Nokia and Microsoft are in need of each other December 22nd, 2010

Android and iOS are way too close to dejecting Nokia’s leading position. The most recent figures show that Nokia is still the largest phone manufacturer in the world. However, Android is growing fast enough to take it over in no time.

According to PC World, Nokia’s shares are quickly battered by Android, which bolted up over a quarter of the worldwide mobile OS market, and by iOS. Microsoft launched its new mobile OS, Windows Phone 7 this year. It came following three years of iOS attrition of its market share, and two years of Android foray. Microsoft’s mobile OS market share has fallen from over 62 percent to less than 3 percent in just the last three years.

Microsoft is desperate to get back in shape and compete with its competitors in good health and Nokia is planning on saving its leading position for a longer time. If the rumors about Nokia and Microsoft come true, it would be beneficial for both.