It has been rumored for a very long time that Nokia will be partnering up with Microsoft. With Stephen Elop behind the executive chairs it seems so likely. Now various reports(including Engadget's) have surfaced up that Nokia may announce it's strategic partnership with the Windows phone 7 this coming week. That is at the oncoming Mobile World Congress.
Will this be happening. Will nokia be adding windows phone 7 to its symbian and meego platforms. Or will it be dropping one platform to make way for windows. There have been previously many rumours about nokia joining hands with any of the existing mobile platforms, maybe Microsoft or Google's Android.
The most likely option is Windows. This will put Nokia on the same platform as Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc. Manufacturers not able to create or sustain their own mobile operating platforms but content with their hardware strength. Symbian has now become poorly outdated. In that regards I think Nokia is fighting a losing battle. With Android recently overtaking symbian's position as the market leader, Nokia is now placed in a position to do something and that too fast.
They don't have the necessary resources nor the time to go forth continuing their attempts at developing their own platform. So with all these factors under consideration we will be about to hear some mind shattering news next week at Barcelona.
Whatever is the decision any change will surely affect the whole smartphone market as Nokia is still the undefeated leader.
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