YEZZ outs Windows Phone 8.1 with “Billy”

When you want to make a unique mark in the smartphone universe, one of the easiest places to begin is with your device’s name. The name "Billy 4.7" has been chosen by the folks at YEZZ, this being their first Windows Phone 8.1 device to head to market. This device will feature a 4.7-inch display and the thinnest body yet revealed for a Windows Phone 8.1 device.

For those of you cautious about working with phone manufacturers you’ve never heard of before - heed this: we saw YEZZ in Barcelona earlier this year and they’ve convinced us they’re at least ready to roll with their first wave of phones. While we can’t attest long-term to what these devices are capable of, our first impressions were surprisingly positive.

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