It seemed like only a matter of time before Nokia and Microsoft teamed up, following the appointment of ex-Microsoft man Stephen Elop as the new company CEO. That partnership has now materialised, with Nokia phones set to take on Microsoft services, including Bing and Xbox Live. Join us after the break for more...

Ever since Stephen Elop joined Nokia late last year, there's been loads of speculation on the internet about whether Nokia and Microsoft would get together. The first signs of this tie up have appeared on Nokia Conversations earlier today, following an interview with Stephen Elop.

What are you likely to see from the tie up, then? Well, for a start, the next generation of Nokia smartphones will be using Microsoft software, including search engine Bing. That means you'll find Bing integrated into future Nokia web browsers, and perhaps even into Nokia operating systems as well.

Other benefits to Nokia include the integration of Xbox Live services, turning your future Nokia into a full-on media system, all in the palm of your hand. Check out the interview below for all the juicy details:

Via Nokia Conversations