Nokia/Microsoft alliance carries downside for cell phone giant, says IHS iSuppli

Nokia's agreement with Microsoft to make Windows Phone 7 its principal operating system is likely to have a negative near-term impact on Nokia's smartphone shipments, according to HIS iSuppli. With the announcement of the deal, Nokia is eliminating any incentive for consumers and developers to buy into its existing smartphone products, which are based on its Symbian and MeeGo operating systems. With the Microsoft deal unlikely to yield any products for nearly one year, Nokia will have no choice except to remain awkwardly reliant on the Symbian and MeeGo platforms in 2011. This will have a further negative impact on the Nokia's already eroding position in smartphones.



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