Nokia may be out of the mobile phone business but its plans to “return to the consumer world” were revealed today at an event at the Slush technology conference where it unveiled the Nokia N1, its first ever Android-powered tablet. But rather than a true Nokia product, it was developed by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner who licensed the Nokia brand.
While powered by Android, Nokia has given the N1 its own Z launcher. The custom UI overlay promises to make it easier to “manage a large set of applications” by allowing users to scribble a letter or two to find matching content. It also learns over time what applications it expects users to want based on time of day and location.
“We are pleased to bring the Nokia brand back into consumers’ hands with the N1 Android tablet, and to help make sophisticated technologies simple,” said Sebastian Nyström, Head of Products at Nokia Technologies, who announced the N1 at the Slush technology conference in Helsinki. “The N1 has a delightfully intuitive interface and an industrial design to match it. This is a great product for Nokia fans and everyone who has not found the right Android tablet yet.”
Nokia N1 specifications:
- Processor: 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580
- Operating system: Google Android 5.0 Lollipop with Nokia Z Launcher
- Cellular connectivity: None
- Other connectivity: Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Display: 7.9-inch QXGA (2048 × 1536) IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 3
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal storage: 32GB
- External storage: None
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF
- Front-facing camera: 5MP FF
- Ports: 3.5mm audio port, micro-USB 2.0 port
- Battery: 5,300mAh
- Dimensions: 200.7 × 138.6 × 6.9 millimeters
- Weight: 318 grams
- Colours: Natural Aluminum, Lava Gray
- Other: Stereo speakers
The Nokia N1 will launch in China in Q1 2015. It will sell for approximately US$249. Nokia expects to broaden availability “to other markets” later but provides no additional details. It remains to be seen if it will come to Canada sometime next year.
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