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Here’s Why Nokia Chose Windows Phone 7 Instead Of Android

In a desperate bid to stay relevant, the iconic Finnish company Nokia, finds itself in a smartphone world no longer dominated by them, but by a little green robot named Android. While Nokia maintains 37% of the smartphone market, it is rapidly declining thanks to pressure from competitors like Google, Apple and others. The company’s new CEO Stephen Elop, had to make some tough decisions recently in order to combat the growing threats.

Nokia decided to abandon its legendary Symbian operating system in favor of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 OS, causing many critics to sound off and predict end to the great company. It's a little early in the game to predict whether Nokia’s partnership with Microsoft will succeed or fail, but I can tell you why they chose WP7 and not Android.

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michass85018d ago

This will definitely bring us some very interesting devices. WP7 will grow and will be worth to consider, as an OS...

Techsmith5018d ago

I completely agree, as Samsung Focus owner I can't wait to see what these two comes up with in the future.

SUP3R5017d ago

This partnership piqued my interest along with how nicely WP7 apps are coming along.

Wikkid6665017d ago

Just too many Android phones out there. I think both companies it works out to have a little more focus and it will be easier to differentiate their products vs the rest.

diehardgamer10005017d ago

the fact tht wp7 is proprietary an android is not makes it difficult cz its much easier to develop apps for android,n they r juss too many android phones out there.i thnk this is juss nokia doin wat they cn to stay relevant like wat the article says.

-Mezzo-5016d ago

I don't care why Nokia choose Microsoft or what would come out of this Partnership, All i want is this Phone. (Image Below)

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Unveiling Android's Game-Changer: The Long-Awaited Battery Health Monitor – Report

Google Reportedly Set to Launch Tool Revealing Battery Degradation Over Time for Phones and Tablets, Says Android Authority.

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WhatsApp Introduces Passwordless Login: Here's How to Activate It

WhatsApp Boosts Android Security and User Experience with Passwordless Login, Eliminating Two-Factor SMS. Here's How to Activate It.

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363d ago
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Nothing Phone (2) obtains Android 14-based Beta update: Here's everything you need to know

Nothing has released a new software update for the Nothing Phone (2) smartphone, based on Android 14. This update, known as Nothing OS 2.5, brings various enhancements and features.

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363d ago