Earlier in the year, Sony Ericsson and Google announced a closer partnership which obviously meant more Sony Ericsson branded Android devices. At that time, there were some who thought that Sony Ericsson was done with Windows Mobile and won’t be building Windows Phone 7. But you can safely throw this thought of the window as Sony Ericsson has showcased its intention to manufacture Windows Phone 7 powered devices.
This relaxing bit of information (for Microsoft specially) comes from the newly appointed Sony Ericsson CEO Jan Uddenfeldt. The CEO while talking to the Swedish NyTeknik had this to say:
Android is definitely our focus, but we haven't given up on Microsoft's Windows Mobile, despite its slow uptake. But Windows Phone 7 remains on our roadmap. However, currently we have no plans for new Symbian products.
From the statement it is pretty clear that Android will remain their top priority smartphone platform despite them not being able to come with high revenue generating smartphone. It remains to be seen if the mobile phone makers have what it takes to come up with a prolific and attention grabbing Windows Phone 7 smartphone.
It is worth mentioning that Uddenfeldt was brought in as Sony Ericsson looks to score high in the competitive US smartphone market.
[via WMPU]