The Nokia E7 has been confirmed by Nokia as shipping early in 2011. The news comes as no real surprise as earlier in the week, the mobile carrier 3 stated that it would be one of the first to carry the device, possibly as early as January. Read on to find out more about the Nokia E7 confirmed for 2011 release.

The Nokia E7 is set to be the next major launch for Nokia and will launch early in 2011. The smartphone ships with the Symbian^3 operating system and will be the first 4-inch touchscreen the company has launched. The screen comes with the new Nokia ClearBlack technology, which makes whites crisper and blacks sharper on the AMOLED display.

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The large screen of the Nokia E7 means the full QWERTY keyboard is the largest and most spacious on the market, so whether it’s firing off a quick Facebook update or replying to a long business email, you’ll find the Nokia E7 the perfect solution.

Mobile carrier 3 stated that it would be carrying the Nokia E7 in January. Nokia hasn’t stated if this is correct, nor has it confirmed pricing or the full list of carriers. In an official statement it has admitted ‘To ensure the best possible user experience on the E7 we have decided to begin shipping in early 2011’.

We’re very much looking forward to the arrival of the Nokia E7 and while the news is a little disappointing, it was something we were expecting.

Via: Reuters