Nokia Microsoft Partnership Official

[SuperBru]

So now that it's official, what do you think about the Nokia Microsoft partnership? Windows Phone as Nokia's primary Smartphone platform.

Some of the highlights announced:


Nokia's "applications and content store" (Ovi) will be integrated into Microsoft Marketplace
Nokia Maps will be at the heart of Microsoft's Bing and AdCenter
Microsoft will provide developer tools to Nokia (So no Qt?)
Symbian is now described as a "franchise platform" with Nokia planning to sell 150 million Symbian devices into the future
MeeGo emphasis will be on longer-term exploration with plans to ship "a MeeGo-related product" later this year (not products)

[kingrob]

Windows Phone 7 running on a Nokia? Now that's a thought I would never have entertained until today.

My condolences to Rouxenator and Piesang.

[ufis]

So now that it's official, what do you think about the Nokia Microsoft partnership?

I think that the Nokia N95 I currently have will be the last Nokia phone I own. Too bad, I really liked Nokia.

[FoRmFacTor]

Thank goodness they are slashing symbian to a "franchise platform".

It was horrific compared to Android, WP7 and ios.

Great decision!

[Maddmatt]

I just hope Meego doesn't flop because of this. Symbian can die for all I care but Meego could be awesome.

[BeVonk!]

The Nokia+MS partnership was expected after the "burning platform" memo leaked, but I still maintain that Nokia+Android would have been the better option. The Nokia+MS partnership should however produce excellent devices with Nokia knack for good hardware and MS strengths in software. Both partners needed one another so it must be a match made in heaven for them. Wonder how long it will be before Nokia is swallowed up completely by MS? The Nokia name will always be there but in name only.

I, for one, would strongly consider the E7 with WP7 on it if it were to become available.

[SuperBru]

I just saw a photo of the new Nokia WP7 concept phones at engadget: http://www.engadget.com/photos/exclusive-nokias-windows-phone-7-concept-revealed/#3872739

It really looks good!

[kingrob]

I just saw a photo of the new Nokia WP7 concept phones at engadget: http://www.engadget.com/photos/exclusive-nokias-windows-phone-7-concept-revealed/#3872739

It really looks good!

That is one thing I will give to Nokia....some of their phone designs can even rival an iPhone.

[Catal]

MicroKia? NoSoft.

[minerva]

Still think Android would have been a much better chioce. I would buy an N8 running android, the hardware is great especially the camera, but symbiam 3 sucks the big one

[Kgabogk]

this two always join current trends very late,they like playing catch up,even though they produce great products,they are both not good strategists...nokia chose a wrong partner

[kingrob]

Still can't believe Nokia is now basically just a phone manufacturer and a Microsoft partner. :(

[ufis]

I lost you at

...and MS strengths in software...

[diegoa]

I own a WP7 device, HTC Mozart and I love my phone :)

[NetDude]

Windows Phone 7 running on a Nokia? Now that's a thought I would never have entertained until today.



Yeah... but Nokia had to ACT quickly... They waited too long, IMHO.

[kingrob]

Yeah... but Nokia had to ACT quickly... They waited too long, IMHO.

I read in another discussion forum from a guy that worked at Nokia and how screwed-up the Fins really are.

-he said they only work 9 to 5.
- took almost 2 to 3 months to approve change management
- there's more than a 1000 people working on Symbian!! :wtf:

I think that's more devs than the whole team that worked on Windows 7. :eek:

Just very very bad management at Nokia and an unwillingness to square up to market changes and act upon it.

[Tsepz_011]

1000 devs working on Symbian!!?? Lol, that's shocking considering how buggy and unfinished it feels on the N8, Nokia have a lot of dead weight.

[kingrob]

1000 devs working on Symbian!!?? Lol, that's shocking considering how buggy and unfinished it feels on the N8, Nokia have a lot of dead weight.

I kid you not.

I'm still wondering what they actually do at Nokia every day. :sick:

[BeVonk!]

I'm still wondering what they actually do at Nokia every day. :sick:

Peeing in their pants?

[BeVonk!]

The US president of Nokia is already being replaced by a Microsoft employee. A lot of Nokia employees will lose their jobs in Finland. Really some tough times ahead for the Fins. Nokia is a big employer in Finland so all this will have an effect on that nation. For a Finland icon like Nokia to become more American is a national disaster of sorts.

[oober]

Haha they are jumping from a burning platform to a sinking ship. lol :D

[tinachan]

It would be a great success if Nokia pulls this off. May be Nokia is planning to use Qt for WP7 and shock the competitors out there with huge success. If that happens that would be the biggest success story ever. :)
I am not disappointed by Nokia's this decision. Moreover I am excited about it. I take it as Nokia adding 1 more OS to its family after Symbian, Qt, and MeeGo. It would be interesting to see another OS (WP7) with Nokia and how it drives the competition in the market.
Looking forward to it guys.

[Piesang]

Windows Phone 7 running on a Nokia? Now that's a thought I would never have entertained until today.

My condolences to Rouxenator and Piesang.

At last Microsoft decided to get decent hardware to run their software.

Wil upgrade my N8's software to WM7 anytime. You wouldnt find me dead with a WM6 or earlier phone.

[tinachan]

Check this to see what other developers have to say: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfWFvCJJaNs

At Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona, developers weigh in on the planned Nokia/Microsoft Partnership giving their honest opinions on the recent news. Developers further explain what exactly the news means for them, and how it will effect their immediate and long term future.

[sii]

Here's an interesting take on things... Why Windows Phone 7 Is A Better Choice Than Symbian (http://mobilernr.com/why-windows-phone-7-is-a-better-choice-than-symbian/)