Nokia’s New Smartphones Arrive October
N8 finally to make appearance Nokia on record saying they expect ‘big things’ from N8 More than 250 features on new phones
After CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo got the boot last week, Nokia might have egg on its face if the last units to roll out under his guidence end up being hits.
Three new smartphones – the Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6 – join the highly anticipated Nokia N8 to complete a line-up of Symbian products that are due to arrive before the end of the year, with an October arrival date more than likely.
One of the main reasons Kallasvuo was sacked was due to how the Nokia board saw Nokia’s smartphones stacking up against the likes of Samsung, HTC and Apple, and not faring well. The latest version of the Symbian platform is said to bring more than 250 new features, which could possibly make smartphone aficionados stand up and take notice.
Niklas Savander, executive vice president, markets, Nokia said, “Based on the level of consumer interest and the highest online pre-orders in Nokia history, we expect big things from the Nokia N8.”
In addition to the Nokia N8, the new Symbian smartphones include:
- Nokia E7. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board, the Nokia E7 is said to provide direct, real-time and secure access to corporate email inboxes and other personal applications. Equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, the Nokia E7 is the designed 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. Australian pricing is yet to be confirmed.
- Nokia C7 is a social networking smartphone. Users can 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. Australian pricing is yet to be confirmed.
- Nokia C6 is a small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the unit 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. Australian pricing is yet to be confirmed.
