Windows 7 on Nokia’s smartphones

Rumors that Nokia will develop a smartphone with Windows 7 installed aren’t new and, for surely, delight us more than those that are saying that Symbian has a long and safe future ahead. The first speculation appeared when the Finnish company’s CEO, Stephen Elop, was appointed. Now, the rumors have been confirmed in an open letter from Elop, Nokia and CEO Steve Ballmer, Microsoft.

They’ve announced today that the two companies have “plans for a broad strategic partnership that combines the respective strengths of our companies and builds a new global mobile ecosystem”, meaning that Nokia will renounce to their legendary operating system, Symbian, and that they will start to produce smartphones with Windows 7 installed.

This partnership has as purpose the increase in Nokia devices sales but also the stop of frequently complaining about Symbian. Least but not last, by this, Nokia is trying to become a serious competition, in the future, for the two rivals, Android and RIM.

Here’s a quick summary of what the strategic partnership between Nokia and Microsoft means:

• Nokia will assume Windows Phone as its basal smartphone strategy

• Nokia will assist drive and define the future of Windows Phone, meaning that they will help add Windows Phone to a bigger range of price points, market segments and geographies.

• Nokia and Microsoft will close cooperate on development, joint marketing enterprises and a shared development guideline to adjust on the future of their new mobile products.

• Bing will power Nokia’s search avails across Nokia devices and services, giving clients access to Bing’s next generation search capacities.

• Nokia Maps will be an essential part of Microsoft’s mapping services.

• Nokia’s worldwide operators will make it easier for clients to purchase Nokia Windows Phone services in areas where credit card use is low.

• Nokia’s content and app store will be incorporated in Microsoft Marketplace for a more powerful consumer feeling.