Nokia has a backup plan if Windows Phone 8 fails

03 July, 2012
The surprising unveil was made by a Nokia board member in an interview on Finnish television. Updated!

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  • 04 Jul 2012

Well, I don't know why someone thought it might be Android the alternative of Nokia. It might be Meego as well! They already have the experience with it.

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    • Anonymous
    • tT$
    • 04 Jul 2012

    If it is windows-NT compatible, expect the existing viruses to tag along.

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      • AnonD-14320
      • u7G
      • 04 Jul 2012

      WP8 is said to have PC like capabilities......do this mean running (.exe) files?......if yes then it's gonna be the world's most powerful mobile OS.

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        • Anonymous
        • nTp
        • 04 Jul 2012

        Anonymous, 04 Jul 2012before my Lumia phone I had HTC Desire HD. It started with ... morewhy dont U bother urself and learn little bit about ur phone,,, Ur phone HTC DHD was released in September with 2.2 and after 2 months 2.3 was released so it was big fail if they igonre the DHD at that time

        http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_hd-3468.php

        further more take alook at HTC Desire HTC wont even release a proper update to 2.3,,, Google it and see how can U update to 2.3 with Desire

        and lets not fool ourselves here everyone knows upgrading to ICS was a big mistake laggy buggy (SE/SA/LG) and no huge plus ,,, so its nnot worth it and less than 1 year the new version is coming out in Oct_12 ,,, its look like they begging U to pay a phone then go Fu@k Urself with custom ROM

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          • Anonymous
          • p%n
          • 04 Jul 2012

          AnonD-10196, 03 Jul 2012You fanbois are so delusional. Nokia could've had killer An... moreTell this to the 10,000 peope losing their jobs. I'm sure they will be so pleased to hear it.

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            • Anonymous
            • vLx
            • 04 Jul 2012

            Anonymous, 04 Jul 2012have U seen the Andorid market!!!! its load with BS apps an... morebefore my Lumia phone I had HTC Desire HD. It started with Android 2.0 and it will get a 4.0 update this coming august... How about that??? It is not Android's mistake, it's the manufacturer's mistake... Learn to know the difference...

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              • Pravara
              • A9k
              • 04 Jul 2012

              We love NOKIA and we love ANDROID too. Please NOKIA come with an yummy Ice Cream Sandwich.

              Nokia N8 with ICS/JB + 12mp camera + Super AMEOLED Plus screen with a Krait processor.......

              WOW.....would die for this specification. Also Nokia sense like HTC sense.

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                • v0X
                • 04 Jul 2012

                Nokia's phones has always been great when it comes to performance and aesthetics. But the problem is, their smartphones doesn't have much apps. I'm looking forward for an Android Nokia phone that would match the current leading brands. I believe that Nokia will get a market share if they release an Android Smartphone because Nokia phones are really good when it comes to aesthetics; they will just be needing a good marketing strategy and advertisements just like Apple. =)

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                  • snT
                  • 04 Jul 2012

                  cmon noone buy nokia wp8 systems!imagine the beauty of nokia with the os of android!that would be the best nokia around!

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                    • 9LA
                    • 04 Jul 2012

                    Anonymous, 04 Jul 2012U way wrong WP already beating Android in developing apps g... moreThe only reason WP is beating Android reight now is becuase they are palying catch-up. You clearly to narrow minded to see that Android is in a league of its own. Android will one day be the platform of all mobile phones.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • nTp
                      • 04 Jul 2012

                      Anonymous, 04 Jul 2012oh common don't be naive... Those Apps were just ported to ... morehave U seen the Andorid market!!!! its load with BS apps any defective Moron call himself develiopr load shi%y apps ,,, i wont bother talking to U special if U holding the upgrade as main disadvantge on WP and U praise Android!!!! U got to be Sh!ting me, where were U for the past 2 to see how companies screwd all the Android users with the update ,,, Samsung i900 for start

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                        • 9LA
                        • 04 Jul 2012

                        Whoop Whoop........
                        Nokia & Android... Lethal combination.
                        If Nokia uses android as an OS im definitely getting me one.

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                          • 04 Jul 2012

                          well, as in my own opinion.. If wp8 failed, then they should really to android.. But they should go to the much latest version after ics 4.0, if ever.,, cause market really thinks that android was best os. .of them all,, and its really true and correct. .that nokia has a right to have othes 0Ses like samsung and htc.. To revive thier.. Company... And if that happens.. Nokia with an android os will surely firehit.. With the phone quality... And long battery.. Android. .os have no doubt. .to trust nokia company. .if that happens

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                            • Anonymous
                            • vLx
                            • 04 Jul 2012

                            AnonD-16429, 04 Jul 2012Read few comments on good hardware used by Nokia. whats the... moreclearblack technology is one of those... Lumia phones are the best Windows Phone right now...

                            Nokia designed it pretty well. I got Lumia 800 and it feels good on my hand...

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                              • vbT
                              • 04 Jul 2012

                              Android + Pureview + Nokia Maps! Meesa want :)) However, I doubt if nokia is used to working with cutting edge h/w like quad core cpus and high rez displays.

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                                • t1$
                                • 04 Jul 2012

                                Read few comments on good hardware used by Nokia. whats the 'Good hardware'of Nokia?

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                                  • blueglue
                                  • t1$
                                  • 04 Jul 2012

                                  I have read few comments about Good hardware used by Nokia. keen to know whats the good hardware?

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                                    • 7Xc
                                    • 04 Jul 2012

                                    AnonD-58527, 04 Jul 2012Elop needs to remove Risto Siilasmaa for even suggesting th... moreI would rather have NOKIA without Windows Phone, than
                                    Windows Phone without NOKIA.

                                    I would rather lose Windows Phone than lose NOKIA.

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                                      • 04 Jul 2012

                                      AnonD-58527, 04 Jul 2012Elop needs to remove Risto Siilasmaa for even suggesting th... moreI would rather have NOKIA without Windows Phone, than
                                      Windows Phone without NOKIA.

                                      I would rather lose Windows Phone than lose NOKIA.

                                      They have mouths, but cannot speak,
                                      eyes, but they cannot see;
                                      they have ears, but cannot hear,
                                      noses, but they cannot smell;
                                      they have hands, but cannot feel,
                                      feet, but they cannot walk;
                                      nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
                                      Hear this, you foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.
                                      Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don't you remember?

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                                      “Q. On the mobile side, how concerned are you that your partner who is pushing your platform is not in the best of shape?

                                      A. We have a number of partners¦ Nokia, HTC, Samsung, Huawei, ZTE…

                                      Q. The most visible one…

                                      A. The most visible is Nokia no question. Nokia is a company that has made a serious bet, driving it hard. They are having some good results with the Lumia line. Now, they also have some challenges in their Nokia Siemens Network business, they have some challenges in their S40, the Symbian product lines¦ but we are off to a good start with them.

                                      We love Nokia and love what they are doing, but our commitment to our shareholders is to have success with the Windows Phone, and Nokia is a part of that, but Nokia is not all of that. They are only a part of our overall path to market and a path to our overall great success in the phone business.

                                      When Nokia came on board one of the premises that was important to us and to them was that this was about a third eco-system and not a third manufacturer. And the key for them would be that they were one of a set of guys who would strive for growth on the Windows Phone. And we are also pursuing that quite nicely with our other partners.”

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                                        • uNV
                                        • 04 Jul 2012

                                        Can any tech geek answer me if i am able to download mp3, video or third party browses in wp8? Can i transfer my own mp3,videos collections via sd card from my pc using without june software?