Dell may be looking to compete with Apple in the feature laden mobile phone space, according to comments from CEO Michael Dell.

While not giving any specifics, when asked by Reuters if the firm was developing smart phones such as Apple’s popular gadget, Dell replied: “I think you will see us with small screen devices. You'll see us with smaller and smaller devices that have capabilities of the devices you are referring to. Not in the near-term."

Although the comments lack anything approaching urgency, it does signify the computing giant's interest in the market.