Nokia launches new phones for 'style-conscious'

HELSINKI - Mobile phone giant Nokia announced three new phone models on Wednesday, saying they were being pitched at the "style-conscious" market.

Nokia said the new models, the 7360, 7370 and 7380, would be part of its "L'Amour Collection" and would go onto the market in the first quarter of 2006.

The 7380 is designed with enhanced voice commands, and includes a 2-megapixel camera and an MP3 player.

It is expected to retail for about 500 euros ($860), excluding taxes and subsidies, the company said in a statement.

The compact 7370 includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, color screen and stereo speakers, and will retail for 300 euros, excluding subsidies and taxes.

The 7360 will have a VGA camera and stereo FM radio, and will retail for 200 euros.

- REUTERS