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Follow UsNokia, in partnership with Facebook, has introduced a built-in Facebook button on the new Nokia Asha 205. The Nokia Asha 205 is the first Nokia phone that includes a dedicated Facebook button, designed for people who want the fastest, one-click access to popular Facebook features, and is also the most affordable QWERTY from Nokia.
The Nokia Asha 205 is the first mobile phone device to include Nokia's exclusive Slam feature. Slam allows consumers to share multimedia content like photos, music and videos with nearby friends almost instantly, without consuming Internet data.
"People around the world use Facebook mobile to connect and share with their friends," said Kevin D'Souza, country growth manager, Facebook India. "We are focused on delivering the best Facebook experience to as many people as possible and our partnership with Nokia perfectly complements our strategy of giving people around the world a rich Facebook experience for keeping in touch with their friends."
"Young consumers are increasingly using Facebook for communication, socializing and entertainment. The launch of the Nokia Asha 205 responds to this growing demand and gives a unique option for consumers at an affordable price point," said Viral Oza, director, marketing, Nokia India.
To make the Facebook experience even more enjoyable, Nokia has tied up with Idea Cellular. All Idea consumers on Nokia Asha 205 will be able to access Facebook free for first three months after the purchase of the device.
The new Nokia Asha 205 is priced at Rs 3,499 and will be available in India from December 24, 2012. The handsets will be offered in vibrant colors of Cyan and Orange.
The new device takes full advantage of the Nokia Xpress Internet platform, which uses Nokia's cloud technology to reduce data consumption by up to 85%, helping consumers enjoy more affordable Internet access. They also feature Nokia Nearby, a web app that helps consumers discover more than 7 million points of interest such as restaurants, shopping and ATM machines close to their location.