Microsoft Surface and Amazon Kindle Phones Confirmed for Mid-2013 Report

It appears that the rumors surrounding Microsoft and Amazon's entrance on the smartphone market with their own products were pretty accurate.

While we still don't have an official confirmation from the two giants, one of the largest handset manufacturers, Foxconn has reportedly admitted it has landed orders from Microsoft and Amazon for two different devices.

Digitimes reports both Foxconn Electronics, the parent company, and Foxconn International Holding declined to comment on this information, but “sources from the upstream supply chain” confirmed Amazon and Microsoft will launch their devices in mid-2013.

Moreove r, Microsoft and Amazon will only release a limited number of devices in order to test the market with their products.

It's also said Microsoft handset will be powered by Windows Phone 8, but there are no details regarding Amazon's smartphone yet, so stay tuned for more updates on the matter.