7,800 jobs are being cut by Microsoft as part of a “realignment”, with many of those jobs are connected to Microsoft’s phone business. In addition to the layoffs, Microsoft is also writing down $7.6 billion coming after the acquisition of Nokia’s phones businesses. This signifies a major shift for Microsoft’s phone strategy and Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella sent an email explaining the major changes including the future of Windows Phone.
So what does this mean to you? Is this a new beginning for Microsoft and mobility, or is this the beginning of the end for Windows Phone? Take our poll and let us know what you think:
As we digest this news, opinions will begin to settle on what this means for the future of Windows Phone. While some see this a net positive, job losses aside, because it consolidates a crowded lineup of Windows Phones, others will see it as a negative. We’d like to know what side of the fence you’re on. Have another opinion? Leave us a comment, below.
