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Engadget: Nokia claimed to be working on Android phone for unveiling later this year
CrunchGear: Nokia to debut Android device in September
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis: Do not listen to the Guardian, there will be no Nokia devices running Android any time soon
Nokia claimed to be working on Android phone for unveiling later this year
Engadget —
... Talk of a possible Android / Nokia tie-up has been ongoing since time immemorial, and the latest fuel to the fire comes from the Guardian which is sourcing "industry insiders" as saying that the world's largest phone manufacturer will reveal an ...
Nokia to debut Android device in September
CrunchGear —
Well, it appears that Nokia will finally pull its head out of its ass come September, says an industry insider according to the Guardian. At Nokia World, the mobile phone giant is expected to debut an Android-powered touch-screen device. Will it be powered by Intel? Eh. Who knows, but I hope it’s true and that they’ve finally realized that Symbian needs to be put out to pasture. Has anyone hacked their N810 to run Android?
via Guardian
Do not listen to the Guardian, there will be no Nokia devices running Android any time soon
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis —
... I should be ashamed of myself for even linking to this terrible piece of flame bait, but I just have to. The Guardian’s Richard Wray is claiming that industry insiders have tipped him off that at ...
Nokia Android Phone coming, dropping Symbian?
I4U News —
... in the smartphone segment and that Nokia needs to pick one of the existing desktop operating systems: Windows, Linux or OS X (unlikely). UK's Guardian breaks a rumor that Nokia has picked Android and is supposed to show a Nokia Android smartphone in September at the Nokia World Conference. Nokia is still leading in the "normal" phone market by far, but is steadily loosing ground in the advanced smartphone segment. Nokia's strategy to ...
Nokia working on touchscreen Android device?
T3.com All —
... - to a rather limited response. Although using Android isn't the end for Symbian, it's certainly not glowing praise for it either. After all, if Nokia isn't using it, why should anyone else? We suspect numerous blurry images of this Nokia Android phone will arrive in the next two months if there is any merit in the rumour, but in the meantime, if you have a phone to upgrade later in the year and fancy Android, you might want to sit tight and wait. Link: Nokia (via The Guardian ) Related links: [image]
Nokia working on touchscreen Android device?
T3.com News —
... response. Although using Android isn't the end for Symbian, it's certainly not glowing praise for it either. After all, if Nokia isn't using it, why should anyone else?
We suspect numerous blurry images of this Nokia Android phone will arrive in the next two months if there is any merit in the rumour, but in the meantime, if you have a phone to upgrade later in the year and fancy Android, you might want to sit tight and wait.
Link: Nokia (via The Guardian)
Nokia Going Android in September?
Phones Review —
... Apparently Nokia is going Android as according to an article on the Guardian, they quote “industrial insiders” as claiming Nokia is to reveal an Android platform touch screen smartphone during ...
Report: Nokia Commences Mating Dance With Android, Handset Due In September (Updated) [Nokia]
Gizmodo —
... From London's Guardian, we get this surprising report: Nokia, (recent) full owner of Symbian, is making an Android touchscreen phone, set for unveiling at a conference in September. This would be strange! ( ...
Report: Nokia Commences Mating Dance With Android, Handset Due In September [Nokia]
Gizmodo —
... From London's Guardian, we get this surprising report: Nokia, (recent) full owner of Symbian, is making an Android touchscreen phone, set for unveiling at a conference in September. This would be strange! ...
Nokia to announce Android smartphone
Tech Digest —
... the end of 2008. Nokia's partnership with Intel, which we reported last month, and the possibility of Android-based handsets could spell exciting times for Nokia. We really like their latest smartphone offering, the N97, although it still doesn't really come close to threatening the iPhone 3GS's dominance. A Nokia smartphone with Android could really give Apple something to worry about though. What this means for the much berated Ovi store is anybody's guess. (via The Guardian) ...
Nokia denies Android phone plans
Tech Ticker —
... Well, it was expected, isn’t it? Guardian’s claim of Nokia Android device that was supposed to be shown in September has been thrashed by the Finnish phone maker. It also didn’t make sense to believe that Nokia would develop on Android since Symbian is their core platform. ...
Nokia deny Android smartphone rumors: sticking with Symbian
SlashGear —
... Nokia rumors a-plenty today, as UK paper The Guardian suggest that the Finnish company are planning to release a touchscreen Android smartphone so as to counter falling Symbian shares. However, Nokia themselves have ...
Nokia to make Android phone (Or not)
Boing Boing Gadgets —
From The Guardian:
Nokia is understood to be developing a mobile phone that runs on Google's Android software platform in a strategic U-turn for the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer.
The new touchscreen device will be unveiled at the Nokia World conference in September, say industry insiders, as the Finnish handset giant tries to revive its fortunes in the smartphone market.
Update: Nokia denies it. Maybe it's making an Android Internet Tablet!
Nokia to make Android phone
Boing Boing Gadgets —
From The Guardian:
Nokia is understood to be developing a mobile phone that runs on Google's Android software platform in a strategic U-turn for the world's largest mobile phone manufacturer.
The new touchscreen device will be unveiled at the Nokia World conference in September, say industry insiders, as the Finnish handset giant tries to revive its fortunes in the smartphone market.
Android based phone by… Nokia?
Mobility Site —
Can it be that Nokia has finally realized nothing good can happen by sticking with the old Symbian OS and is now looking for other alternatives?
Not sure, but according to this report, Nokia is already working on an Android based smartphone.
The new touchscreen device will be unveiled at the Nokia World conference in September, say industry insiders, as the Finnish handset giant tries to revive its fortunes in the smartphone market.
Hmm, another Android based phone by a leading mobile company. I’ve just read ...
Nokia Just Says No to Android Smartphones
jkOnTheRun —
... The Guardian reported that Nokia was going to release a smartphone running the Android operating system later this year. The report garnered a lot of interest as the Finnish handset maker has long been using the Symbian platform for their phones and the move to Android would be a total departure from business as usual. ...
Rumors: Nokia is preparing new Android powered headset for the Q4
PreviewGadgets.com —
... Rumors that world largest mobile phone manufacturer, Nokia, is preparing new Android powered touchscreen phone are getting louder and louder. This kind of news even got up to the British Guardian, which quotes anonymous “industry insiders” who’s claiming that Nokia will reveal an Android powered touchscreen mobile phone in the fourth quarter. ...
Nokia Denies Android Smartphone Development
Gear Live —
... -based smartphone later this year. Where would such a thought come from, you ask? Well, earlier this morning, The Guardian said it would happen, and that a Nokia Android phone would be announced in September. Seemed odd, since Nokia is the full owner of the Symbian OS, but stranger things have happened. However, soon after the article was posted, Nokia show it down anywhere they could, including ...
More evidence that Nokia will adopt Android for Smartphone battle
SolSie.com —
... the last smartphone from Nokia that runs Symbian OS. Nokia, the world number one mobile manufacturer, sees its market share continues to erode at rapid pace, especially in high-end smartphone arena. The smartphone segment is critical as it is the only part of the mobile phone market which is growing. Cash-strapped consumers are either holding on to their existing phones and opting for cheaper SIM-only deals or "trading up" to more advanced gadgets such as the iPhone. According to a report from the Guardian , Nokia is reportedly developing a mobile phone that runs on Google’s ...
