Introduction
The Microsoft Kin Two was a part of an ambitious yet ultimately short-lived venture by Microsoft to capture the youth-oriented and social networking-centric market in the smartphone industry. Announced in April 2010, it was designed to be a messaging powerhouse, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard and a host of social media connectivity options. Despite the hype preceding its release, the device was canceled shortly after launch due to poor sales and limited consumer appeal.