Nokia has started deliveries of the Nokia 7650 imaging phone, which supports the recently announced Vodafone Live! services in Europe. Vodafone will make the Nokia 7650 available for its customers in the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Ireland and the Netherlands.
The introduction of the Nokia 7650 earlier this year signified a transformation in mobile communication with completely new applications and flexibility based on open standards and platforms. Based on the Series 60 platform running on the Symbian OS, the Nokia 7650, which has an integrated camera, has been available in the GSM markets since June 2002.
The new technologies introduced to market with the Nokia 7650 imaging phone, such as the Series 60 software platform, allow mobile manufacturers to configure and customize devices for operators, other trade customers, and consumers more freely. The customisation required to deliver Vodafone Live! is an excellent example of these new possibilities. Access to Vodafone’s services is through an easy to use color menu and is pre-configured on the phone.
Commenting on the new service, Isto Pankakoski, Senior Vice President, Nokia Mobile Phones said; “We are delighted that, together with Vodafone, we can offer a superior mobile user experience by combining the Nokia 7650 and the Vodafone Live! Service. This cooperation is also a strong demonstration of the power of open platforms in providing tailored support of services without compromising interoperability and usability. This cooperation complements both Nokia and Vodafone brands and gives the superior customer experience in the mobile market today.“
Vodafone Live! is a new world of color, sound and pictures for Vodafone customers. Mobile services such as picture messaging, games, ring tones and the best in entertainment and information services are all accessed through an easy to use color menu on integrated camera phones, such as the Nokia 7650.
