Microsoft, Nokia Finalize Merger on Mobile Software

Finland-based mobile phone manufacturer Nokia announced plans of intergrading Microsoft's Windows Live software in its mobile phones to allow both companies to compete in the shrinking market of mobiles phone and survive the threat from Apple Inc.'s iPhone.

Software giant Microsoft Corp. and Finland-based cellphone maker Nokia is set to announce its merger for the development of mobile devices that would run under Windows mobile software.

The deal was part of Microsoft’s plans to forge agreements with phone manufacturers to use its Windows mobile software, which is set to get an update next year.

Microsoft executives said that the release of the new Office will allow the company to reach out more users and encourage old customers to get an upgrade. The officials also said that user can now get free word-processing and spreadsheet should they avail of an upgrade.

The upgraded feature will now be included in mobile phones following the signing of the deal between Microsoft and Nokia, the officials said.


But despite the deal, Nokia will remain competing with Microsoft in the cellphone market. The software giant also sells mobile phones.

Microsoft’s Windows mobile phones allow users to use word documents and spreadsheets. The software giant is now testing the newest version of the 2010 Office for mobile and PC, which executives claimed will be delivered through the internet.

Meanwhile, Nokia said that it is eyeing the integration of Windows Mobile to its devices to help it curb the effect of recession.

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