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There were few people questioned (and still question) Nokia’s decision some years ago to swap Symbian for Windows Phone instead of Android. In an interview with The Guardian, however, Stephen Elop – President of the company – came to explain the reason for this choice.
“With what we were worried a few years ago was the high risk of a hardware manufacturer going to dominate the Android” began. “Now go to today and examine the Android ecosystem. There are a number of devices from many different companies, but a company now essentially become the dominant player. “
He also admits that the reluctance to drop the Symbian was partly to blame: “We have been respectful of the fact that we were well behind in taking such a decision. Many others were already in that space. “
“I am very happy with the decision we made,” said Elop, in relation to choose Windows Phone. But the possibility of Android dominate the market was not the only reason that led to it.
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“Strategically it is important for us [offer alternative OS] because, having a conversation with Ralph de la Vega at AT & T, the first step in the talks is the recognition that we are not Apple, we are not Samsung / Android, “he said. “We are a third alternative.”
Thus, Elop believes he has a huge advantage. Since carriers want only the best for each of the operating systems, Nokia is not set aside to have major appliances with Windows Phone. But this, of course, is not without its problems: “We’re starting as a challenger, we’re needing to build that credibility,” he said.
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