Microsoft to Phase Out Nokia Brand, According to Leaked Document

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Microsoft is planning to phase out the use of its Nokia and Windows Phone brands for marketing purposes in favor of Lumia, according to a company document leaked on Wednesday.

The internal memo was first acquired by GeeksOnGadgets and confirmed by The Verge. The changes are set to take affect during the upcoming holiday campaign for its phones

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"As part of our phased transition, we will drop the manufacturer name from product references during the Holiday campaign," the document reads.

Windows Phone will simply be Windows, with Lumia used as the branding for models. Microsoft reps could not be reached for comment. Read more...

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