A Microsoft Surface Phone sure to come, but unlikely at MWC

Microsoft plans to show its latest smartphones at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in late February, but don't expect much news about the much-rumored, business-oriented Surface Phone.

Analysts widely expect Microsoft will launch a so-called Surface Phone in late 2016 or early 2017. It is generally described by Microsoft observers as being a premium -- even revolutionary -- smartphone running Windows 10 (or later) that will be built by Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book team headed by corporate vice president Panos Panay. The device would support all the familiar Windows apps widely used by businesses, such as Office 365.

"Microsoft has nothing to share on rumored devices in response to your questions about the so-called Surface Phone," a Microsoft spokesperson said via email on Monday. At MWC, Microsoft will show its latest device and products, but will be "showing even more innovation at upcoming Microsoft events."

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