Take a look at the image above, those are the current launch partners for Windows Phone 8. While there are the juggernauts of Nokia, Samsung and HTC, there is also one large exception, LG.
As we have learned today, Windows Phone 8 will be bringing a host of new features including NFC, new resolutions, native code support and so much more that you can read about here. While Microsoft has not announced all of the Windows Phone 8 features, they did provide a solid snapshot of what we can expect when the new platform launches for the holiday season.
With all the news around Windows Phone 8, Surface and Windows 8, Microsoft is certainly defining how it will make a massive play in to the world of consumer ecosystems. While none of these products are on sale as of yet, we can now begin to see how Microsoft will bring all of its products together.