Nokia Brings The Big Guns In What Can Possibly Be Its Last Nokia World Event
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The Lumia 2520, a Windows 8 RT tablet |
I could go on and on, but some of us have to go to work in the morning, so you can read Nokia's PR after the break, which includes specs, links and more!
From Nokia:
Nokia brings new innovations to design and imaging with six new devices, applications and experiences
Nokia's
latest family of products builds upon industry leading design, advanced
camera features and unique applications and experiences to make life
easier and more fun
News at-a-glance:
- Designed to work anywhere, Nokia's first Windows tablet, the Lumia 2520, offers combined LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity and is designed to deliver the best outdoor and indoor readability.
- The award-winning Lumia design comes to 6-inch screens with the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320. The larger format offers a new column of live tiles for easier and faster access to apps and experiences.
- The Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 introduce a new crystal-clear design, smarter camera and a faster and more intuitive user interface.
- New accessories from Nokia complement mobile lifestyles, from power keyboards to wireless charging.
- Nokia app innovation continues with Nokia Storyteller, Beamer and Video Director.
- New third-party applications including Instagram, WhatsApp, Papyrus, Vine among others.
Espoo,
Finland and Abu Dhabi, UAE - Today at Nokia World: Abu Dhabi, Nokia
unveiled six new devices alongside new accessories, Nokia experiences
and third-party developer applications. Nokia introduced its first ever
Windows tablet, the Nokia Lumia 2520, and launched a portfolio of large
screen Lumia smartphones: the Lumia 1520 and 1320. Three new Asha models
- including the first 3G device in the Asha Platform family of
smartphones - deliver industry leading design, new vibrant colors and a
more intuitive user interface, all at an accessible price. Building on
Nokia's industry-leading innovation in imaging, the latest range of
Lumia and Asha products enables people to capture and share the world
around them like never before. Nokia also showed new accessories to make
life easier and more fun, and announced an array of new Nokia and
third-party applications which enhance the Asha and Lumia experience.
"Now
more than ever, mobile devices are at the center of consumers' lives as
they look to capture, curate and share experiences on the go," said
Stephen Elop, Executive Vice President, Devices & Services at Nokia.
"Today we're inviting people around the world to switch to Nokia. With
our latest range of Lumia and Asha products, we're delivering industry
leading design and imaging innovation to bigger devices at more
accessible prices. The quality and value that Nokia products deliver
continues to grow as we partner with developers to introduce app
experiences that are unique to Lumia and Windows Phone. And clearly,
with Lumia and Asha smartphones enjoying quarter-on-quarter volume
growth in Q3 2013, that quality and value is resonating with consumers
around the world."
Bringing Lumia innovation to Nokia's first-ever Windows tablet - the Lumia 2520

The
Lumia 2520 also comes with a number of unique software experiences that
are exclusive to the Lumia family, including the exclusive "Dragons
Adventure" interactive game developed in partnership with DreamWorks
Animation. Additionally, the Lumia 2520 includes Nokia Storyteller, a
Nokia developed application that introduces a new way to curate and
relive images and videos as a story on a map, as well as Nokia Video
Director, which offers the ability to edit and get even more creative
with videos shot on the Lumia 2520 - as well as content from Lumia
smartphones. With integrated HERE Maps, the Lumia 2520 is the only
tablet with true offline maps for a fast and reliable maps experience.
The tablet also includes an exclusive version of Nokia Music with Mix
Radio preinstalled.
The
Lumia 2520 pairs with a unique and stylish accessory which offers a
great set of benefits: the Nokia Power Keyboard. Offering up to five
extra hours of battery life and two built-in USB ports, the Nokia Power
Keyboard makes battery life worries a thing of the past. A protective
and wraparound cover, the Nokia Power Keyboard includes a fully
functional keypad with gesture trackpad, so typing feels as natural as
on a laptop. With Microsoft Office and Outlook preinstalled, getting
more done on the go is easier than ever.
The
Nokia Lumia 2520 will be available in red and white in a glossy finish
as well as cyan and black in a matte finish, and is expected to start
shipping in Q4 2013 with an estimated price of USD499 before taxes or
subsidies. Initial roll out is to begin broadly in the U.S. as well as
the U.K and Finland, with additional countries to follow shortly after.
The Nokia Power Keyboard will be available alongside the Lumia 2520 at
the recommended price of USD149.
Bring your stories to life with the Nokia Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320
Continuing to redefine smartphone innovation, Nokia introduces its first ever large screen Lumia smartphones, the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320.
With a six inch screen and the latest software advancements for Windows
Phone, the Lumia 1320 and Lumia 1520 are perfectly suited for
entertainment and productivity. A new third column of tiles on the home
screen means people can see and do more on a larger screen. Bringing
larger displays to the award-winning Lumia design, the new format is
coupled with some of the most advanced camera innovations so people can
capture and share the world around them.


The
Nokia Lumia 1520 will be available in yellow, white, black and glossy
red. It is expected to start shipping in Q4 2013, with an estimated
price of USD749 before taxes and subsidies in Hong Kong, Singapore,
U.S., China, U.K., France, Germany, Finland and other European markets,
with other markets to follow.
The
Nokia Lumia 1320 will be available in orange, yellow, white, and black
and is expected to start shipping in Q1 2014 with an estimated price of
USD339 before taxes and subsidies in China and Vietnam, followed by
other Asian markets, India and Europe.
The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 combine beautiful design with a richer mobile experience
The newest additions to the Asha Platform family of devices - the Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503
- join the already successful Asha 501 in pushing the boundaries of
affordable smartphone innovation. All three handsets build on Nokia's
renowned design and feature a new crystal-clear look; a fusion of
ice-like transparency and bold inner color encases each phone to make it
both elegant and more durable. Support for 3G is available on the Asha
503, which also includes a 5MP camera and comes with a Dual SIM option.


The Nokia Asha 500 features a 2.8-inch screen, 2MP camera and comes in single SIM and Easy Swap Dual SIM
variants. It is expected to be available in Africa, Asia-Pacific,
Europe, Latin America and the Middle East with an estimated price of
USD69 before taxes or subsidies.
The
Nokia Asha 502 features a 3-inch screen, a 5MP camera with LED flash
and Easy Swap Dual-SIM. The estimated price before taxes or subsidies
starts at USD89 in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East.

Innovation enhanced through applications
People can get the most from Nokia's latest Lumia portfolio through a new selection of applications including:
- Nokia Video Director - create, edit and share customized videos direct from the Lumia 2520.
- Nokia Video Director - create, edit and share customized videos direct from the Lumia 2520.
-
Nokia Beamer - share experiences and ideas easily and instantly with
friends or colleagues by projecting your phone screen to any HTML5
enabled screen; this includes documents, maps, location details, or even
the camera viewfinder.
-
Nokia Storyteller - automatically integrates your pictures from your
phone with HERE location information and collates a chronological
picture journey on a map.
-
DreamWorks Animation's Dragons Adventure - an exclusive experience for
the Lumia 2520 which keeps the whole family entertained.
- Instagram - the photo and video sharing community.
- Papyrus and InNote - handwriting note-taking apps.
- Vine - a popular video service.
The
Asha ecosystem is also growing with more applications available
including the popular messaging applications WhatsApp and Line; photo
applications PicFeed and PicTag; and ESPN Sports Hub.
For
more information on the new developer offerings, including the many
applications which become available to Lumia and Asha users for the
first time today, visit: developer.nokia.com and conversations.nokia.com.
Wireless charging goes portable
Nokia
has also introduced a portable wireless charging plate that makes
charging easier and faster, and lets people wirelessly charge a
smartphone anytime, anywhere. Supporting the Qi wireless standard, the Nokia DC-50
is compatible with Nokia Lumia devices supporting wireless charging,
such as the Lumia 1520, Lumia 1020, Lumia 925, and Lumia 920.
The Nokia DC-50 is expected to be available globally in Q4 at an estimated price of USD99.