Nokia and Microsoft partner up! [Backlink from HubPages]

http://hubpages.com/hub/Nokia-and-Microsoft-partner-up
An article I posted talking about Microsoft's partner with Nokia.
Here's the Article, quoted.

What happened?

Well, I decided to write this hub because of the large volume of searches it was receiving this past week, and it's about something I care about! Technology!

Anyways, let's get started with the details.

What happened is that Nokia and Microsoft have partnered up to build "a new global mobile ecosystem." (As quoted from http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/feb11/02-11partnership.mspx) By this, Microsoft mean that they are partnering up with Nokia, to offer cheaper Windows Phones, on Nokia hardware. Nokia accepted because Nokia's Symbian platform is crumbling in to the ground, while iOS, Android, and Windows Phone are the three more competent competitors.

What does this mean for you and me?

Well, it doesn't really mean much - aside from the fact that Nokia's Symbian platform will now rest in peace, while Windows Phone 7 prevails on all of Nokia's smartphone devices. When that happens, Windows Phone 7 devices' price will be pushed down for many people to buy, as Nokia have design and hardware expertise in the mobile market, and because of this - Nokia also have cheaper parts which cost less, and will be priced less for consumers.

This partnership now allows us all to get WIndows Phone 7 devices at a cheaper price, while Nokia, the hardware leader in mobile phone devices will still be able to make profits and create even better devices, with the aid of Microsoft's software.

Windows Phone 7 isn't all they are integrating, Microsoft's Bing and Ad management will also be involved to create a better search experience, and more opportunities for mobile advertising.

Thanks for Reading!

Hopefully you know what's with all the Microsoft and Nokia Buzz this week!