm. They are slated to be available from next month, with the Win W092 priced at Rs 6,500, while the Win W121 is priced at Rs 9,500.
The company is also planning to launch 3 more devices on the same (OS) by this year end.
“ We have a long term partnership with Micromax,” Microsoft Country General Manager Consumer Channels Group, Chakrapani Gollapali told The Pioneer, adding, “we are also planning to launch 2-3 more devices by this year end.”
“We are in talks to launch tablet with Micromax,” he replied when asked about to launch of tablets. “It is another step by us to further democratise technology. We want to bring the best of technology to the consumers at the most competitive prices,” said Micromax Chairman Sanjay Kapoor.
Micromax is the only Indian mobile phone brand to be present across the two most popular operating platforms in the world,” he said. Besides Nokia, HTC, lG and Dell have Windows Phone operating system-powered handsets in their portfolio.