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Tech and Science
Apr 13, 2010

Nokia launches cheaper phones



The world's largest mobile phone maker says it wants 'to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world at affordable prices'. -- PHOTO: AFP

HELSINKI - NOKIA has launched cheaper smart phones, including its first model expected to sell for less than 100 euros (S$255). The world's largest mobile phone maker says it wants 'to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world at affordable prices'. The new Nokia C3, Nokia E5 and Nokia C6 handsets have full Qwerty keyboards, enable instant messaging and give access to emails. Their expected selling prices are 90, 180 and 220 euros before taxes and subsidies. The new phones will be available during the second and third quarters of 2010. -- AP