Entries in 'nokia' (39)

Apple and Samsung overtake Nokia in global mobile web usage

Apple and Samsung overtake Nokia in global mobile web usage

Web analytics company StatCounter reports that Apple is now the leading mobile OEM for global web usage, bagging a 25.9 per cent share in January 2013.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Feb 5th 2013 at 3:43PM in News
Nokia launches arty (but desperate?) video attack on iPhone 5

Nokia launches arty (but desperate?) video attack on iPhone 5

You’re nothing but a mindless number. It’s time to liberate yourself – by buying an alternative expensive smartphone?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 3rd 2012 at 1:25PM in News
Nokia slashes a further 10,000 jobs

Nokia slashes a further 10,000 jobs

Finnish mobile phone company Nokia has announced a fresh round of redundancies with some 10,000 workers facing the sack.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2012 at 3:13PM in News
Lumia fails to shine as Nokia posts €1.34bn loss

Lumia fails to shine as Nokia posts €1.34bn loss

Nokia’s first stab at reversing its torrid fortunes appears not to have taken off.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 2:43PM in News

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11m downloads a day from Nokia Store

11m downloads a day from Nokia Store

While Nokia has been struggling to do battle against the likes of Apple and Android devices in developed markets, it's Symbian OS has continued a stronghold over emerging markets.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Jan 11th 2012 at 2:28PM in News
More huge job losses at Nokia

More huge job losses at Nokia

Nokia is to make 3,500 more staff redundant as the embattled mobile communications giant continues its cost-cutting operation.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2011 at 2:36PM in News
Nokia shuts down dev network following hack

Nokia shuts down dev network following hack

Nokia has closed down its developer network due to an illicit data breach attack on its systems.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Aug 30th 2011 at 12:20PM in News
Smartphone sales plunge 34% in dismal quarter for Nokia

Smartphone sales plunge 34% in dismal quarter for Nokia

This must be regarded as the low point for Nokia as the company deals with plummeting legacy device sales before the new WinPho era begins.

Tim Green
by Tim Green
on Jul 21st 2011 at 4:37PM in News

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Nokia's N9 might skip UK

Nokia's N9 might skip UK

Nokia may not release the firm's MeeGo-based N9 smartphone in the UK if an Inquirer report is to be believed.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Jul 4th 2011 at 1:34PM in News
Apple and Nokia settle dispute

Apple and Nokia settle dispute

Apple and Nokia have settled an ongoing patent dispute which will see the firms bury their respective legal hatchets and Apple pay Nokia an undisclosed sum.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2011 at 11:35AM in News
Skies darken above Nokia

Skies darken above Nokia

Finnish firm Nokia, once the giant of the mobile phone scene, has sent a chilling warning to investors.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 1st 2011 at 9:29AM in News
Nokia kills Ovi brand

Nokia kills Ovi brand

Nokia announced the firm is dump the Ovi brand of services, instead simply using 'Nokia' to "centralise identity under one brand," they said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2011 at 11:04AM in News

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Nokia outsources Symbian

Nokia outsources Symbian

A new strategic collaboration between Nokia and Accenture has seen the mobile firm move its software activities and 3,000 employees to a new partner.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2011 at 11:36AM in News
Intel criticises Nokia's WP7 switch

Intel criticises Nokia's WP7 switch

Intel CEO Paul Otellini has lashed out at Nokia over its decision to side with Microsoft and adopt its Windows Phone 7 software platform in its future smartphone handsets.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 18th 2011 at 12:24PM in News
Nokia pondered Android alliance

Nokia pondered Android alliance

The shock alliance between Nokia and Microsoft nearly never happened, with the Finnish company admitting that it gave serious consideration to switching to Google Android mobile OS as opposed to ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 11th 2011 at 1:01PM in News
Nokia and MS strike strategic partnership

Nokia and MS strike strategic partnership

Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia and Windows platform holder Microsoft have announced the formation of a strategic partnership that will see the Windows Phone 7 operating system embedded in future ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 11th 2011 at 9:31AM in News

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Leaked Nokia memo paints gloomy picture

Leaked Nokia memo paints gloomy picture

An internal company communication that has been leaked online has outlined the true extent of the trouble at Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 9th 2011 at 12:26PM in News
Nokia to embrace Windows Phone 7?

Nokia to embrace Windows Phone 7?

Rumours are pointing to a possible partnership between Finnish mobile giant Nokia and Microsoft that could see the latter's mobile phone OS Windows Phone 7 installed on Nokia smartphones in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 7th 2011 at 2:05PM in News
Nokia takes Symbian in-house

Nokia takes Symbian in-house

The Symbian Foundation has announced plans to "transition the role of the non-profit organisation".

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2010 at 4:04PM in News
Now Angry Birds heads to Nokia

Now Angry Birds heads to Nokia

Rovio Mobile might be seizing headlines for the two million downloads of its Angry Birds game on Android this week, but the company is targeting other smartphones too.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 25th 2010 at 2:41PM in News
Forget the PSP Phone – where’s the GameBoy phone?

Forget the PSP Phone – where’s the GameBoy phone?

As the (still completely unfounded) speculation about a possible PSP Phone continues to travel in circles around the internet, it has been alleged that Nintendo was at one point considering ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 12th 2010 at 3:28PM in News
Things looking up for Nokia

Things looking up for Nokia

Nokia has revealed net sales of €10 billion for the second quarter of 2010, up 1% year-on-year - although down 4% at constant currency.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 23rd 2010 at 2:03PM in News
Manufacturers lambast Apple

Manufacturers lambast Apple

Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ assertion that the iPhone 4 is not alone in experiencing signal degradation when held in a user’s hands has been met with outrage and ridicule in ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 19th 2010 at 4:54PM in News
Nokia’s fall from grace continues

Nokia’s fall from grace continues

It was once the global leader in the mobile phone market, but the rise of competitors such as Samsung, Apple and Google has seen Nokia’s grip on the sector reach ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 6th 2010 at 5:49PM in News
Nokia peddles N900 emulation

Nokia peddles N900 emulation

In a surprising – and arguably illegal – move Finnish mobile giant Nokia has chosen to highlight the emulation functionality of its N900 smartphone on its Nokia Conversation blog.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 26th 2009 at 2:07PM in News