It may not have been their intention, but it's definitely a clear indicator. By purchasing Ericsson's half of the phone deal and announcing plans to move towards a smartphone-only model, Sony has unofficially declared the death of feature phones.
It's a trend that is likely to continue to hit other manufacturers.
Sony's president and CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, said it simply, "We're phasing out feature phones."
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JD Rucker is Editor at Soshable, a Social Media Marketing Blog. He is a Christian, a husband, a father, and founder of both Judeo Christian Church and Dealer Authority. He drinks a lot of coffee, usually in the form of a 5-shot espresso over ice.
About the Author
JD Rucker is Editor at Soshable, a Social Media Marketing Blog. He is a Christian, a husband, a father, and founder of both Judeo Christian Church and Dealer Authority. He drinks a lot of coffee, usually in the form of a 5-shot espresso over ice.
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