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Ballmer says Windows Phone sales have quadrupled

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By Michael Heller

Published: Nov 28, 2012, 3:09 PM

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We have been very eager to see what kind of sales Windows Phone would have once the platform took the leap to version 8 and brought HD screens and multi-core processors to the hardware mix, and early on things are looking pretty good. According to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Windows Phone sales have quadrupled compared to this time last year.

Of course, as is typical with declarations like this, there is no real context for the claim. For example, it is unclear if Ballmer is referring to worldwide sales, just US domestic sales, or what. We also don't know exactly how impressive the number really is, because Windows Phone wasn't selling very well at this time last year. Remember, Windows Phone only started to make a move with the release of the Nokia Lumia 900, which wasn't until earlier this year.

Still, this does mark an impressive improvement for the Windows Phone platform, and we'll be watching to see if the momentum keeps up.

source: Bloomberg

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Michael Heller is known for his clear and informative articles on mobile technology. He explores important topics such as the rollouts of 5G networks and the advancements in mobile payments, offering readers insights into the evolving tech landscape.