Microsoft to use "Nokia by Microsoft" branding on new phones; Surface name to be replaced by Lumia?

According to evleaks, Microsoft is in the final stages of working out a licensing pact with Nokia. Eventually, Windows Phone handsets will still carry the Lumia name, but will be branded as "Nokia by Microsoft." In addition, there will also be a change regarding the Surface tablets. According to evleaks, Microsoft will be replacing the Surface name with the Lumia brand.



A recently leaked document revealed that Microsoft was planning on eliminating the Nokia name on Lumia branded handsets, 18 months after the close of the transaction that brought Nokia Devices and Services to Microsoft. Nokia ...