Source:

http://androidcommunity.com/nokia-he...ting-20121130/

Did they learn? A new hope?

Bull-ox!!!!

Don't see any new hope if they launch an android device. Would be much cooler if they joined jolla and launched a sailfish device. We have plenty of android options. We need more OS options instead, not few...er

Like I said about MeeGo Harmattan. Microsoft would do anything to kill it off in favor of Windows Mobile, and they did by seriously restricting it's availability and Steve (Monkeyboy) Ballmer has made it clear that he's out to kill off open source.
Suggested figures indicate that the N9 outsold Nokia's Windows devices, and probably would have continued to do so if it was shipped in quantity worldwide.
My guess is they're trying to muscle in on something else. But what? some sort of Alien Dalvic type of integration?

Most likely just the Navteq division and Nokia Location Products, hiring. They aren't doing too bad and have contracts for many embedded devices like location services for cameras and cars, as well as enterprise middleware. Many of these are linux based. Also Navteq makes location middleware for app developers for both Android and iOS

Here' one such Navteq job in Sunnyvale CA

http://www.creativeheads.net/job/105...o-in-sunnyvale

"The Augmented Reality Product Manager will be principally responsible for developing and driving the 24 month product and technology roadmap to support Nokia’s Augmented Reality Strategy. Specifically, you will be responsible for identifying markets, designing products, managing growth, and working with various teams to deliver key products that push the edge of AR technology on mobile devices, As part of this role, you’ll define prioritized list of needs that match both customer requirements and future trends, and work with a wide variety of internal departments to move products from the idea-level to revenue-generating elements of the portfolio. This role requires significant internal collaboration with Marketing, Legal and Business Affairs, and R&D. A wide range of skills – including technical acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen focus on shipping great products – is critical to success in this role. "

Could also be that they are trying to step up the map battle for Android with a nokia maps option. Or more wishful thinking maps for tizen, sailfish other Linux oses.

And preparing pr 1.4 on the side?

Probably creating a Windows Linux hybrid.

Winsux.

Yes, because hiring one linux guy in a company like Nokia means instantly Nokia is jumping for Android.... huoh. I mean a company with 120 000 people working might just need couple of linux guys laying around for support sake alone.


But i guess BGR or whoever started this got their clicks so i guess that's enough.

120.000? Didnt they fire half of them?