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London, UK - AtNokia World, the destination for people passionate about
mobility, Nokia today announced a family of smartphones powered by the all new
Symbian platform which brings significant enhancements in speed and ease of use.
The new devices, which are tightly integrated with enhanced Ovi services and
apps, reinforce Nokia's vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly being
defined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.
Highlights include:
- Three new smartphones, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6, which join the
previously announcedNokia N8 to form a family of Symbian products. - The latest
version of the Symbian platform brings more than 250 new features and
improvements and retains the familiarity enjoyed by millions of smartphone users
worldwide;
- Showcase of the Nokia N8, the ultimate entertainment smartphone and world's
best cameraphone;
- Availability of a richer Ovi Store experience - starting with the Nokia N8 -
that includes a friendlier look and feel, and more  popular and unique apps and
games;
- The latest beta release of free Ovi Maps with new pedestrian and motorist
features.
"Today our fight back to smartphone leadership shifts into high gear," said
Niklas Savander, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. "Despite new
competition, Symbian remains the most widely used smartphone platform in the
world. Â Our new family of smartphones introduced today feature the all-new
Symbian OS, rewritten to be faster, easier to use, more efficient and more
developer friendly." Savander also commented on the high level of anticipation
for the Nokia N8. "Based on the level of consumer interest and the highest
online pre-orders in Nokia history, we expect big things from the Nokia N8."
A smartphone for everyone.
In addition to the Nokia N8, the new family of faster, more intuitive Symbian
smartphones includes:
- Nokia E7 - the ultimate business smartphone. With Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync on board, the Nokia E7 provides direct, real-time and secure access
to corporate email inboxes and other personal applications. Â Equipped with a
4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved
outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, business users will find the Nokia E7 is
the perfect shape and size to work on documents, review spreadsheets, or read
and edit slides. For corporate peace of mind, a combination of business grade
security solutions is available. Estimated retail price is EUR 495, excluding
taxes and subsidies.
Nokia E7 image
- Nokia C7 - beautifully crafted, sleek social networking smartphone. Get live
updates from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and keep track of new
email from your Yahoo! or Gmail accounts directly on the homescreen. The Nokia
C7 features a 3.5-inch AMOLED display and a stunning combination of stainless
steel, glass and soft edges. Estimated retail price is EUR 335, excluding taxes
and subsidies.
 Nokia C7 image
- Nokia C6 - the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED
display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for
improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of
social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glass
design. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music,
and download apps and games from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR
260, excluding taxes and subsidies.
Nokia C6 image
As a smartphone family, the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6 share several
similarities. All are built on the new version of Symbian, the world's most
popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition
offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple
homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable
reduction in prompts -- all while presenting a familiarity that means millions
of people can pick up one of Nokia's new smartphones and instantly know how to
use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging,
social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these
smartphones.
The Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6 are all expected to begin shipping before
the end of the year.
...with content for everyone
The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi
Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user
interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games
available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift
and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive
apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring,
Shazam, and Asphalt 5.
For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development
environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.
A mobile world centered on where you are
Free access to Ovi Maps, the world's most comprehensive walk and drive
navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta
release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new
features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways,
trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts
in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and
speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search
capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to
other browser-enabled phones.
New gear for on-the-go
Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an
improved audio experience with active noise cancellation and a collection of
five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a variety of needs, including
hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.
Please visitwww.nokia.com/press for press materials, including photos and
product information. Â For more information on Nokia World 2010, please visit:
http://events.nokia.com/nokiaworld.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology
with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to
them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a
Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance
mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative
services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more.
Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation
services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and
solutions for communications networks globally.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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