Nokia Launches 'Walkie Talkie' Phone, More Coming

Nokia today unveiled the world's first GSM push-to-talk handset, the sports-inspired Nokia 5140 phone, reports Infosyncworld.

Along with its ability to connect users at the push of a button, the Nokia 5140 phone also includes a number of unique features designed for active-minded users such as a digital compass, Fitness Coach application and a built-in VGA camera.

"Push to talk" is currently offered in the United States by operators Nextel and Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon and Vodafone Group.

For more on Walkie Talkie phones, check out this category in Textually.org.

emily | 3:55 PM | PTT (Push-to-Talk) |
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