Intel to supply Nokia with mobile phone chips

Posted on 23 Jun 2009 at 12:36

Intel and Nokia have announced a 'long-term relationship', which will see the chip maker supply new chips designed for mobile phones and other handheld devices.

A statement released by Nokia said that "both companies are expanding their longstanding relationship to define a new mobile platform beyond today's smartphones, notebooks and netbooks, enabling the development of a variety of innovative hardware, software and mobile Internet services."

"[The] announcement represents a significant commitment to work together on the future of mobile computing, and we plan to turn our joint research into action," said Kai ?-ist?m?, Executive Vice President, Devices, Nokia. "We will explore new ideas in designs, materials and displays that will go far beyond devices and services on the market today."

Any devices developed will run one either the Moblin or Maemo Linux-based operating systems. Moblin is designed for use with Intel Atom-based devices including netbooks, nettops, in-vehicle entertainment devices and embedded systems. Maemo is designed for mobile devices and is used by Nokia's N810 internet tablet.

The deal represents a major breakthrough in Intel's efforts to enter the mobile phone market following its announcement with LG Electronics in February, which will make smartphones based on future Intel Atom processors.

In March, Intel announced that it would partner with TSMC to manufacture Atom silicon - a move which many believe this is Intel's attempt to lower its cost base and compete more readily with Texas Instruments and Qualcomm, who use ARM-based architectures and currently dominate the mobile phone market.

Author: Tim Smalley

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