Eyeing Apple

Nokia Takes Aim at Apple's App Store

by Jack Ewing on Apr 29, 2009

Nokia took another step Apr. 28 to turn its dominance of handsets into a bigger stake in the fast-growing world of mobile online services. The Finnish company announced it is further opening its technology to make it easier for software developers and online entrepreneurs to use Nokia handsets as a platform for mobile commerce.

The mobile-phone giant also said it will better link its service offerings to make them easier for customers to use. For example, customers who want to buy a track from Nokia's music service won't need to log in a second time to then buy a Nokia game, and they'll be billed via the same account.

The bad news is that about 450 Nokia workers will lose their jobs as the company eliminates some duplication that resulted from acquisitions in businesses such as mobile maps, security, and advertising. The cuts will be spread across numerous locations.

Nokia's actions come as the company tries to inspire the flood of...Read More >>