Watch Out, Bakula: Nokia Making 'Quantum Leaps' To Oust iPhone

Remember when Nokia ruled the world? Well the days of ubiquitous candybar Nokia handsets are long behind us, and the Finns know it. But we were still surprised to hear Nokia's new markets EVP Anssi Vankoji admit as much at the recent Web 2.0 Expo, where he said that Nokia's phones have dropped behind the iPhone when it comes to software.

Hardware, not so much - Vankoji believes Nokia has technically superior hardware, but when it comes to ease-of-use and feature sets Nokia still has "quantum leaps" to make before it can catch up to Apple.

But Vankoji also pointed out that not even the iPhone is capable of conquering the world:

"We [at Nokia] don't think the world is so simple that you just make one device for everybody," Vankoji says. "We know more about the consumers in the world than any other consumer goods company in the world because we have so many customers. We know they have different tastes and uses and so you have to offer a whole line."

"I don't think the world will unite on one platform," he explains. "There are several that will succeed. Our platform, Symbian, is an open platform and will make a major impact in the industry."

That may be true, but not without touchscreens, better messaging, and a holographic Dean Stockwell to guide them while they hope that each jump will be the jump home.

Nokia making "quantum leaps" to catch iPhone [Electronista]