Microsoft Pay More One Billion Dollars for Partnering with Nokia

Microsoft Pay More One Billion Dollars for Partnering with Nokia- Nokia Smartphones, Microsoft has agreed to pay more than 1 billion dollars to Nokia in a partnership agreement that was announced some time ago. This payment agreement will be paid after Nokia agreed to use the Phone Windows platform for the upcoming production of smartphone products.

Microsoft will pay a deposit to help Nokia to market and develop a cell phone while the total payments are payable in 5 years. This investment is expected back in the form of royalties as soon as the Nokia began selling phones Windows Phone.

To achieve the target return on investment then Nokia should sell more than 60 million units of smartphones with the assumption that each handset will be charged a royalty fee $ 15. For your information, Microsoft ever said that promises cheap WP 7 on nokia phones. This target is expected to be achieved if they see the current marketing conditions in which Nokia could sell more than 100 million Symbian handsets in the year 2010.

Nokia and Microsoft schedule will begin releasing WindowsPhoneNokia mobilephone in 2012. This effort for Microsoft to compete with other mobile OS-based smartphones such as Android and IOS.

Via Bloomberg, Business Insider

Nokia N950 Preparing This Year, Smartphone Based MeeGo

Nokia N950 Preparing This Year, Smartphone Based MeeGo-Nokia Smartphones, although already decided to partner with Microsoft and using Windows Phone 7 for next-generation smartphone, Nokia is rumored to still be setting up a device in 2011 based MeeGo this. Nokia also said to remain committed to Symbian, Qt, as well as S40-based devices.

Rich Green as Nokia CTO at Nokia Developer Day event to give a lengthy explanation on the Nokia platform now and future, including MeeGo. He said they are currently working hard to make the Nokia N950, N900 successor MeeGo-based device, which is said to have hardware that is very elegant and attractive interface.

Consider the following video:

Green assured the developers who attend that Nokia N950 has enough units to be developed. N950 seems to be intended more as a development platform rather than to general market users. This is not surprising considering MeeGo indeed been prepared to explore the long-term market.

Nokia's strategy is still based on the development of Qt for the Symbian and MeeGo, added further support for Java in S40. Symbian S40 platform itself will get a new browser Ovi which are expected to provide connectivity to hundreds of millions of users.

This news at least be a consolation disappointment MeeGo lovers because Nokia probably have to cancel the Nokia N9-called new device based MeeGo. Nokia did not even show the new device at MWC 2011 past events that seemed to indicate there is no new innovation in the largest mobile phone company in the world.

Microsoft Promises Cheap WP7 on Nokia Phones

Microsoft Promises Cheap WP7 on Nokia Phones- Nokia smartphones, nokia CEO, Stephen Elop, has told Reuters that one of the key topics discussed during a cooperation agreement with Microsoft is that Nokia promised to obtain a very affordable price for Windows-based products Phone 7. Currently own a Windows Phone 7 based device that has been circulating in the market have the minimum specifications that make it hard to reach lower-class market, a market where Nokia is a leader of the mobile market today.
Microsoft by Stephen Elop speak very convincing so Elop on Friday said that the price of smartphones that use Microsoft's Windows platform Phone will go down quickly. Speaking during a meeting with business journalists in Finland, Elop said that Nokia has been very confident that it can do so very quickly.

The existence of this information raises suspicion that the future will have lower specifications established by Microsoft and Nokia for their smartphone products. However, Microsoft and Nokia have been denied the possibility that they will be using old technology such as Half-VGA screen is worth less expensive in upcoming products.

7 Interesting Facts Nokia-Microsoft Collaboration

7 Interesting Facts Nokia-Microsoft Collaboration- Nokia Smartphones, nokia has chosen Windows Phone 7 (WP7) as the primary OS for smartphones in the future. However, these mobile phone is not had no consequences at all. According to the Times of India, there are 7 summary / key points about the partnership Nokia and Microsoft you must 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 Two Mobile Development Division

Along with the announcement of using WP 7, Nokia said it will make two special units of mobile phone development. Two units referred are Smart Devices division (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 Reducing Research and Development Budget

Nokia intend to reduce expenditure on 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 cut workers

Nokia said it would have reduce 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 has not Choose Android Yet

Stephen Elop claimed to have intensive discussions with Google about Android adoption. The last rumor, Nokia possible use android in 2012.  In the end Nokia judge will find it hard to distinguish its products from manufacturers other Android already has experience. 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.

Nokia Possible Use Android 2012 ?

Nokia Possible Use Android 2012 ?- Nokia Smartphones, it was reported that Nokia CEO meets CEO of Microsoft and Google after that followed by Nokia and Microsoft partnership announcement a few days ago, today an interesting rumor rolled back. According to Eldar Murtazin, one of the frontman in the world of mobile internet, Nokia today also are considering partnering with Google.

Eldar said that according to sources familiar Nokia is currently negotiating with Google. In addition, both sides are exploring to establish a partnership and will launch the first Android Nokia devices in 2012. Eldar also said that Nokia will continue to change and ultimately will not use their own OS platform. For your information, nokias stock down with 9 % last day.

The news is still a speculation and not necessarily true. But so far Eldar Murtazin and resources they have is one of the mobile on the Internet that can be trusted so far.
via phone area

Nokias Stock Down With 9%

Nokias Stock Down With 9%- Nokia Smartphones, just a few hours after announcing its cooperation with Microsoft to adopt Windows phones, Nokias stock down with 9%.You can look a new concept phone that adopt microsoft and nokia.

Before Nokia announced it will adopt the OS Windows Phone, its stock began to rise, because it was rumored that it will adopt windows nokia phones.

But that proved wrong because it stock down with 9% after Nokia announced the adoption Windows phone, yesterday it might actually go up because the hope is introduce to adopt MeeGo or android.

Picture: A Concept Nokia Microsoft

Picture: Concept Nokia Microsoft- Nokia Smartphones, after nokia declare windows phone as its primary smartphone operating system a few hours ago, now there is a concept phone which is believed to come from the collaboration the two companies (Nokia and Microsoft). The concept is seen that Nokia holds the hardware while maintaining its distinctive designs that combine NokiaN8 and Nokia C7, while Microsoft fills the interface software with Windows Phone 7. The linkage between the hardware of the Nokia and Microsoft are visible from the three buttons at the bottom of which is a typical buttons  of Windows Phone 7.

Photo Source engadget

Please note that although the model looks Nokia N8 or Nokia  E7, but seems unlikely to be possible to replace the operating system on both the mobile phone with Windows Phone 7. But the emergence of the concept of the Nokia-Microsoft this can be seen that Nokia and Microsoft have long cooperated in this field.

What is with this cooperation Nokia would be able to break through the U.S. market? Is Nokia Symbian smartphone user community will accept this change with a positive? Or even the opposite of two? Let's wait.

Nokia Chooses Windows Phone as its Primary Smartphone Platform

Nokia Chooses Windows Phone as its Primary Smartphone Platform- Nokia Smartphones, 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 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 Windows Phone 7, 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.

Whats your opinion? I was still shock after read this news. This official statement described their CEO, Stephen Elop, in London today, Friday 11 February 2011. While MeeGo launch will be delayed until Q4 2011. Just wait for the next news about nokia.

via Nokia Press