Nokia
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- proper noun
- For possibly the first time in Germany, Finnish handset manufacturer Nokia has sold out of a new device.
- Finland's Nokia
- Nokia Theatre
- Nokia Center
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When Apple entered smartphones, Nokia sold nearly half of all smartphones on the planet.
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What we experience now isn't anymore the voice of Nokia, but Microsoft.
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At least Nokia seems to be the only one committed to their users.
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I was also two years at Nokia Research Center doing the research on learning and mobile technologies.
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Yeah, I got us tickets to see John Legend at Nokia Theatre.
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Thanks for the contest; you guys and Nokia really make this world a better place.
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I do understand Nokia is putting all its eggs with Windows, but do not forget us.
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My Nokia 710 with Windows and Nokia Drive rules! Although the camera could be better.
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Regardless, it all bodes well for worldwide demand for Nokia's new flagship phone.
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The town of Nokia in southern Finland has a rich history and is known for its scenic landscapes.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nokia is the name of a town and probably comes from an old Finnish word noki meaning 'soot' or from the local river's name. Because the area had mills and early industry, the name fits its industrial past, so you can remember the town as the place of old factories by the river.