Nokia on Wednesday launched
a WhatsApp phone that includes unlimited
WhatsApp messaging rolled into the retail price. And the retail price is just $72. The Asha 210 has a dedicated WhatsApp button that gives instant access to the service. This is a bold move, since it effectively means the hardware is specifically designed to draw consumers away from SMS services, which are very lucrative for emerging market carriers. This move is the opening salvo in
Nokia’s new bid to revive the flagging fortunes of its Asha feature phone line with new software features.
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