Nokia finally going to make an iPhone competitor

Nokia confirmed it’s developing a smartphone with touch screen to compete with iPhone, internally called “Tube”. It will be the brand’s first device controlled entirely by screen touches, running Symbian S60 adapted for touch interface.

It was a matter of time. iPhone changed the game and Nokia, even being leader in volume, needed an answer in the premium segment. The challenge is big because Symbian wasn’t born for touch and will need a deep redesign. If they can maintain Symbian advantages (multitasking, customization) and create a fluid interface, it could be interesting. If they stumble in execution, the comparison with iPhone will be cruel.