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BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo launched Page 26 Dassault unveils the new Business luxury Falcon business jet WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2013 Page 25 Brazil oil block goes to Tiny oil shale titan Estonia eyes global boom Shell, Total, China firms Page 25 Page 23 ABU DHABI: A Nokia executive demonstrates the new imaging innovation. (Inset) Stephen Elop unveils Nokia’s first Windows tablet Lumia 2520 at Nokia World yesterday. — Photos by Sajeev K Peter Nokia unveils six new mobile devices Groundbreaking innovations By Sajeev K Peter ship with DreamWorks Animation. Additionally, the Lumia 2520 includes Nokia Storyteller, a Nokia devel- ABU DHABI: Bringing groundbreaking innovations to oped application that introduces a new way to mobile technology design and imaging, Nokia yester- curate and relive images and videos as a story on a day unveiled six new devices alongside new acces- map, as well as Nokia Video Director, which offers sories. At a mega global event titled ‘Nokia World’, the ability to edit and get even more creative with held at St Regis island resorts, Abu Dhabi, in the pres- videos shot on the Lumia 2520 - as well as content ence a galaxy of international media persons, tech- from Lumia smartphones. With integrated HERE nology experts and industry representatives, Nokia Maps, the Lumia 2520 is the only tablet with true introduced its first-ever Windows tablet, the Nokia offline maps for a fast and reliable maps experience. Lumia 2520 and launched a portfolio of large The tablet also includes an exclusive version of Nokia screen Lumia smartphones: the Lumia 1520 and Music with Mix Radio preinstalled. 1320. “Now more than ever, mobile devices are at The Nokia Lumia 2520 will be available in red and the center of consumers’ lives as they look to cap- white in a glossy finish as well as cyan and black in a ture, curate and share experiences on the go,” said matte finish, and is expected to start shipping in Q4 Stephen Elop, Executive Vice President, Devices & 2013 with an estimated price of $499 before taxes or Services at Nokia. “Three new Asha models - includ- subsidies. Initial rollout is to begin with the US, UK ing the first 3G device in the Asha Platform family and Finland, with additional countries to follow of smartphones - deliver industry leading design, shortly after, he informed. new vibrant colors and a more intuitive user inter- Continuing to redefine smartphone innovation, face, all at an accessible price,” he said during the Nokia introduces its first ever large screen Lumia keynote address. smartphones, the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320. With a “Today we’re inviting people around the world to six inch screen and the latest software advancements switch to Nokia. With our latest range of Lumia and for Windows Phone, the Lumia 1320 and Lumia 1520 Asha products, we’re delivering industry leading are perfectly suited for entertainment and productiv- design and imaging innovation to bigger devices at ity. The Nokia Lumia 1520 will be available in yellow, more accessible prices. The quality and value that white, black and glossy red. It is expected to start Nokia products deliver continues to grow as we shipping in Q4 2013, with an estimated price of $749 partner with developers to introduce app experi- before taxes and subsidies in Hong Kong, Singapore, ences that are unique to Lumia and Windows US, China, UK, France, Germany, Finland and other phone,” Elop said. European markets, with other markets to follow. “We continue to build our industry-leading inno- The Lumia 1320 features many high-end innova- vation in imaging and the latest range of Lumia and tions on a large 6-inch 720p display and extends the Asha products enables people to capture and share Nokia Camera app to another price range. With a the world around them like never before,” Elop point- range of imaging apps available, the Lumia 1320 ed out. Nokia also showcased new accessories to comes with Nokia Music for free streaming of ad-free make life easier and more fun, and announced an music and HERE maps and location services, so peo- array of new Nokia and third-party applications ple can experience the most popular Lumia experi- which enhance the Asha and Lumia experience. ences at a more accessible price. LUMIA INNOVATION ASHA SERIES Nokia’s first Windows tablet, the Lumia 2520, is Introducing the newest additions to the Asha designed to work anywhere, with a vivid 10.1-inch Platform family of devices - the Nokia Asha 500, HD display that is designed to provide the best out- Asha 502 and Asha 503 - , he said the already suc- door and indoor readability of any tablet. Building cessful Asha 501 will further push the boundaries of on Nokia’s rich mobility heritage, the Lumia 2520 affordable smartphone innovation. All three hand- combines both 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, a sets build on Nokia’s renowned design and feature 6.7MP camera, and for the first time ever on a tablet, a new crystal-clear look; a fusion of ice-like trans- ZEISS optics, letting people take beautiful pictures - parency and bold inner color encases each phone even in low light. The Lumia 2520, runs on Windows to make it both elegant and more durable. Support RT 8.1 for a highly personal and easy to navigate for 3G is available on the Asha 503, which also experience, and also features multiple color choices includes a 5MP camera and comes with a Dual SIM and fast-charging capability - providing up to an option. The Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 80% charge in one hour. include new enhancements to the Asha Platform for The Lumia 2520 also comes with a number of even more intuitive navigation. The new Asha user unique software experiences that are exclusive to interface enables faster and easier sharing of the Lumia family, including the exclusive “Dragon’s images on social networks, with one easy swipe to Adventure” interactive game developed in partner- access the camera and one touch to post. .

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