AT&T and Nokia on Thursday brought the Nokia 6650 to market to compete against other devices launching in instance for the holiday shopping season. The small folding device runs on the Symbian-based S60 platform, which lets users personalize their mobile experience with third-party application downloads, themes and profile settings.

AT&T has a board seat on the Symbian Foundation that oversees development of the open-source mobile-phone platform.

The phone taps into AT&T’s 3G network and pushes AT&T’s mobile services,

including video and mobile music. The 6650 will be available Nov. 14 in red and silver, and offers up to four hours of talk day.

“AT&T’s reputation of offering the best and broadest choice of mobile phones is strengthened with the addition of the Nokia 6650,” said Carlton Hill, vice president of consumer devices and product development for AT&T’s mobility and consumer markets. “Adding another Symbian-based device to our lineup underscores our commitment […]

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