FINNISH PHONE MAKER Nokia reportedly will release a low-cost Android smartphone this year, despite Microsoft's imminent takeover of the company.
That's according to The Verge, which managed to get hold of more information about a leaked device called the "Nokia Normandy" that was spotted by @evleaks in November.
The report claims that the device will launch in 2014 as a "low-cost" Android phone, with the firm planning to replace its Series 40 operating system found on its Asha line of feature phones with Google's mobile operating system.
While these rumours sound a little crazy given Microsoft's high-profile takeover of Nokia's devices business, The Verge seems pretty sure of its information and offers some points for clarification.
The report points out that the rumoured Nokia Normandy will run a "forked" version of the operating system that isn't associated with Google services, similar to the heavily skinned version of Android that Amazon puts on its Kindle devices. This would allow Nokia to give adopters of its budget smartphone access to more traditional smartphone applications, something it struggles with on its Asha line.
Not much else is known about the Nokia Normandy, but the leaked image of the handset shows that it will feature a touchscreen, a rear-facing camera and vibrant colour options.
The Verge's inside sources said that the Nokia Normandy project is "full steam ahead" and that the phone will be released at some point in 2014.
It's still unclear when Nokia plans to release the Normandy handset, but if the rumour is true it likely will debut before Microsoft's takeover of the company is completed.
According to notorious tipster @evleaks, the first Nokia Android phone will come to market named the Nokia X.
Currently, rumours suggest it is in development under the codename, Normandy, and could launch as soon as MWC 2014 in February.
"Project Normandy = Nokia X", read the brief @evleaks tweet.
However, it could well be unveiled after Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia mobile division is complete some time in Q1 2014.
We’ve heard a lot about the Nokia X in recent weeks, including seeing several leaked press shots of the colourful range of Android phones.
From what we’ve seen so far, the Nokia X will look a lot like the Nokia Lumia range and offer a heavily customised Android UI with strong Windows Phone influences.
However, it will benefit from Android features like a notifications centre and access to the wealth of apps on the Google Play Store.
The recent leaks also tip that Nokia may use a single capacitive touch back key underneath the screen with the Nokia X, rather than the three used in the Lumia range.
Preliminary specs for the Nokia X appeared in some AnTuTu benchmarks earlier this month, suggesting the device will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor of unknown model and clock speed.
Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the Nokia X will also reportedly feature a 5-megapixel rear camera.
That’s all we know about the hardware within the Nokia X, but we’ve seen a fair few screengrabs of the heavily Windows Phone influenced Nokia Android UI.
The design features bright, colourful blocks and we expect it will be just as heavy as the OS used in Amazon devices like the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
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That's according to The Verge, which managed to get hold of more information about a leaked device called the "Nokia Normandy" that was spotted by @evleaks in November.
The report claims that the device will launch in 2014 as a "low-cost" Android phone, with the firm planning to replace its Series 40 operating system found on its Asha line of feature phones with Google's mobile operating system.
While these rumours sound a little crazy given Microsoft's high-profile takeover of Nokia's devices business, The Verge seems pretty sure of its information and offers some points for clarification.
The report points out that the rumoured Nokia Normandy will run a "forked" version of the operating system that isn't associated with Google services, similar to the heavily skinned version of Android that Amazon puts on its Kindle devices. This would allow Nokia to give adopters of its budget smartphone access to more traditional smartphone applications, something it struggles with on its Asha line.
Not much else is known about the Nokia Normandy, but the leaked image of the handset shows that it will feature a touchscreen, a rear-facing camera and vibrant colour options.
The Verge's inside sources said that the Nokia Normandy project is "full steam ahead" and that the phone will be released at some point in 2014.
It's still unclear when Nokia plans to release the Normandy handset, but if the rumour is true it likely will debut before Microsoft's takeover of the company is completed.
The Nokia Android “Normandy” phone is rumoured to be called the Nokia X at launch.
According to notorious tipster @evleaks, the first Nokia Android phone will come to market named the Nokia X.
Currently, rumours suggest it is in development under the codename, Normandy, and could launch as soon as MWC 2014 in February.
"Project Normandy = Nokia X", read the brief @evleaks tweet.
However, it could well be unveiled after Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia mobile division is complete some time in Q1 2014.
We’ve heard a lot about the Nokia X in recent weeks, including seeing several leaked press shots of the colourful range of Android phones.
From what we’ve seen so far, the Nokia X will look a lot like the Nokia Lumia range and offer a heavily customised Android UI with strong Windows Phone influences.
However, it will benefit from Android features like a notifications centre and access to the wealth of apps on the Google Play Store.
The recent leaks also tip that Nokia may use a single capacitive touch back key underneath the screen with the Nokia X, rather than the three used in the Lumia range.
Preliminary specs for the Nokia X appeared in some AnTuTu benchmarks earlier this month, suggesting the device will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor of unknown model and clock speed.
Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the Nokia X will also reportedly feature a 5-megapixel rear camera.
That’s all we know about the hardware within the Nokia X, but we’ve seen a fair few screengrabs of the heavily Windows Phone influenced Nokia Android UI.
The design features bright, colourful blocks and we expect it will be just as heavy as the OS used in Amazon devices like the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Read more: Windows Phone 8 tips and tricks
Read more at http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/nokia-android-phone-rumoured-to-be-called-nokia-x-at-launch#R7AAOEp7hy5AdSCz.99
The Nokia Android “Normandy” phone is rumoured to be called the Nokia X at launch. According to notorious tipster @evleaks, the first Nokia Android phone will come to market named the Nokia X.
Currently, rumours suggest it is in development under the codename, Normandy, and could launch as soon as MWC 2014 in February.
"Project Normandy = Nokia X", read the brief @evleaks tweet.
However, it could well be unveiled after Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia mobile division is complete some time in Q1 2014.
We’ve heard a lot about the Nokia X in recent weeks, including seeing several leaked press shots of the colourful range of Android phones.
From what we’ve seen so far, the Nokia X will look a lot like the Nokia Lumia range and offer a heavily customised Android UI with strong Windows Phone influences.
However, it will benefit from Android features like a notifications centre and access to the wealth of apps on the Google Play Store.
The recent leaks also tip that Nokia may use a single capacitive touch back key underneath the screen with the Nokia X, rather than the three used in the Lumia range.
Preliminary specs for the Nokia X appeared in some AnTuTu benchmarks earlier this month, suggesting the device will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor of unknown model and clock speed.
Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the Nokia X will also reportedly feature a 5-megapixel rear camera.
That’s all we know about the hardware within the Nokia X, but we’ve seen a fair few screengrabs of the heavily Windows Phone influenced Nokia Android UI.
The design features bright, colourful blocks and we expect it will be just as heavy as the OS used in Amazon devices like the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Read more: Windows Phone 8 tips and tricks
Read more at http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/nokia-android-phone-rumoured-to-be-called-nokia-x-at-launch#R7AAOEp7hy5AdSCz.99
According to notorious tipster @evleaks, the first Nokia Android phone will come to market named the Nokia X.
Currently, rumours suggest it is in development under the codename, Normandy, and could launch as soon as MWC 2014 in February.
"Project Normandy = Nokia X", read the brief @evleaks tweet.
However, it could well be unveiled after Microsoft’s purchase of Nokia mobile division is complete some time in Q1 2014.
We’ve heard a lot about the Nokia X in recent weeks, including seeing several leaked press shots of the colourful range of Android phones.
From what we’ve seen so far, the Nokia X will look a lot like the Nokia Lumia range and offer a heavily customised Android UI with strong Windows Phone influences.
However, it will benefit from Android features like a notifications centre and access to the wealth of apps on the Google Play Store.
The recent leaks also tip that Nokia may use a single capacitive touch back key underneath the screen with the Nokia X, rather than the three used in the Lumia range.
Preliminary specs for the Nokia X appeared in some AnTuTu benchmarks earlier this month, suggesting the device will run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor of unknown model and clock speed.
Running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the Nokia X will also reportedly feature a 5-megapixel rear camera.
That’s all we know about the hardware within the Nokia X, but we’ve seen a fair few screengrabs of the heavily Windows Phone influenced Nokia Android UI.
The design features bright, colourful blocks and we expect it will be just as heavy as the OS used in Amazon devices like the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7.
Read more: Windows Phone 8 tips and tricks
Read more at http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/nokia-android-phone-rumoured-to-be-called-nokia-x-at-launch#R7AAOEp7hy5AdSCz.99
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