Nobody is suggesting Nokia are postponing a release of a product - the suggestion is only that the announcement of a product (the N9, which probably won't be released for a few more months) is being delayed to avoid taking the media limelight away from a real product launch (the N8).

Announce the N9 hardware in a couple of months. Between now and the hardware announcement drip feed hints to the media about the software and UI. Use this time to clarify any lingering confusion about Symbian and MeeGo that consumers may have, because many remain confused.