Nokia confirms ‘iPhone killer’ handset in pipeline
Nokia has confirmed that it’s developing a touchscreen-equipped handset to take on the Apple iPhone, and has shown off pictures of the upcoming phone to drooling onlookers.
The Finnish giant’s handset is codenamed ‘Tube’, and Tom Libretto, VP of Forum Nokia, said the device will be the company’s “first touch device”.
Given the codename, it’s fair to suggest Nokia sees it as a mobile video platform. And with the DVB-H mobile digital TV standard now starting to gain momentum, Tube will probably be a handheld telly too.
Unconfirmed reports suggest Nokia’s would-be iPhone killer will run on the Symbian S60 platform.
Nokia hasn’t said when the Tube will be available, or how much it will cost.
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