Nokia could be planning to launch laptops in India. The company had a pretty diverse portfolio back during its heydays, including laptops, personal computers, and mini laptops, all under the MikroMikko series. However, the PC business saw a slump, and the last device from the brand was the Nokia Booklet 3G, a mini laptop that launched in 2009 in select markets. The company is now possibly looking to revive its business, although in collaboration with a licensee partner in India. Nokia laptops have been certified on the Bureau of Indian Standards website.

According to the certification listing on the BIS website, spotted by the tipster Mukul Sharma, the Nokia laptops will arrive in nine different models under a single series. The model numbers for these models are NKi510UL82S, NKi510UL85S, NKi510UL165S, NKi510UL810S, NKi510UL1610S, NKi310UL41S, NKi310UL42S, NKi310UL82S, and NKi310UL85S. If we were to take a hint from these names, there could be five laptops with the Core i5 processor while four will be powered by Core i3 chipsets: read the two characters after NK in these names.

Another takeaway from these model numbers would be that these laptops will run on Windows 10 since there is the number 10 before UL in these names. The Nokia laptops, according to the listing on the BIS website, have been manufactured by the Chinese company Tongfang Limited in China. Why is HMD Global not involved, you might think? This is because HMD Global has licensed the Nokia brand for smartphones, feature phones, and mobile accessories. The rest of Nokia’s portfolio, including streaming devices, televisions, and now, laptops need a different license holder.

Nokia sells its smart televisions in India with Flipkart as the licensee, which could also be the case for laptops. If that is true, Flipkart will be the exclusive seller for Nokia laptops, much like how it is for Nokia televisions and streaming devices in India. I am guessing only at this point, which is why readers should take this information with a pinch of salt. Nokia has not said anything official on this but it is certain that these laptops will launch sooner or later.

Nokia televisions and streaming devices bring the same features and hardware as most products in the price category. The smart televisions run Android TV and feature Dolby Audio among other features. The streaming box, too, brings on par features. This gives an idea that the Nokia laptops will also be the ones to take on Xiaomi laptops, which were launched in India earlier this year. The Xiaomi laptops bring Intel Core i5 processors, 1080p screens, and Windows 10 out of the box for as low as nearly Rs 37,000.

Considering the price, Nokia could price its laptops in the same price segment, which is sub-Rs 40,000. If this price turns out true for the Nokia laptops, these will bring an on par value for money, giving consumers more options to choose from. Right now, the market is already filled with so many laptops from different brands, including Avita, Asus, HP, and Acer.

For what it is worth, the Nokia laptops are worth looking forward to, not because they come from a trusted brand but because of the aggressive pricing that Nokia laptops will come in.

Source: REUTERS

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Nokia today announced details of a new 5G deal with Taiwan Star Telecom (TST). The deal will see Nokia supply TST with its end-to-end AirScale Radio Access network portfolio helping the operator to launch 5G non-standalone (NSA) networks that will lay the foundations for 5G standalone (SA) in the future. Nokia is the only supplier in this deal.
 
Nokia previously installed TST’s LTE network, which will now be migrated to 5G services utilizing Nokia’s AirScale BTS and AirScale Radio Access solutions to deliver excellent coverage and capacity to end-users. Nokia’s AirScale massive MIMO solution will be also be supplied, offering comprehensive coverage. Nokia Global Services will execute rollouts, network design and optimization along with technical software and hardware support using digital and automated services delivery. Nokia’s end-to-end 5G solution ensures a simple migration path and a fast deployment for TST to support its requirements.

TST recently secured 40 MHz of bandwidth and is already underway with the initial phase of network deployment. The early deployment will see 126 commercial districts and retail zones covered which is expected to be completed by Q320 with 80 per cent of metropolitan areas covered by 2023.

Cliff Lai, President of Taiwan Star, commented: “Everything that Taiwan Star has achieved in this dynamic market is the result of our company core values that outline what a unique mobile service provider could be. We are proud to continue working with Nokia who will support us and help us to realize our ambition and deliver 5G services to our subscribers country-wide.”

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, commented: “We are delighted to have reached this significant milestone with our long-standing partner Taiwan Star, demonstrating its confidence in our global end-to-end portfolio. I look forward to working closely with Taiwan Star Telecom to help upgrade its network and deliver incredible 5G experiences to its subscribers across the country.”

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Nokia 2.4, the successor to Nokia 2.3, has been officially launched in Nepal. Nokia 2.4 is the first smartphone in the series to feature a dual-camera that can capture the details even in the dark with night mode.

Nokia 2.4 Overview

Design and Display

Nokia 2.4 has some upgrades in design and features compared to its predecessor. Nokia 2.4 has a bigger display of 6.5 inches HD+ IPS LCD display with a better resolution of 720 × 1600 pixels than its predecessor. The aspect ratio is 20:9. At this price the viewing experience one gets with Nokia 2.4 is quite appreciable.
The size of itself is bigger than its predecessor. However, the design at the front remains the same with a waterdrop notch at the top center that houses the selfie camera. The camera setup is also similar; but, Nokia 2.4 has a fingerprint scanner at the rear below the camera setup. And the 3D nano-textured with a stunning finish in nordic colors stays securely in your hands.

Performance and Battery

Nokia claims the Nokia 2.4 to be an Android 11 ready smartphone. The phone runs on Android 10 and is also Android 11 compatible. Nokia 2.4 is powered by Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 and is available in 2 variants i.e. 2GB/32GB storage and 3GB/64GB storage.

Nokia 2.4 is packed with an AI-assisted Adaptive Battery of 4500mAh that as per Nokia can last up to two days on a single charge. The AI-assisted Adaptive Battery prioritizes the power for apps that you use the most to enhance your experience. 

Camera and other specs

Nokia 2.4 is the first phone in the series that has a dual-camera setup. The phone has a dual-camera setup at the rear with a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. Nokia has included a few advanced options like portrait mode and night mode. 

As for the Selfie camera, Nokia 2.4 has a 5MP front camera housed inside the waterdrop notch at the top center.

Nokia 2.4 has added some security features like a fingerprint scanner at the rear below the camera setup and face unlock feature.

Specifications:

• Display- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen; 720×1600 pixels
• OS- Android 10, can be upgraded to Android 11
• Chipset- Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22, 12 nm
• CPU- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
• GPU- PowerVR GE8320
• RAM- 2GB, 3GB
• Storage- 32GB, 64GB
• Main Camera- Dual: 13MP+2MP(depth)
• Selfie Camera- 5MP, f/2.4
• Battery- 4500mAh, non-removable
• Colors- Dusk, Charcoal

Price and Availability

Nokia 2.4 is now available in Nepal in its 2GB/32GB configuration at the price of Rs. 12,999.

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Nokia selected by NASA to build a first-ever cellular network on the Moon. Nokia has announced further details after being named by NASA as a partner to advance “Tipping Point” technologies for the Moon, deploying the first LTE/4G communications system in space and helping pave the way towards a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.19 October 2020

• LTE/4G technology promises to revolutionize lunar surface communications by delivering reliable, high data rates while containing power, size, and cost.
• Communications will be a crucial component for NASA's Artemis program, which will establish a sustainable presence on the Moon by the end of the decade.

Nokia Bell Labs’ pioneering innovations will be used to build and deploy the first ultra-compact, low-power, space-hardened, end-to-end LTE solution on the lunar surface in late 2022. Nokia is partnering with Intuitive Machines for this mission to integrate this groundbreaking network into its lunar lander and deliver it to the lunar surface. The network will self-configure upon deployment and establish the first LTE communications system on the Moon.  

The network will provide critical communication capabilities for many different data transmission applications, including vital command and control functions, remote control of lunar rovers, real-time navigation, and streaming of high definition video. These communication applications are all vital to long-term human presence on the lunar surface.

Nokia’s LTE network – the precursor to 5G – is ideally suited for providing wireless connectivity for any activity that astronauts need to carry out, enabling voice and video communications capabilities, telemetry, and biometric data exchange, and deployment and control of robotic and sensor payloads.

Marcus Weldon, Chief Technology Officer at Nokia and Nokia Bell Labs President, said: "Leveraging our rich and successful history in space technologies, from pioneering satellite communication to discovering the cosmic microwave background radiation produced by the Big Bang, we are now building the first-ever cellular communications network on the Moon. Reliable, resilient, and high-capacity communications networks will be key to supporting sustainable human presence on the lunar surface. By building the first high-performance wireless network solution on the Moon, Nokia Bell Labs is once again planting the flag for pioneering innovation beyond the conventional limits.”

Nokia’s lunar network consists of an LTE Base Station with integrated Evolved Packet Core (EPC) functionalities, LTE User Equipment, RF antennas, and high-reliability operations and maintenance (O&M) control software. The solution has been specially designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the launch and lunar landing and to operate in the extreme conditions of space. The fully integrated cellular network meets very stringent size, weight, and power constraints of space payloads in an extremely compact form factor.

The same LTE technologies that have met the world’s mobile data and voice needs for the last decade are well suited to provide mission-critical and state-of-the-art connectivity and communications capabilities for any future space expedition. LTE is a proven commercial technology, has a large ecosystem of technology and component suppliers, and is deployed worldwide. Commercial off-the-shelf communications technologies, particularly the standards-based fourth-generation cellular technology (4G Long Term Evolution (LTE)) are mature, proven reliable, and robust, easily deployable, and scalable. Nokia plans to supply commercial LTE products and provide technology to expand the commercialization of LTE, and to pursue space applications of LTE’s successor technology, 5G.

Through the Tipping Point solicitation, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate seeks industry-developed space technologies that can foster the development of commercial space capabilities and benefit future NASA missions. The public-private partnerships established through Tipping Point selections combine NASA resources with industry contributions, shepherding the development of critical space technologies. NASA plans to leverage these innovations for its Artemis program, which will establish sustainable operations on the Moon by the end of the decade in preparation for an expedition to Mars.

As a market leader in end-to-end communication technologies for service providers and enterprise customers globally, Nokia develops and provides mission-critical networks adopted by airports, factories, industrial, first-responders, and the harshest mining operations on Earth, for automation, data collection, and reliable communications. By deploying its technologies in the most extreme environments, Nokia Bell Labs will validate the solution’s performance and technology readiness level, and further, optimize it for future terrestrial and space applications.

About Nokia

We create technology to connect the world. Only Nokia offers a comprehensive portfolio of network equipment, software, services, and licensing opportunities across the globe. With our commitment to innovation, driven by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, we are a leader in the development and deployment of 5G networks.

Our communications service provider customers support more than 6.4 billion subscriptions with our radio networks, and our enterprise customers have deployed over 1,300 industrial networks worldwide. Adhering to the highest ethical standards, we transform how people live, work, and communicate. For our latest updates, please visit us online at www.nokia.com and follow us on Twitter @nokia.
 

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