Oops, did I let slip Nokia will be working on a Zune Phone

I think the phrase goes something like this:

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes.

I’m not normally a Microsoft fan, hence I love the open source FreeRunner, but I am getting excited about the Zune Phone.  I guess I just like competition for the market leader – so bring it on (oh dear… that sounded rather American).

Having denied it for, well, what seems like a life time it looks like the Zune Phone is well on its way.  So far on its way that Nokia has become involved.

According to Zune Scene, an ‘insider’ has let slip that Nokia is getting involved with the Zune team to produce the hardware.

“The interesting thing about the Nokia Zune partnership is that Nokia does not support Windows Mobile. It appears Microsoft may be developing a two front war against the iPhone, namely Windows based smart phones and more abundant “non-smart” phones.”

Gizmodo has also knocked together a picture here.