Nokia further refines development strategy to u...

Sole focus on Qt framework and support for HTML5 further clarifies platform
strategy and enables the continuous evolution of the Symbian experience

Espoo, Finland - Nokia announces that as of today, greater clarification and
simplicity in its developer offering will empower the development community to
create applications to reach users across both the Symbian and MeeGo platforms.
The decision to focus on Qt as the sole application development framework will
ensure that applications will continue to be compatible with future evolutions
of Symbian as well as upcoming MeeGo products.  In addition, Nokia announces its
intent to support HTML5 for development of Web content and applications for both
Symbian and MeeGo platforms. To demonstrate its commitment to the new offering,
Nokia will develop its own future applications using Qt for a more consistent
experience and better integration of applications and services.

Nokia is focusing on Qt as a robust, tried and tested framework that unlocks the
hardware, software and service capabilities of the existing Nokia smartphone
range as well as creating huge opportunities for future Symbian and MeeGo
products.   Nokia's introduction of Qt Quick into the Qt framework enables the
more rapid creation of rich user interfaces and the most visually engaging
applications.  In addition, Qt's in-built support for HTML5 complements Nokia's
intent to support HTML5 in Web browsers.

One benefit of this simplified approach is that planned and future improvements
in Symbian will be developed in Qt and will be compatible with the existing
Symbian^3 platform release.  This means that Nokia's continued commitment to
develop the Symbian platform will benefit not only future users of Symbian-based
products, but will result in updates and upgrades for existing Symbian^3 users.
The resulting change to a model of continuous evolution replaces the previous
release-based model.    Nokia will no longer refer to Symbian^3 or Symbian^4.
The benefit to consumers will be a constant improvement in the experience of
their Symbian-based Nokia products.

Rich Green, CTO of Nokia: "We're making strategic technology decisions that will
accelerate our ability to offer the strongest possible opportunity for
developers and the richest possible experience for consumers.  For developers,
it will open up a huge installed customer base for their applications.  For
consumers, it means a more compelling engagement with their Nokia product in
terms of access to the best applications in the marketplace and a constantly
improving product experience.  We firmly believe that the choices we have made
will not only mean significant opportunity and success for our developer
partners, but for Nokia as well."

For more information about Qt application development framework including Qt
Quick and HTML5 support go to qt.nokia.com/qtquick and qt.nokia.com/HTML5.
Developers can start developing with Qt today at
www.forum.nokia.com/Develop/Qt/.

About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology
with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to
them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a
Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance
mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative
services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more.
Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation
services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and
solutions for communications networks globally.

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acquire the appropriate technologies and commercialize them as new advanced
products and services and their combinations, including our ability to attract
application developers and content providers to develop applications and provide
content for use in our devices; 3) our ability to effectively, timely and
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appropriately skilled employees; 19) unfavorable outcome of litigations; 20)
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merit; 21) our ability to achieve targeted costs reductions and increase
profitability in Nokia Siemens Networks and to effectively and timely execute
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related services business; 23) the management of our customer financing
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