Rumor: Microsoft making smartphone for 2013 release October 1, 2012 by admin Tweet A report out of China states Microsoft is working on a new smartphone for release in the first half of next year. Microsoft is reportedly working with Chinese manufacturing partners on the phone. Read more… Neowin Related Posts:Report: Microsoft could restrict Azure customers…Microsoft spotted quietly working on a new Windows…Microsoft might launch a traditional Surface-branded…Microsoft reportedly plans to release Windows 11…Microsoft is reportedly working on a "Steam of…