Nokia has unveiled its Ovi Music Unlimited (OMU) service and Nokia X2 – the latest Ovi Music Unlimited enabled music device for the Indian market. The service will offer more than four million tracks from across 19 genres. The Nokia X2 comes with dedicated music keys and 3.5mm AV connector, FM radio with built-in antenna, a digital music player and loud stereo speakers for sharing music. On top of a great music experience, the Nokia X2 offers a 5-mega pixel camera with flash and a video recorder. Consumers buying a Nokia Ovi Music Unlimited enabled device will be able to download millions of tracks for free, direct to their mobile phone or to their PC from the Ovi Music Store for 12 months. The downloaded music can be kept forever.
The service offers consumers free access to the latest high-quality legal digital music downloads and customized playlists. The service also offers full metadata and improved search, with the ability to search for tracks by the name of the actor, actress or movie. Tracks can also be shared between Ovi Music Unlimited users via Bluetooth technology. New songs by major labels will also be available on Ovi Music Unlimited when released in India.
Elizabeth Schimel, Global Head of Music and Connected Entertainment, Nokia, said, "In partnership with major global labels and more than 150 local music labels and publishers, the service offers the richest choice of local music paired with tracks from major international artists, creating the largest catalogue of its kind in India."
Nokia's local partnership with Indian Music Industry (IMI) brings a consortium of more than 150 music companies; Hungama that represents major labels including Yash Raj, Tseries, Eros and SIMCA (South Indian Music Companies Association), amongst others.
Nokia launches Music Phone
