Huge mistake Nokia
Discussion
k Windows Mobile as well.
)I'd guess there is a little more to this decision than meets the eye.
I believe Windows Phone 7 is not doing as well as Microsoft hoped, so they were likely very keen to get a large partner on board who is not already heavily invested into the Android ecosystem and are licensing the OS to Nokia extremely cheaply (if not completely FOC).
Whether the combination of the two brands is enough to give them the jump-start that they both need or not remains to be seen, but I'd say that it stands a chance if Nokia still has the enough residual brand loyalty and can get out a few decent handsets in the very near future.
I believe Windows Phone 7 is not doing as well as Microsoft hoped, so they were likely very keen to get a large partner on board who is not already heavily invested into the Android ecosystem and are licensing the OS to Nokia extremely cheaply (if not completely FOC).
Whether the combination of the two brands is enough to give them the jump-start that they both need or not remains to be seen, but I'd say that it stands a chance if Nokia still has the enough residual brand loyalty and can get out a few decent handsets in the very near future.
amare32 said:
iPhone sh!t in what way? Out of iOS, Android and Windows 7, iOS seems to have the most responsive UI with Windows in 2nd and Android last - seems really jerky in comparison. Yes even on the HTC HD. Don't own any of the phones so unbiased.
iPhone vs Android vs WinMo has been done to death on other threads. Let's keep this one on topic.I think it's quite an interesting move. Allow Nokia to focus on the hardware and Windows, will in time get a lot better I think. I've read lots of good things about it.
If you think of WM7 as Windows mobile V1, I think they have done a lot in a short space of time. Not a game changer like iOS was, but I think it will start to make it's mark in certain sectors.
If you think of WM7 as Windows mobile V1, I think they have done a lot in a short space of time. Not a game changer like iOS was, but I think it will start to make it's mark in certain sectors.
Nokia can't differentiate there product from others under android. Plus Nokia is a service company (Ovi maps, store, mail etc), no longer just hardware.
I personally walked away from Nokia because the handset would fall apart after 12 months, it would take 6 months for a usable firmware to come out.
What made Nokia great was the tech spec of there phones, always leading the market in that respect at a price that was affordable to most.
I personally walked away from Nokia because the handset would fall apart after 12 months, it would take 6 months for a usable firmware to come out.
What made Nokia great was the tech spec of there phones, always leading the market in that respect at a price that was affordable to most.
It seems that Nokia are willing to try anything at the moment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12403466
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12403466
amare32 said:
iPhone sh!t in what way? Out of iOS, Android and Windows 7, iOS seems to have the most responsive UI with Windows in 2nd and Android last - seems really jerky in comparison. Yes even on the HTC HD. Don't own any of the phones so unbiased.
It also has the most basic/bland/unimaginitive UI ever designed.This is a big win for Microsoft, but a lousy move for Nokia.
I've just got back in touch with a mate from years back. He's a PM at Nokia. It'll be interesting to get his view of things over a few pints next week.
All Nokia needed to do was focus their efforts on getting the UI enhanced on Symbian. They've shown glimpses of what they could have done (the recent Nokia Bubbles being a good example), but their idiotic corporate structure and in-fighting have practically killed them off.
Still, the N8 sat in front of me is a good phone, so as long as it keeps working I'll be happy.
Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff