This is Nokia's Android phone

[Youbetternot]

Did I say Nokia and Android, oh yes I did. Nokia is finally making a Android phone, finally we can get those awesome camera features and strong brick phones. According to a lot of sources the phone is code named Normandy. However the variant of Android that’s not aligned with Google’s own version, akin to what Amazon does with its Kindle Fire line. It also seems to be a budget phone being released in 2014, oh well let's see how it is.

 

 

Nokia has been building its own Android phone according to multiple sources familiar with the company’s plans. Codenamed Normandy, and known internally at Nokia under a number of other names, the handset is designed as the next step in low-end phones from the Finnish smartphone maker. We understand that Nokia has been testing “Normandy” with a special “forked” variant of Android that’s not aligned with Google’s own version, akin to what Amazon does with its Kindle Fire line.

 

An image of the handset was published in November by @evleaks, showing a Lumia-style device with no apparent capacitive buttons for navigation. We’re told that Normandy supports Android applications like Skype, and other popular top apps. Nokia has been developing the Android-powered phone despite Microsoft’s plans to acquire the company’s handset business. It’s now unclear whether Nokia will release the handset before the Microsoft deal is finalized, or whether Microsoft will continue will the plans for the device.

Multiple sources have revealed to The Verge that Normandy is designed as an Asha equivalent to push low-cost devices with access to more traditional smartphone apps — something the company has struggled to achieve for its Series 40-powered Asha line. Nokia’s effort is similar to Amazon’s own use of Android, allowing the company to customize it fully for its own use. Nokia employees working on Normandy were informed the device is planned as a 2014 release, and one insider described the Normandy effort as "full steam ahead."

 

WILL IT EVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY?

source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/12/10/5197746/nokia-android-phone-normandy

 

[TheRuke]

Not Bad.

[SSOB]

This is SO ironically , Microsoft releasing products that Uses Google Operating system..... LOL

[AlexGoesHigh]

[hehehehhehehehe]

Looks ugly as hell...

Look at the size of the bottom bezel.

[Youbetternot]

Looks ugly as hell...

Look at the size of the bottom bezel.

But it may be unbreakable 

[theNejCar]

They didn't seem interested in android before microsoft bought them. I find that quite funny.

But if it's going to have some weird version of android that doesn't support play store, there is going to be even less apps than on WP.

[hehehehhehehehe]

But it may be unbreakable

I'd rather a sexy phone with better features and then get an unbreakable case

[Mooshi]

Looks ugly as hell...

Look at the size of the bottom bezel.

 

It's a rectangle..all modern phones are kinda just rectangles with massive screens.

 

I do love that shade of red, though.

[Coombzy]

I believe Microsoft said something about allowing companys to make dual boot windows phone 8 and Android phones maybe its that

[Trowter]

code named Normandy.

 

 

Interesting name, Normandy was where the allies launched their assault at the Nazi's, much like Nokia is now launching their assault into the Android market. very fitting name, I wonder if they will be as successful as the allies.

[kemical]

you are scroogled, I doubt with microsoft now in full control

[jrfox87]

Wouldn't be surprised if this is something Microsoft squashes as soon as they actually take full control of Nokia.

[atomicmonkey101]

 i like teh red.

[mr moose]

I gotta admit it confuses me what their endgame is with this.  My thoughts are that it's too late and too little for a comeback for nokia, and with both MS buying them out and WP making sales gains it doesn't seem like a good move.   I guess time will tell how good it is and whether or not it makes it to market.

[stevv]

I believe Microsoft said something about allowing companys to make dual boot windows phone 8 and Android phones maybe its that

 

Or maybe an android phone that runs windows phone apps   .  That means no youtube app haha.

[bob345]

about time nokia introduced an android phone. The timing of this announcement is quite interesting though

[ofr057]

I've been waiting for this ever since I got a smart phone, I miss having a Nokia there so well built .... the only thing that lets it down nokia is it being a windows phone

[TopWargamer]

It's beautiful!

But seriously, this is really cool.

[RatedBlam]

Nokia sold onlyvit's least profitable sector to MS, their mobile phones. Ms did not buy Nokia afaik.

[Lyons]

The real question is...
 
WILL NOKIA EVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY?

[DefinitelyNotAPedophile]

The phone needs to have an anodized aluminum back for me to buy the phone

[Linus_torvalds]

This is going to be the most durable android device on the planet 

[LaoJr]

Lumia Nexus.... can we see that coming that's gonna be a deal breaker I mean a cheap lumia 520 running stock android 4.4 kitkat would be sick

[voaz]

Looks good!