In a move out of left field, Razer, best known for their gaming hardware and accessories, has purchased startup phone-maker Nextbit. Nextbit made an Android-powered smartphone that focused on cloud storage with their innovative way they handled apps on the phone. It was a new idea to help phones with limited storage. Razer didn't buy Nextbit for any old reason so we're guessing they're going to jump into the smartphone market in some way.
On Nextbit's official blog post, the company's executive Tim Ross wanted to reassure customers not to worry where the company would go. Razer is only bringing them under their umbrella while letting the company operate separately.
The Nextbit Robin was a low-cost phone that didn't have the build quality of a product you'd buy from Razer. The phone was made of plastic and came in some random color options. Razer buying Nextbit doesn't guarantee they'll enter the smartphone market, but their emphasis on "mobile design and experiences" certainly suggest that's the case.
Tell us what you think about Razer buying Nextbit, and possibly jumping into the smartphone market.
Source: Razer Buys Nextbit To Possibly Enter Smartphone Market
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