Acer: No Windows Phone without larger market share

At MWC, Microsoft announced several new manufacturers joining the list of companies that would be making Windows Phone devices. Acer, a company that used to have a Windows Phone model, the Allegro, was not one of those companies.



Despite having a robust line of Windows based tablets (and of course PCs), Acer has kept its distance from Windows Phone for a couple years now. From the looks of things, that is not going to change anytime soon.



Saying that it “can’t take the risk” on Windows Phone, Acer cites a lack of consumer demand and a poor selection of applications. “The Windows ...