Nokia drops Android smartphone hints.

 

Nokia has dropped its biggest hint yet that it will soon unveil its first Android-powered smartphone.

 

Nokia is yet to confirm whether it will be launching an Android-powered smartphone
The firm has changed the colour of its social media pages on Facebook and Twitter to emerald green – the signature colour of Android.
While the company has refused to say whether or not the move is confirmation it launch an Android smartphone at Mobile World Congress, it has said that it is a “teaser of things to come”.

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Nokia has long been rumoured to be preparing to launch an Android-based smartphone.
As more and more details have emerged, it has become clear that the phone will be positioned as a replacement for its lower-end Asha smartphones.
When Microsoft purchased Nokia last year, it also took on a ten year licence for the Asha platform. However, the platform has not really registered on the radar of developers and as a result, is poorly supported.
Nokia’s Android handset has been rumoured to come with a five megapixel camera. However, according to information published to CamSpeed, its rear facing camera is only three megapixels.
It also revealed the phone runs on software based around Android 4.1. Nokia has forked Android in a similar way to Amazon.
Other information revealed by the CamSpeed filing includes that the handset will come with dual-SIM functionality. The dual SIM functionality suggests that the phone will be targeted at the Asian market where Nokia’s Asha range has been popular.
Nokia has been rumoured to be working on an Android-based device to replace its Asha range of budget smartphones.
Previous rumours have suggested that the phone will come with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage and a microSD card slot. It is also said to come with a 1,500mAh battery.
Nokia had been expected to launch the smartphone at Mobile World Congress later this month.
However, with Samsung all but confirmed to be showing off the Galaxy S5, Nokia – like others – may choose to hold off its unveiling to a later date.