Microsoft has announced that over the following months, “select Xiaomi Mi 4 power users” will be able to test the new Windows 10 and provide feedback to Microsoft. At this moment, it’s not sure whether this means Xiaomi will release a Windows-powered smartphone, but if these power users will provide a positive feedback, then there’s a big chance for that to happen. Microsoft said the following: Microsoft also announced the arrival of Windows 10 for PCs, tablets, and smartphones, which is scheduled to be made available this summer in 190 countries. The company’s partnership with Xiaomi seems to be part of Microsoft’s focus on the Chinese market, as Redmond has also announced various other partnership with Lenovo, Tencent and Qihu 360.
Regarding the possibility of making Windows-powered devices, Xiaomi is playing it safe for the moment, saying the following: Xiaomi will allow Microsoft to provide a Windows 10 ROM for the Mi 4, thus it will basically override Android, transforming a Xiaomi phone into a Windows 10 device complete with Microsoft services. Microsoft’s initiative is indeed laudable and it well be curious to see what will result of it.
