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Panasonic Mobile To Shut Down GSM Operations

This means that the Panasonic Mobile plant in the Philippines will be closed. The GSM production lines at the Czech plant will also be shut down and the GSM manufacturing in Beijing will be retooled to focus on 3G phones. The company also announced that it is working to shift all of its future handsets over to the Linux based platform that the company is currently using in the Japanese market.

This past week Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co., Ltd, the parent company of mobile phone maker Panasonic Mobile, announced that Panasonic will no longer compete in the GSM handset business due to “severe global competition”. The company said that it will refocus all of its efforts on 3G handsets, where it has been quite successful so far.

This shift towards Linux means that the Panasonic R&D facilities in the US will be closed, as these offices had been working on devices based on the Symbian OS. The Panasonic R&D labs in the UK will refocus on 3G technologies.

This SMS will self-destruct in 40 seconds

A new type of text message called StealthtText launched by Staellium UK Ltd self-destructs in 40 seconds, according to The Daily Record.

This tape will self-destruct in five seconds? became a household phrase in the 60s and 70s thanks to the creators of Mission Impossible, and now 30 years later the ability to send your own self destruct messages has become a reality thanks to a new innovation ? called StealthText launched by Staellium UK Ltd.

Whether you?re a celebrity who?s up to no good or a business executive dealing in sensitive information, the last thing you want is for urgent text messages you?ve sent to fall into the wrong hands. StealthText allows you to send a text message safely in the knowledge that it will delete itself from the recipient?s mobile phone as soon as the person has read it ? ultimately, allowing the sender control of their own information.

Until now, mobile phone users have had to rely on recipients to delete sensitive text messages on their behalf; although a number of high profile cases (Rebecca Loos), have shown that this cannot always be relied on.

However, by simple keying in a code, StealthText users can rest assured that the message goes up in smoke, just like the famous tapes scenes in the Mission Impossible series

http://www.stealthtext.net/pages/mainmenu.htm

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ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 for Nokia Series 60 Mobile Phones Launched in North America

ROUTE 66 today announces the launch of ROUTE 66 Mobile 7, marking a new era in GPS satellite navigation using mobile phones

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ — ROUTE 66 today announces the launch of ROUTE 66 Mobile 7, marking a new era in GPS satellite navigation using mobile phones. ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 determines its position using an advanced high sensitive wireless GPS receiver, guiding the user with turn-by-turn voice
instructions and on-screen directions to its destination. A new navigation display has been developed providing users with all vital travel information on a single clear screen of their mobile phone including 3D map display, turn arrows and navigation guidance, as well as the ability to dial points of interest directly from the map. In addition, ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 features the very latest maps, driving directions enhanced with upcoming exit signs and continued guidance when GPS reception is temporarily lost for example in
tunnels through ROUTE 66’s new Extrapolated GPS (E-GPS) technology. In summary, ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 is an ideal travel companion in the car, on your bike or simply when you are walking.

ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 is available immediately. The Full Navigation Kit contains all the maps for the US and Canada and is priced at US$ 299 / CAN$349.

Package contents:

— Memory card (512 MB DV RS-MMC Mobile)
— Navigation software, geographic maps and user manual (DVD)
— Memory card reader/writer
— ROUTE 66 wireless GPS receiver (SiRF Star III)
— ROUTE 66 lanyard
— In-car charger cable for GPS receiver
— Universal car mount for mobile phone
— Quick Start Guide
— Mobile phone NOT included in this pack

Compatibility:

ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 is compatible with all mobile phones featuring an external memory card slot (MMC Mobile), Bluetooth wireless technology and Symbian Series 60 operating system. This includes Nokia (3230, 6260, 6600,6620, 6630, 6670, 6680, 6681, 6682, 7610, N70, N80, N90, N91). ROUTE 66 Mobile 7 is NOT compatible with Sony Ericsson,Nokia Series 80/90 and Microsoft Mobile smartphones.

SOURCE ROUTE 66
Web Site: http://www.66.com

Samsung to set up $15-m handset manufacturing unit

The factory will be set up at Gurgaon, Haryana. This is Samsung’s fourth overseas handset manufacturing facility in the world after China, Brazil and Mexico.

New Delhi , Dec. 9

KOREAN electronics major Samsung, on Friday, announced its plans to invest $15 million to set up a mobile handset manufacturing facility in India.

The factory will be set up at Gurgaon, Haryana. This is Samsung’s fourth overseas handset manufacturing facility in the world after China, Brazil and Mexico. The facility will have an initial capacity of 1 million units per year, which will be stepped up to 20 million units by 2010.

Indiagames To Ship EA Mobile Games in India

Electronic Arts EA and Indiagames, a mobile content publisher, have signed an exclusive licensing agreement that will bring EA mobile games to consumers across multiple mobile carriers in India.

Electronic Arts (EA) and Indiagames, a mobile content publisher, have signed an exclusive licensing agreement that will bring EA?s mobile games to consumers across multiple mobile carriers in India.

The games that will be initially released through Indiagames include Need for Speed Underground 2, Need for Speed Most Wanted, NBA LIVE 06, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06, EA SPORTS FIFA 06, FIFA STREET 2, Madden NFL 06, SimCity and The Sims 2. Indiagames will release EA SPORTS FIFA 06 this year.

ea games logo Jon Niermann, President, EA Asia Publishing said, ?Indiagames is a key partner for us as we expand our business from packaged goods to mobile content in the burgeoning Indian marketplace. They have a strong technological infrastructure and share our passion for delivering top quality entertainment.?

?Indian consumers are quickly adopting a mobile lifestyle and we believe that this partnership will give people the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of playing great games on their mobile phones,? maintained Niermann.

India games logo Vishal Gondal, CEO of Indiagames said, ?We are thrilled to bring such legendary and popular games to Indian audiences. We are convinced that thousands of Indian fans will enjoy the opportunity to experience these games on their mobile phones.?

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EA Buys Jamdat for $680M

In an effort to expand its mobile gaming portfolio, Electronic Arts has announced that they will be acquiring Jamdat Mobile – the top publisher of wireless video games.

Jamdat is the publisher of such popular games as Tetris, Downtown Texas Hold ‘Em, and Bejeweled. The acquisition, expected to close in EA’s fiscal fourth quarter ending March 2006, will cost Electronic Arts US$27 a share, or $680 million USD total. The deal is an 18% premium over Jamdat’s Thursday closing price of US$22.77 a share.

Jamdat is based in Los Angeles, and has 350 employees across the globe.

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Nokia PC Suite version 6.7 available

The latest version of nokia pc suite for nokia mobile phones is available for free download at the nokia website

Latest Update: Version 6.7
?Manage your text messages and phonebook easily with File Manager
?Automatic notifications when a new version of PC Suite is available
?Improved back-up and Image Store features
?Released 07 December 2005

Homepage:

http://europe.nokia.com/nokia/0,,72014,00.html

Links:

http://nds2.nokia.com/files/support/global/phones/software/Nokia_PC_Suite_67_rel_21_eg_us.msi

http://nds2.nokia.com/files/support/global/phones/software/Nokia_PC_Suite_67_rel_21_eng.msi

http://europe.nokia.com/nokia/0,,72026,00.html

Hutch India launches new website and new logo

A new clean redesigned website and pink logo are on display by the indian mobile service provider

Hutch has launched its new logo and website hutch.in to the public.

Hutch will be operating under this new colors

hutch logo

Please log on the to see for yourself

http://www.hutch.in/home/index.asp

Quickoffice Named Forum Nokia 2005 Developer of The Year

Receives First Annual Achievement Award Aimed to Recognize Leading Mobile Application Developers

DALLAS, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ — Quickoffice(R), Inc., a leading provider of
innovative mobile office document software, today announced its selection as
Developer of The Year in the 2005 Forum Nokia PRO Awards, sponsored by Nokia’s
global developer support program. Quickoffice was selected as the year’s top
developer from more than 150 entries that were judged by an independent panel
of mobile industry journalists and analysts.
The award was presented to Quickoffice for its Quickoffice Premier
software suite, a mobile application that allows business professionals
worldwide the ability to open, view, edit and even create Microsoft(R) Office
documents directly from their smartphone with complete document integrity.
A total of seven awards were presented to developers who exemplified ‘best
practices’ by making significant contributions to driving innovation in the
mobility industry. Quickoffice was honored during a ceremony today at the
Nokia Application Summit in Dubai.
All members of Nokia’s advanced developer support program, Forum Nokia
PRO, were qualified to enter the competition. Quickoffice and the other
winners receive 2006 Forum Nokia PRO membership at no cost as well as a
dedicated company information page on Forum Nokia’s public site.
“Quickoffice has made significant strides in enabling mobile executives to
increase productivity,” said Nasser Iravani, director, Forum Nokia, Americas.
“Quickoffice was selected by our panel of judges as the 2005 Developer of The
Year because of its continued industry success, and commitment to driving new,
innovative applications for the wireless market.”
“It is truly rewarding to be chosen by Nokia, the world leader in wireless
communications as a top developer in the industry,” said Barry Cottle, CEO of
Quickoffice. “This confirms Quickoffice’s reputation as a pioneer in mobile
business solutions for customers around the world.”
Companies were acknowledged in the following categories: 2005 Developer of
the Year Award; Rising Star Award – Presented to application, content or
solutions provider with fewer than 30 employees; ARPU Award – Best business
model for operators; Enterprise Application – Series 60; Enterprise
Application – Series 80; Gaming/Entertainment Application – Series 40;
Gaming/Entertainment Application – Series 60.
Additional information about Nokia’s annual recognition program for mobile
application developer companies can be found at:
http://press.nokia.com/PR/200509/1010678_5.html

SOURCE Quickoffice, Inc.

links:

http://www.quickoffice.com
http://www.forum.nokia.com
http://press.nokia.com/PR/200509/1010678_5.html

Nokia honors top application development companies

Nokia, the global leader in mobility, today announced the winners of its annual Forum Nokia PRO Awards, highlighting some of the mobile industry’s major advances and accomplishments during 2005 in the development of applications and content.

NOKIA PRESS RELEASE Desember 6, 2005

Nokia honors top application development companies with 2005 industry accolades

Third-party developers from U.S., China, Hong Kong, Norway receive Forum Nokia PRO 2005 Awards

Espoo, Finland – Nokia, the global leader in mobility, today announced the winners of its annual Forum Nokia PRO Awards, highlighting some of the mobile industry’s major advances and accomplishments during 2005 in the development of applications and content.

“Forum Nokia is extremely proud of the caliber of developers in our PRO community which includes both some of the fastest-growing and most innovative developer companies and many of the largest IT solutions providers in the world,” said Lee Epting, vice president, Forum Nokia. “These awards demonstrate the extraordinary high level of technical sophistication that can be found in today’s best mobile applications. The awards highlight the way that developers are keeping pace with the advances we have made in offering powerful devices that support cutting edge business and consumer services.”

The PRO Awards, judged by an international panel of mobile industry journalists and analysts with input from Nokia representatives, recognize applications and services that had the greatest impact on the global mobility market in the past year. The winners, chosen from among the more than 160 PRO member companies participating in this year’s awards, each will receive one year’s free Forum Nokia membership, valued at more than $5,000 U.S.

Receiving the Award for Developer of the Year was Quickoffice, Inc. for its Quickoffice Premier S60 mobile office suite. Quickoffice, one of four U.S. companies recognized in the competition, provides full functionality in using Microsoft Office documents in native file formats on S60 devices. The software allows users to access, modify or create office documents such as contracts, agreements, business plans, sales presentation and financial reports – any Word, Excel or PowerPoint document – right from their smartphone.

Other U.S. winners included Digital Chocolate, which won the Series 40 Games/Entertainment category for its “WordKing Poker” game, combining the mental challenge of word games with the fun of poker, and SEVEN, selected as the best S60 Enterprise application for its Always-On Mail 5.0 that provides secure, real-time email access. In addition to emailing, calendaring, and contacts, Always-On Mail supports viewing, editing, and sending attachments, as well as sending and receiving meeting requests.

Birdstep Technology, a Norwegian company, also won for its innovation in bringing mobility to the enterprise. Birdstep SmartRoaming Client for Symbian OS provides seamless roaming support for WLAN enabled smartphones. The SmartRoaming client received the best Enterprise application for the Series 80 platform award.

In the Rising Star category, Hong Kong’s Green Tomato was selected as the top developer with fewer than 30 employees. More than 30 leading Asian mobile carriers and service aggregators carry Green Tomato’s creative content, including its “Mon Amour IMG” 3D interactive movie game.

Recognizing the growing importance of multi-player gaming and location-based technology, the judges also recognized “Quest for Seven Swords/3G Fairy Quest,” a 3D, location-based Treasure Hunting game using 3G network location tracking. Created by China’s M-Gen Mobile Technology Ltd., “Quest” won in the best S60 Games-Entertainment category. The application was deployed in Hong Kong last year to exploit the city’s near 100 percent 3G network coverage.

Rounding out the U.S.’s strong showing was the ARPU category winner, Vidiator Technology, Inc. for its VeeStream “any-to-any” multimedia streaming platform. VeeStream is currently deployed in 10 countries worldwide, delivering up to 1 million streams per day in Europe.

The Forum Nokia PRO Awards were open to all members of the Forum Nokia PRO program which provides unique benefits in technology access, business development support and marketing opportunities to qualified companies. Members of the judging panel included:

– Mike Dano, online editor, RCR Wireless News (U.S.)
– Stuart Dredge, editor, Mobile Games Analyst (U.K.)
– Kevin Fitchard, senior editor, Telephony (U.S.)
– Colin Gibbs, reporter, RCR Wireless News (U.S.)
– Glenn Letham, managing editor, SymbianOne.com (Canada)
– Bryan Ma, associate director, Asia/Pacific Personal Systems Research IDC (Singapore)
– Tomohiko Miyano, editor-in-chief, Weekly ASCII Magazine (Japan)
– Mark Newman, chief research officer, Informa Telecoms and Media (U.K.)
– Stuart O’Brien, editor, Mobile Entertainment (U.K.)
– Brad Smith, data/IP editor, Wireless Week (U.S.)
– Yan Yuelong, deputy editor-in-chief, Telecom World Magazine (China)
– Eric Zeman, editor-in-chief, Mobile Enterprise Magazine (U.S.)

The 2005 Forum Nokia PRO Award winners are:

Developer of the Year
Quickoffice (U.S.)
www.quickoffice.com

Rising Star
Green Tomato (Hong Kong)
www.g-tomato.com

ARPU Award
“VeeStream”
Vidiator Technology (U.S.)
www.vidiator.com

Enterprise Application (Series 80)
“Smartroaming”
BirdStep Technology (Norway)
www.birdstep.com

Games/Entertainment Application (S60)
“Quest for Seven Swords”
M-Gen (China)
www.m-gen.com

Enterprise Application (S60)
“Always On Email”
SEVEN (U.S.)
www.seven.com

Games/Entertainment Application (Series 40)
“WordKing Poker”
Digital Chocolate (U.S.)
www.digitalchocolate.com

More information about the winners is available at: https://pro.forum.nokia.com/site/global/case_studies/p_proawards_x.jsp

About Forum Nokia
Nokia’s global developer program, Forum Nokia connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

Airtel launched its network services in Koraput and Rayagada districts

Airtel launched its network services in Koraput and Rayagada districts making its foray into several areas of southern Orissa and spreading its operations to 300 towns in less than one year of its operations.

Statesman News Service
BHUBANESWAR, Dec. 4. ? Airtel launched its network services in Koraput and Rayagada districts making its foray into several areas of southern Orissa and spreading its operations to 300 towns in less than one year of its operations.
It has also announced to bring additional 100 towns under its network coverage before March 2006.
With this total towns under Airtel coverage will go up to 400 in Orissa.

via [The Statesman]

Nokia’s First EV-DO Phone Slips Out Of FCC

The FCC today cleared Nokia’s first handset entry into the EV-DO market. The 6305i is a slider-style phone with a 1.3 Megapixel camera, stereo speakers but does not appear to have advanced features like Bluetooth or even a memory card slot. Although the 6305i bears the Nokia logo it is made by SK Teletech – the first product of a manufacturing agreement announced in March. Further separating the 6305i from other Nokias, it will use Verizon’s proprietary menus and interface instead of Nokia Series 40.
nokia 6305
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Nokia 6282 announced

As part of its annual Capital Market Days event, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today unveiled one of the industry’s first mobile handsets designed to support 1900MHz UMTS networks expected to go online in the Americas during 2006.

NOKIA PRESS RELEASE December 1, 2005

Nokia 6282: High-speed UMTS performance for 3G customers in the Americas

nokia 6282

Nokia 6282 phone combines 1 megapixel camera, QVGA display, and sleek slide design with 3G technology

New York, NY, US – As part of its annual Capital Market Days event, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today unveiled one of the industry’s first mobile handsets designed to support 1900MHz UMTS networks expected to go online in the Americas during 2006. In addition to enabling 3G services, the new Nokia 6282 phone features a 2.2 inch, 320×240 pixel QVGA display, a 1 megapixel camera, FM radio, digital music player with hot-swappable miniSD card support, Bluetooth technology and an eye-catching sliding design. The Nokia 6282 phone (GSM 850/1900/1800/UMTS 1900 MHz) is expected to be available during the first quarter of 2006 in markets offering 1900MHz UMTS service.

New UMTS networks supported by the Nokia 6282 phone enable customers to access a number of exciting 3G services. Some of these services include streaming multimedia audio and video content and the rapid upload and download of large files – including downloadable games and video, MP3 or AAC ringtones, or over-the-air synchronization of calendar, contact and to-do information using the built-in SyncML client.

“With the introduction of the Nokia 6282 phone, we are helping to make the promise of high-speed UMTS services in the Americas a reality,” said Kai Oistamo, senior vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “Although it weighs barely 4 ounces, the Nokia 6282 phone is among the most advanced wireless devices available in this market. Without sacrificing size, style or performance, this sleek new device puts a world of possibilities into the hands of consumers in the Americas.”

Featuring the Series 40 Platform 3rd Edition, the Nokia 6282 phone offers users an intuitive way to access the power of this new device. While supporting the latest messaging, browsing, music and video standards, this new interface also takes full advantage of the Nokia 6282 phone’s QVGA display by using an ‘Active Standby Mode’, which allows the idle screen to keep owners informed of calendar and to-do items and to provide quick access to the most-used applications.

The stylish slide design of the Nokia 6282 phone keeps the extra-large display in sight at all times, yet allows it to remain ultra-compact while in the closed position. Additionally, by positioning the imaging controls on the exterior, the Nokia 6282 quickly converts to a conventionally-oriented imaging device that allows 1 megapixel still images and 15 frame-per-second VGA video content to be captured by using the screen as a horizontal viewfinder.

www.nokia.com

Nokia 6233 announced

During its annual Capital Market Days event for investors and financial analysts, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 6233, a classically designed model tailored for business and entertainment. The sleek 110-gram, 81-cc model offers a 2 megapixel camera, a 320 x 240 QVGA color screen, digital music player, stereo speakers and a wide array of features and applications which take advantage of WCDMA services.

NOKIA PRESS RELEASE December 1, 2005

Mixing Business and Pleasure: Nokia 6233 offers 3G performance in a sleek package
New York, NY, US – During its annual Capital Market Days event for investors and financial analysts, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 6233, a classically designed model tailored for business and entertainment. The sleek 110-gram, 81-cc model offers a 2 megapixel camera, a 320 x 240 QVGA color screen, digital music player, stereo speakers and a wide array of features and applications which take advantage of WCDMA services. Featuring a stainless steel frame and an improved, intuitive menu structure, the Nokia 6233 (WCDMA 2100 / GSM 900/1800/1900) is expected to begin shipping in the 2nd quarter of 2006, and is expected to retail for approximately ?325, before applicable taxes or subsidies.

“Despite being one of our smallest WCDMA phones to date, the Nokia 6233 is no lightweight when it comes to performance,” says Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “The Nokia 6233 builds on the formula that made the Nokia 6230i so popular – a classically-designed, feature-rich device together with an intuitive, easy to use interface. As 3G gains even greater mass-market attraction, we are confident the Nokia 6233 will also be extremly popular with consumers.”

The latest Nokia model phone to feature the Series 40 Platform 3rd Edition, the Nokia 6233 ensures that 3G services and applications can be accessed easily and intuitively. Supporting the latest messaging, browsing, music and video standards, the Nokia 6233 features a brilliant 320 x 240 QVGA display, with an ‘Active Standby Mode’ that gives immediate access to the most-used applications.

With the Nokia 6233, the mobile office is a few keystrokes away. To be sure an appointment is never missed and the phonebook is always up to date, the Nokia 6233 easily synchronizes calendars, contacts, and to-do lists via SyncML. To print your favorite images or to connect with a headset or car kit, the Nokia 6233 offers Bluetooth wireless technology for quick and easy data transfer and connectivity.

Moreover the Nokia 6233 is compatible with the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-56, also announced today. Featuring an integrated antenna for enhanced reception, the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-56 supports connection to Nokia car kits and charges the phone’s battery when placed in the holder.

In addition to having all the latest features to stay connected to work, the Nokia 6233 doesn’t forget how to have fun. With exciting new 3G services, such as streaming multimedia audio and video content, consumers can download the latest business news as well as sports highlights of the game they missed. Consumers on-the-go can quickly upload and download large files – including downloadable games, videos or MP3 or AAC ringtones. Music lovers can connect a pair of headphones and scan through their favorite music albums, thanks to the Nokia 6233’s hotswappable microSD memory card support of up to 2 GB. A Visual Radio client and built-in stereo speakers offering 3-D sound complements the audio experience.

The Nokia 6233 offers more than 4 hours of talk time on GSM networks (more than 3 hours of talk time via WCDMA) and up to 2 weeks of standby time.

www.nokia.com

Nokia introduces Nokia 6234, 3G phone for Vodafone

In connection with its annual Capital Market Days event, Nokia today unveiled the 3G-enabled Nokia 6234. Featuring a 2-megapixel camera, a 320 x 240 QVGA color screen, digital music player, stereo speakers and a wide array of features and applications which take advantage of WCDMA mobile broadband services, the Nokia 6234 will be available exclusively for Vodafone customers world-wide.

NOKIA PRESS RELEASE December 1, 2005

Nokia introduces Nokia 6234, feature-filled 3G mobile phone exclusively for Vodafone

nokia 6234

Feature-filled model underlines operator customization as cornerstone of Nokia strategy

New York, NY, US – In connection with its annual Capital Market Days event, Nokia today unveiled the 3G-enabled Nokia 6234. Featuring a 2-megapixel camera, a 320 x 240 QVGA color screen, digital music player, stereo speakers and a wide array of features and applications which take advantage of WCDMA mobile broadband services, the Nokia 6234 will be available exclusively for Vodafone customers world-wide. The stylish and classic Nokia 6234 (WCDMA 2100 / GSM 900/1800/1900) is expected to begin shipping in the 1st quarter of 2006.

“The Nokia 6234 for Vodafone is an excellent example of Nokia’s renewed commitment to operator customization — a cornerstone of Nokia’s strategy,” says Kai Oistamo, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “The operator-exclusive Nokia 6234 offers a familiar design and Nokia’s intuitive, easy-to-use menu structure, complemented by Vodafone’s signature colors, graphics and easy access to Vodafone’s wide range of 3G services. It’s an ideal balance.”

In addition to the operator exclusive industrial design, the Nokia 6234 offers an array of Vodafone-specific software features. These include Vodafone graphics, icons, menu texts and themes in the user interface offering a unique look and feel to the easy-to-use Nokia menu. Equally important, the Nokia 6234 provides branded access to Vodafone’s services. Additionally, the Nokia 6234 features Vodafone start-up and shut-down graphics and tones, customized wallpapers, screensavers and ringtones.

“We have worked very closely with Nokia over the last two years, with particular focus on developing more terminals which are Vodafone live! enabled,” says Peter Bamford, Chief Marketing Officer, Vodafone. “We are now taking that to another level with the Nokia 6234. For the first time, we have a mobile phone designed by Nokia that is exclusive to Vodafone. The fact that it is a 3G product is all the more important.”

nokia 6234

For consumers, the 3G-enabled Nokia 6234 offers a 2-megapixel camera with 8x zoom, operational in landscape mode. With this, the Nokia 6234 allows for pictures to be taken on the spot while the video sharing functionality allows to mutually enjoy special moments instantaneously. The bright QVGA screen displays pictures and multimedia content such as videos and websites in a compelling and colorful way.

The Nokia 6234 holds an impressive music experience, to be enjoyed via the built-in stereo speakers with 3-D sound effects or headphones. Supporting microSD memory cards of up to 2 GB, the Nokia 6234 puts a collection of consumers’ favorite albums right into their pockets. A Visual Radio client complements the audio experience of the Nokia 6234.

With Bluetooth Wireless Technology, the Nokia 6234 easily transfers pictures taken to any compatible printer and seamlessly connects to a wide assortment of Bluetooth enabled headsets and car kits. Unifying easy-to-use imaging capabilities with music on the go and 3G services like video sharing, the Nokia 6234 offers up to 4 hours of talk time on GSM networks (up to 3 hours of talk time via WCDMA) and up to 2 weeks of standby time.

About Vodafone
Vodafone provides a full range of mobile telecommunications services, including voice and data communications. Vodafone has equity interests in 27 countries and Partner Networks in a further 14 countries, with a proportionate customer base of over 171 million. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com

VODAFONE, Vodafone live! and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of their respective owners.