Author - Dara Saoyuth

Exhibition Project with HEINRICH BOELL FOUNDATION

October 20, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Inform

There is an exhibition with female artists from Cambodia that opens on Friday, October 22, 2010 at Sovannah Shopping Mall.(ផ្សារទំនើបសុវណ្ណា) I received the information about the event from my professor and I really interested in it. You may also interested in that event as well so that I put the original press release below for you:

Artist Call

Exhibition Project with

HEINRICH BOELL FOUNDATION

អេ! បងស្រីទៅណានឹង?
HEY SISTER, WHERE ARE YOU GOING?!

Cambodian women artists create art works

around the theme of Women politics in Cambodia

THE HISTORY OF WOMEN IS THE HISTORY OF MAN
“… because man has defined the image of women for both man and women…”
THE FUTURE OF WOMEN WILL BE THE HISTORY OF WOMEN
(from “WOMEN’S ART: A MANIFESTO”)

1          RATIONALE FOR THE ART PROJECT

Men create and control the social and communication media such as science and art, word and image (cultural inherited or from present days), fashion and architecture, social transportation and the division of labor. Men have projected their image of women onto those media, and those patterns reflect on women. Making believe that those media definition of women space – bodily, emotionally and mentally – are reality. Women did not yet come themselves, conquering a women space, because they have not yet had a chance to speak insofar they had limited access to those media. It will be time that women use art as a means of expression as to influence the consciousness of all of humans.

So far the contemporary arts in Cambodia have been created mainly by men. Though, before and after the Khmer Rouge period women writers, visual and performing artists as well as choreographer in small numbers approached the public awareness.

The men deal with the subject of life, with emotions filtered through a most of the time male view. The new values, women artists can create by adding to, modifying men values about life, can lead to a women’s liberation. What art can give to women and women can give to art, are the transfer of a specific situation of women to the artistic context set up signs and signals which provides new artistic expressions and messages, and change on the other hand the situation of women. Especially in this very young and fragile Cambodian art scene, in which already women are pushed aside and leaving many times their artistic career for expected welfare of the family.

The work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) is addressing issues of gender inequalities and has for many years supported artistic expressions of those issues in Germany and worldwide. In Cambodia, HBF is working to empower women to break through gender stereotypes that assign them passive roles and become more active and visible in the public sphere. Since this means to also challenge overall social norms, it is met with strong resistance, which often manifests itself in calls for the protection of “Khmer culture” against the influence of the “Western or modern world”. Women’s behavior, their bodies and their sexuality become central elements in debates on culture and its preservation, often being accused of transgressing too far from traditional social norms. But what role do such norms play in the private and public lives of Cambodian women today? Hey Sister, where are you going? will shed light on this question by providing the space for female Cambodian artists to reflect, discuss, and express their ideas and experiences in a joint exhibition that shall inspire Cambodian women to do the same.

2          CONCEPT

The concept will be based on the outcome, feelings, stories created, memorized during the workshop series. To explore women artists’ understanding and perception of space, where they reside, struggle and strive to realize their dreams. It embraces their psychological, personal, and private individual spaces as well as the sociopolitical and cultural realms that affect and influence their existence as artists and women. This concept will be influenced by the workshop and individual reflection on it.

Three spaces:

* OUTSIDE SPACE OF WOMEN
Social norms, rules and expectations
Definition of others and myself by gender, age, social status, education, race.
How does society (man and women) see us as women?
* SILENCE AND INVISIBLE SPACE or MIDDLE SPACE
Social space, relationships and their power struggle.
How do we see each other as women – from women to women?
How do I define or restrict myself?
* INNER SPACE
Inner world of female artists: Flow of imagination, fluidity of thoughts, anxieties.
The inner personal reflection.
How do I see myself – also independent of my role as women?

3          REALIZATION

Ten or more female artists are exploring during a workshop series, from HBF conducted and artistically supervised by the curator, the topic of gender politics in Cambodia, their own placement within and their defined space. During the workshop the artists will use artistic familiar method (photography, performing art, painting, sculpture or drawing) to explore the topic. It can be that the workshop is based on the HBF commissioned survey “Gender and women’s politics in Cambodia” but should be held by an expert of Gender politics. The workshop will enhance the “artistic language” of those selected women artists to be the artistic “megaphone” of their Cambodian “sisters”. The findings of the workshop will be the motor for the creation of works. The exhibition is planned to be opened October 22, 2010 in a place easy, common and comfortable to access for Cambodian women. The idea is to have it in one of Phnom Penh’s new shopping malls.

Hope to see all of you there,
Cheers,
Saoyuth

Activities in the Previous Week

October 18, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Inform, Personal Interest/Experience

14/10/2010: Closing Ceremony of “Reporting for Radio Course”

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Today, we are celebrating the closing ceremony of our intensive course on Reporting for Radio in the presence of German Ambassador, DMC acting head, and our trainers, Thorsten Karg and Kyle James.

In the occasion, Dr. Wolfgang Moser, a German Ambassador, has encouraged us by saying that journalism is very important in democratic society and he also gives us some suggestions that we, as journalists, have to be aware of what we are doing, how far we can go, what to report and what not to report, and also need to take care for our sources of information.

Since I step into journalism field in late 2008, I have to admit that this is my first time to know about Reporting for Radio and I was very lucky to have participated in the  one-month intensive course on this subject. It was also the luck to have two trainers from a Germany’s international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, staying with us and guiding us throughout the workshop.

I started to know the differences between writing news for print media and writing news for radio broadcasting.

KON Magazine Launching

October 13, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Inform, LIVE Blogging
KON Magazine cover

KON Magazine cover

KON (in Khmer: The Cinema of Cambodia) Magazine was made by Department of Media and Communication‘s student batch 8 with initiation from Dr. Tilman Baumgärtel. The magazine is the final project of sophomore students in 2010. It has 28 pages consisting a wide range of news about cinema of Cambodia.

Students talked to films producers, actors, and people both in the golden age as well as today.

Now this magazine is completely done and published for the public who are interested to know about the history and situation of cinema in Cambodia.

We will launch our magazine at Meta House on the October 15, 2010. At that day, we will screen 9 video clip made in the past to audience. There will be filmmakers and actors in the past joining the event.

The admission is free, so don’t forget to join us to get a free KON Magazine.

Below is the information of people and institution that are in charge with the project:

Department of Media and Communication (DMC)
Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP)
Tel : (855) 23 884 408
Fax: (855) 23 884 408
Email: dmc@dmc-cci.edu.kh

Supervisor:
Dr. Tilman Baumgärtel
Design Supervisor:
Christine Schmutzler
Magazine Designers:
Dara Saoyuth, Hong Channpheaktra, Lang Mesa, Vorn Makara
Writers and Editors:
Khut Sornnimul, Kim Samath, Koam Tivea, Mak Kuleka
Noy Kimhong,Sun Narin,Suy Heimkhemra
Photo Editors:
Nou Uddom, Tang Khyhay, Veng Rachana
Researchers:
Lay Rattana, Ly Youy, Ngo Menghourng, Sok Leng, Sun Mesa, Tet Chan
Cover Illustration:
Lim Keav
Printed with the kindly support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stifung, Phnom Penh
Printed by VS Vann Sophea Printing House, Phnom Penh, 2010

Making it Work

October 13, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Feature Story, LIFT

Some wealthier students don’t need to worry about money while they’re studying at university. But most of us do. Although it would be great to forget about finances and give 100{0a5c1eeb84ccc7c2d601964b33dd4fc73dc6a68f91616e3e53041e90b1033ab3} of our time and effort to our studies for the 4 or 5 years that we are enrolled at university, it is not a reality for the majority of university students coming from middle class backgrounds who must continue to make money for themselves and their family.

Even if you have a scholarship, studying can be expensive when you consider the cost of books, transportation and other academic materials; however, it is not the cost of education, but rather the opportunity cost, that forces most students to find a job on the side. Most families in the Kingdom rely on their children to bring in an income when they reach working age. Therefore, university has two costs; the tuition fee and the lost income that would be made if the student were working instead.

For many students who see university as the only way to take an economic step up, the solution is finding a job to help support them through their studies. Balancing work and classes is a challenge that can leave students over-tired and unfocused in class, but it doesn’t have to. We talked to students, educators and career experts who explained how a part-time job can help students rather than hurt them on their way to professional success.

“Some people repeat that they don’t have time for a job,” said 22-year-old Ty Phearom, “but in fact they just don’t know how to use their time efficiently and wisely.” The senior at the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL), who has been working as a part-time teacher at the Student Development Institute since his first year at university, said that his experience on the job gave him the additional benefit of being able to apply the theory he was learning in class in a practical setting while at work.

The importance of finding a job related to your course of studies was echoed by Chy Meath, a consultant at Aplus Consulting Company. He said that students who get professional experience relevant to their major will invariably improve their abilities and raise their chances of finding a job upon graduation. Even if students can’t find part-time work closely related to their studies, Chy Meath said that part-time work can provide a surprise professional spark. “Sometimes students will become interested in their part-time work and end up doing that when they graduate,” he said.

Last month Nhem Ratbothea, a 22-year-old sophomore in IT at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), decided to take a job as a waiter at Hotel Phnom Penh. Besides allowing him make money and cut down on his families expenses, he said his first job since leaving his hometown of Banteay Meanchey, although unrelated to his courses in IT, will have the added benefit of helping him improve his English language skills, which might prove important down the road.

According to Chy Meath, students tend to overemphasize the responsibilities of their part-time work altogether, overlooking the workplace environment of their prospective employer, which is just as important to a student’s sanity. “If you have fun and the co-workers are friendly and patient with good management, it will be beneficial,” explained Chy Meath. “If you go to work and your co-workers just shout and ignore each other, whether or not you are highly paid, it will have a negative effect on you.”

While the benefits of part-time work extend beyond the obvious increase in income, others are rightfully concerned about negative effects on student’s academics. If possible, Ngov Simrong, a mathematics teacher and also a chief of Academic Office at Norton University, suggests that families find a way to support their children through university so they can focus on their studies.

“When they have to work, they will become tired,” he said. “So when they are in class they aren’t focused on the teacher’s explanation, they just sit waiting for time to pass because they are so exhausted.” If the family has the financial ability, he advised that they “don’t allow their children to work while studying because they won’t reach their full potential.”

To make academics more manageable, some students alter their work schedule, or end it altogether, come crunch time. As an undergraduate, Sa Sokheang, who just graduated with an accounting degree from Vanda Institute, got a job as a salesperson at Snow Yogurt where, after proving herself, she got a promotion an became an accountant. While the work aligned with her academic interests, she said that being busy from early in the morning to 9 at night took a toll on her.

“Working part-time had an effect on my academic performance because sometimes I would come from work and find myself too tired to find time to study,” she said. With final exams approaching, Sa Sokheang was worried that she wouldn’t have time to prepare for she left her position at Snow Yogurt to ensure ample time for research and reading.

While educators agreed that juggling classes with a job presents a unique challenge, some are willing to cooperate with students to make arrangements that prevent significant sacrifices to their studies. Khan Chandy, an English teacher at IFL, mentioned one student who made a formal request to come to class 30 minutes late so he could fulfill his obligations at work and school, since he cared deeply about both. “His attitude in class was good and his scores remained among the top ten in the class,” the professor explained.

Vong Chorvy, a quality assurance officer at RUPP, said that getting a job is fine as long as academic focus students can maintain their academic focus. “It’s good for those who are studying and working, but they shouldn’t forget that studying is still most important,” he said. “Absorbing theoretical knowledge about their field of study is very important because later on, when students graduate, they have to apply it in order to succeed in that profession.”

by: Dara Saoyuth
This article was published on Lift, Issue 40 published on October 13, 2010

What’s New “The Launch of Cambodian First Space Mission”

October 12, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
LIFT, Personal Interest/Experience

I had a memorable weekend as I joined a group of tech whizzes and aeronautical enthusiasts for the launch of a one-of-a-kind Cambodian spacecraft. Maybe we didn’t make it to space, but the launch of “The Sun” was absolutely awesome.

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You may have already heard about the quasi-spacecraft that flew to 30 kilometres above Cambodia last weekend, in what was deemed “Cambodia’s first space mission”, so rather than risk boring you by retelling the news, I’ll let you know what it was like be part of the awe-inspiring aeronautical action.

I woke up early Saturday, packed my bags and headed to meet the organisers of the launch, who invited Lift to come along for the day-long adventure. On the way there, my head was filled with visions of me jumping aboard a spaceship and shooting through the atmosphere with an expert crew before landing on earth and returning home for dinner, but when I arrived at our meeting point, I found some unidentifiable equipment laid out next to a folded tarp and some floatable pool toys. Apparently this wasn’t going to be the type of space mission I had in mind.

But, nonetheless, my excitement over the day ahead began to brew as Eduardo Jezierski, the leader of the project and a chief technical adviser for the NGO InSTEDD, projected images of mines and unexploded ordnances on the wall and told us what to do if we ran across them in our search for the device, essentially made of balloons, tin foil, flip-flops and two cameras to capture sights normally seen only through satellites.

Our crew set out in four vehicles, each with five or six people, at six o’clock in the morning. The adventure began as Jezierski, our fearless leader, announced that we would travel as “convoy” behind the lead car, equipped with antennae tuned to show the way to the launch pad.

I was the youngest person in our convoy, but I had no trouble connecting with the other participants, from varying places and background, united in our desire to be part of an exciting and memorable event. After an hour of driving I looked out the window and saw the familiar scene of rice fields and dikes spread out over the countryside. As we came to a halt I realised this bland scenery was about to be brought to life by the launch of the humble spaceship named Preah Atit (The Sun).

I had launched balloons into space in the past, usually by accident as they slipped out of my hand and floated into the sky. But for this glorified balloon, attached to a lightweight box, we had to first prepare equipment and calculate where the craft was likely to land.

After preparations were complete we began the countdown from 10 and Cambodia’s cosmic creation began the ascent toward its flaming namesake, becoming smaller and smaller until it disappeared from our earthly sight.
Although we temporarily lost contact with The Sun, the onboard camera promised to capture everything we missed (check it out at www.Phnompenhpost.com). After more than an hour we finally reestablished visual contact and watched intently as the device returned to earth, with nearly two hours of priceless footage on board.

We knew that the helium-powered ship along with two cameras, securely fastened before take-off, were now stranded somewhere within about 100 kilometres of our launching pad.

Despite our excitement over the pending search and rescue mission, the crew in our car was running extremely low on energy, having hoped for a celebratory breakfast after a successful launch, and agreed that food was urgent.

On cue, I pulled two baguettes out of my back pack, split them among my famished friends and we set off to find the fallen craft. “Chasing and finding The Sun is like looking for a needle in the ocean,” said one of my compatriots as our driver, guided by a Global Positioning System and printed map of Cambodia, headed towards the approximate point of landing.

For some reason, we soon lost the signal from The Sun and stopped for lunch while Jezierski worked out a new estimate for the landing location as his tech-savvy troops tried to connect to the internet for consultation.

After a short delay, our new coordinates were passed around and we rolled along for nearly three hours. The drivers drove like men on a mission as main roads led to smaller roads, which led to dirt paths until it seemed like we were forging out own path through the countryside. Even so, we soon realised that our vehicles could only take us so far and we stopped the convoy and set out on foot to find the fallen “Sun”.

A frightening snake and flesh-eating ants proved to be minor obstacles as we scoured the earth’s surface for our elusive spaceship. After 10 minutes we heard shouts that were immediately recognisable as signals of success.

After taking a group photo we returned to where our cars were parked and wasted little time in taking a memory card out of one of the cameras and gathering around to watch a clip of “The Sun’s” voyage on a laptop.

Given my high expectations for the trip, I am still a bit disappointed that I spent the day stuck on earth, but it is an experience I’ll never forget, and at least I can use the videos we helped capture to prepare for the next Cambodian space mission, when I will surely be sitting alongside the cameras as I shoot toward the sun.

by: Dara Saoyuth
This article was published on Lift, Issue 39, October 6, 2010
You can also read the article on Phnom Penh Post website

After BarCamp Phnom Penh [3]

September 28, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Inform, Personal Interest/Experience

Though it finished two days ago, I do still remember well about BarCamp Phnom Penh [3], an open technology conference which everyone has chance to express and share their knowledge in any topic related to technology.

This year marks the 3rd time of BarCamp celebration in Cambodia, but it is the first time for me to join as a volunteer for the event. Coming from different places is not a problem since they share the same interest of getting and sharing information.

I missed people who had been working together in organizing the event since one month before 25th-26th September, 2010. We are all getting to know each other clearly when we work and have meal together for three days (one day before the event and two days in the event).

So far, I have added some of those who have facebook account and hopefully those who not yet have the account can create it soon so that we are able to keep in touch together.

Below are volunteer names in BarCamp Phnom Penh [3] that I can find. If anyone cannot see their name, please let me know by any mean for example by email (dara_saoyuth@yahoo.com) so that I will update it as soon as possible.

1. Chea Raksmy 2. Chea Sideith 3. Cheng Bunkheang 4. Chhan Putheary 5. Chhon Meily 6. Dara Saoyuth 7. Vireak Heng 8. Sokchannaroath 9. Khe Longsean 10. Khuoch Khemrath 11. Khuoch Khemren 12. Koam Tivea 13. Long Chanveasna 14. Ly YouY 15. Moung Vandy 16. moung Vathanak 17. Neang Maneth 18. Pen Pichdaro 19. Phay Paty 20. Phoan Putheary 21. Samnang Vitheavy 22. Sath Sokun 23. Sok Eng 24. Soy Somnoup 25. Sroeung Setharoth 26. Sun Narin 27. Tang Khyhay 28. Thon Daravuth 29. Ung Rithpornsak 30. Veng Rachana 31. Voeun Sopheap 32. Vorn Sophea

To see some photo from the event click the link below:
1. BarCamp Phnom Penh [3] first day
2. BarCamp Phnom Penh [3] second day
3. Volunteers take their certificates
To see some articles related to the event click the link below:
1. Why BarCamp in Phnom Penh by Tharum Bun
2. BarCamp Phnom Penh 2010 by Vutha
Dara Saoyuth
28/09/2010

BarCamp Phnom Penh [3] coming up tomorrow

September 24, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Inform, LIVE Blogging

After spending about one month meeting with organizing members, BarCamp Phnom Penh [3] will be hosted its first day by tomorrow, Saturday, September 25, 2010 and will be finished on Sunday.

The two-day event will be started from 8o’clock in the morning and finished at 5:15 in the afternoon. Everyone can join this event for free. To take the most from Barcamp, you should prepared yourself with ideas, topics, laptop, electricity extension (optional), your NAME CARD and other things in order to share with other barcampers.

I’m sure that all of you will get a lot from this event since there will be around 90 topics this year and there will be two panel discussions: “The future of Cambodia software industry – Putting your power of intelligence and creativity to work” & “Tech Startup and IT Business in Cambodia”. Other benefits are:

  • Networking
  • Photo contest and creative logo contest with prizes
  • Free cool Barcamp T-shirts (first in first served)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free coke or water with sandwiches (limit)
  • Get give-away stuffs for free
  • Lucky Draw
  • Games
  • And more…

So hope to see all of you tomorrow at University of Puthisastra (UP), Phnom Penh…Please see the below map in case you need:

BarCamp Phnom Penh 2010 Venue / by: Barcamp

BarCamp Phnom Penh 2010 Venue / by: Barcamp

For official Website of BarCamp Phnom Penh [3], Click Here
For another article related to BarCamp Phnom Penh [3], Click Here
by: Dara Saoyuth
24/09/2010

NOKIA Concert

September 19, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Inform, LIVE Blogging, Technology
1 Comment

This Sunday 19th, I was invited and given two tickets to join the Nokia Concert performed by Cambodian Top Singers including Khemarak Sereymon and Meas Sok Sophea.

The concert started from 6pm at Olympic stadium and it is the culmination of a campaign ran from August 08 to September 07, 2010. During this period, consumers purchasing Nokia 2220, 2690, 2700, 5130, 5230, 5233, X2, X3, X6 8GB, C6 or E72 receive a free entry ticket coupon for the event and a prize draw ticket giving them a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes – 4 Yamaha Fino 2010 motorbikes, 15 Nokia X3 mobile phones and 20 Nokia headsets.

“ By organizing this Nokia Concert, we are committed to enriching Cambodian consumers’ entertainment experiences. At Nokia, we invest deeply and for the long term in the markets in which we operate.”, said Mesbah Uddin, Business Development Manager for Nokia Cambodia and Laos.

Below are some photos I’ve shot during the concert.

Cheers,

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by: Dara Saoyuth
19/09/2010

Hi Saoyuth,

You are invited to join the Nokia Concert this Sunday 19th, performed by Cambodian Top Singers including Khemarak Sereymon and Meas Sok Sophea, at 6pm at Olympic stadium.

We have two tickets for you (pls contact SeangHeng Lim).

The concert is the culmination of a campaign ran from 08 August to 07 September 2010. During this period, consumers purchasing Nokia 2220, 2690, 2700, 5130, 5230, 5233, X2, X3, X6 8GB, C6 or E72 receive a free entry ticket coupon for the event and a prize draw ticket giving them a chance to win one of the fabulous prizes – 4 Yamaha Fino 2010 motorbikes, 15 Nokia X3 mobile phones and 20 Nokia headsets.

“ By organizing this Nokia Concert, we are committed to enriching Cambodian consumers’ entertainment experiences. At Nokia, we invest deeply and for the long term in the markets in which we operate.”, said Mesbah Uddin, Business Development Manager for Nokia Cambodia and Laos.

Hope to seeing you there.

Regards,

noy

Press Release from NOKIA issued on September 14, 2010

September 19, 2010
Dara Saoyuth
Technology
1 Comment

Nokia announces powerful family of smartphones and Ovi services at Nokia World showcase; vision of location-based future brought to life

Nokia Ovi logo / Source: Wikipedia

Nokia Ovi logo / Source: Wikipedia

LONDON – At Nokia World, the destination for people passionate about mobility, Nokia today announced a family of smartphones powered by the all new Symbian platform which brings significant enhancements in speed and ease of use. The new devices, which are tightly integrated with enhanced Ovi services and apps, reinforce Nokia’s vision of a mobile industry that is increasingly being defined by socially connected, location-based devices and experiences.

Highlights include:

  • Three new smartphones, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6, which join the previously announced Nokia N8 to form a family of Symbian products.
  • The latest version of the Symbian platform brings more than 250 new features and improvements and retains the familiarity enjoyed by millions of smartphone users worldwide;
  • Showcase of the Nokia N8, the ultimate entertainment smartphone and world’s best cameraphone;
  • Availability of a richer Ovi Store experience – starting with the Nokia N8 – that includes a friendlier look and feel, and more  popular and unique apps and games;
  • The latest beta release of free Ovi Maps with new pedestrian and motorist features.

“Today our fight back to smartphone leadership shifts into high gear,” said Niklas Savander, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. “Despite new competition, Symbian remains the most widely used smartphone platform in the world.  Our new family of smartphones introduced today feature the all-new Symbian OS, rewritten to be faster, easier to use, more efficient and more developer friendly.” Savander also commented on the high level of anticipation for the Nokia N8. “Based on the level of consumer interest and the highest online pre-orders in Nokia history, we expect big things from the Nokia N8.”

A smartphone for everyone…

In addition to the Nokia N8, the new family of faster, more intuitive Symbian smartphones includes:

  • Nokia E7 – the ultimate business smartphone. With Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync on board, the Nokia E7 provides direct, real-time and secure access to corporate email inboxes and other personal applications.  Equipped with a 4-inch touchscreen display featuring Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility and a full keyboard, business users will find the Nokia E7 is the perfect shape and size to work on documents, review spreadsheets, or read and edit slides. For corporate peace of mind, a combination of business grade security solutions is available. Estimated retail price is EUR 495, excluding taxes and subsidies.
  • Nokia C7 – beautifully crafted, sleek social networking smartphone. Get live updates from social networks such as Facebook and Twitter and keep track of new email from your Yahoo! or Gmail accounts directly on the homescreen. The Nokia C7 features a 3.5-inch AMOLED display and a stunning combination of stainless steel, glass and soft edges. Estimated retail price is EUR 335, excluding taxes and subsidies.
  • Nokia C6 – the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glass design. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music, and download apps and games from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR 260, excluding taxes and subsidies.

As a smartphone family, the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6 share several similarities. All are built on the new version of Symbian, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts — all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia’s new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

The Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and Nokia C6 are all expected to begin shipping before the end of the year.

…with content for everyone

The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are

Free access to Ovi Maps, the world’s most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

New gear for on-the-go

Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an improved audio experience with active noise cancellation and a collection of five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a variety of needs, including hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.

Please visit www.nokia.com/press for press materials, including photos and product information.  For more information on Nokia World 2010, please visit: http://events.nokia.com/nokiaworld.

About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device – from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices with innovative services through Ovi (www.ovi.com), including music, maps, apps, email and more. Nokia’s NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally.

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