Nokia has finally let Symbian go and announced it’s partnership with Microsoft. With this alliance, Nokia will be manufacturing it’s smartphones with Windows Phone 7 as the Operating System.
Basically, Nokia’s hardware is partnered with Microsoft’s software.
Former Microsoft exec and current Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has announced this partnership. Also, Microsoft’s Bing and adCenter will provide search and ad services across Nokia devices. While Nokia’s Ovi Maps will be a core part of Microsoft’s mapping services and will be integrated with Bing and Nokia’s content store will be integrated into Microsoft’s Marketplace. Xbox Live and Office will also will also be featuring on new Nokia handsets.
Check out the Press release on Nokia’s official site.
Also, details of Nokia’s concept phones with Windows Phone 7 have emerged.
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There are rumors that Microsoft paid Nokia a ransom 1 billion to not to use Andriod. Microsoft is has lost its glory already, trying to survive in this tuff battle
I hate Android. Google is trying to take over everything….
I am preferring other search engines like Yahoo these days. If you want to go for a nice smart phone, go for IPhone….
Period.
designes are really amazing but i prefer android
Very sleek ! Had forgotten that nokia could also come out with nice phones once in a while.
i love new invention of new technology thats all r very amazing
Nokia has always struggled in the U.S. mobile phone market with rivals Apple, Research in Motion, Samsung and Motorola Mobility taking up most of the market.This move could help Nokia save costs
Microsoft is has lost its glory already, trying to survive in this tuff battle.