Microsoft, after announcing restructuring plans for the
phone business, has now confirmed that the company will announce "premium
Lumias designed for Windows 10" soon. Additionally, the Redmond giant has
confirmed that it will be announcing several devices at this year's IFA.
Microsoft's Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President of the
Windows and Devices Group, while speaking at the company's Worldwide Partner
Conference on Monday said, "Last week we announced a focusing on our Lumia
lineup, but let me be clear: soon you will see premium new Lumias designed for
Windows 10." Myerson however did not mention any possibility of Windows 10
powered smartphones launching at the IFA.
Preliminary leaks have suggested that Microsoft is working
on two high-end Lumia handsets codenamed 'Cityman' and 'Talkman', both the
smartphones are said to be targeted at the premium segment.
In a separate announcement, Microsoft revealed (via Windows
Central) that Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President, OEM Division, Microsoft,
will deliver a keynote on September 4 at IFA 2015. The keynote titled
"Windows 10 Lights up New Devices," will see launch of new Windows 10
devices including tablets, 2-in-1s, premium notebooks, gaming devices and
all-in-ones.
Talking about Microsoft's keynote, Jens Heithecker, IFA
Executive Director said, "It's about the software and the experiences it
enables on devices! Windows 10 is coming - with new capabilities and
experiences for consumers and businesses. We are excited to see Microsoft take
the keynote stage at IFA to give us a glimpse at how its partners plan to
incorporate that future into the devices we rely on for work, home and
play."
Considering that the release did not mention phone launch,
Microsoft is indicating it will announce the "premium Lumias" at a
different event.
Last week, Microsoft announced that it will launch one or
maximum two models each year in three different categories catering to
affordable segment, business customers, and premium end or the flagship
segment.
