Nokia is buying Novarra, a U.S.-based mobile browser provider. Once the deal closes this summer, Nokia apparently plans to incorporate Novarras software into its smartphones. Although Nokia occupies a substantial portion of the world mobile market, it has struggled in the United States against competitors such as Apple, with whom it has been trading patent-infringement lawsuits since last year. Recent attempts by Nokia to raise its customer attractiveness include adding a free Skype app for its phones.
– Nokia announced March 26 that it will acquire Novarra, a
U.S.-based mobile browser provider, for an undisclosed sum. The purchase will
theoretically result in Nokia incorporating Novarra software into its Symbian
smartphone operating system. The deal will supposedly close this summer.
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