Microsoft has realized that to retain its all-pervading status in the world of software, it will not suffice producing systems software and software that would run on PCs. The advent of high-end mobile technologies is carrying the operating system from the desktops to the mobile handsets. This is the reason why Microsoft is trying to convince Nokia, the world leader in mobile phone industry to release handsets that use Windows Mobile OS in addition to Nokia’s Symbian platform. Now it remains to be seen whether Nokia accepts the proposals from Microsoft and releases a new series incorporating Windows Mobile OS.
Source: Phonemag