Number of Windows Mobile phones sold in second quarter 2010

On the basis of market share, Microsoft’s Windows Mobile was the fifth largest smartphone operating system in the world. The market share dropped from 9.3 percent in Q2 2009(Apr-Jun 2009) to 5 percent in the second quarter 2010.

The number of Windows Mobile phones sold in second quarter 2010 is 3.1 million units.

The arrival of phones running Windows Phone 7 are badly needed to give the ailing platform a boost. Not only new phones, but profitable ecosystem containing interesting and useful applications is also needed. Just unveiled Microsoft Xbox LIVE Games for Windows Phone 7 is microsoft’s attempt to replicate Apple's blooming gaming apps scene for iPhone, iPod touches and iPad. --------

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