Microsoft WP8.1 system is free for Indian manufacturers

Computer store news: Recently, the Times of India reported that only the Microsoft license fee will be revoked, and Indian mobile phone manufacturers will join the Windows Phone camp.

& ldquo; Since last year, a number of Indian industry insiders have been negotiating with Microsoft. The Indian mobile phone company told the Times of India that Microsoft wants to work with local companies to make affordable Windows Phone 8.1 devices. However, mobile phone manufacturers require Microsoft to license for free. This is unprecedented. Microsoft does not even give Nokia a free license. Nokia is a big player in the Windows Phone system. ”

According to the report, Microsoft may license the new low-end WP8.1 system model for free.

& ldquo; The premise of the windows phone we plan to make is that Microsoft no longer charges a license fee. Microsoft needs to explore new models, and it must be aware that the old model of operating system charging won't work, even with Nokia support. The free Windows Phone system strategy is still in the experimental phase, not yet in the US. & rdquo;

So far, Microsoft has not responded to this. If it is for low-end devices, free licenses can better compete with Android devices. I don't know how Microsoft CEO Sandianadra will take the next step, and I look forward to the Microsoft 2014 BUILD Developer Conference bringing more WP8.1 news.