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By default your Asha phone is set to automatically check for updates every 8 days and you will be notified when an update is available for download. You can also manually check for check for updates by going to Settings > Phone update and tapping Check for updates.
The new software update for the Nokia Asha series brings the following features and improvements:
Nokia Asha 500, 501, 502, 503 and 230 receive software update
Nokia has started rolling-out a major software update for new Asha touch range of devices, which include the Asha 500, Asha 501, Asha 502, Asha 503, and Asha 230. The key features that are being introduced with the update are - Enhanced camera features, Microsoft OneDrive, Improved Fastlane, Parental control functionalities and MixRadio.
By default your Asha phone is set to automatically check for updates every 8 days and you will be notified when an update is available for download. You can also manually check for check for updates by going to Settings > Phone update and tapping Check for updates.
The new software update for the Nokia Asha series brings the following features and improvements:
- Take even better pictures with the added voice guided self-portrait and panorama modes. You can upload photos to your personal online gallery on OneDrive, where you have up to 7GB of free storage space that you can access anytime.
- New version of the music app allows you to enjoy your favorite tracks wherever you are. In selected countries Nokia MixRadio service will also be available with free access to stream millions of tracks and mixes (Not for Asha 230/230 Dual SIM).
- Birthdays of the people in your social network now show up in Fastlane and you can also keep track of how many times your tweets get re-tweeted.
- Parental controls let you make sure your kids don’t end up on sites they shouldn’t be visiting. This feature can be enabled by setting a restrictions code for Browser and app installations.
- Power save mode will help your battery to last longer.
- Additional improvements for phone stability and performance, Smart Dual SIM functionality, contact groups, and more.
source - Nokia
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Nokia announced three new members of the Asha family at today's Nokia World keynote in Abu Dhabi - The Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 502 and Nokia Asha 503. The new Asha phones come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, but that's not all they have to stand out with visually. They feature something called a crystal-clear design, with a bright, colorful body covered by a transparent layer.
The new Asha Series like its predecessors are not meant to wow you with their specifications. They are entry level devices aimed at emerging markets and don't claim to be otherwise. The Nokia Asha 500 comes with a 2.8-inch 240x320 pixel touchscreen, a 2MP camera, and the option to have the handset in either single- or dual-SIM flavor. The slightly superior Nokia Asha 502 offers a 3-inch touchscreen, and a better, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. Again, the phone supports dual-SIM functionality, which is a feature often demanded by the consumers Asha phones are targeted at.
The Asha series has a new flagship in the form of the Nokia Asha 503 which features a 3-inch 240x320 pixel touchscreen protected by Gorilla Glass 2 and a 5MP camera with LED flash. Interestingly, this is the first 3G-capable phone in the Asha series. Expect seeing it in both single- and dual-SIM configurations.
The Asha devices are based on the same Asha platform which was demonstrated on the Nokia Asha 501. It offers both a traditional icon-oriented home screen and a secondary list, called Fastlane, where frequently used features are organized. This allows users to instantly access their favorite apps and social networks.
The WhatsApp application will also be headed to the Asha platform in the coming weeks, bringing all the the features its current users know and love.
The Nokia Asha 500 will be released in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, priced at about $69 before taxes. The slightly more expensive Nokia Asha 502, priced at around $89 unsubsidized, will launch in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East. Last but not least the Nokia Lumia 503, expect it to carry a price tag of roughly $99 unlocked will be made available in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502 and Asha 503 officially announced
Nokia announced three new members of the Asha family at today's Nokia World keynote in Abu Dhabi - The Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 502 and Nokia Asha 503. The new Asha phones come in a wide variety of vibrant colors, but that's not all they have to stand out with visually. They feature something called a crystal-clear design, with a bright, colorful body covered by a transparent layer.
The new Asha Series like its predecessors are not meant to wow you with their specifications. They are entry level devices aimed at emerging markets and don't claim to be otherwise. The Nokia Asha 500 comes with a 2.8-inch 240x320 pixel touchscreen, a 2MP camera, and the option to have the handset in either single- or dual-SIM flavor. The slightly superior Nokia Asha 502 offers a 3-inch touchscreen, and a better, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. Again, the phone supports dual-SIM functionality, which is a feature often demanded by the consumers Asha phones are targeted at.
The Asha series has a new flagship in the form of the Nokia Asha 503 which features a 3-inch 240x320 pixel touchscreen protected by Gorilla Glass 2 and a 5MP camera with LED flash. Interestingly, this is the first 3G-capable phone in the Asha series. Expect seeing it in both single- and dual-SIM configurations.
The Asha devices are based on the same Asha platform which was demonstrated on the Nokia Asha 501. It offers both a traditional icon-oriented home screen and a secondary list, called Fastlane, where frequently used features are organized. This allows users to instantly access their favorite apps and social networks.
The WhatsApp application will also be headed to the Asha platform in the coming weeks, bringing all the the features its current users know and love.
The Nokia Asha 500 will be released in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, priced at about $69 before taxes. The slightly more expensive Nokia Asha 502, priced at around $89 unsubsidized, will launch in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Middle East. Last but not least the Nokia Lumia 503, expect it to carry a price tag of roughly $99 unlocked will be made available in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.