Telecom Lead India: Nokia has launched Asha 210 phone that supports Wi-Fi for easy internet access.
Priced at $72, the QWERTY phone is available in single – or dual-SIM variants.
Nokia on Wednesday claimed that it’s the world’s first phone to have a dedicated WhatsApp button.
WhatsApp is offering their service for free on all Nokia Asha 210 devices with the WhatsApp button for their lifespan.
“We are focused on delivering the best WhatsApp experience to as many people as possible,” said Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp.
The Nokia Asha 210 features 2MP camera that can be accessed through a dedicated hardkey. The camera also offers a choice of image capture, editing and sharing options. People can also share photos and other content quickly by using Nokia’s Slam feature.
“The Nokia Asha 210 really stands out giving super-social consumers new ways to express their personalities through design, colour and innovations like the world’s first WhatsApp button,” said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia.
Besides featuring Nokia Xpress Browser which uses Nokia’s cloud technology to reduce data consumption by up to 90 percent, Nokia Asha 210 sports Nokia Nearby.
Nokia’s long battery life offers up to 46 days with Single-SIM and up to 24 days with dual-SIM.
