(Our Tech Blog) Nokia released the latest Symbian smartphones. Finnish handset vendor from Finlandia announced the launch of Nokia 500, the entry-level smartphone with touch screen. Nokia 500 is the first Symbian phone with 1 GHz processor. Nokia 500 backed used Symbian Anna operating system, which offers a new experience for users as well as software features have been enhanced, faster web browser and a new version of Ovi Maps.
"Until now, the smartphone with a reasonable price is often categorized as a device with low quality and offer sub-standard user experience," said Ilari Nurmi, vice president of Nokia, in a statement received detikINET.
"This is one example that Nokia continues its commitment to continue to innovate in our smartphone product range and as an example of how Symbian can continue to support Nokia in meeting the primary needs of the market in coming years," he added.
Stay connected with friends and family claimed to be easy and quick to use the Nokia 500. Users can receive updates Facebook, Twitter, various social networking and live chat directly on the main screen.
With a 1 GHz processor, the Nokia 500 is claimed one of the fastest smartphones in the category of products with similar prices. Including the most recent web browsing technologies, which when combined with a powerful processor otherwise provide Internet access experience satisfying.
Nokia 500 comes pre-loaded with music and entertainment applications such as Shazam Encore, Gig Finder, Lonely Planet and Michelin guides.Smartphone also have access to the latest maps technology from Nokia and optimization of social networking so that users can check in easily. Voice navigation for pedestrian and drive-offline in over 80 countries to help avoid roaming data charges.
Nokia 500 is available in the third quarter of 2011 with black and followed by white at the end of the year. Both will come with two rear casing that can be exchanged. Casing with a variety of colors and designs will be present this year. Nokia 500 will be marketed with a price range of EUR 150 before taxes and subsidies.
The main features of the Nokia 500:
• Processor 1 GHz and WLAN
• 5 MP camera, video capture
• Ovi Maps with free navigation for pedestrians and driving all over the world, Here and Now to find events of interest nearby
• Ovi Store
• Music player, stereo FM radio, internet radio
• Symbian latest Anna for faster browsing and provide an improved touch-screen experience for users, including portrait QWERTY keyboard and a separate screen for the message
• Easy access to the WLAN via the main screen widgets
Nokia had promised would be committed to support Symbian OS although Windows Phone OS will even become the primary operating system their smartphone. The presence of the Nokia 500 has become one of the proofs. Check out photos of the Nokia 500 from various sides of the following:
Ovi Maps feature so one of the mainstays in this phone
