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Wed, 23 Oct, 2013 12:03:55 AM FTimes Report, October 23  Nokia CEO, Canadian Stephen Elop, unveils Nokia latest products during an event on October 22, 2013 in Abu Dhabi. Nokia has unveiled its first phablets -extra-large phones- and its first tablet computer. Photo - AFP / Lehtikuva. Nokia debuted a wide range of products as well as third applications on Tuesday at Nokia World in Abu Dhabi, said a press release.
It also featured the release of the first Nokia tablet and the coming of Instagram to Windows phone; a popular application used in photo and video sharing.
“Our ultimate goal is to bring Instagram to everyone who wants to use it,” said Kevin Systrom, CEO and co-founder of Instagram.
The new applications, built by leading developers such as DreamWorks Animation, Flipboard, Electronic Arts, Vine and WhatsApp, have been built to suit latest larger screen Lumia devices and Asha phones, and are designed to enhance the new devices experiences.
It was also announced that in the coming weeks, Windows Phone owners can experience many more new applications including: ESPN F1, EA SPORTS(TM) FIFA 14, Instagram, My Talking Tom, Papyrus, Temple Run 2, Vine, Vyclone Pro and Xbox video among others.
“Consumers are increasingly demanding high-quality, life-enhancing applications," said Bryan Biniak, Vice President and General Manager, Developer Experience at Nokia.
Nokia CEO, Canadian Stephen Elop, holds a Nokia Lumia 2520 on stage during an event to unveil Nokia's latest products on October 22, 2013 in Abu Dhabi. Nokia has unveiled its first phablets -extra-large phones- and its first tablet computer. Photo - AFP / Lehtikuva. Newest versions of Nokia Asha will have WhatsApp application available from November, starting with Nokia Asha 501 with support for the new Nokia Asha 500, Asha 502.
“WhatsApp has a long standing partnership with Nokia,” said Jan Koum, CEO of WhatsApp Inc.
“We are glad to continue our support for Nokia customers and will bring WhatsApp to the next generation Asha devices starting next month and Asha 503 coming soon,” the CEO added.
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