Nokia X2 release date uncertain after Microsoft kills Android program

(PHOTO: Nokia X2)Nokia X2.

The words "Coming Soon" flashing on Nokia X2's page is the only thing official at the moment when it comes to the release date of the new budget device.

Nokia X2 is a low-end smartphone that will sell for 99 Euro (approximately $132.58).

The dual sim model will sport a 4.3-inch ClearBlack display with 480 x 800 resolution, 5 MP camera, 1 GB of RAM and will run on 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor.

Microsoft's experimental Android program has recently come to an end, and there is no confirmation whether an Android-powered Nokia X2 has also been ditched.

"We will be particularly focused on making the market for Windows Phone. In the near term, we plan to drive Windows Phone volume by targeting the more affordable smartphone segments, which are the fastest growing segments of the market, with Lumia." Executive Vice President of Microsoft's Devices & Services Stephen Elop said in his memo to Microsoft employees.

The memo continued, "In addition to the portfolio already planned, we plan to deliver additional lower-cost Lumia devices by shifting select future Nokia X designs and products to Windows Phone devices. We expect to make this shift immediately while continuing to sell and support existing Nokia X products."

Meanwhile, Nokia's website still has not taken down the portion that says "Say Hello to Android App":

"Life's a lot more fun with the most popular apps. Download from an extensive selection of apps – including favourites like Instagram and Temple Run 2 – directly from Nokia Store. Or choose from hundreds of thousands of Android™ apps easily available from a wide selection of other app stores like 1Mobile Market, Aptoide, SlideME, Mobango and Yandex. (Android is a trademark of Google Inc.)," the internet ad says.

While uncertainty looms over the Nokia X2 launch, GSM Arena reported that the model is now actually being sold in Pakistan and Russia for 115 Euro Rs. 15,490 and 125 Euro (6000 rubles) respectively.

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