Android and Symbian -- Merge or Fight?

by clickme on 2008-07-28 10:22:02

On July 24, analyst J. Gold stated that Nokia's Symbian system and Google's Android system would merge into a single open-source mobile operating system, with the merger expected to begin within 3 to 6 months.

However, on July 27, sources reported that Google, Nokia, and Symbian all denied that Android and Symbian would merge within three months. A Nokia spokesperson called it a "rumor" and refused to make any further comments. Symbian also stated that the three parties had never discussed any merger. A Google spokesperson said, "We do not comment on market rumors and speculation."

So, which version is true?