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CIOL (Cybermedia India Online Limited), an Indian IT-focused website, had a chance to interview Symbian’s CEO, Nigel Clifford. In a brief interview, he goes through recently announced POSIX libraries, feature phone market, Symbian’s clients, Symbian’s development facility activities in India, and more.
As for the iPhone, Nigel commented: “Apple is following a trend that has been talked about for years… the future of the single use device is very limited even if it is the iPod. We regard Apple’s entry in the market as a proof point/endorsement that convergence is real. Apple’s entry into any market is exciting and it brings in a brand and design standard that is renowned. They will set a high standard in terms of consumer interface. It would be challenging if they join the smart phone segment. They may think about that, but they are in just one segment right now…”
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Stefan Constantinescu
Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.
