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February 15th, 2013, 12:41 GMT · By

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No QWERTY-Enabled Nokia Windows Phone Planned for Now

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Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia has started to enjoy a bit of success with its Windows Phone-based smartphones lately, and is certain to continue momentum with the launch of new devices in the not too distant future.

While nothing has been confirmed on any upcoming handsets until now, one thing is certain regarding the company’s plans for the Windows Phone area: no QWERTY-enabled device in the foreseeable future.

Speaking to WMPoweruser, David Akinjise, product manager at Nokia Germany, confirmed this state of facts.

“Nokia concentrates on the consumers’ demand and QWERTY models are not being requested that much. It is no secret that touch only devices are actually the most wanted devices, and Nokia wants to focus on the customers’ desires,” Akinjise reportedly said.

Nokia is expected to make a new Lumia handset official before the end of this month, as it has already confirmed a press event for MWC 2013 in Barcelona.

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Comment #1 by: Peter on 18 Feb 2013, 13:08 UTC reply to this comment

I really want a QWERTY-slider Windows Phone!


Comment #2 by: Nokia forever? on 24 Feb 2013, 19:51 UTC reply to this comment

it´s difficult to pursue something not available...I enjoy my E7 but it feels more and more slow in comparison to modern phones. I've never owned but Nokia devices but I'm no longer certain my next phone is going to be Nokia. Sad to say as a Finnish citisen with several friends working for Nokia.


Comment #3 by: wouter on 15 Mar 2013, 18:16 UTC reply to this comment

i want one nokia, i want one. re make the E-7, a modern version, but this time let the battery be removable!


Comment #4 by: Stefun on 01 Apr 2013, 07:20 UTC reply to this comment

Well, it's still a * QWERTY keyboard even on the touch-screen, with those tiny buttons made for women and midgets. I wanted to buy a Nokia, but I ended up buying a Samsung 'cause Android allows me to switch from QWERTY to classical 3x4 input keyboard. It may be faster or not, but it sure is more accurate.

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