Nokia says Samsung ATIV S is a "warm-up act" for Lumia launch

Nokia has called out Samsung after they announced their new ATIV S Windows Phone 8 device, calling it simply a "warm-up act" for the unveiling of new Lumia WP8 devices on September 5th

Following the unveiling of Samsung's new flagship Windows Phone 8 smartphone, the Samsung ATIV S, at IFA 2012, Nokia has hit back with a whole bunch of hype for their own event on September 5th. Nokia's Media Relations head Doug Dawson has taken to Twitter to call Samsung's event a "warm-up act" for Nokia's upcoming launch of flagship Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices.

@maggie_reardon Don't feel bad Maggie. Every great show needs a warm-up act. We'll see you next week?
— Doug Dawson (@DougatNokia) August 29, 2012

He also warns people not to "mistake 'first' for 'best'" and follows up by saying the best is still to come on September 5th. Further, he has posted an image that shows some people (clearly hired by Nokia) that are holding up placards saying "Samsung: Nokia welcomes you back to Windows Phone..." at IFA.

Reports say that Nokia is planning to launch two devices at their press event next month, currently codenamed as the Phi and Arrow which will be replacements for high-end and mid-range Lumia devices respectively. If you are in New York City, perhaps you can make the public event following the press unveiling.

Via: WMPowerUser
Source: @DougatNokia