TechHive: Nokia updates Asha 501, adds WhatsApp and VoIP

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Nokia updates Asha 501, adds WhatsApp and VoIP Nov 21st 2013, 12:45, by Mikael Ricknäs, IDG News Service Nokia has upgraded the Asha 501 with WhatApp, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync features and voice-over-IP. While waiting for the completion of Microsoft's acquisition of the company's Devices & Services business, Nokia has continued to work on improving the competitiveness of the Asha family in the face of almost insurmountable competition from cheap Android-based devices. The Asha 501 was originally launched in May. The GSM phone has a 3-inch screen, a 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and a choice between one or two SIM cards. Offering the latter has become a must in many developing countries. The list price at the time of the launch was $99 without taxes and subsidies. The update brings the software in line with what's used on the recently announced Asha 500, 502 and 503. Once users have received the software update, they can download the WhatsApp client and start sending instant messages. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: id-2065920-asha501_8-100069333-small.jpg

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