Microsoft again apologized for the miscommunication stating "the confusion over the legitimacy of this effort was caused by people moving too quickly and who misspoke before gathering all of the relevant information". Prior to the cancellation, an iLoo prototype was in the "early stages of construction".
Microsoft apologized once more for the communication error, explaining that the uncertainty regarding the project's validity stemmed from hurried actions and miscommunications prior to collecting all necessary details. Before its suspension, a preliminary version of the iLoo had been under development.