What OS(es) should Nokia back?

1/28/2011 3:51 PM EST

If they can execute and execute quickly Nokia should stay the course, supporting MeeGo for smart phones (and tablets) and Symbian for the "my phone is a phone" consumer. They aren't the only ones not jumping on the Android bandwagon (edt. I do love my Android) and there are good reasons to set a different course from Android.

1/29/2011 1:12 AM EST

I like the idea of staying the course for the "phone is a phone" consumer, assuming that some of them still exist out there! They could stick with Symbian for those consumers and embrace Android for everyone else. Unless of course Apple decides to open up the iPhone operating system for other devices....

1/30/2011 8:31 PM EST

Someday all phones will be smartphones, Jeff Hawkins of Palm once told me. And as we who iunderstanhd what Moore's Law is know, he is right. It may take 20 years, but someday the notion of a phone that is just a phone may seem arcane.

1/31/2011 4:02 AM EST

I feel the best strategy for Nokia is to back Andriod. The iPhone IOS is the best platform at the moment - they have a comprehensive and robust App store, and things can only get better for them. However, the iPhone IOS is of course a closed system to Apple. Andriod is the next best thing and if properly nurtured, could compete well with the iPhone IOS. So Nokia had better jump on the Andriod bandwagon - otherwise it will gradually see its mobile phone market share wane.

1/31/2011 1:22 PM EST

I think they should be lookin to work on a symbian based alternative to Android, building on their strong base. I know it sounds a little fanciful, but they need to somehow leverage their leadership in the market.

1/31/2011 3:02 PM EST

Nokia should move toward Android. As an open system Android is the wave of the future. An open system reduces the cost for all the manufacturers and allows them to focus more on hardware or applications, while simultaneously ensuring they are compatible with customers favorite applications.

1/31/2011 3:18 PM EST

join the growing Android. Most of the benefits are summarized by SallyF. They can also help plugging the security loopholes of Android.

2/1/2011 2:00 AM EST

I think Nokia OS system is the best. Symbian rarely crashes

2/2/2011 1:46 AM EST

Nokia joining the Android camp is like signing its own death sentence. The fundamental business model for Google/Android is to make money through services that is offered on Android, which for the most part goes to Google. And Google will do everything to commoditise the HW so that they can increase the reach of Android(Recently they even worked with Huawei to bring a 150$ smartphone,"IDEOS",to developing markets). So if Nokia signs up for Android now, they will be reduced to nothing but a commodity HW manufacturer in future and will have to compete with Huawei/ZTE/Meizu and other umpteen chinese handphone manufactures for market share and margins. Ofcourse there are short term gains like getting market share in the US.


The idea of gaining competitive advantage using proprietary UI overlay which is adopted by other Android phone makers like HTC/Moto/Samsung/LG is fundamentally flawed and is not sustainable in longterm as Google will improve the UI to not fragment the platform and customers wont be having much perceivable difference. So in future these companies will also see their margins erode drastically.


My suggestion to Nokia is to develop Meego to a fully functional OS ASAP and put it on all the low end devices that NOKIA sell in developing markets ASAP to gain market share/attract developers and dump Symbian.

2/3/2011 11:16 AM EST

Lets see where Nokia failed and the reason behind it first problem is there HW was not upto what comptetiors are having in terms of 2 things CPU performace and RAM which limits graphics use and that was the main issue with Nokia not able to make changes with there Symbian3 or say not able to bring Symbian4 by end of 2010. This is going to get solved by Mid 2011 with Symbian phone on Stn8500 and will be competative with any mod range phone.
For Highend they partner with Intel for MeeGo which very good idea only as bay can not be born in 5 months and if they will they will die so coming out new OS takes time and it has cost Nokia huge money and reputation but if they are able to stick with MeeGo and can come with highest end HW spec and great differentating UI they will be back and i hope they will be back in 2Quarters.
You need something different then Android else we all will get boared like what we are exp with Windows and rejecting that OS because of it's name.

2/7/2011 4:01 AM EST

I believe they should still focus on Symbian.

2/7/2011 11:36 AM EST

Nokia should aggressively develop their own OS instead of supporting Android or windows. Nokia can make big money in the services which will be the future of smart phones. They should get fast and develop OS and competetive applications like what is available for Android and iOS.

2/7/2011 1:42 PM EST

Stay the course with Meego and symbian... Anything else will be viewed as scandelous by the Nokia loyal..

2/7/2011 3:51 PM EST

Nokia is in a very tough spot with respect to the U.S. smartphone market. If they go with either Android or Windows Phone, they are late to the party and another me-too. But if they stick with MeeGo, then where is the App Store and can they convince apps developers to support MeeGo?

At the risk of oversimplifying, to the consumer who is considering a smartphone purchase, it's all about the apps. iOS leads the pack, Android is becoming a strong competitor, and there is nobody in 3rd place.

I agree with the comments that Symbian is pefect for "my phone is a phone" handsets, which is Nokia's bread & butter. Forget about Symbian for smartphones.

2/7/2011 4:51 PM EST

i would say pros and cons of Symbian and Android should be discussed fairly and what ever is the best from consumer and business perspective do that.

2/8/2011 5:13 AM EST

There is a huge scope for innovation. Nokia should have their own OS. They make look for new market applications of smart phones e.g. bio-medical instrumentation, advance payment system etc.

2/8/2011 4:48 PM EST

Doesn't Nokia own Qt? I've seen Qt used for graphics on a QVGA LCD at ESC, San Jose', so it must be sufficiently light weight. Now, all that's needed is an OS choice. Choose wisely!

2/13/2011 2:52 AM EST

Well, the debate is over. Windows won it. Thanks all for chiming in!

2/13/2011 11:16 AM EST

Nokia is leading brand in mobile market. Can they go for development with multiple OSes? Will they again switch over OS in near future?

2/23/2011 7:06 AM EST

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