[LEAKED] What The Nokia Normandy’s Android-Based UI Looks Like
Earlier reports claimed Nokia is working on an Android phone, and now we get a peek at the operating system.
By Sadho Ram — 09 Jan 2014, 02:03 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Evidence that Nokia is working on an Android phone is mounting. First, we got a glimpse of the hardware, codenamed Normandy.
And now, we're getting a first look at the software and operating system that will run on this rumored device
Evleaks has posted the above image of Nokia’s custom Android implementation, with three examples of how the smartphone maker has tweaked the UI.
theverge.com
The images show a series of three design mockups of a what appears to be heavily-modified version Android on a Nokia device, but it's not clear that this operating system is in fact Android
A Skype app can be seen running on one device, and the phone dialer from Viber and a lock screen with a notification center are shown on the other devices.
cnet.comThe UI appears to be a mix of Asha and Windows Phone elements, with hardware support for dual SIM (a popular feature in Europe, Asia, and South America).
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It's still unknown whether Nokia’s Android device will ever be released
While the company has been testing it as a low-end option in its device range, Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition leaves the project in limbo.
phandroid.com
It's entirely possible that Nokia was working on Normandy and its own version of Android before any sort of deal was discussed.
cnet.comIt's also plausible that as Nokia has become more popular in emerging markets, where customers are seeking low-cost smartphones, Microsoft sees an opportunity to continue that vision with Android instead of the lesser-known Asha OS.
thedroidguy.com
Microsoft is expected to close its Nokia deal in the coming months, at which time we’ll likely learn Normandy’s fate.
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