Over 100 million S60 devices shipped

Nokia today announced in a pressrelease that over 100 million S60 devices have been shipped to date. S60 software built on Symbian OS is the world’s leading smartphone software, developed by Nokia and licensed by some of the industry’s top mobile device manufacturers. “This announcement represents a significant landmark for S60. We believe it inspires further innovation on S60. The open platform gives mobile users more choice and provides a platform upon which new applications and services can be built“, said Matti Vänskä, Vice President, Mobile Software Sales and Marketing, Nokia. Also Samsung showcased their latest S60 device, the new SGH-i400, a compact slim slider with EDGE for mainstream market, and the SGH-i520 that was launched recently. To date, 57 devices based on S60 and Symbian OS have been launched, 28 of which are based on the latest S60 3rd Edition. S60 software built on Symbian OS is the world’s leading smartphone software, and is licensed by some of the industry’s foremost mobile device manufacturers. The flexibility of the S60 software allows for various hardware designs and software configurations, as evidenced by the multitude of S60 devices already available on the market. Through its award-winning user interface, extensive support for new mobile services and the innovation potential for partner solutions, S60 provides an open and scalable business opportunity for mobile operators and 3rd party developers. For further information and news about S60 and the S60 community, please visit www.s60.com. Source