When
Microsoft Corporation(NASDAQ:MSFT) takes the curtains off the Windows 8
operating system for mobile phones on Monday, there will be a particular company
hoping it can deliver the guaranteed transition for uses and fans of Windows
tablets and PCs. Yes. Nokia it is.
For
handset manufacturer Nokia Corporation (ADR)(NYSE:NOK), the new version of the
operating system would represent the latest and potentially the last chance to find
its way back into the growing smartphone industry.
The
once overriding Finnish handset maker saw its fortunes decline drastically when
initial iterations of Windows software for smartphones did not receive wide
embrace. Also, Nokia had done away with its own operating system to favour the
solution proposed by Microsoft.
Windows
phone cover for a mere 4% of the smartphone market, having struggled to compete
with Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. As a consequence, Nokia got pushed out
of the top 5 smartphone manufacturers in the third quarter of the year 2012. It
is the first time that Nokia has not shown up in the rankings since researchers
started compiling them in 2004.
Nokia
and Microsoft are likely to avoid direct rivalry for their Windows 8 release
this week. A spoiler event showcasing the latest Android devices from Google
was cancelled due to anticipation of Hurricane Sandy in the New York City.
This
is not the only timing issue to weigh down the Windows phone partners. Mobile
operators have been complaining for being having to wait for over a month to
sell Windows phones.
Nokia’s
flagship Lumia 920 was released in the US at a lavish New York event sometime
in early September. However, the first handset to operate on Windows 8 is not
expected before a couple of weeks. It will only be available through one
operator AT&T.
We have 4 iphones and I am waiting for the release of the lumia 920 to replace 3 out of the 4 iphones that we use. I am impressed with the w8 with its nice features. Just upgraded 2 of my office laptops with windows 8 and its pretty amazing. My IT guy is so impressed with its functionality and ease of use. My kids can't wait to have it.
ReplyDeleteMy kids, nieces, and nephews have always use laptops or desktops to play online pico facebook games eventhough we have ipads and Android tablets. They can only do these with Windows. Therefore, we have about 8 desktops and laptops for everyone. I recently upgrade some of the them to Windows 8, it was really smooth and fast. However, they can not touch the windows. Now they want windows tablets and Windows phones. Too bad for me.
ReplyDeleteMy kids, nieces, and nephews have always use laptops or desktops to play online pico facebook games eventhough we have ipads and Android tablets. They can only do these with Windows. Therefore, we have about 8 desktops and laptops for everyone. I recently upgrade some of the them to Windows 8, it was really smooth and fast. However, they can not touch the windows. Now they want windows tablets and Windows phones. Too bad for me.
ReplyDeleteNo one is excited about the MSFT launch; but most corporate types will probably be forced to use it. Maybe the consumer class that can't afford Apple's exorbitant premium will gravitate towards it, esp if its sold in Walmart.
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