• By Mihaita Bamburic/ Posted on 8/27/2014

http://betanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Archos-40-Cesium-Smartphone-Windows-Phone.pngWindows Phone is enjoying the support of more smartphone manufacturers than ever. In fact, at Build 2014, Microsoft revealed its tiled operating system had 15 vendors committed to the platform (theoretically speaking). A few more joined the list since, with Archos being the latest to unveil its first Windows Phone.

The French electronics company is readying the poorly-named 40 Cesium Smartphone for a September launch. The device tagets low-end smartphone buyers, as the Windows Phone will hit stores with a price tag of just £79.

Windows Phone 8.1 is Archos' tiled operating system version of choice for 40 Cesium Smartphone. That said, it should be offered with Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1, as this is a more-recent release which adds useful features.

 

 

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