Last week, a Linux-related job posting made by Nokia on LinkedIn sparked rumors that it might be making its very own Android-flavored smartphone or tablet computer. This caused a ton of excitement and speculation until Nokia's very own Doug Dawson from the Media Relations team finally stepped in to put the rumors to rest. According to information from Dawson's Twitter account, Nokia is not making any Android-powered devices. Instead, it is working to port its new HERE mapping service to other platforms.
What Else You Need To Know
- HERE is the rebranded Nokia Maps app that was unveiled recently and is set to be launched for Android and iOS some time next year.
- For now, Nokia will be making Windows Phone-powered smartphones like the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 exclusively.
Other sources
Another goofy rumor has come and gone involving Nokia. At least this time the phrase "buy out" and "Microsoft" were not involved.- Kevin Everett, Daily Mobile
- Softpedia
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Nokia Says It’s Not Working on Android Devices
Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia is not working on a smartphone running under Android.
- Other
- Nokia categorically denies Android smartphone rumors sparked by job ad
- The Next Web
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Nokia confirms Linux job ad sought talent for HERE Maps projects, not new Android devices
Android is a Linux-based operating system, surely that means Android is back on the Nokia radar?
- Phones Review
- Nokia Android phone speculation denied
- Dialaphone
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Nokia Job Advert Sparks Rumours of Upcoming Android Phone
A job advert placed on Nokia’s website has set the smartphone rumour mill into full motion, with speculation arising that the Finnish manufacturer could be developing an Android device.
- Daily Mobile
- To No One’s Shock Nokia WILL NOT be making Android Devices
- BGR
- Nokia debunks rumor that it may be considering shift to Android
- The Inquirer
- Nokia puts Android phone rumours to rest
- GottaBeMobile
- Nokia Denies Wandering Eye Towards Android
- Pocketnow
- Nokia’s Head Of Media Relations Puts And End To Android Rumors
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