Facebook and Nokia partner to increase connections on-the-go
Tuesday, December 04, 2012Omoba
The new Nokia Asha 205 is the first Nokia device to
feature a dedicated Facebook button. Facebook and Nokia have today announced an
innovation with the introduction of a built-in Facebook button available on the
new Nokia Asha 205.
Introduced today, 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.
"People around the world use Facebook Mobile
to connect and share with their friends," said Javier Olivan, head of
growth, engagement and mobile for Facebook. "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."
"Globally, young consumers have increasingly
started using Facebook for socializing, keeping in touch and striking new
friendships. The launch of the Nokia Asha 205 responds to
this growing demand and gives them a unique option for accessing Facebook while
on-the-go," said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia.
"We have seen that many people who use Nokia Asha devices are hyper-social
and we are proud to partner with Facebook to improve the user experience of
those consumers further with the introduction of the Facebook button."
The new Nokia Asha 205 enables
people to easily access the Facebook for Every Phone app and use messaging, one
of its most popular features. People using the messaging features in Facebook
for Every Phone can now:
See which of their friends are online to start
chatting with them right away
Start messages and group chats fast, Reach more of the people they know, wherever they
are, no matter what device they are using
People using the Nokia Asha 205 can also
easily access other Facebook features, such as sharing photos and status
updates with their friends, so they can stay close to the people around them
with the touch of a button.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in mobile communications whose products have become an
integral part of the lives of people around the world. Every day, more than 1.3
billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access
information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. Nokia's
technological and design innovations have made its brand one of the most
recognized in the world. For more information, visit http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia
About Facebook
Founded in 2004, Facebook's mission is to make the world more open and
connected. People use Facebook to stay connected with friends and family, to
discover what's going on in the world, and to share and express what matters to
them.
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