Nokia acquires social media sharing service Twango

Twango provides a comprehensive media sharing solution for organising and sharing photos, videos and other personal media. By acquiring Twango, Nokia will be able to offer people an easy way to share multimedia content through their desktop and mobile devices.

In addition to key assets, through this transaction Nokia is bringing on a seasoned team with strong social media and Web services expertise.

"The Twango acquisition is a concrete step towards our internet services vision of providing seamless access to information, entertainment, and social networks - at anytime, anywhere, from any connected device, in any way that you choose. We have the most complete suite of connected multimedia experiences including music, navigation, games and, with the Twango acquisition, photos, videos, and a variety of document types," said Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice president and general manager, multimedia, Nokia.

"When you combine a Nokia Nseries multimedia computer that is always on, always connected, and always with you together with a rich media sharing destination like Twango, people will have exciting new ways to create and enjoy rich media experiences in real time."

US-based Twango, a privately owned company founded by former Microsoft veterans, is headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Twango''s versatile platform makes organising, sharing, and republishing media such as photos, videos and audio clips easy.

Unlike many other social media services, Twango supports multiple media types and offers a comprehensive array of options for people to manage, share, and repurpose their personal media content.