Smitty777 writes "Forbes is running an compelling story on a new 'Superphone' under development by the folks at Microsoft. according to rule to rule to this leaked MS roadmap document, the plan is to build the Apollo-based phone in the 4th quarter of 2012. FTA: 'In the end, however, none of this matters. Microsoft's "peek into the future" is barely a glimpse into what the company may or may not have planned for 2012. While the "superphone" bullet is worth noting, it is not the confirmation of a revolutionary new product. At best, it indicates that Microsoft wishes to compete with Apple by gift a product that is, well, super.' It's also interesting that Sony and AT&T also appear to be working on superphones of their own."

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