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What was the main reason for the major declines in sales of Microsoft-manufactured smartphones and feature phones?
High Prices
Poor Quality
Declining Market Share of Windows Phone
Lack of Variety
Answer
The major declines in sales of Microsoft-manufactured smartphones and feature phones were due primarily to the rapidly-deflating market share of Windows Phone. The platform couldn't compete with the likes of Android and iOS.
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