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Nokia unmasked two new advanced mobile phones. Named the N79 and N85, these two phones are predicted to top mobile phone wish lists, specially this coming Christmas.

The new phones will be available to buyers this October. N79 and N85 both sport a 5-megapixel camera. The units are a mere advancement of their predecessors. The unit will also come with pre-loaded games.

The N79 phone also sports an N-Gage gaming platform, a 3.5mm jack, stereo speakers, stereo Bluetooth, FM transmitter and radio. It has a Symbian S60 processor that sports a clear 2.4-inch display. It can show up to 16 million colors.

The N85 unit on the other hand is a two-way slider. Each model reveals either a numeric keypad or music shortcuts. Like the N79, it is a Symbian S60 smartphone with 2.6” OLED display. It also sports an N-Gage gaming platform. It has 3.5mm jack, stereo Bluetooth, stereo speakers, FM transmitter and radio.

These new phones are Nokia’s answers to the fast growing popularity of new smart phones coming from Apple and Samsung.

Nokia currently controls 40 percent of the total global cell phone market. Its shares immediately increased 2 percent following the unveiling of these new smart phones. Analysts agree that the unveiling of the two phones is a good business move.

Nokia will also release its first touch screen phone, codenamed “Tube”, later this year.

The N85 will be priced at $662 while the N79 will go for $512.

Source: Reuters

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