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This news is quite interesting since this platform sounds really promising.
But there is something bothering me.
Are we still gonna get software support for our UIQ devices?
And if for how long?
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Posted: 2008-06-24 10:56:27
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Im so glad i havent gone out to buy any new phone so far this year. Big times ahead! And great to see DoCoMo on board aswell.
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Posted: 2008-06-24 11:00:18
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Nokia's recent purchases to support my view ....

June 24, 2008
Nokia to acquire Symbian Limited to enable evolution of the leading open mobile platform
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1230415

June 23, 2008
Nokia to acquire social-activity service provider Plazes
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1229894

June 17, 2008
Nokia completes Trolltech acquisition
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1228615

June 13, 2008
RMV, T-Systems, Nokia, and Venyon set mobile ticketing to a new level of convenience
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1227654 (not a purchase yet convenient non-the-less)

June 11, 2008
Nokia Simplifies Mobile Advertising with Launch of Nokia Advertising Alliance
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1226945
(again not a purchase yet significant)

June 05, 2008
Nokia receives European Commission merger control approval for the acquisition of Trolltech
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1225376

March 31, 2008
Nokia adds MOTOR TREND®, AUTOMOBILE® Magazine to Media Network
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1204778

March 28, 2008
European Commission extends review of Nokia's planned acquisition of NAVTEQ
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1204307

March 20, 2008
Nokia has filed Form 20-F for 2007 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1202790

March 07, 2008
Nokia and China Postel strengthen strategic cooperation
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1199010
(significant influx of revenue here $2 Billion towards Nokia for 2008 Calendar year)

March 04, 2008
Nokia to bring Microsoft Silverlight powered experiences to millions of mobile users
http://www.nokia.com/A4136002?newsid=1197788


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Posted: 2008-06-24 11:03:29
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OK ur CUT OFF! (the drinks that is). The more popular OS?! UIQ ... very wrong here ... however I'm wrong that I think Symbian is the OS and in my mind always was, while S60 & UIQ evolved from GUI's to platforms. UIQ have contributed but I'm wondering which is older .... S90 or UIQ?! If you're not sure what S90 is take a look at Nokia's 7700 & 7710. Both where quite capable and Nokia has had LONG DELAYED plans in incorporating Series 90 to Series 60 (previous name for S60). This goes back some 4-5yrs ago if I'm not mistaken. Sorry P800 = 2002, 7710 = 2004. But look at eithers specs:

Nokia 7710
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_7710-921.php

SonyEricsson P800
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_p800-326.php

S60 models, will not be abondoned, but I think some things in UIQ will be incorporated into the high end S60 Touch models.
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Posted: 2008-06-24 11:12:12
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"UIQ Technology in Ronneby notice 200 of 375 employees. Branch offices in Budapest and London are probably closed completely.

Staff information meetings have been held on UIQ in Ronneby in the morning. Notice has now been placed on 200 posts.
Most of UIQ's employees work in Ronneby, 325 persons. Others are in London and Budapest.
If the notice follows through the two offices abroad will be closing, according to UIQ: S Communications Carina Dietmans.
The reason for notice is a merging of a new software platforms for mobile phones, among several major global companies. UIQ's platform becomes a part of the new software. The plans were published today.
-- There is a possibility that we may have a different type of activity instead, "said Carina Dietmans.
Managing director Johan Sandberg and Personnel Lotta Hauffman is expected to outline details of the decision this afternoon. When will the future of UIQ Technology in Ronneby be discussed.
The company develops software for mobile phones and is owned today by Sony Ericsson and Motorola."

Source: swedish newspaper blt.se. Sorry for crappy google translate.
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Posted: 2008-06-24 11:26:26
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So true.
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Posted: 2008-06-24 11:50:45
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LOL, like Nokia did not need the others...the only company putting money in this operation is Nokia, do you think they are Santa Claus??? Or they HAD to do this so save THEIR skin also, because of WM + Android + Apple???

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[ This Message was edited by: ares on 2008-06-24 10:54 ]
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Posted: 2008-06-24 11:54:19
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@ares

One thing that is clear is that Nokia were and still are doing more than great with their OS while SE was/is struggling and confused. Let's be honest and fair, SE has been going backwards in terms of UIQ. I for one am not saying Nokia wasn't thinking of its own behind in this announcement but they certainly were in a much better position than SE and Motorola. Even Motorola had started concentrating on Linux more than UIQ which says a lot about UIQ's state. After reading about this some more I'm really looking forward to the new platform.
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Posted: 2008-06-24 12:08:03
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True, nokia saved se, all se had released was a bug ridden P990, followed by outdated P1, in past 2 to 3 years and then the cancelled the much hyped paris for longer than 6months and the beibei which never saw the limelight.
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Posted: 2008-06-24 12:14:54
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cant understand why this thread is here under "general" ????
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Posted: 2008-06-24 12:16:12
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