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Asha 205 And 206, 2 New Cell Phones, Unveiled By Struggling Nokia

Only $62 Each
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HELSINKI (Reuters) - Struggling Finnish cellphone maker Nokia unveiled on Monday two new cellphone models, the Asha 205 and the Asha 206, pricing both models at around $62, excluding subsidies and taxes.

Both models will go on sale this quarter.

Nokia unveiled a new Slam feature which allows consumers to share multimedia content like photos and videos with nearby friends almost instantly through Bluetooth connection.

(Reporting By Tarmo Virki)

Before You Go

Tips To Help Your Cellphone Battery Live Longer
Don't Wait To Charge(01 of12)
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Charge your phone frequently. Recharging when the phone is almost dead too often will make the battery do more work and lower its life expectancy. Charge when your phone is 40 percent full, not 10 percent. (credit:Getty Images)
Don't Vibrate(02 of12)
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It takes more energy for the phone to vibrate than to ring. (credit:AP)
Kill Unnecessary Apps(03 of12)
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Apps running in the background of your phone will make it run out of juice faster. Shut down all the apps you don't need to keep it going a little longer. (credit:AP)
Turn Off Wi-Fi(04 of12)
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If you don't need to download big files, and you aren't performing some crucial task online, turning off WiFi will let the battery rest. (credit:AP)
Disable Location Services(05 of12)
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Apps that use location are constantly communicating with cell towers to pinpoint where you are. While they're doing it, your battery is dying. Turn them off in settings when you need to get that last bit of life.
Dim The Screen(06 of12)
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Dim the brightness of your screens to give battery life a boost. Lowering the default brightness will ensure that the phone uses less charge over time.
Lock Your Screen(07 of12)
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Locking the screen on your phone not only keeps strangers from snooping, but will also keep the phone from turning on--and using power--if it accidentally brushes up against things.
Get Accessories(08 of12)
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While some people already tote around chargers in the dire case that their phone might die, an easier way to prepare is to outfit your phone with a "battery extender case" that packs a spare battery within its skin. When your phone's battery runs out, it will draw power from the case battery. (credit:Mophie)
Get A New Battery(09 of12)
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After two years, there's a good chance your battery is running on its last legs. At this point, it might be better to replace it in order to get the full battery life you once had. (credit:Flickr: PhotoDu.de)
Put The Phone In Airplane Mode(10 of12)
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Even when you're not up in the air, putting your phone in Airplane Mode will keep the battery from dying, as it prevents the phone from receiving and sending signals. Of course, when it's in Airplane Mode you won't be able to call, text, or get online, so this may be a last resort. (credit:AP)
Keep Your Battery Cool(11 of12)
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Overheating can damage your phone's battery cells and make it die faster after a charge. Keep your phone out of the sun and other hot places. A phone that gets too hot while in use could be experiencing some kind of charge malfunction and should be checked out.
Turn Off Push Notifications(12 of12)
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The function that allows your phone to automatically download new email, and notifications from third-party apps, also makes your battery run out faster. If your phone's almost dead, go to settings to turn off this feature.
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