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Although it comes with only a 1.3 megapixel camera, the LV 2008 from China did bring some cool feature. Works like a DSLR camera, the camera module accept a optical lens attachment which gives you the true optical zoom capability. The phone is selling at around 130 USD. You can find a 3x optical zoom lens in the retail package.
[Via SlashPhone]
Nokia today announced that it has chosen JWT as its global network marketing agency. The announcement is part of Nokia’s marketing renewal that focuses on streamlining marketing planning and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of all marketing activities. The marketing agency review has been an integral part of the marketing renewal process.
In July, Nokia announced Wieden + Kennedy’s appointment as the global lead agency for Mobile Phones. Multimedia will continue to use Interpublic Group (IPG) for Nokia NSeries creative support and Enterprise Solutions will continue to use WPP as their global creative agency.
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Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is strengthening its leadership in WCDMA/HSPA networks with a new contract in Hungary. Telenor-affiliated operator Pannon has signed an agreement for the expansion of its mobile network, including deployment, integration and support services.
Pannon, which has more than 3 million subscribers, is Hungary’s second-largest mobile operator. It recently reached an agreement with Ericsson to expand its WCDMA radio network, and deploy and integrate mobile broadband services using HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) technology.
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Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) today announced their intention to deepen their collaboration on the licensing and supply of integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 3G and its evolution. The two companies also are negotiating a plan relating to transferring a part of Nokia’s Integrated Circuit (IC) operations to STMicroelectronics.
The multifaceted agreement will enable STMicroelectronics to design and manufacture 3G chipsets based on Nokia’s modem technologies, energy management and RF (radio frequency) technology and deliver complete solutions to Nokia and the open market.
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Nokia today announced that it is introducing a licensing and multisourcing model for its chipset strategy. This will allow Nokia to focus on its core competencies in chipset development, leverage external innovation, and foster competition in the chipset industry. Under this renewed strategy Nokia will discontinue parts of its own chipset development and expand its use of commercially available chipsets.
Nokia will however continue to develop its leading modem technology*, which includes protocol software and related digital design for WCDMA/GSM and its evolution. Nokia will then license this modem technology to its chipset manufacturers, who will use it in the chipsets they develop and produce for Nokia and – if they so decide – in the chipsets they produce for the open market.
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