At this point, more experts say that Microsoft's major problem and deterrent in the international mobile business is the lack of mobile apps as compared to the app stores for Android and iOS. The same holds true for full screen WinRT apps for Windows 8.
In order to get more customers and increase their interest in Windows-powered mobile devices, Microsoft will definitely have to expand the choice of mobile apps available for the platform.
Still, some experts say the software giant may find an easier solution. In fact, they say Microsoft may come up with a solution that will allow native Android apps to run on devices powered by Windows Mobile. If this idea is a success, this will be a huge breakthrough for the corporation and its mobile business purchased from Nokia. By the way, Nokia started implementing the idea of making Android-powered devices long before it decided to sell tis mobile business to Nokia.
Meanwhile, Microsoft's stock reacts to the news positively, recovering from the recent drawdown. In fact, the price is consolidating in a slightly upward sloping channel after a strong rally seen in Q4 2013. The chart below, courtesy of Masterforex-V Academy, reflects the current state of affairs in the market of MSFT:
