Windows Phone 7 sales figures released

After keeping the Windows Phone 7 sales figures hidden behind doors for so long, Microsoft has finally released them to the public. According to the Redmond giant, more than 1.5 million WP7 handsets were sold to retailers in the first six weeks of the mobile operating system’s launch. It may sound like a lot, but take note that the numbers only portray the amount of devices that made their way out to retail outlets, and not the amount that were taken home by consumers. For all we know, more than 50% of all the handsets they shipped could still be sitting on shelves all over the world. The vice president of business and marketing for WP7 who released the figures seemed very optimistic though. “We know we have tough competition, and this is a completely new product. We’re in the race – it’s not a sprint but we are certainly gaining momentum and we’re in it for the long run.” Microsoft may not have gotten the triumphant return to the mobile scene they had hoped for, but at least they know what they’re in for and they seem prepared for it. Let’s see what they have up their sleeves for the upcoming year.