Times Online claims a Nokia Windows Phone is coming soon
Every once in a while a rumour pops up claiming Nokia will make a Windows Phone. That time has rolled around once again, with the Times Online claiming Wolfson Microelectronics, a British microelectronics and fabless semiconductor corporation specialising in signal processing chips, has been selected by “a leading mobile phone manufacturer — believed to be Nokia — to provide some of the technology for its new Windows Mobile handset.”
Wolfson has had its chips found in a variety of devices, such as the iPhone, Xbox and even the ZuneHD, so would not be an unlikely match.
Microsoft has never made any secret of their desire to have their OS sold by the world’s biggest cell phone manufacturer, and has recently delivered the first fruits of their collaboration to get their office software on the Symbian platform, but as usual the report is likely mistaken as to the identity of the “leading mobile phone manufacturer” and it could as likely be LG, Motorola, Samsung or Sony Ericsson, who have all dabbled in Windows Phone before, unlike Nokia, who is the company in question.
Does anyone think there is any truth in the rumour? Let us know below.
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Tags: nokia, windows phone 7 series, wolfson microelectronics
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There is no doubt in my mind Microsoft wants their mobile platform on Nokia phones. And there is clear evidence that Microsoft is doing whatever they can to build a stronger relationship with Nokia. Like bring Windows Live and Office to Nokia phones.
There getting close, my prediction is that there will be an announcement of a full partnership and will happen at MWC 11 where Nokia will drop their mobile platforms and work with MS only. Sounds crazy, especially to long time Nokia users, but Steve Ballmer will make sure this happens no matter what, even if theres bribing involved. And i think what we`ll get eventually is Intel/Microsoft thing happening in the phone industry.
So7t Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Yes It makes sense … a partnership MS/Intel …
So7t Reply:
May 6th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Yes It makes sense … a partnership MS/Intel …
"wintel" worked for Microoft and Intel on the desktop so it's won't be suprising to see them partner up on mobiles. The suprise would be to see Nokia drop their platform to become just another manufacturer or "wintel" handsets. I don't see the upside for them following that business model. Nokia may just want MS Office apps running on their platform as a benefit for their business customers. This would be a win for Microsoft as well, just not for their mobile division….just my 2 cents worth.
"wintel" worked for Microoft and Intel on the desktop so it's won't be suprising to see them partner up on mobiles. The suprise would be to see Nokia drop their platform to become just another manufacturer or "wintel" handsets. I don't see the upside for them following that business model. Nokia may just want MS Office apps running on their platform as a benefit for their business customers. This would be a win for Microsoft as well, just not for their mobile division….just my 2 cents worth.
how about you put the search, back, call, end call, and window logo buttons on the phone to make this a better ilusion?
Sounds interesting to me. On the other hand Nokia owns Symbian… where would Symbian development go without Nokia? I think it would mean the end of it.
well thats wonderful,though imagine how much that phone would cost?