Intel to cancel (Not postpone) MeeGo development

Intel is reportedly planning to discontinue development of the MeeGo platform, due to lack of interest by the hardware makers. Originally created by combining Intel Moblin and Nokia Maemo platforms, MeeGo was envision as a powerful Linux-based OS that could work on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and netbooks. Nokia's decision to adopt Windows Phone as its mobile platform for high-end products pretty much killed the deal. To be fair, the Finnish giant has recently unveiled the Nokia N9, which is the first MeeGo-running smartphone, but it also stated its like an experimental device.

Meanwhile, it is said that Intel will focus on hardware products, and its handset platforms will be paired with either Android or Windows Phone in 2012.