Nokia Asha 205 has built-in Facebook button

MANILA, Philippines - Facebook and Nokia have announced an innovation with the introduction of a built-in Facebook button available on the new Nokia Asha 205.

The Nokia Asha 205 is the first Nokia phone that includes a dedicated Facebook button, designed for people who want the fastest, one-click access to popular Facebook features.

“People around the world use Facebook Mobile to connect and share with their friends,” said Javier Olivan, Facebook head of growth, engagement and mobile.

“We are focused on delivering the best Facebook experience to as many people as possible and our partnership with Nokia perfectly complements our strategy of giving people around the world a rich Facebook experience for keeping in touch with their friends,” Olivan said.

“Globally, young consumers have increasingly started using Facebook for socializing, keeping in touch and striking new friendships. The launch of the Nokia Asha 205 responds to this growing demand and gives them a unique option for accessing Facebook while on the go,” said Timo Toikkanen, executive vice president of Nokia Mobile Phones.

The new Nokia Asha 205 enables people to easily access the Facebook for Every Phone app and use messaging, one of its most popular features.

People using the messaging features in Facebook for Every Phone can now:

• See which of their friends are online to start chatting with them right away;

• Start messages and group chats fast; and

• Reach more of the people they know, wherever they are, no matter what device they are using.