Whether it’s a quirk of scheduling or a sign of Nokia’s new-found confidence, the handset maker will be having its MWC press conference at the same time as Sony.

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The big rumour for this year is, of course, Nokia’s fabled entry into the Android market with the device code-named the Normandy.
While Windows is obviously a focus for the now-Microsoft-owned company, the Normandy reportedly escaped the cull during the acquisition. If true, this will be quite the headline grabber.
Will the Normandy put a cramp on Sony’s style? CNET is on the ground in Barcelona and will bring you all the news from the Nokia press conference as it happens.