Nokia gets its game back

America's Network, July 15, 2004 by Grahame Lynch

Nokia executives are confident they have their operation back on track after a disastrous 12 months in which they shed several global market share points. Commfidential has attended several Nokia product launches over the past months. Our read: the company has finally plugged gaps in its product range, particularly in the low-end and mid-levels, as well as the absence of a popular clamshell design.

Senior executives candid about the design hiccups that plagued Nokia last year, which led some observers to lambast high-profile chief designer, Frank Nuovo, previously with BMW. But the new models are definitely more stylish and are even innovative.