Nokia redefines social networking with the Nokia N97 mini
The most awaited Nokia world was held today. This event witnessed the launch of the most rumored Nokia N97 mini. Along with this handset, Nokia has also released a new service called Lifecasting that claims to redefine the way people connect to each other. The company also plans to release a software update for the original N97in October.
Nokia has teamed up with Ovi and Fcebook to provide the lifecasting service to their users. This application will allow users to publish their location and status updates on Facebook directly from the homescreen of their handset. This service claims that it will allow users to stay connected to their friends and loved ones. The Lifecasting service will initially be made available with the Nokia N97 mini and later with the original Nokia N97 via Beta Labs.
Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO, Nokia, commented, “Nokia aims at reaching the many, not the few, with our rich portfolio of services. We are doing this through an increasing number of open partnerships with world leaders in many fields. We are proud to lead the charge in smartphones and beyond as manifested in the Nokia N900 and Nokia Booklet 3G, two great examples of how the world is changing and Nokia is driving this change.”
The Nokia N97 mini is successor of the Nokia N97. It has been specifically designed to suit the needs of today’s social and style conscious consumers. The appeal of this phone lies in its stylish stainless steel cues, tilting 3.2-inch touch display and full QWERTY keyboard. The customizable homescreen of this handset allows users to add their personal touch to this handset. The device promises to deliver a truly personal internet experience. The compact body and iconic design of this handset further adds to the appeal of this handset.
Jonas Geust, Vice President of Nokia Nseries, said, “People want to bring their physical and online worlds together via the internet. The Nokia N97 mini is designed for this new social internet and to help navigate people and places. With lifecasting, the Nokia N97 mini and Ovi usher in the next chapter of personal and location-aware internet.”
The Nokia N97 mini features new software that will be released as a free update for the Nokia N97 by next month. This new software promises to deliver compelling new experiences to both devices. The software includes new homescreen widgets and additional usability improvements like flick scrolling. The Nokia N97 mini also offers support for Ovi Maps.
The Nokia N97 mini will allow users to access the Ovi store and download various applications. These applications assist users in customizing the homescreen of the handset according to their preferences. The Nokia N97 mini will start shipping this October and will retail for around €450 (approx. Rs. 31,385).
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