Microsoft acquires Nokia, $7.2 billion

[Ink]

Source: TheVerge

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia#Acquisition_of_mobile_phone_division_by_Microsoft

One of the most enticing "what-ifs" of recent years has come true: Microsoft has purchased Nokia's devices and services unit, bringing the Lumia lineup under the Redmond roof. The move unites Windows Phone 8 with its biggest hardware supporter, giving the company the integrated mobile offering it's been looking for with Surface and other devices. When the deal closes in the first quarter of 2014, Microsoft will pay €3.79 billion for Nokia's business, plus another €1.65 billion for its portfolio of patents.

...

For $7.2 billion, Microsoft bought its way into the category of "devices and services company." It gives Microsoft the kind of end-to-end control in mobile that only Apple and BlackBerry have enjoyed (to varying success), and a critical measure of quality control. But can Microsoft succeed where Nokia failed? Was Nokia holding Windows Phone back, or was Windows Phone the problem? The big questions aren't going away, but maybe now we'll get answers.

Correction: This article incorrectly stated that Stephen Elop is now leading Microsoft's devices team. However, Stephen won't join Microsoft until after the acquisition is approved.

 

[WinAndLinuxTutorials]

For Nokia, I believe $7.2 billion is too less. I think Google acquired Motorola for $12.5 billion.

 

[Ink]

With Nokia, at least we know the build quality will be solid.

 

[MalwareVirus]

"With Nokia, at least we know the build quality will be solid"
yes in 2009 i through my nokia on wall,after few days my room mate do the same & what happens.
all phones are working after this smash
But with samsung or sony ????

 

[tapoo]

its looks like microsoft's answer to Google, as they also purchased Motorola some time ago....

 

[samit]

For Nokia, I believe $7.2 billion is too less. I think Google acquired Motorola for $12.5 billion.

Microsoft to acquired only device and services unit of Nokia. Nokia still have their HERE maps, NSN and other services.

 

[souhrid]

"With Nokia, at least we know the build quality will be solid"
yes in 2009 i through my nokia on wall,after few days my room mate do the same & what happens.
all phones are working after this smash
But with samsung or sony ????

With a huge touchscreen you can't expect such a result ,these huge screen make phone vulnerable to cracks even with a single drop,I myself seen friends nokia lumia 620 cracked with a single drop,but the keypad phones of Nokia along with touchscreen phone 5230 series was solid ...The build quality of Nokia phones are much better than Samsung,Sony ,HTC ...Nokia is a much more trusted brand when it come quality as well as after sale services....