It’s not looking good for Nokia’s sole weapon in the battle against Google and Apple. Android and iOS are the mobile operating systems to beat and Nokia’s Meego was supposed to be the challenger. The N9-00 was to be the first device running the Meego operating system, but Reuters reports the device has already been canned.
Nokia (NOK1V.HE) has ended development of its first smartphone using its new MeeGo operating system before it was ever launched, two industry sources close to the company said. A spokesman for Nokia declined to comment.
The device hasn’t even been officially launched yet. Not a good look for Nokia. Of course, it’s possible we may still see the device at Nokia’s event on Friday or at Mobile World Congress next week. Since the device was really just rumor, rumors of it being killed off don’t mean much.
So really, this is a lot like saying something that didn’t exist still doesn’t exist. – Engadget
Xperia Play (Playstation Phone) to Verizon?
In a comparison chart between the iPhone 4 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, Wirefly has listed the device with Verizon as the carrier. Having the iPhone 4 and the Xperia Play could be a big win for “Big Red,” but Sony Ericsson hasn’t played favorites in the past so it’s unlikely they will have any type of exclusive relationship. The Xperia will be available on every single carrier in the UK starting in April, so it’s logical they would pursue a similar strategy in the US. The Xperia Play will be announced this Sunday, February 13th.