Nokia just announced a new phone today under the music-centric Xseries line-up. Called the Nokia X2, it boasts some nice-sounding mid-range features, coupled with an affordable price tag.

Since it's an Xseries device, it comes with dedicated music keys along both sides to go with the 3.5mm headphone jack and onboard dual speakers. It features a conventional but stylish compact body, complete with a T9-style keypad and slim 13mm lines. Build appears to be heavily plastic, but it's an attractive design.

Details of the X2 include a 2.2-inch TFT display (320 x 240 resolution), a 5.0 megapixel camera module (with video), Bluetooth 2.1, FM tuner and microSD card expansion (up to 16GB). Other notable features include various useful homescreen widgets (e.g. Facebook) and a full messaging suite.

Nokia announced the phone for release in India, with pricing set at an affordable €85 (around $110). No word on release elsewhere, but I can imagine this as a nice alternative for a music phone in plenty of markets.

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Nokia is finally debuting its new OS, Symbian^3, and the lucky handset to get it will be the long-rumored Nokia N8. That's just the start for this feature-heavy phone, which also owns the honor of being the manufacturer's first 12 megapixel phone and the first one to integrate the company's Qt development platform.

What changes can we expect from Symbian^3? According to Nokia, their new smartphone OS will introduce touch gestures, such as multi-touch, pinch-to-zoom and flick scrolling, as well as offer multiple, customizable homescreens. It will also have a new 2D and 3D graphics architecture, which has been designed to take advantage of built-in hardware-based acceleration bound to show up in their upcoming releases, starting with the N8, of course. Other notable OS features include better memory management and improved parallel processing.

Details of the Nokia N8 include a 3.5-inch capacitive OLED touchscreen (640 x 360 resolution), a powerful 12.0 megapixel camera (with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and 720p video recording), aGPS (with Ovi Maps Navigation), 16GB of onboard storage, Bluetooth 2.1, FM radio, microSD card support (up to 32GB) and a 1,200 mAh battery. Connectivity is well-supported, with both HSPA and WiFi. It will come running a full HTML browser, with Flash Lite 4.0 and Flash video. Nokia claims it can process 720p video, as well, along with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound processing, which you can watch on TV via the HDMI out.

As for Qt, it's supposed to be the company's new software platform, seeking to entice the army of mobile developers to finally take their expertise to Nokia's legions of users. The SDK is currently only in beta, though, so expect to wait a while before seeing what this turns up.

Quite possibly the most powerful Nokia phone to hit the market (well, so far), the Nokia N8 is slated for a third quarter release. It will be available in five colors (black, silver, blue, orange and lime), priced at €370 ($495) before taxes and subsidies.

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Nokia announced two new phones aimed at the Chinese market. The duo of TD-SCDMA devices comprise of a slightly-modified Nokia C5 and a brand new Nokia X5.

Both candybars rocking T9-style keys, the two handsets pair mid-range features with sleek and stylish design aesthetics. They come with access to the Mobile Market Ovi Store, an application storefront jointly run by both Nokia and China Mobile.

A member of the music-centric Xseries, the Nokia X5 is rigged as an entertainment device and is geared towards "music lovers and young trendsetters." Details include a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 5.0 megapixel camera module, aGPS (presumably with Ovi Maps), 3G, Fetion IM, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio port and microSD card support. It's slated for availability in the second quarter, in black, white and red colors.

The TD-SCDMA version of the Nokia C5, on the other hand, offers a similar feature suite, consisting of a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 5.0 megapixel camera module, 3G, Fetion IM, 139 Mailbox, stereo Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio port and microSD card support. It will launch in China sometime in the third quarter, in either silver or black.

Both handsets will be on display at the World Expo Shanghai 2010, where users can try their hand on each device.

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Nokia announced three new phones at their "Everyone Connect" event today, namely the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5. Aimed at the mid-range market, all three handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards and well-rounded capabilities. Messaging comes at the top of the feature list for all three phones, which supports multiple email accounts (via Ovi Mail), IM (via Ovi Chat) and social networking (via preloaded Facebook and Twitter apps).

The candybar Nokia C3 is the least-featured of the bunch, but also owns the distinction of  being the first S40 phone from the Finnish manufacturer to come with a full QWERTY keyboard. Details include a 2.4 inch display, a 2.0 megapixel camera module, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth and microSD card support (up to 8GB). It's slated for a second quarter debut in either hot pink, slate gray or golden white colors. Price is pegged at €90 (around $120).

Offering both a touchscreen display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the S60-based Nokia C6 offers a tad more in terms of features. Details include a 3.2 inch resistive panel (360 x 640 resolution), a 5.0 megapixel camera module (with flash and autofocus), aGPS (with full version of Ovi Maps), HSDPA, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth and microSD card expansion. It comes with a modified UI that integrates Facebook feeds right on the homescreen. Availability is expected in the second quarter as well, with pricing pegged at €220 (around $300).

The last of the trio is a business-centric E-series phone, the S60-powered Nokia E5. Sporting a candybar form factor, it features a 2.4 inch display (320 x 240 resolution), a 5.0 megapixel camera module (with flash and autofocus), aGPS (with full version of Ovi Maps), HSDPA, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth and microSD card expansion. As with all E-series devices, it boasts excellent office integration, along with support for MS Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. Expect it to come in the third quarter, priced at €180 (around $245).

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We're used to vertical sliders looking ugly as all hell, so seeing the Nokia 7230 is like a breath of fresh air. Good-looking and stylish doesn't mean a joy to use, though. So how does it fare?

Physically, it brings a sexy, curvaceous shape that's more common in touchscreens than other form factors. The neat layout, band of chrome running along the edges and overall great feel in hand suggest an excellent design aesthetic. Keypad slides out smoothly from the bottom and provides a great experience - well-spaced keys, good feedback and accurate typing.

It comes with a 2.4-inch screen (320 x 240 resolution) that actually looks bigger because of the shape. Display is sufficiently bright with crisp detail. It does have poor viewing angles, though.

As a phone, the 7230 delivers excellent call quality. Voices sounded clean and very natural, with nary a hint of disruption. Speakerphone performed the same way, with ample volume and just a hint of tinniness. Battery life is very good, lasting a full four days of regular use.

A basic slider, there's not much to expect on the features end. It runs Symbian S40, which offers good messaging capabilities and a few other essential niceties, such as PIM tools, a music player (basic but decent quality; the bundled 3.5mm headphones are crap, though) and stereo Bluetooth. Better than most entry-level handsets, it comes with slower 3G speeds (no HSDPA), which top out at 284kbps. There's no WiFi.

The 3.2 megapixel camera is quite poor, managing noisy images. Indoors, it get worse, adding a yellowish hue and a noticeable lack of sharpness to shots. It does come with easy uploading capabilities to both Flickr and Ovi Share, however, in case you're into that.

Overall, the Nokia 7230's best assets are its looks and the way it handles basic phone functions (calls and texts). If that's all you want, this can be a good choice of a handset. Otherwise, there should be a couple of sliders along the same price range (between $150 to $180) that can deliver just a bit more on the features end.

Nokia has announced a new phone for T-Mobile USA, the first carrier-supported handset from the manufacturer to come with free voice-guided navigation (via Ovi Maps 3.0) in the States.  Called the Nokia 5230 Nuron, the device will be a full-fledged touchscreen smartphone running Symbian S60.

With the GPS feature as its biggest selling point, the handset will come preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico, along with easy download access to 180 other maps via the Ovi service and the Lonely Planet guides.  It will also come preinstalled with the Ovi Store app, which gives users access to Nokia's application and content storefront.

The Nokia 5230 Nuron doesn't veer away from its European version, featuring a 3.2-inch touchscreen (with 360 x 640 resolution), a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm audio jack, stereo Bluetooth and microSD card expansion.   It boasts fast HTML browsing via 3G and full messaging support (including IM and corporate mail), apart from the usual niceties offered by Symbian S60.

No official pricing has been given, with availability vaguely stated for "the coming weeks."  According to rumors, though, T-Mobile might be offering the Nuron for as low as $69.99 on contract, which is a huge value, especially with free GPS software and a full smartphone OS in tow.

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Nokia just put an official stamp on the new Cseries, with the first phone rolling out of the gate being the Nokia C5.  Unlike most new smartphones, there's no touchscreen and no QWERTY keypad here - just a regular candybar with a T9 keyboard layout.

At first glance, it looks nothing more than one of the Finnish manufacturer's seemingly-endless inventory of basic feature phones.   Begin using it, though, and you'll be surprised to find that it's running Symbian S60 3rd Edition.  Yep, it's a full-fledged smartphone for people who prefer a more traditional aesthetic.

Details of the C5 include a 2.2-inch LCD with QVGA resolution, a 3.2 megapixel camera module (with autofocus), aGPS (with Ovi Maps 3.0), a 3.5 mm audio jack, microSD card expansion (up to 16GB), stereo speakers and an FM radio.   It comes with HSDPA connectivity, but drops WiFi.

Since it keeps the hardware simple, the device has managed to remain both slim at 12.3mm and light at only 89 grams.  It's looks like one sturdy piece of work, too, with a body built out of mostly steel parts.  Battery life is very generous, as well, with a rated talk time of 12 hours.  Other features include Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger and a new phonebook with Facebook integration.

Along with the release, Nokia has announced a new naming convention for their phone models - one letter and one number.  The letter will indicate the type of phone (music-centric, camera-centric, etc.) while the number will refer to the market class it's aimed at.  Sounds like a long overdue change.

Intended as an entry-level smartphone, the Nokia C5 will be available for €135 (minus tax and subsidies).   Release is slated for the second quarter of the year.

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Clamshells aren't the most exciting handsets around, but the Nokia 2720 Fold isn't half bad. Not only does it have some decent features, it comes with looks that does seem just a tad more attractive than other phones with a similar form factor.

Physically, you'll most likely love the smooth lines, stylish appearance and glossy finish. While good-looking, the surface is an absolute magnet for fingerprints. Weight is extremely light, making it very easy on the pocket. Despite that, overall construction feels sturdy, with extra thick hinges to inspire further confidence.

The black and white external display measures 1.36 inches and displays only the most basic information. Flipped open, it shows off a 1.8-inch LCD, with 128 x 160 resolution and 65,000 colors. Both the T9-style keyboard and the navigation array are designed really well, making input largely trouble-free.

As a phone, the 2720 Fold makes for high-quality calls that are noticeably clearer and better-sounding than other handsets in the same price range. Callers, on the other hand, can detect some amount of sharpness, but reported excellent conversations anyway. Speakerphone was decent and usable, but is far from the best. Battery life is rated at three hours, which should make it good for a day or two of regular use (maybe more if you seldom make calls).

Being a cheap phone, features are obviously a little on basic side of the spectrum. You get a 500-entry phone book, Bluetooth, messaging capabilities (SMS, MMS, IM and IMAP/POP email), WAP browsing (Opera Mini) and PIM tools.

More advanced features include a 1.3 megapixel camera and a music player. The camera module barely offers any options, but manages average quality for such low-resolution hardware. Music player is basic, which is expected, but the 2.5 mm jack just makes it downright disappointing.

Want a cheap phone for North American use (yep, it's strictly for local users)? The Nokia 2720 Fold is absolutely down there in terms of value. Features are very slim, but at the price ($20 on T-Mobile, $9.99 on AT&T and $125 unlocked), I can't see anyone complaining.

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A simple phone for simple needs - that pretty much sums up the Nokia 2320 experience.  Available from AT&T as a prepaid handset, it's expectedly basic, albeit a little too much in fact.

Physically, it's a moderately attractive candybar device.  It has smooth lines, simple controls and a largely plastic build - very usable, though probably not that sturdy.  The screen is quite small at 1.75 inches (160 x 128 resolution), but it does make for bright and vibrant colors (sharpness at this resolution, of course, is expectedly poor).  All ports are proprietary, though, which is normal for a prepaid phone (still, I'd prefer otherwise).

As a phone, the dual-band 2320 manages good calls.  Voices sounded clear and natural, although the lack of a side volume rocker made adjusting loudness hard.   There was some robotic quality to  the sound, but it was very minimal.  Speakerphone, on the other hand, was just poor, with voices being barely intelligible.  Battery life is rated at 3.5 hours of talk time, which should last such a basic device for a good couple days of normal use.

Features are expectedly skimp.  There's a 500-contact phone book, basic productivity tools and standard messaging (SMS, MMS, IM and mobile email).   It comes with a few useful apps, such as Wikimobile and Mobile Banking, as well as a WAP browser.  There's no Bluetooth and no camera - those are, apparently, moderate luxuries.

Yep, it's a call and text phone - the way mobile handsets were meant to be used when SMS first popped into our vocabulary.  At $29 prepaid, it's a fair deal.  Would have been good if a volume rocker and a more decent loudspeaker found its way into it though.

The Nokia E72 replaces the popular E71 as the company's newest top-end hardware for office suits.  Like its predecessor, the new smartphone comes with a bevy of business talents and messaging features that help it live up to the high expectations laid out by the earlier model's success.

Physically, the phone sports attractive high-end looks.  It's not as sexy nor as sleek as the E71, but it remains particularly polished.   Build is very sturdy and the handset feels good in the hand.  The 2.36-inch QVGA display looks clear and bright, even under sunlight.

Both the navigation array and the QWERTY keypad work great.  They keyboard is actually a mirror of what was on the  Nokia E63, rather than the E71.  It's no problem, though, since both keypads manage to provide the same comfortable messaging experience.  My favorite change, however, is the trackpad functionality integrated into the direction pad, which, in our tests, was even more responsive than the Blackberry's.

As a phone, the E72 manages excellent calls with clear sound and no noticeable interference, thanks to Nokia's excellent noise canceling tech.  It lacks a little more volume at the upper range, though, so that could be a problem when you're in busy environments.  The loudspeaker is surprisingly below average, especially for an E-series device.  Battery life is ridiculously impressive at up to 12 hours of talk time and it lives up to that rating in real-world use.

For business users, this could very well be one of the most feature-rich devices around.  It boasts wide messaging support, Exchange compatibility, and one of the most elaborate collection of productivity tools and utilities in a phone (e.g. built-in VPN, Quickoffice and more).

The music player is standard Symbian fare, but the audio quality is topnotch.  In fact, it easily offers the best music experience out of any E-series device.  The video player is decent, but nothing to write home about, especially since there's no native support for DivX.  A 5.0 megapixel camera comes with the phone and it's very impressive.  There's an extensive amount of settings (laid out in a nice, tabbed interface) and very warm image quality.

Web browsing can be tough on the small display, but pages load quickly and there's full Flash support (most web videos work great, but it frequently chokes on streaming games).  It offers both 3G and Wi-Fi, and even comes with a VoIP module to take full advantage of it.

Overall, the Nokia E72 follows the tradition of the E71 as a solid messaging phone that's fit to slug it out with the best business smartphones on the market.  At the price (around $400 to $450 unlocked, depending on where you buy), it sounds like a really solid purchase.

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