Nokia and Intel announced yesterday that they have merged their software platforms for mobile devices. The partnership is a continuation of the strategic alliance between both manufacturers. The partnership between the world’s largest computer chip maker and the world’s largest mobile phone maker signals a direct challenge to rival OS systems from Microsoft, Google and Apple.
I think it is a significant alliance as more and more gadget manufacturers are realizing that your platform is a great way to monetize the usage of your product. I know this is not rocket science but Apple has demonstrated this with their successful App Store.
The other important fact is that this platform, Meego will be focused on multiple devices. The devices are netbooks, mobile phones, connected TVs and in-vehicle devices. “Our vision for seamlessly communicating between computing devices from the home, auto, office or your pocket is taking a big step forward today with the introduction of MeeGo,” said Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini. “This is a foundational step in our evolving relationship with Nokia. The merging of these two important assets into an open source platform is critical toward providing a terrific experience across a variety of devices and gaining cross- industry support.”
The Ovi Store will be the channel to market for apps and content for all Nokia devices, including MeeGo and Symbian-based.
This is just a continuation of the evolution taking place with technology and how it interacts with our day to day lives.
