Angry Birds maker to spin off learning biz, axe 213 jobs

Angry Birds maker to spin off learning biz, axe 213 jobs

An Angry Bird inspired Hot Air balloon floats over rice fields and houses during the Philippine International Balloon festival in Lubao town, Pampanga province, north of Manila April 10, 2014. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/Files

Finland’s Rovio, maker of hit mobile phone game Angry Birds, said it will axe about a third of its workforce and will spin off its learning business to focus on games, media and consumer products.

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