Nokia and Intel: Business Partners?

It has been confirmed that Nokia and Intel are to establish a business relationship which will target to better the platforms of the mobile phones of the future.

It seems that from a user interface perspective, the main focus is open source, with Linux being the software to be used on the platform being built, which will extend from the use of mobile telephony into other sectors like notebooks and Internet tablets. This has compounded the rumour which is circulating that Nokia may be expanding into the ever-crowded Netbook market.

The aim of the use of Linux with the more powerful processing power of the chipsets used is to provide new experiences when it comes to using mobile Internet and also when it comes to communication, with the emphasis on better graphics and a more streamlined integration of multimedia.

It seems that the relationship is to be long-standing, with Intel acquiring a licence to establish Nokia’s HSPA/3G connectivity into future products. By the sound of things, this marriage of two company’s expertise could mean business.

Some are in doubt as to whether the results will be seen in the immediate future, with Kai Öistämö of Nokia’s devices division having this to say: “We will explore new ideas in designs, materials and displays that will go far beyond devices and services on the market today.”

There are no doubts currently that this can only be good for the consumer, with more choice and an array of more reliable systems to come on the market. As for competitors, this could be the start of intriguing times as they wonder whether they are going to have to start playing catch up in the future.