Nokia and Microsoft

  • Microsoft introduces 16-bit personal computer

    Microsoft introduces 16-bit  personal computer
  • Nokia introduced the first carphone

    Nokia introduced the first carphone
  • Microsoft implements Windows 2.0 including extended memory and the first appearance of the control panel

    Microsoft implements Windows 2.0 including extended memory and the first appearance of the control panel
  • Nokia introduces the first mobile phone which weighed 1.7 pounds

    Nokia introduces the first mobile phone which weighed 1.7 pounds
  • Microsoft becomes the largest computer company in the world

    Microsoft becomes the largest computer company in the world
  • Microsoft launches it's 32-bit computer and completes it's new operating system

    Microsoft launches it's 32-bit computer and completes it's new operating system
  • Finland falls into depression leaving Nokia with an overhaul

    Finland falls into depression leaving Nokia with an overhaul
  • Microsoft launches Windows 95

    Microsoft launches Windows 95
  • Nokia begins construction of it's new HQ in Espoo

    Nokia begins construction of it's new HQ in Espoo
  • Microsoft ships Windows 98

    Microsoft ships Windows 98
  • Nokia becomes the leader in mobile phones

    Nokia becomes the leader in mobile phones
  • Microsoft launches Windows XP

    Microsoft launches Windows XP
  • Nokia launches it's Nokia 3310 which became one it's most popular phones.

    Nokia launches it's Nokia 3310 which became one it's most popular phones.
  • Nokia launches it's first touchscreen phone

    Nokia launches it's first touchscreen phone
  • EU sues Microsoft for €497 million

    EU sues Microsoft for €497 million
  • Microsoft launches Windows Vista

    Microsoft launches Windows Vista
  • Microsoft launches Windows 7

    Microsoft launches Windows 7
  • Nokia releases new Nokia booklet with windows operating system

    Nokia releases new Nokia booklet with windows operating system
  • Nokia CEO announces partnership with Microsoft giving Nokia's phones the Windows operating system

    Nokia CEO announces partnership with Microsoft giving Nokia's phones the Windows operating system
  • Microsoft introduces Windows 8, but it is not popular among consumers with it's new design removing the start button

    Microsoft introduces Windows 8, but it is not popular among consumers with it's new design removing the start button
  • Samsung overtakes Nokia as the largest mobile phone company

    Samsung overtakes Nokia as the largest mobile phone company
  • Microsoft announces plans to buy Nokia

    Microsoft announces plans to buy Nokia