Nokia said today it would receive an up-front payment and royalties from Blackberry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) for use of its wireless technology patents.
Nokia said RIM has renewed a multi-year patent license agreement with it, but declined to comment on the size of the payments.
"Today's announcement demonstrates the success of Nokia's increased focus on patent out-licensing" said Ilkka Rahnasto, Nokia's Vice President in charge of intellectual property rights. "This agreement confirms Nokia's leading role in developing key technologies and the value of our patent assets."
Earlier this year Nokia settled a long patent battle with mobile chipmaker Qualcomm, agreeing on a 15-year deal which included a one-time payment of $2.2 billion
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Product I :
Nokia N97
Nokia today launched its N97 flagship phone, an advanced smartphone with a 3.5-inch touch display and full QWERTY keyboard, providing an 'always open' window to favorite social networking sites.
The 16:9 widescreen display can be personalized with frequently updated widgets, suited for browsing the web, streaming Flash videos or playing games. Both the physical QWERTY and virtual touch input ensure convenient blogging, chatting, posting, sending texts or emailing.
The N97 supports up to 48GB of storage, including 32GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16GB microSD card for music, media and more. It comes with excellent music capabilities, full support for the Nokia Music Store and continuous playback time of up to 1.5 days. The N97 also has a 5.0-megapixel camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN.
Nokia continues to lead the global market for smartphones, but it has lost significant share to Apple's iPhone and RIM's BlackBerry.
"From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence," said Jonas Geust, Vice President of Nokia. "With the Nokia N97, Nseries leads the charge in helping to transform the Internet into your Internet."
The Nokia N97 is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009 at an estimated retail price of $700 before taxes or subsidies.
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AT&T today launched the Nokia 6650, a stylish clamshell featuring Symbian-based S60 platform.
It has external audio playback keys, external soft keys and a 1.36-inch display that captures photos, controls music and changes profile settings without ever having to open the device. A built-in 2.0-megapixel camera has an integrated flash to snap high-quality images even in low-light conditions.
Running on AT&T's 3G network, customers share live video while participating in calls via AT&T Video Share, or listen and download music from Napster, eMusic or XM Radio.
"Nokia created this device for the thriving consumer appetite for navigation, multimedia and entertainment essentials in one stylish, affordable package," said Ian Laing, Vice President of Sales at Nokia. "We are excited to introduce this device, built on the most open and mature mobile platform in the world, to AT&T."
The Nokia 6650 will be available in red and silver colors beginning Nov. 14 for $69.99 with a two-year service agreemen
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Product III : Not one to be out of the gadget spotlight for too long, Finnish manufacturing giant Nokia Corp. has added its new Nokia 6260 handset to the Samsung Omnia and HTC Touch Pro smartphones offered up this week by Verizon Wireless. While most smartphones are generally pushed towards the business community, the Nokia 6260 is described as also being well suited for those people who simply use their mobile phones “to share their lives with friends and family.” Arriving as a slide-format phone equipped with “lightning-fast” 3G technology through both Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity, the Nokia 6260's performance is bolstered by high-speed upload packet access (HSUPA) and high-speed download packet access (HSDPA). Providing quick and easy access to online search engines and points of interest directly from its home screen, the 6260 handset includes Nokia's new 360° navi-key, which is said to provide users with “a great mobile Internet experience.” Helping to support and expand that claim, the 6260 comes powered by the Symbian operating system and also includes access to a range of Nokia-branded Ovi services, an integrated 5.0 mega pixel Carl Zeiss digital camera, and an on-board music player. Other features include GPS assistance (aGPS) coupled with Nokia Maps – a first-time addition for Nokia's popular Series 40 software platform – Bluetooth 2.1 (with A2DP) connectivity, a high-resolution 2.4-inch VGA display screen (320 x 480), 200MBs of internal memory, expansion for up to 8GBs via a microSD card slot, and an FM tuner. Comfortably styled for the palm of the hand, the Nokia 6260 slider is a respectable 15.4mm in thickness and weighs in at an equally consumer-friendly 114g. In terms of operational longevity, Nokia has outlined that (3G) talk time will stretch up to four hours, while standby time will reach as high as 400 hours. Expected to hit retail stores in the early part of 2009, the new Nokia 6260 slide will come with a recommended price of 299.99 Euros before taxes and subsidies. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nokia e63
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Product IV
Nokia today announced the Nokia E63, a QWERTY keyboard messaging phone designed for business users.
Consumers can record and view photos and videos with the 2.0-megapixel CMOS camera and bright 320 x 240 px landscape display, listen to music downloaded from the Nokia Music Store via a 3.5 mm audio jack, or customize the handset through the thousands of applications available for download.
Files on Ovi lets users remotely access files from their PC, even when their computer is offline.
"Our research shows that people want a device that deals with both their personal and professional lives, but helps them to separate the two," said Soren Petersen, Senior Vice President of Nokia. "The Nokia E63 is a new proposition for Eseries - a messaging device where people will be just as involved in their social network as they are in their business network."
The Nokia E63 will be available in ruby red or ultramarine blue. It is expected to begin shipping in the coming weeks for an estimated retail price of $250.
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Product VI
AT&T today launched the HTC Fuze, a Windows Mobile smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard and TouchFLO 3D touch screen user interface.
TouchFLO 3D is designed for one-hand operation using gesture-based navigation. Customers simply touch, hold and slide along the screen tabs. A quick slide on the home screen activates the most used features such as email, text messaging, music player and camera. The "zoom in, zoom out" feature accesses the Internet via Opera browser for desktop-like webpage rendering.
AT&T customers can choose from popular platforms to access their corporate email. Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional offers integration with Microsoft Outlook information such as email, contacts, calendar and to-do lists.
Users can access and edit email attachments using mobile versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote and PowerPoint.
A unique business card application lets users capture and save contact information with the built-in 3.2-megapixel camera.
Users can access AT&T Mobile Music, an integrated, on-the-go music service. Customers can browse music with accessible tabs sorted by playing lists, artists, albums, songs and genre views.
CV (Cellular Video) accesses thousands of video clips - news, sports, weather, entertainment, premium HBO Mobile content and more - via streaming video.
"The HTC Fuze, with its array of connectivity features, provides our customers with the ability to choose the manner in which they communicate using the form factor they deem most appropriate at a given moment - all in a very attractive and sleek package," said Michael Woodward, Vice President, Smart Devices for AT&T's wireless unit. "It's a fantastic addition to AT&T's industry-leading Windows Mobile smartphone portfolio."
The HTC Fuze is available for $299.99 at retail stores.
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Product VNokia
Nokia today introduced a range of affordable phones for people in emerging markets. Nokia plans to offer services focused on email, agriculture and education in emerging markets. Seven new phones offer a range features, styles and price points.
Nokia 7100 Supernova
The Nokia 7100 Supernova is the newest addition to the popular Supernova collection. Designed for style and entertainment, the colorful device is highlighted by its large, high-resolution color screen, FM radio and a 1.3-megapixel camera and support for Share on Ovi, Nokia's online photo sharing service, and other photo sharing sites.
The Nokia 7100 Supernova includes support for Mail on Ovi and a browser for surfing the Internet. It is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of $100.
- Nokia 7100 Supernova Specs
Nokia 5130 XpressMusic
With dedicated music keys, a digital music player, FM radio and a standard 3.5 mm connector for headphones, the Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is its most affordable music phone to date. Equipped with an integrated 2.0-megapixel camera, the 5130 XpressMusic supports image sharing through Share on Ovi and Mail on Ovi email service. The Nokia 5130 XpressMusic is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of $120.
- Nokia 5130 XpressMusic Specs
Nokia 2320 Classic, Nokia 2323 Classic and Nokia 2330 Classic
Premium looks and practicality are the traits of the Nokia 2320 Classic, 2323 Classic and 2330 Classic. These affordable devices support Mail on Ovi and Nokia Life Tools. The Nokia 2323 Classic offers an FM radio with recording and an Internet browser. The Nokia 2330 Classic is equipped with an integrated camera. The Nokia 2320 Classic and the Nokia 2323 classic are expected to begin shipping during the second quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of $55. The Nokia 2330 Classic is expected to begin shipping during the second quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of $65.
- Nokia 2323 Classic Specs
- Nokia 2330 Classic Specs
Nokia 1202 and Nokia 1661
The Nokia 1202 and 1661 offer value and quality. At only $35, the Nokia 1202 is its lowest cost mobile device to date. Developed specifically for people in rural areas, the 1202 includes standard features like a flashlight, extended battery life, loud ringtones and a phone book for up to five users.
The Nokia 1661 is its lowest cost color phone including an FM radio and a large color screen. The 1661 also supports flashlight, loud ringtones and multiple phonebooks.
The Nokia 1202 is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2008. The Nokia 1661 is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of $40.
- Nokia 1661 Specs
"We are expanding that vision by introducing a number of devices and services that aim to bring the power of the Internet to these markets," said Robert Andersson, Executive Vice President of Nokia. "By introducing products and services that are affordable, relevant and easy-to-use, we believe Nokia can fuel the growth of the Internet in emerging markets through mobility."
Mail on Ovi creates email accounts directly on the mobile phone without having to use a personal computer. A trial of Mail on Ovi will launch in a few select markets by the end of November 2008. The global rollout of Mail on Ovi will be available on all currently shipping Nokia Series 40 devices by the end of 2008.
Nokia Life Tools is a range of agriculture information and education services designed for rural communities in emerging markets. Nokia Life Tools provides farmers and students with timely and relevant information. SMS is used to deliver the critical information to ensure that this service works wherever a mobile phone does. Nokia plans to launch the service in the first half of 2009 with the Nokia 2323 Classic and the Nokia 2330 Classic as the lead devices in India, and expand it across select countries in Asia and Africa later in 200
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Nokia N96 Begins selling in the U.S
Nokia today launched the N96 in the U.S, a flagship smartphone with a 5.0-megapixel camera and Carl Zeiss optics, turn-by-turn voice navigation, 16GB of internal memory, N-Gage gaming and a large 2.8-inch display.
A vivid 2.8-inch display, built-in 3D stereo speakers. and 'kickstand' on the back cover let users sit back and watch.
The N96 is compatible with high-speed 3G HSDPA networks in the US (850 and 1900 MHz). Integrated geotagging lets users mark the location of new images. Navigation includes maps with urban detail as well as satellite views.
"The Nokia N96 offers the best of mobile entertainment, blending phone and multimedia options seamlessly with the unique Nokia Nseries dual slider," says Alessandro Lamanna, Vice President of Nokia Americas. "Watch video, take high quality photos and geotag them to specific locations or directly upload them online via the fast Internet connection."
The Nokia N96 is now available through the Nokia Flagship stores in New York and Chicago, online and a number of independent retailers for an estimated costs of $895.
Nokia expanded its portfolio of imaging devices with the introduction of the Nokia 6600, a sophisticated imaging device which strikes an ideal balance between advanced business features and a stylish, compact form. Packed with compelling features, this tri-band (GSM 900/1800/1900) phone meets the ongoing demands of the multitasking, mobile workforce with personal information management (PIM) applications, secure email access, seamless file downloads, and access to richer mobile content via the XHTML browser.
With full e-mail, Internet browser and thousands of downloadable utility and software packages available, from map and navigation to golf training, the Nokia 7610 offers pocket computer functionality in a stylish package. Consumers can use the integrated megapixel camera in the Nokia 7610 to capture photo-quality images with the click of a button.
The Nokia 9300 blends sophisticated modern styling, powerful functionality and an integrated full keyboard for unparalleled ease of use in a compact design.
Compact, intelligent, and packed with tools: the Nokia 6670 imaging smartphone boasts a megapixel camera and a host of business applications designed to give you the edge over the competition.
Get creative with the Nokia 3230 smartphone. Edit your raw video clips into slick, customized "muvees" complete with soundtrack, using the pre-installed software; then share your masterpieces with your friends. Create your own ringing tones, print your mobile images, play multiplayer games over a wireless Bluetooth connection, and browse HTML and xHTML Web pages. Plus, with a 32 MB MMC card and expandable memory, you'll have lots of space to be creative.