Intel and Nokia have formed a strategic alliance to develop a new class of mobile computing device based on Intel architecture and chipsets. The partnership aims to produce devices combining the performance of powerful computers, the high bandwidth of mobile broadband and ubiqitous Internet connectivity.

The three "super phones" coming onto the market have all received great reviews and won over a good share of fans. However, the overall opinion seems to be that Nokia and Palm still have a way to go if they really want to dent Apple's hefty share of the market, reports Christopher Backeberg...

Nokia is preparing its response to Apple's iPhone with a device currently codenamed 'tube'. It will support Java and I'm guessing (with Nokia's current commitment to mobile navigation and location) it will include GPS. Vice President of Forum Nokia, Tom Libretto, also provided an entertaining quip and dig at Apple... In reference to Apple having shipped 5 million to 6 million iPhones since launch, Libretto responded "We've done that since dinner on Friday." Nice!