In an ongoing event MWC(Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, Things got awkward for short moment on stage when Microsoft executives were asked about the possibility of Nokia using Android.
Joe Belfiore, vice president of operating systems for Windows, looked to Nick Parker, who runs the world original equipment manufacturer group. Parker looked back, with both wanting to defer to the other.
Atlast Belfoire spoke, "Some things we're excited about, some things we're less excited about," Belfiore said during Microsoft's Mobile World Congress press conference on Sunday. Adding, "Whatever they do, we're very supportive of them."
"It's great to sit there and compete," Parker replied.
Nokia is expected to launch a smartphone running Android, breaking commitment with Microsoft and Windows Phone. Nolia and Microsoft have a strong relationship, particularly with devices head Stephen Elop, Nokia is responsible for a vast majority of sales of Windows Phone devices.
Nokia to launch Android suggest that Microsoft may keep Nokia independent. Microsoft has to show that it is support Nokia inorder to balance its relationship with its other partners.
"What they do is what they do," Belfiore said.
On Sunday, Microsoft announced a number of new companies supporting Windows Phone, including LG, ZTE, and Lenovo, as well as iPhone-manufacturer Foxconn.
