Nokia Introduces 6212 Classic With Integrated NFC
Nokia today announced their new 3G 6212 Classic handset. The phone features integrated near field communication (NFC) technology which allows users to easily share information and make payments.
The Head of Near Field Communications at Nokia, Jeremy Belostock, believes that "NFC-capable handsets such as the Nokia 6212 classic are set to change the way mobile phone users interact with devices and services in their surroundings... with the Nokia 6212 classic, people can swap items like business cards or calendar notes by simply tapping their handsets together. With ever-increasing device functions and services available, ease-of-use is essential. One way to keep things simple is NFC."
NFC was developed to allow simple interaction between electronic devices. By simply tapping NFC enabled tags consumers will be able to share information such as web links, photos, videos, audio files and contact information. The Nokia 6212 Classic's NFC technology will allow users to store their credit card information on the handset, then use it to make purchases. Consumers will be able to bypass travel ticket lines simply by purchasing their tickets over the air. Payments can be conducted safely via a setting that only allows payment when the user specifically requests one.
Aside from the NFC technology, the 6212 Classic features a 2 inch QVGA display, stereo FM radio and a music player that supports many formats. It is also equipped with a 2 megapixel camera and an optional 4 GB microSD card.
The Nokia 6212 Classic is expected to start shipping sometime in the third quarter 2008 in select European and Asian markets. It is estimated to cost around €200 (around $315 USD) before taxes and subsidies.
[via Nokia]
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