MUMBAI: The new N series version of Nokia N78 was launched in the US market on 24 June. The smart phone packs 3G capabilities, integrated Wi-Fi, assisted GPS, and an FM transmitter.

The phone has plenty of options for music lovers. It features a microSD slot letting users hold up to 8 GB of music that can be played on the multimedia player. The device is capable of stereo Bluetooth, and it also has an FM transmitter that allows users to send music from the device to a car stereo.The phone features 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and flash.

The camera is capable of recording video at 15 frames per second, as well as doing video calls. With the Internet browsing option users can check e-mail with the integrated Wi-Fi and upload photos over the air. The photos can be edited on the device, and the built-in assisted GPS allows users to geo-tag pictures.

The device runs on the Symbian operating system, using S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2. It also features the company's Ovi service, an Internet service platform that lets customers access social networks, communities, and content from the mobile phone.

The handset is 2.4-inch screen, capable of 16 million colors, and it measures 4.4 by 1.9 by 0.6 inches. The N78 is now available at Nokia's flagship stores in Chicago and New York, as well as various online retailers.