I am truly stumped by what this calender year brings for WP. Obviously, there will be a host of new devices with the WP 8.1 upgrade, but why do I doubt we will see anything other then the L929 before then?
Will it be all MS branded Lumias, or will HTC bring game?
Will Samsung even care at this point, with the Note 4 (which has become their best device), GS5, and Tizen phones launching in that same time frame?
I am seeing 2014 as a real turning point for WP. Either:
There is serious traction behind 8.1 phones and we see big gains continue to where WP is serious 10% player by the end of 2014 in all markets which leads a march to 20%-25% worldwide sales in a few years, or:
The lack of other OEM's support and the loss of Nokia's name really puts a crimp in WP's wave of improved sales and WP hits a wall at below 10% and the struggle for mainstream users is a war for years and years to come.
I am hoping for a nice CES nudge for WP, something to keep it in the mindshare of consumers. Anything, MS- just get it in the headlines.