Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 release may come really soon as the tech giant is killing Lumia smartphones in the US and in several other regions.
Recently, Lumia 435 was spotted in Walmart for over $30. People looking for Windows-based Lumia handsets may not be able to find one in the US as Microsoft no longer offers the line, according to MS Power User. Other smartphones running on Windows operating system are Acer M330 and HP Elite X3, which are lower end in comparison with Lumia.
Lumia handsets are also no longer available in Ireland, France, and UK. Buyers are reportedly advised that the devices are now out of stock.
It was rumored that Microsoft has shut down the production of Lumia line due to poor sales. However, the company is not bowing down from the smartphone market as it will reportedly come back with a more powerful Microsoft Surface Phone pegged for release in 2017.
According to Windows Central, one of the major features of the upcoming smartphone is Continuum that allows Windows devices to adapt automatically on changes and situation. For smartphones, it can be transformed into a miniature CPU by simply attaching a monitor, keyboard, and a mouse either via wire or Bluetooth, according to. Moreover, it supports x68 applications, which means it can run desktop apps.
Under the hood, Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 will be powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 835 processor and 6GB RAM that will boost its performance. The smartphone will also pack Quick charging 4.0 functionality that will make charging of the device faster. Although Microsoft acquired Nokia, the company will reportedly leave out some of the famous Nokia Lumia features making it a fresh start for the company.
The other model on the other hand, is likely to have 4GB RAM, and also to be powered by Snapdragon 835 processor. The surface phone runs the 64-bit Windows 10 Mobile variant.
Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 official release date and features are still unconfirmed but it is suspected that the device will be introduced early next year.