IRVING, TX, September 6, 2002 - Nokia (NYSE:NOK) The introduction of the Nokia 3650 today clearly marks the beginning of a new era for the Series 60, the software platform of choice for developing and deploying applications that harness multimedia messaging, content downloading and browsing in a small and dynamic package. The Nokia 3650 is the first product to give the Series 60 platform global availability by operating wherever there are GSM 900/1800/1900 GPRS networks available throughout Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
"The Series 60 platform represents an important step in the evolution of wireless device functionality," said Chris Cederwall, executive vice president for emerging technologies, 3dMe Inc., a Boston-based mobile wireless applications developer.
The Series 60 is a software platform consisting of key telephony and personal information management applications, browser, messaging clients and a complete and modifiable user interface. The software platform is optimized to run on top of Symbian OS, and is designed for smartphones characterized by color screens, rich communications and enhanced applications.
Nokia licenses the Series 60 to other mobile handset vendors who will be able to integrate the software platform into their own application-driven handset designs. Thus far, Samsung, Matsushita and Siemens have each licensed the Series 60 Platform. This presents developers a compelling opportunity to create a new wave of applications and services for global deployment on multiple handsets from multiple manufacturers.
Developers can use the Series 60 software developer kit (SDK) to develop applications for the global Nokia 3650 market. The Series 60 SDK includes the libraries and APIs needed to create content for Java, C++, Browsing (XHTML) and MMS. Information and assistance is available through Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia (www.Forum.Nokia.com ), which connects developers to tools, information and support. Forum Nokia also offers sales channels for both enterprise and consumer applications.
The Nokia 3650 follows the popular Nokia 7650 imaging phone introduced in the European and Asia-Pacific markets earlier this year. Mobile phone users around the world can now enjoy easy-to-use and fun new mobile services, such as mobile games, multimedia messaging and video clips. In addition to enabling creative and fun features, the Nokia 3650 will also provide business users with a wide range of business applications, such as corporate e-mail access, calendar, to-do lists and contact applications.
Nokia’s new imaging handset extends the company’s support for Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), a service which allows consumers and mobile business users to send messages combining text, images, graphics and sound in a single "rich" message. Nokia, the expert in mobility, supports MMS with a complete end-to-end solution for deployment that includes mobile network infrastructure, mobile terminals, content and service development tools and applications.
For developers, the combination of the Series 60 platform and the Nokia 3650 remove hurdles and create opportunities. "This operating system ensures the role of the wireless device as a communication and entertainment platform," said Chris Cederwall of 3dMe. "The introduction of this innovative technology enables 3dMe to move forward on the promise of delivering conversational, animated characters as a unique and compelling messaging experience."
"The Nokia 3650 is the next must-have device that defines what an imaging phone must do," said Jouko Hayrynen, VP, Forum Nokia, Nokia’s global developer program. "It will captivate a mass-market and introduce mobile messaging to new consumers young and old. For all of us, our first cell phone completely changed how we communicate. This phone, we feel, will reshape the market in the very same way."
Key aspects of the Nokia 3650:
User Interface - Series 60 User Interface, Nokia's color interface that enables multimedia multitasking. The Nokia 3650 features a large, high resolution, active matrix color display (176 x 208 pixels) with 4096 colors and a 5-way rocker navigation key providing users with easy-to-use, one-handed operation.
Supported Technologies - MIDP Java, Symbian OS, XHTML browser with I-Mode extensions, and inter-device communications via Bluetooth or Infra-red (IR), all of which enable personalization of the phone and downloading of applications.
Key Features - The Nokia 3650 features a high-quality VGA camera and a video player with support for MPEG4 and NIM formats and a unique, ergonomic keypad.
Specifications - The Nokia 3650 weighs 130 g and has 4 MB internal user memory, which can be expanded with an MMC memory card to enable flexible storage for more pictures, games, or other files. The new compact and lightweight 850 mAh Li-Ion battery provides a talk time of up to 4 hours, a standby time of up to 8 days and a fast charging time of approximately one hour.
Target Audience - The Nokia 3650 is an imaging handset in Nokia’s high-volume "Expression" category, designed to appeal to a mass-market audience of those who are free-spirited, expressive and young-at-heart.
The Nokia 3650 will be available globally in Q1 2003.
Also today, Nokia announced the new Nokia 3510i, which features a high-quality color display, multimedia messaging (MMS) and Java™ technology for downloadable games and other applications. The Nokia 3510i is another important demonstration of Nokia’s strong commitment to bringing phones with JavaTM technology to the mass market. The Nokia 3510i, slated for Europe and Africa, is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter, 2002.
About Forum Nokia
Nokia's global developer program, Forum Nokia, connects developers to the tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they need to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides direct technical and business development support to developers and operators in order to ensure the successful launch of services to consumers and enterprises. More information is available at www.forum.nokia.com .
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
