Nokia X Android smartphone launched
Nokiahas announced the launch of its new family of Android-based smartphone - theNokia X in India. The phone runs on the new Nokia X software platform, which is based on Google's Android. However, the other two models in theSeries - X+ and XLhave not been unveiled yet. Nokia X handset is priced at 8599.
The phones under the Nokia X family are not pure Android phones; these phones instead run a variant of Android. Nokia has taken the open-source elements of Android and has pulled in other elements of Asha and Windows Phone to offer its users a different experience. According to company sources, the Finnish handset Major is positioning the Nokia X as a bridge to high-end Windows smartphones under the Lumia brand.
“India
is one of the fastest growing markets for smart phones in the world.
With the launch of Nokia X, we are adding more ammunition to our
smartphone portfolio. We believe Nokia X is a unique combination of
Nokia quality and experiences, Microsoft services and Android™ apps. It
will resonate with consumers and set a great precedent for the level of
quality that can be achieved in the fast-growing, affordable smartphone
segment.” SaidP Balaji, Managing Director, Nokia India.
Out
of the box, consumers can enjoy signature Nokia experiences including
free HERE Maps, with true offline maps and integrated turn-by-turn
navigation, and Nokia MixRadio for free music streaming and downloadable
playlists. The Nokia X is also an affordable introduction to popular
Microsoft services, including 7GB free cloud storage using OneDrive and
additional 3GB if consumers enable camera back up.
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