7 Interesting Facts Nokia-Microsoft Duet

Nokia has chosen Windows Phone 7 (WP7) as the primary OS for smart phones in the future. However, the Finnish mobile phone giant is not had no consequences at all. According to the Times of India, there are 7 summary / key points about the duet Nokia and Microsoft need to know, see below:



 

1. Nokia and Microsoft Combine Assets

Nokia and Microsoft combine assets to develop and market mobile products. Nokia to pay license the use of WP 7. In return, Microsoft is investing in marketing and development of mobile phones. License agreement is considered complicated because some Nokia technology will be embedded in WP 7, such as navigation and map features.

2. Exchange of Technology

Nokia gives brands more superior in the world of smartphones, mobile devices, embedded applications store in Windows 7 Phone Marketplace and technology map. While contributing to the software Microsoft Windows 7 Phone, Bing, Xbox Live and Office software.

3. Nokia Make Mobile Development Division Two

Along with the announcement of using WP 7, Nokia said it will make two special units of mobile phone development. Two units referred to the Smart Devices division is now led by Jo Harlow, and the Mobile Phones division.

4. Symbian and MeeGo Not Removed

The arrival of Windows 7 Phone will not get rid of the original OS Nokia, the Symbian and MeeGo. However, both are just so complementary because of WP 7 is the primary OS for your Nokia smartphone.

5. Nokia Research and Development Budget Trimming

Nokia intends to cut its budget to research and development. Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, stated that this division of funds four times more than what Apple released and largely directed to Symbian. With WP 7 so the main platform, trimming the budget in this area is reasonable.

6. Nokia will Conducting Employee Deductions

Nokia said it would have cut the number of workers at Nokia, which will be conducted in various parts of the world, including Finland. However, Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, not sure how many employees are laid off and in any part.

7. Nokia Cancel choose Android

Stephen Elop claimed to have intensive discussions with Google about Android adoption. In the end Nokia judge will find it hard to distinguish its products from manufacturers other Android already in existence. On the other hand, Google is also strong in the area of service map and Ovi Nokia Maps do not want to be ignored. As a result, Nokia also canceled Android adoption

Whatever the chosen OS that Nokia, which obviously will bring new flavors on Nokia smart phones later. Just wait for its presence in the near future, at least in this year's consumer gadgets will be able to taste the Nokia phones with Microsoft's mobile OS is.

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Nokia distribute Nokia E7 and WP7 Free to Developers

Nokia decision to turn away from Symbian to Windows 7 Phone seems already certain. This is evident from the Nokia effort to continue to attract the attention of developers to distribute Nokia E7 free to members of the Nokia Launchpad. In addition, Nokia also promised a free Nokia devices WP7 immediately after the device is available.

Launchpad is Nokia mobile application development program which usually attract an annual fee of € 300, but for now this is available free of charge during the first year. Membership is available if an application is received by Nokia developers from both companies and private developers. Developers will get first access of the API and SDK are updated regularly, including on Ovi Store promotions and training invitation.

In addition to free devices, Nokia also will provide technical support for all Nokia technology for free for three months and a free evaluation of applications that have been made by the developer. Nokia also promises ongoing business development support for this program.

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Nokia WP 7 phones Marketed In 2012

For those who are dying want to try like what Windows mobile Phone 7 (WP 7) made by Nokia seems to still be patient. Executive Nokia said mobile phone made by Nokia new WP 7 will greet the market in 2012.

"The Windows-based products on the market from 2012 onwards," said Chairman of Nokia, Ollila Jorman as reported by Reuters on Friday (02/18/2011).

Previously, Jo Harlow division as the new leader Nokia said mobile phone Smart Devices WP 7 Nokia intended to be sold this year as well. However, there appears to shift the target time to market.

On the other hand, Ollila added that Nokia is actually not only be approached by Microsoft and Google have time to apply for other operating systems. But he did not mention who the parties meant.

"There's Microsoft, Google ... and in addition we also have other applicants," added Olila. Ultimately, the choice fell to WP 7

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Nokia E7 Finally Official Release

After several months of rumors appeared in the world, Nokia has finally officially announced the availability of E7 series. Mobile entertainment business and this became available in the Nokia store in Helsinki, Finland and the Nokia flagship store elsewhere. 

Nokia E7 using the touch screen AMOLED ClearBlack 4 "with a touch QWERTY board. Inside are Symbian OS ^ 3 with on-board memory is 16 GB. In addition, Nokia E7 also features 8MP camera with dual-LED flash that can record HD video.

This device became available on 16 February, with the price of € 599 without a contract in Europe

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Does Nokia have Selects Platform Wrong?

Nokia decision to join with Microsoft could be a fatal decision. Optimism Nokia to return victorious force Nokia to take a big step for the company again rise from adversity. But whether the Windows 7 Phone platform will bring Nokia back up?.

Nokia fate now depends heavily with Microsoft. How great is the Windows platform 7 Phone Smartphone user market interest?. While a competitor of Apple and Android forces continue to develop its wings even further popularity has left the Nokia smartphone. While Windows 7 Phone still doubt his ability to be able to compete with Android and the IOS.

Almost all vendors Smartphone as HTC, Dell, LG and Samsung have tried Windows 7 Phone besutannya on mobile phones. However proved Smartphone WP7 they are not too enthused and somewhat failed in the market. The most important feature of a smartphone has not even been adopted by WP7 such as lack of "cut & paste", and multitasking. The application is not too much, just a few thousand applications, compared with IOS application that reaches around and Android 300rb 150rb. It can be said Nokia's decision is somewhat reckless.

But behind all of that may be hidden Microsoft terrible plan, features of Windows 7 Phone can be enhanced, application developers can just re-drawn with the merger of Nokia. There is a possibility Phone Windows 7 will be victorious with the inclusion of Nokia, which is one brand that is still in demand around the world. Proven in Indonesia is still believed to own Nokia mobile market segments, especially in the lower middle.

Can Nokia back up with the flag WP7 in smartphone?. How good Nokia Phone Windows 7 can take the hearts of lovers Smartphone?.

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Nokia announces partnership with Microsoft, Adoption WP7 and Bing Map

Finally, Nokia decided to use the platform from Microsoft with its official partnership with Microsoft that was announced today. In the press release Nokia will adopt Windows Phone as a major smartphone platforms. Meanwhile, his favorite platform, Symbian will be a "franchise platform. " While Meego as Open Source platforms are still used in Nokia phones is expected to be launched later in 2011 also.

In agreement with Microsoft, in addition to adopting WP7, Nokia also will adopt the map Bing, and Ovi Store that will be integrated with the Windows Marketplace.

The following press release:

Nokia and Microsoft announce plans for a broad strategic partnership to build a new global ecosystem
February 11, 2011

Companies plan to combine assets and develop innovative mobile products on an unprecedented scale

Nokia Corporation
Stock exchange release
February 11, 2011 at 9.30 (CET +1)

London, Feb. 11, 2011 – Nokia and Microsoft today announced plans to form a broad strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global mobile ecosystem.

Nokia and Microsoft intend to jointly create market-leading mobile products and services designed to offer consumers, operators and developers unrivalled choice and opportunity. As each company would focus on its core competencies, the partnership would create the opportunity for rapid time to market execution. Additionally, Nokia and Microsoft plan to work together to integrate key assets and create completely new service offerings, while extending established products and services to new markets.

Under the proposed partnership:

- Nokia would adopt Windows Phone as its principal smartphone strategy, innovating on top of the platform in areas such as imaging, where Nokia is a market leader.

- Nokia would help drive the future of Windows Phone. Nokia would contribute its expertise on hardware design, language support, and help bring Windows Phone to a larger range of price points, market segments and geographies.

- Nokia and Microsoft would closely collaborate on joint marketing initiatives and a shared development roadmap to align on the future evolution of mobile products.

- Bing would power Nokia’s search services across Nokia devices and services, giving customers access to Bing’s next generation search capabilities. Microsoft adCenter would provide search advertising services on Nokia’s line of devices and services.

- Nokia Maps would be a core part of Microsoft’s mapping services. For example, Maps would be integrated with Microsoft’s Bing search engine and adCenter advertising platform to form a unique local search and advertising experience

- Nokia’s extensive operator billing agreements would make it easier for consumers to purchase Nokia Windows Phone services in countries where credit-card use is low.

- Microsoft development tools would be used to create applications to run on Nokia Windows Phones, allowing developers to easily leverage the ecosystem’s global reach.

- Nokia’s content and application store would be integrated with Microsoft Marketplace for a more compelling consumer experience.

“Today, developers, operators and consumers want compelling mobile products, which include not only the device, but the software, services, applications and customer support that make a great experience,” Stephen Elop, Nokia President and CEO, said at a joint news conference in London. “Nokia and Microsoft will combine our strengths to deliver an ecosystem with unrivalled global reach and scale. It’s now a three-horse race.”

“I am excited about this partnership with Nokia,” said Steven A. Ballmer, Microsoft CEO. “Ecosystems thrive when fueled by speed, innovation and scale. The partnership announced today provides incredible scale, vast expertise in hardware and software innovation and a proven ability to execute.”

Please visit www.nokia.com/press for press materials.

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Nokia N9 Use OS MeeGo & Processors Intel Atom?

Nokia is reportedly poised released a new product, N9. On the N9 is the Finnish handset manufacturer will showcase the new operating system which they till with Intel, which MeeGo.

From the leaked pictures are actually in circulation long enough, Nokia N9 has a stylish sliding qwerty keyboard. And besides presenting MeeGo, there are more surprises presented by Nokia on this smartphone.

According to tech site Engadget who claims to have info from reliable sources, Nokia N9 powered with Intel Atom 1.2 GHz processor. If the leak is accurate, then the N9 will be Nokia phones with powerful processors so far.

Just like N8, N9 rumored to have a powerful 12-megapixel camera. As reported by Cnet and quoted on Monday (1/24/2011), Nokia N9 expected to slide on the event Mobile World Conggres (MWC) in Barcelona, which took place next month.

Nokia new CEO, Stephen Elop, predicted would unveil the N9 in the MWC. There are even rumors that Nokia will also be exhibiting at the event-based tablet MeeGo prestigious technology exhibition.

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What's Up with Nokia?

One by one service that the Finnish mobile phone maker slowly collapsed. Having previously Ovi Files, now turn free music download service that was stopped in 27 countries. What's wrong with Nokia?

Services Ovi, Nokia launched in August 2007 with several features to Nokia mobile phone users in it. For example, Ovi Sync, Store, Maps, Mail, Chat, Share, Files and Music Store.

But in September 2010, Nokia sent notifications to all users of Ovi services on one of the plan termination of their services, Ovi Files.

That is a feature that allows users to put documents on a server owned by Nokia and can be downloaded through the phone.

"Nokia Ovi Files have been shut down effectively on October 1, 2010. We apologize for the inconvenience," wrote the email distributed to each user's Ovi at the time.

Even so, closing it turns out Ovi services continues. Nokia now terminate the services of the previous menguduh free music gives great hope for them.

Moreover, Nokia has to pick up four big labels: Vivendi Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music Group and Sony to enrich the content in it.

"This decision is part of Nokia's mission to continuously improve the experience of enjoying the Ovi services to millions of consumers who use it. The main objective is to integrate all of the Nokia Ovi service into an experience that is easy and this strategy began to bear fruit," the reason for Nokia.

Indeed, Nokia ensures that there will be no interruption in service for those who have been using Ovi music you like or who would buy a device that accompanied this service. But still the question occurred, why the service suddenly stopped?

Officials left

Nokia also did not just mess around with an increasingly tight business competition, the giant mobile phone vendor is also known to have replaced several key officials in the composition of its management. As the CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo is now replaced by Stephen Elop.

With the entry of Elop, then Kallasvuo automatically resigned from his position on the board of directors of Nokia. But he will still sit in a chair the board of the non-executive capacity.

In addition, Nokia also has been abandoned by one of the top officials are not less important that is, Anssi Vanjoki as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Solutions.

Vanjoki has joined Nokia since 1991. During this time, he is considered the number two at Nokia after the CEO. In fact he was rumored would replace the position of CEO Kallasvuo as though the conclusion does not occur.

With Mobile Solutions office leader Nokia, Vanjoki control Nokia Symbian smartphone development and MeeGo.

So, what's wrong with Nokia? Why hand the displacement of high officials, until termination of service occurs so quickly in the adjacent time?

As mobile phone manufacturers who holds the helm of the mobile industry for a long time, it could be all it's only Nokia's business strategy just to retain his throne. But also there could be other causes that make-penyabab Nokia must make significant changes in a short time. Consumers also can only guess.

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Nokia Stop Free Music Service in 27 Countries

Nokia finally stop the service pack free music in 27 countries. Though the service was released in 2008 this was popular with the campaigns 'Comes With Music'.

Which countries are left behind this service is still not open to the obvious. But the report that became 'victims' of which is the UK and Singapore.

Then how in Indonesia? Nokia confirmed that it still continue selling phones bundled with free packages to the free music download service in Indonesia, the validity period is up to 12 months.

This treatment is similar to what happened in China and India. As for Brazil, Turkey and South Africa was just given a free service to six-month deadline.

Previously, Nokia has put high expectations on access to these services. Moreover, the giant mobile phone vendors have managed to hook the four major labels: Vivendi Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music Group and Sony.

Unfortunately, hope was hung high enough, that could rival Apple's iTunes service, seemed to fail. Due to lack of interest of end users a free music service bundled with these Nokia music phone sales had to be closed in 27 countries.

"The market clearly wants DRM-free music service (digital right management)," said Nokia spokesman.

The reason, in the presence of DRM software will limit users to share songs from various devices. Nokia itself argued would continue to provide songs without DRM, and now has expanded its development in 38 countries.

Although the download service in 27 countries that have been determined is planned to be closed, but Nokia confirms will still let users who still subscribe to fixed line subscription to download music to an end.

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Nokia E6-00 Will Roll at MWC 2011 event?

One of the world's largest mobile phone maker Nokia seems new E series phones will launch the newest in the event the MWC 2011 held in Barcelona in February. The reason, in CES 2011, held in Las Vegas a few days ago, the latest Nokia E series phones have not yet been announced.

As information is quoted from Ubergizmo, Wednesday (12 / 1), recently reported that most likely the Finnish handset manufacturer, Nokia will launch new mobile phone with E6-00 series in the event the MWC 2011 held on 14 February.

It is believed that the source because of the ongoing CES 2011 in Las Vegas on January 6 and the latest E series mobile phones Artificial Nokia had not been announced to the public.

So also for the specification, little by little already began to unfold to the surface after he got a few leaks that exist in the XML file on their official website.

Reportedly, Nokia E6-00 will be equipped with reliable performance and complete features, such as powered by ARM-based processor, VGA screen with 640 x 480 resolution, WiFi connectivity, HSDPA, 8MP camera with LED flash, and do not miss a Qwerty keypad that is located the bottom of the screen.

As for the operating system, most likely Nokia E6-00 still will use the Symbian operating system as the main option. Because it seems so far Nokia is still going to stick with the operating system, although a variety of homemade stiff resistance from the Android operating system, IOS, and the Blackberry just kept coming.

But apparently, the belief Nokia with its operating system is also not carelessly. Surely they also have a powerful stance against a variety of other operating systems that it just kept coming.

Well, would be like if the new E series phones made by Nokia which is likely already to be announced in the arena of MWC 2011?

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