Nokia launches 3 Asha models, tablet at annual event

Finnish mobile handset maker Nokia Tuesday unveiled three new Asha phone models at the annual Nokia World event at Abu Dhabi, a company statement said here.

The models are Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503. Support for 3G is available on the Asha 503, which comes with a dual-SIM option and includes a 5 mega pixel camera.

The company plans to start shipping the Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 models in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Nokia altogether launched six new devices alongside new accessories at the annual event.

It introduced its Windows tablet – the Nokia Lumia 2520 – and launched a portfolio of large screen Lumia smartphones – the Lumia 1520 and 1320.

“The quality and value that Nokia products deliver continues to grow as we partner with developers to introduce app experiences that are unique to Lumia and Windows Phone,??? Stephen Elop, executive vice president, devices & services at Nokia said.

Recently Microsoft has entered into an agreement to buy Nokia for $7.2 billion.