Molotech

Nokia launches new phones for the poor

May 4th, 2007

Nokia has announced the launch of seven new, low-end phones specifically aimed at consumers in emerging markets. Features include having multiple phone books on a phone (to allow for easy sharing of the phone between family members or friends), cost monitoring and flashlight. The phones will be available later this year.

What has all this got to do with projects like Digital Hero Book, you might wonder. Well, because our project is mostly based in developing countries, where mobile phones are usually more prevalent than PCs, we need to consider the roll of mobile phones in recording, accessing and sharing digital stories. As pervasive and increasingly powerful devices — with photo and video capabilities — mobile phones potentially compliment the project very well. Watch this space.

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