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Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Touchscreen Music Phone Launched

15 Jun, 2009, 12:09 pm IST | tech2 News Staff | Mobile phones

Nokia has introduced the touchscreen 5530 XpressMusic mobile phone.


The innovative 'people carousel' features thumbnail images of up to 20 close friends and provides easy access to them and their communications history including emails, phone calls, photos or other social media updates.

The homescreen also features one touch shortcuts to content and popular social networks. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic follows in the footsteps of the 5800 XpressMusic, expanding the touch XpressMusic phone range with a solid stainless steel frame finished device that comes in five colors.

The 5530 XpressMusic can handle 27 hours of playback timenad has a 4 GB memory card for storing music and other media. Videos, either self made or from social media sites such as Youtube and Facebook can be viewed on the phone while new music can be purchased through the Nokia Music Store, either directly on the phone or through a PC. The music collection can be synchronized with the PC using the Nokia Music for PC application.


The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic also features the pop-up Media Bar so music, photos, videos, Internet and on-line sharing applications such as Ovi Share, Flickr and VOX can be accessed easily. It supports GSM/EDGE networks and also offers access to internet services via the integrated wireless LAN.

Nokia is collaborating with Boingo and offers three months of free Internet access in select markets. Boingo works with hundreds of hotspot operators around the world in familiar locations such as airports, hotels, coffee shops and restaurants.

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 199 before taxes and subsidies.

Tags: Nokia , Touchscreen

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