Nokia is rumoured to be strongly considering using Windows Phone 7 as an extra platform for its handset range.
According to VentureBeat, Nokia’s board has given its new CEO, Stephen Elop licence to change its current strategy including the os of its phones if he fancies it, in a bid to reverse its flagging smartphone fortunes.
If Nokia did decide to go with WP7, it would be a major boost for Microsoft, with WP7 reportedly set to feature on handsets by HTC, Samsung, LG, Asus and Dell. It could also perk up Nokia’s fortunes as the phone giant’s share price is said to have plunged by nearly two thirds since Apple first unveiled its iPhone back in June 2007.
The rumour mill has gone into over-drive about Nokia’s new head honcho line-up, including one that tips a Microsoft Nokia merger, although there is no evidence that talks have happened.
Nokia has just released its N8 flagship device, which runs Symbian 3 to boost its smartphone credentials and has seen strong pre-orders. It is also rumoured to go on sale in the US with AT&T, which could be the US breakthrough Nokia has been waiting for.
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