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Asha 308 and 309 attempt to recover some of the low ground
In a bid to regain some market share from the less glamorous end of the market, Nokia has announced two new affordable smartphones for launch by the end of the year.
The manufacturers say the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 deliver a full smartphone experience with new Nokia web services and developer tools. The dual SIM Nokia Asha 308 and single SIM Nokia Asha 309 promise to give consumers fast web access at a low cost. To create this 'smarter' Internet experience, Nokia released a new version of Nokia Xpress Browser, which they claim enables up to 90% more efficient mobile browsing and faster access to web applications compared to conventional browsers.
The new devices offer a 'swipe' user interface and an open environment for third-party application development.
"Our innovative Asha Touch family of devices is designed for people who want a great smartphone experience with lower running costs," said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "By introducing the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309, we're expanding our affordable smartphone lineup and bringing new mobile experiences to more people."
Nokia estimates the retail price for the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 to be about $99 with shipping expected to start in the fourth quarter 2012.
In a bid to regain some market share from the less glamorous end of the market, Nokia has announced two new affordable smartphones for launch by the end of the year.
The manufacturers say the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 deliver a full smartphone experience with new Nokia web services and developer tools. The dual SIM Nokia Asha 308 and single SIM Nokia Asha 309 promise to give consumers fast web access at a low cost. To create this 'smarter' Internet experience, Nokia released a new version of Nokia Xpress Browser, which they claim enables up to 90% more efficient mobile browsing and faster access to web applications compared to conventional browsers.
The new devices offer a 'swipe' user interface and an open environment for third-party application development.
"Our innovative Asha Touch family of devices is designed for people who want a great smartphone experience with lower running costs," said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "By introducing the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309, we're expanding our affordable smartphone lineup and bringing new mobile experiences to more people."
Nokia estimates the retail price for the Nokia Asha 308 and Nokia Asha 309 to be about $99 with shipping expected to start in the fourth quarter 2012.