Nokia 5230 Brings Apps, Maps and Free Navigation to Canadians on Videotron’s brand new 3G+ network

Nokia and Videotron announced the availability of the Nokia 5230 on Videotron’s brand new 3G+ network.  A stylish and versatile 3G Touch-Screen smartphone that offers access to a wide variety of services, the Nokia 5230 operates on Symbian – one of the world’s most popular and open operating platforms – allowing for multitasking and true personalization of the homescreen and menu screens. 

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Breaking news: Nokia appoints Canadian Stephen Elop as president and CEO

Nokia's new president and CEO Stephen Elop headed  Microsoft's Business Division. Photo via Seattle Times

Espoo, Finland -Nokia's Board of Directors has appointed Stephen Elop President and
Chief Executive Officer of Nokia as of September 21. Elop currently heads Microsoft's
Business Division. Before joining Microsoft, Elop held senior executive positions in a
number of US-based public companies, including Juniper Networks, Adobe Systems Inc. and
Macromedia Inc. He holds a degree in computer engineering and management from McMaster
University in Hamilton, Canada, which is his home country. 

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Preview! Nokia's X3 Touch-and-Type phone

Some innovation from Nokia.  The X3 is A hybrid touchscreen and keyboard enabled phone that's super-thin yet functional phone. A first for Nokia, the X3 integrates a best-of-both worlds approach to feature phones. Another video after the break.

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Nokia's E72 and N97 mini arrive in Canada

Nokia announced the launch of two new smartphones in the Canadian market.  The Nokia E72 will be available through TELUS and work on TELUS’ 3G+ network and the Nokia N97 mini is now available through Rogers. and works on the Rogers’ HSPA+ network. Both devices offer integrated billing for the recently-launched Ovi Store.

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