So sorry, Nokia.

There goes Microsoft, ruining another company....



Microsoft Buying Nokia Mobile Phone Division In $7.2 Billion Takeover Deal

Microsoft Corp. is buying Nokia Corp.'s line-up of smartphones and a portfolio of patents and services in an attempt to mount a more formidable challenge to Apple Inc. and Google Inc. as more technological tasks get done on mobile devices instead of personal computers.



The 5.44 billion euros ($7.2 billion) deal announced late Monday marks a major step in Microsoft's push to transform itself from a software maker focused on making operating systems and applications for desktop and laptop computers into a more versatile and nimble company that delivers services on any kind of Internet-connected gadget.

...and interestingly...

The deal could fuel speculation that Nokia's CEO, former Microsoft executive Stephon Elop, will emerge as a top candidate to succeed Ballmer. Elop will step aside as Nokia's president and CEO to become executive vice-president of Nokia devices and services in preparation for joining Microsoft once the acquisition closes.

(HuffPo)

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