It's been an exciting day here at Nokia World 2011. On top of unveiling the first Windows phone in the Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia went and unveiled five more. We've also had the pleasure of listening to Nokia CEO Stephen Elop's plans for the future of Nokia and its future smartphones. Here's our top ten Nokia World 2011 quotes from the man himself.
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop passionately told an excited Nokia World audience how Nokia is going about changing the smartphone landscape. If you're a Nokia owner there's plenty to look forward to. Just ask Nokia CEO Stephen Elop.
Stephen Elop on the Nokia Lumia 800 at Nokia World 2011
"Lumia is the first real Windows Phone"
On the marriage of hardware and software in Nokia's new Lumia 710 and Nokia Lumia 800 phones.
"The more interesting, the more we crave them and the more we want to share them with the people around us."
On developing handsets that are fun, functional and deliver an exciting user experience.
"We recognised the need to shift our strategy so we could deliver better mobile experiences."
"We want more. We want people to feel and expect something special when they hear the word Nokia. That new direction includes our transition our smart devices to Windows Phone."
On Nokia's continuing plans to make the best handsets possible, and moving forward into a new Windows Phone era.
"Who is the next billion? It's a really young crowd in emerging markets. They see technology as a way to upgrade that life. We believe their first mobile phone will be their first experience of the Internet."
On the many, many young people that want the latest gadgets, but still desire a smartphone
"Our focus on emerging markets is to bridge the digital divide.'
On the billions of people who do not yet own, or cannot afford, but want a mobile phone.
"Lumia is light, it's a new dawn for Nokia."
Stephen Elop explains the reasoning behind the latest Nokia brand, and how it signifies an exciting new chapter in Nokia's history
"Examples of extreme product making. Design and software integration. Lumia's form follows function and maintains Nokia's long line of beautifully designed phones."
Stephen Elop comments on Nokia's desire to craft a smartphone that not only looks beautiful on the inside, but is a beast inside.
"The line is blurring between smartphones and mobile devices"
On how all phones are becoming increasingly smarter
"The world is ready for something new. Something beautiful."
Stephen Elop looks forward to seeing what the world thinks of Nokia's latest Windows Phone handsets.
These are some of the quotes we caught that really showed the fighting spirit of Stephen Elop and what can only be seen as the brand new phase in the history of Nokia smartphones. Heard something Stephen Elop has said at Nokia World 2011 that has got you thinking about Nokia in a wholke new way? Let us know in the Comments below.