Microsoft to kill off Kin messaging phones

[Jazzy]

In a stunningly swift about-face, Microsoft has reportedly decided to stick a fork in its youth-oriented Kin messaging phones, not even two months after the handsets went on sale and just two days after Verizon slashed prices on the devices.



Full story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_gadg/ytech_gadg_tc2982

 

[ThaBawse]

I can see why. The phone focuses too much on one thing, which is never a good thing.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

How strange I remember seeing a commercial for these phones like.. yesterday.

 

[Crusader]

Another fail by Microsoft trying to enter the mobile industry. Since Bill left they haven't done anything decent, they should stick the desktop market where they have a firm control.