Considering that supporters (such as HTC and LG) have turned their backs on Microsoft and embraced the Android platform for their smartphone lineups, it’s not surprising that Microsoft is going to get their hands dirty and go into the mobile phone industry next year.

Project Pink happens to be a oft-rumoured secret package of hardware, software, and services (or some combination thereof) allegedly being developed deep within Microsoft’s skunk-works. It is last said to be based on Windows Mobile 7 Chassis 1 with a heavy dose of 2009-spec components capable of chewing through processor-intensive apps and games, and now 9to5Mac says it’s received information that Microsoft will be releasing two Pink devices next year, likely at CES.

For a clearer picture, check out: 9to5mac