An image of the device appears to show a music player that comes with both earbuds and a similar design to that of the iPod Shuffle. October 21, 2013 5:19 AM PDT What will Nokia show off tomorrow? (Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Nokia has its sights set on the iPod Shuffle, but when its alternative might hit store shelves is unknown. EvLeaks, a Twitter account that has leaked Nokia devices images and details in the past with a high rate of accuracy, published a picture of what it claims, is the upcoming Nokia Guru. The device, which has been compared in previous rumors to the iPod Shuffle, comes without a display and appears to have a belt clip, similar to Apple's device. Its blue color in the image suggests Nokia will announce different color options. Related stories Nokia boasts that its phones, um, never break Nokia eyes possible smartwatch launch, patent application suggests Galaxy S4 slumps but still top-selling phone, research firm says Microsoft's chilling, charming 'Walking Dead' ad Windows and HTC jump into jumbo phones The main difference between the Guru and the iPod Shuffle is the inclusion of near-field communication, according to reports. That feature would allow device owners to push content to the device wirelessly. Although Nokia is holding a special press event on Tuesday to unveil up to six new devices, it's not clear whether the Guru will be one of them or how much the music player will cost when it eventually hits store shelves. CNET has contacted Nokia for comment on the leak. We will update this story when we have more information.
An image of the device appears to show a music player that comes with both earbuds and a similar design to that of the iPod Shuffle.
What will Nokia show off tomorrow?
(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET)
Nokia has its sights set on the iPod Shuffle, but when its alternative might hit store shelves is unknown.
EvLeaks, a Twitter account that has leaked Nokia devices images and details in the past with a high rate of accuracy, published a picture of what it claims, is the upcoming Nokia Guru. The device, which has been compared in previous rumors to the iPod Shuffle, comes without a display and appears to have a belt clip, similar to Apple's device. Its blue color in the image suggests Nokia will announce different color options.
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- Nokia boasts that its phones, um, never break
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- Galaxy S4 slumps but still top-selling phone, research firm says
- Microsoft's chilling, charming 'Walking Dead' ad
- Windows and HTC jump into jumbo phones
The main difference between the Guru and the iPod Shuffle is the inclusion of near-field communication, according to reports. That feature would allow device owners to push content to the device wirelessly.
Although Nokia is holding a special press event on Tuesday to unveil up to six new devices, it's not clear whether the Guru will be one of them or how much the music player will cost when it eventually hits store shelves.
CNET has contacted Nokia for comment on the leak. We will update this story when we have more information.
