2 Tech Bellwethers: Nokia Corporation (ADR)(NYSE:NOK) & Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL)

Internet radio service on Nokia phones

Lumia smartphone users in the U.S. will now be able to listen to the radio through the Nokia Corporation (ADR)(NYSE:NOK) Music service. This will provide a collection of 150 playlists with the music covering various genres. Playlists featuring particular artists like Lady Gaga and Rihanna will also be available. Music fans can also create their own sound tracks. All this without any subscription or registration. There will be no disturbances in the form of advertisements.

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The service’s Gig Finder can also provide the smartphone user, information on concerts and shows taking place in the area. For users of Nokia Lumia 900 and Lumia 710, download of the Nokia Music App is absolutely free.

Apple issues official invites to the Press

Apple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) has sent invitations to reporters for a press conference on September 12, the day of its much discussed event. The invite hints that the launch of iPhone 5 is on the cards. There is a big ‘12’ indicating the date of the event and the number casts a shadow in the form of ‘5’.

The phone is expected to be available to consumers on September 21. The new gadget will have a 4 inch screen and a taller display. It can also access the latest wireless data network in the U.S.. It will run on Apple’s iOS 6 operating system .

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This launch has also resulted in the analysts being upbeat about the Apple stock as the new smartphone is expected to be in great demand. In fact, according to estimates, the company will sell 8 million units at the launch itself. This will surely boost the Cupertino, California based company’s second quarter profits.

The event is scheduled at 10 AM on September 12 and the venue is Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

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