HELSINKI (Reuters)-Nokia NOK1V.
He will make his debut.
Directly challenge Apple's screen phone next week (AAPL. O)
Two industry insiders told Reuters on Friday that the iPhone was successful.
LG Electronics (066570. KS)
Samsung Electronics (005930. KS)
Some smaller mobile phone manufacturers have also launched their own products.
In the past two years, the first mobile phone to use Google's Android platform will also be equipped with a touch screen.
But so far, Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, still insists on using traditional screens.
Both sources said Nokia would launch a new phone. code-named “Tube” —
On October 2, at an analyst and media event in London.
A Nokia spokesman declined to comment.
"Mobile phones are very important," said Gartner analyst Nicholas Lina Milanesi . ".
"For a year and a half, we have been waiting for market leaders to respond to Apple's iPhone.
Nokia is under great pressure.
Nokia shares reached 13.
21 euros on Friday, down 50% from the beginning of the year, partly due to the slow introduction of touchscreen models.
Milanesi said that the Finnish company has a history of being late for innovation and has succeeded in any case.
"With 3g they were late but they did it right.
They are the market leaders.
They do it with small phones.
They can do it with a touch screen, "she said.
Nokia, which has a strong record in the lower
On July, the terminal mobile phone market said,
Screen products will be launched this year, and in order to take advantage of the higher price, it is cheaper than the competitor's modelvolume market.
"The outlook for demand in emerging markets like India is good for cheaper engagement --
Screen phone, "said Hannu Rauhala, an analyst at Pohjola Bank.
Kai Oistamo, head of Nokia equipment business, said in July that Finland is committed to bringing a complete portfolio of touch devices to the market, whether in highend and low-end segments.
"Given Apple's focus and the good sales of LG and Samsung touch --
On-screen phones, Nokia has to be there, "said Rauhala of Pohjola.
"There is no reason to leave it to competitors because of demand.
Nokia has previously used touch screens in its range of Internet tablet products, which are mobile phones-
Like a device that goes online, but lacks the calling function.
With the introduction of capacitive touch, the popularity of touch screens has surged
Screen technology makes the picture more clear, which is reflected in the iPhone, LG's Prada and secret phones.
"With the introduction of capacitive touch, the demand for touch screens for mobile phones has definitely begun to grow --
Based on equipment, "said Andrew Hsu, an American official. S.
Touch screen technology (Touch tics (SYNA. O).
Shares in Nokia are trading.