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Ovi Store and Publishing System, Nokia Point & Find and Eco-Friendly
solutions featured
San Francisco, CA, USA - Nokia today announced new content for Ovi
Store, Nokia's global media distribution channel, and additional
services for mobile consumers. Available in May, Ovi Store will offer
consumers relevant, targeted media across a broad portfolio of Nokia
devices.
Strategic Partner, Tim Kring, HEROES
Nokia has begun working with Tim Kring, creator and executive
producer of HEROES, one of the most watched shows internationally, to
develop innovative, new content for the Ovi Store. Nokia has signed
on as a strategic partner and technology enabler for a project
created by Kring, Code named TEVA. The multi platform narrative will
be an immersive experience with elements of individual action and
group participation.
Mr Kring will be present with Tero Ojanperä, executive vice
president, Nokia Services, when Ovi Store and its distribution
opportunities will be presented to attendees at the "This Apps for
You", session on April 1, 9:40 am.
The Year of the Mobile Computer: Mobile Computers as Personal
(Mobile) Computers
Presenting the premise that Social Location is key in making mobile
computers truly personal for the user, Anssi Vanjoki, executive vice
president, Nokia Markets, will take the stage during the morning
keynote sessions on April 2.
Nokia Point & Find
Nokia introduces an innovative service concept that enables people on
the move to access relevant information and services on the internet,
simply by pointing their mobile phone camera at real-life objects. A
beta version of Nokia Point & Find, focusing on movies, is now
available in the UK and US. Capabilities will later expand into other
services and countries. More information and download instructions
can be found at
http://pointandfind.nokia.com.
Ovi Creative Wall
Attendees are invited to join in at the Ovi Creative Wall. Based on
the theme, "Your life. Connected", the Ovi Creative Wall will be
illustrated throughout the event, representing the interactivity and
fast-changing nature of Web 2.0. Attendees can take part by
suggesting themes and ideas to be illustrated on the wall by Stevie
Gee, a professional illustrator. London-based, Stevie's work has
appeared on record covers and skateboard decks, in contemporary
magazines, as well as being used by fashion labels such as Paul
Smith.
Green Explorer - Helping People Make Sustainable Choices when
Traveling
Nokia will be demonstrating Green Explorer, a new service that helps
people make more sustainable travel decisions. Green Explorer is
available via Nokia mobile device by simply downloading the widget or
by going to www.greenexplorer.nokia.com. This service is currently in
beta and will further develop over the coming months with additional
content and features.
Green Explorer provides information on a range of travel issues
including tips on the most sustainable methods of transport,
eco-friendly places to visit, and a way to offset the CO2 emissions
when one must fly. It is also a place for travellers to share advice
on a range of issues from the best routes to where to find organic
food or recommendations for the best eco-friendly hotels.
Throughout Web 2.0, attendees can follow Nokia's activities at Web
2.0 via Nokia Conversations -
http://conversations.nokia.com or on
Twitter -
http://www.twitter.com/nokconv.
More information about announcements made at Web 2.0 can be found at
www.nokiausa.com/press.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world's number one manufacturer of mobile devices by
market share and a leader in the converging Internet and
communications industries. We make a wide range of devices for all
major consumer segments and offer Internet services that enable
people to experience music, maps, media, messaging and games. We also
provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ and
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia
Communications, Americas
Tel. +1 972 894 4573
Email: communication.corp@nokia.com
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
Email: press.services@nokia.com
www.nokia.com
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