Future Nokia Windows Phone handsets are to sport contactless and cable-less tech with wireless charging and NFC features to be introduced
Nokia is to expand the capabilities of its future Windows Phone devices with a design head from the Finnish phone manufacturer revealing the company is looking into incorporating NFC and wireless charging into future handsets.
Speaking with The Guardian Nokia Design Chief Marko Ahtisaari revealed that having settled the foundations of its Windows Phone offerings with the introduction of the Nokia Lumia 800 Nokia would look to further improve the features offered by its new flagship range of devices.
Suggesting that Nokia Windows Phone devices will follow past Nokia offerings and add Near Field Communication technologies for future models Ahtisaari has hinted that Nokia will also go away with all connection ports hinting at possible wireless charging.
“If you can take away a moving part and make it [the phone] more beautiful in the placement of the components, we'll do it, so that's something where we can certainly keep improving,” Ahtisaari said. “Take it to the extreme, and why are there any connectors?”
Nokia Lumia 710
Although the handset features neither NFC nor wireless charging abilities today saw the official UK release of the Nokia Lumia 710. Officially unveiled alongside the Nokia Lumia 800 the 710 features a lower-end range of specs with the Windows Phone OS paired with a 3.7-inch ClearBlack display and a 5-megapixel rear-mounted camera with 720p HD video recording abilities.
Would the inclusion of NFC and wireless charging tempt you into splashing out on a Nokia branded Windows Phone device? Let us know via the comments box below.
Via: TheGuardian
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Staff Writer on T3 Luke Johnson studied journalism at the Liverpool John Moores University and writes, news, opinion and interviews for the site. Topics of expertise include gaming, phones, photography, tablets and computing. Luke is a huge Apple fan, too, owning multiple Apple products and writing about iPhones and iPads frequently.
-
Three bodyweight exercises to ‘life-proof’ your knees, according to a fitness expert
Stronger knees equals better movement and less pain, what’s not to love?
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published
-
Kenwood Go Stand Mixer review: ideal for bakers with small kitchen spaces
Here are my thoughts on Kenwood's newest (and smallest) stand mixer
By Lizzie Wilmot Published