Nokia N8Nokia announced their latest smartphone the Nokia N8, a smartphone that intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most.

With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic. Additional local Web TV content is also available from the Ovi Store.

Nokia N8 Home Screen with social media integration

The Nokia N8 also features impeccable social networking integration, something that is crucial in this day and age. Users can update statuses, share locations and photos and view their live Facebook and Twitter feeds all from the N8′s home screen.

Free OVI Maps walk and drive navigation is also bundled with the Nokia N8 ensuring you will always find your way no matter where you are.

The Nokia N8 is powered by latest version of the world’s most used smartphone software, Symbian ^3.  Symbian ^3 introduces several major advances, including support for gestures such as multi touch, flick scrolling and pinch-zoom. The Nokia N8 also offers multiple, personalizable homescreens which can be loaded with apps and widgets. The new 2D and 3D graphics architecture in the platform takes full advantage of the Nokia N8’s hardware acceleration to deliver a faster and more responsive user interface. Symbian^3 also raises the bar in performance by delivering greater memory management allowing more applications to run in parallel for a faster multi-tasking experience.

What do you think, does the N8 have what it takes to compete with the likes of the new HTC Desire or iPhone HD soon to be released?