Looking for a cheap phone? Microsoft today revealed the $29 Nokia 215, which Redmond said is its most affordable Internet-ready entry-level phone yet.
The Nokia 215 will come with Facebook and Facebook Messenger pre-installed, and both apps will provide notifications. Microsoft said Twitter is also "easily accessible" but did not elaborate.
To surf the Web, Opera Mini Browser and Bing Search are also there, as is MSN Weather and a built-in MP3 player and FM radio. It also sports a flashlight, which Microsoft said will be handy for those in developing regions with limited access to electricity. The phone will also pair with a Bluetooth headset or speaker.
Microsoft promised standby time of up to 29 days for the Nokia 215 Single SIM and 21 days for the dual-SIM version, and up to 20 hours of talk time.
Meanwhile, if you and a friend both have the Nokia 215, or any phone equipped with the SLAM technology Nokia introduced in 2012, you can share files by simply tapping the two devices together.
Buyers can select between green, black, and white color options. The Nokia 215 and Nokia 215 Dual-SIM will roll out first in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe in the first quarter of 2015.
In August, Microsoft revealed the $25 Nokia 130 feature phone, which comes with a 1.8-inch color display and a battery that lasts up to 36 days on standby.