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A Chinese company has created a new MP3 Player / Cell Phone which looks somewhat similar to many of the iPhone prototype images that have been floating around (none of which have been confirmed by Apple). This new gadget is known as the ZTC 321 and it features a 1.3 mega pixel camera.
The reason why this new device looks like the iPhone is because it features its media controls on what looks to be a click wheel. Regardless, the ZTC 321 is not similar enough to the iPod for Apple to sue and it probably won’t ever come to the US. (and it looks a bit… well, rubbish)
Another budget phone offering from Nokia, is the 2626. It’s aimed at the emerging markets of India and China. Its a simplistic phone with a small feature set, although it does have an fm radio built-in. It is set for a $100 price tag (75 euros).
The emerging markets are currently helping to drive up Nokia’s profits;
The growth was driven by China and India where Nokia’s strategy of releasing cheaper models has helped it secure market share. Sales to China increased 58 per cent year-on-year to 11.7m units while other Asia-Pacific sales rose 79 per cent to 18.8m. Nokia’s competitor Motorola also revealed record quarterly sales, up 29 per cent compared with the same period last year. (Source: Financial Times)
