The latest smartphone to enter tech terrain is the Nokia 500 powered by the Symbian Anna operating system and running on a 1GHz processor. Embedded with a 5MP camera, the device claims to be a multi functional and affordable one.
The handset is equipped with a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen possessing a screen resolution of 640 x 360pixels and 2GB of internal memory which can go up to 32GB via its micro-SD card slot. It comes preloaded with the latest version of Nokia Maps enabling free drive and walk navigation. Users can download innumerable apps from the Store such as the Social App that displays friends’ updates on users’ homescreen.
This smartphone provides split-screen messaging and a seemingly enhanced browsing experience. To fulfill users’ musical needs, it incorporates an FM radio receiver and access to Internet Radio which offers them music and news from all over the world.
There’s also the pentaband radio coverage function for international travelers to remain in constant touch with others. The device features Bluetooth 2.1, support for Wi-Fi and 3G data up to HSUPA speeds. It measures 111.3 x 53.8 x 14.1mm and weighs 93gms.
The 1110mAh Li-Ion battery offers five to seven hours of talk and up to 450 hours of standby time along with thirty five hours of audio playback. Currently crafted in shades of black and white, the company is scheduled to make it available soon in other colors such as purple, azure blue, pink, coral red, orange and dark silver as well. However till then, users can try on the different colored back covers which will be accompanying the smartphone.
The Nokia 500 will be made available from the third quarter of this year for a price of €150, exclusive of taxes and subsidies.