Nokia X Will Offer Android Apps But Not Through Google Play, Rumors Says

After months of endless rumors and speculation Nokia is expected unveil its Android smartphone, allegedly called the Nokia X, during a press event later this month at Mobile World Congress. Based on recent reports, the new smartphone will mix Microsoft’s services with Android’s wealth of apps, and now trusted tipster @evleaks has offered a bit more information on how Nokia will deliver those apps.

https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/434364508262649856

If you were hoping the Nokia X would offer direct access to the Google Play app market you may be out of luck. According to @evleaks, the phone will feature a Nokia Store full of Android apps as well as access to some unnamed 3rd-party stores. That most likely means Nokia will be offering up a pre-selected lineup of Android apps, so don’t expect access to see available the latest applications as soon as they land on regular Android handsets.

Our Twitter leakster also offers up a familiar list of low-end specs, which line up with a leaked retail listing spotted earlier today, though he adds a 4-inch WVGA display and 1500mAh battery to the list. From the looks of it, the Nokia X is primed to replace the company’s Asha line of devices, though we won’t know anything for sure until Nokia makes an official announcement.