Here is growing evidence that Microsoft is finally ready to reveal its new brand for Nokia's mobile division , it acquired earlier this year. Until now, the name has remained attached to Nokia devices, without any mention of Microsoft. However, during events organized by Microsoft, it was the opposite: the name of Nokia was rarely mentioned.
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A message posted on the official Facebook page of Nokia France has unveiled Microsoft's plan, and stating: "in the coming days, you will receive a message from Facebook about the renaming of this page. We are on the verge of becoming 'Microsoft Lumia'! " . Goodbye, Nokia Lumia, Hello Microsoft Lumia then! Although this is not officially confirmed, apart from the Facebook page, there are other rumors that the rebranding is about to occur. According to The Verge , the Nokia page France will be the first of a series of accounts on social networks to display the new name, and that the transition will continue over the coming weeks.
Does Microsoft Lumia will be the new name engraved on smartphones in the future? It is very probable. While not being the most creative new name, it will make sure to be the least disruptive, and avoid confusion during the transition. The name is synonymous with Lumia Windows Phone devices, and is now anchored by fans smartphones. This makes it the obvious choice for Microsoft.
Although the "Nokia Lumia" brand is still listed on the Microsoft site, within the application store for Windows Phone, applications like My Nokia are going to be famous ( "My My Nokia Lumia is now " ).
If the process can be lengthy, the first major steps to banish the name of Nokia could start very quickly.
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A message posted on the official Facebook page of Nokia France has unveiled Microsoft's plan, and stating: "in the coming days, you will receive a message from Facebook about the renaming of this page. We are on the verge of becoming 'Microsoft Lumia'! " . Goodbye, Nokia Lumia, Hello Microsoft Lumia then! Although this is not officially confirmed, apart from the Facebook page, there are other rumors that the rebranding is about to occur. According to The Verge , the Nokia page France will be the first of a series of accounts on social networks to display the new name, and that the transition will continue over the coming weeks.
Although the "Nokia Lumia" brand is still listed on the Microsoft site, within the application store for Windows Phone, applications like My Nokia are going to be famous ( "My My Nokia Lumia is now " ).
If the process can be lengthy, the first major steps to banish the name of Nokia could start very quickly.