Microsoft teased us with a new image of its first post-Nokia era smartphone. The upper front side of a smartphone with an orange case accompanies the message “Microsoft is delivering the power of everyday mobile technology to everyone. Come back on November 11, to find out more!” The focus on the front camera suggests that the first Microsoft Lumia smartphone will be equipped with a decent image … [Read more...]
Nokia Rejuvenated after Dropping Phone Unit
Selling the phone business to Microsoft in April seems to have been a wise decision for Nokia. The third quarter figures show that the company is now again profitable. Moreover, Nokia’s revenue exceeded the analysts’ expectations. Rajeev Suri was appointed Chief Executive Officer in May, after the transaction took place, and he already proves that the board took the right decision. Nokia’s … [Read more...]
Nokia Leaves a Big Dent in Microsoft Profits
Wall Street estimates are out and it seemed Microsoft topped them with revenue of $23.38 billion. This profit was however shadowed by the purchase of Nokia’s cell phone business. Shares should have gone for 60 cents a share according to analysts, but The Redmond, Wash, reported net income of only 55 cents per share. And as Microsoft purchased Nokia’s handset business (described by many as … [Read more...]
Nokia Normandy Set to be Launched During MWC 2014
Nokia is coming up with a new Android phone in the next few weeks. This is in spite of the fact that Microsoft is in the process of taking over Nokia in the next few days. The effect of this change of guard with the new phone also being unveiled is that the phone in all probability would not be Google based. It rather has possibility of being based on Nokia services and Microsoft apps. MWC is … [Read more...]