Nokia: Lumia and Asha range will be stamped Microsoft Mobile Oy

Since April 25, the division of Nokia Devices belongs to Microsoft. Some sites indicated that the Nokia brand would disappear in favor of Microsoft Mobile. It turns out that yes in part. As Microsoft Mobile Oy will be developed ranges Lumia and Asha mobile phones while Nokia will continue to develop entry-level devices.

For a total of $ 7.2 billion, Microsoft bought Nokia Devices division last September. The group was able to finalize this acquisition on April 25. Only information given, Microsoft will continue for one year, on-site activities and social networks nokia.com Nokia devices.

The name issue affixed to the upcoming mobile arises. According Nokiapoweruser site an internal document states that "at the closing of the transaction between Microsoft and Nokia, the name of Nokia Corporation will be amended Microsoft Mobile. Microsoft Mobile is the name of the legal entity to be used for identifiers associated with VAT and issue invoices. ".

At the completion of the acquisition, the group stated that "Microsoft means Microsoft Corp. and its affiliates, including Microsoft Mobile Oy, a subsidiary 100% owned by Microsoft Corp.. Microsoft Mobile Oy develops, manufactures and distributes including Lumia and Asha 'mobile phones.
Nokia keep, so the property and continue marketing its entry-level devices.