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Nokia has recently released the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation, a system that takes care of the user's needs while driving. This is the first handsfree dedicated personal navigation device for in-car use and communication that Nokia puts on the market.

The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation features GPS and can act as a Bluetooth handsfree system. Its .3 inch display screen helps in finding the position on the map and also in establishing a route. And this is not all, as the user can browse through his contacts, make and receive calls. The Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides high audio quality as well.

As any other GPS system, Nokia 500 Auto Navigation provides information on points of interest (hotels, tourist sites, petrol stations). Furthermore, contact details for all the points of interest can be received, as well as directions for reching the wanted destinations.

A Traffic Message Channel Service is also available, providing information of how to avoid traffic jams and approximating time of arrival and distance remaining to drive. The intuitive Nokia interface features a split screen and displays additional information alongside the main screen. The devices can also entertain the user, packing a music player. The user may as well watch videos or pictures, listen to music by means of the car's FM radio.

Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is to be available starting with the fourth quarter at an appealing price tag of 300 euros.

The rumors on the 8Gb version of Nokia N95's are now official thanks to the FCC. Approved in June, the code-modeled RM-320 shows that it is Nokia N95 8GB. The images show that the model will probably come in black and its music keyboard is redesigned, thus it is now flat.

The N95 has only 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA and won’t be able to use 3G in America. The US version of the N95 is rumored to have more powerful battery, but it is not yet known if this applies to the N95 8Gb as well.

A new multimedia menu will be available and N95 8GB will part of N-Gage compatible devices, therefore the user can download and play high-quality multiplayer games.

The 8Gb version of Nokia N95 has not been officially announced. It appears that the N95 US will be identical to the N95 8GB but featuring US 3G frequencies instead of European ones and 8GB memory.

Nokia RM-310 just made a major step towards its release, after being introduced at FCC. The phone features a wide variety of performances that make it efficient for the ones looking for a phone to meet their demands. This handset brings the average performances of regular handsets but stays away from luxury and non-functional purpose.

The phone's design states its modest look, having slightly round corners and a simple design, making it perfect for both men and women.

It comes equipped with a 2 megapixel camera, perfect for taking average quality pictures. Moreover, the user can tilt its camera in landscape mode and take pictures in a more comfortable way. The LED flash adds up Nokia's efforts to bring the camera's performances closer to a digial one.

Connectivity is available through Bluetooth and USB, therefore the user can sync the phone with his PC or laptop. Furthermore, RM-310 has Java MIDP support and a microSD memory card slot, so that the user doesn't run out of data storage space.

The phone comes with Visual Radio support and packs Quickoffice applications, such as Quickword, Quicksheet and Quickpoint.

RM-31o has been approved by the FCC, but its price or release date remain unknown.

Nokia has recently announced that their N95 multimedia computer was elected "the European Media Phone of the Year 2007-2008" by the European Imaging and Sound Association.

In addition to the award, EISA commented that the Nokia N95 contains "practically every feature one could imagine in a mobile device."

The judges appreciated features in Nokia N95 such as PS, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and MPEG4 video capture of up to 30 fps as well as its data access of up to 3.5 Mb/s, advanced web browser, Wi-Fi, microSD slot, and audio reproduction of multiple audio formats.

The jury also went on to stating that the N95 "is no mere mobile phone and no mere status symbol. Pick up a Nokia N95 and you hold in your hands a state-of-the-art communication tool - the ideal way to remain permanently in touch and on track with the world that surrounds you."

Nokia presented a new collection of fashion phones, called Prism Collection. Nokia 7900 Prism and the Nokia 7500 Prism, handsets which combine individual style and state-of-the-art technology. The two mobile models will be available in the third quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of EUR 400 for the Nokia 7900 Prism and EUR 210 for the Nokia 7500 Prism, before taxes and subsidies.

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Here is the Press Release from Nokia:

The new Nokia Prism collection: progressive design cut with personalized style

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Prism collection, its latest range of mobile phones aimed at style-conscious consumers. The Prism collection consists of the Nokia 7900 Prism and the Nokia 7500 Prism, handsets which combine individual style and state-of-the-art technology. The two mobile models will be available in the third quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of EUR 400 for the Nokia 7900 Prism and EUR 210 for the Nokia 7500 Prism, before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia Prism collection is highlighted by cutting-edge colors, materials and graphics. Its signature diamond-cut design, featuring sharp angled lines, geometric patterns and graphic light-refracting colors, ensure these models stand out in the mobile phone market.

Nokia 7900 Prism
Opposite its sleek, liquorice-black front, the Nokia 7900 Prism comes with an anodized aluminium backcover, which is coin-stamped and laser-etched in Nokia Prism's signature diamond-cut design. Its design is amongst the first to feature an Organic LED main display that supports up to 16 million colors and displays light-focused screensaver graphics. In addition, the Nokia 7900 Prism features a "living wallpaper", which subtly changes throughout the day according to time as well as battery and signal strength, so that each screen is unique.

For greater personalization, the Nokia 7900 Prism offers a gallery choice of 49 illumination colors. Once selected, this color radiates from under the graphic key-mat as well as from the LED display. Lights are also emitted from the top of the phone to signal missed calls and messages.

The Nokia 7900 Prism features dual band 3G technology for fast and easy downloads and browsing, and quad band GSM capability for worldwide connectivity. In addition to a 2 Mpx camera, the Nokia 7900 Prism comes with 1GB of internal memory for lots of pictures, video, contacts and more.

Nokia 7500 Prism
The Nokia 7500 Prism is the Nokia 7900 Prism's quirky sibling. The Nokia 7500 Prism's slick black exterior is spliced with bright, interchangeable color accents. The Nokia 7500 Prism has a 2 Mpx camera and it can record high quality movies. The Nokia 7500 Prism can play music for nine hours and hold up to 1500 songs on an optional 2 GB microSD card.