Nokia asks consumers to choose its next phone

Manufacturer launches bid to win over consumers by allowing them to choose the �ultimate concept phone�

Nokia is asking consumers to choose the design for its next smartphone in a bid to win them over amid growing competition from rivals.

The manufacturer is asking customers to decide between three designs for its �ultimate concept phone� as part of its �Design by Community� project.

Nokia has been struggling in the face of tumbling profits and a poor selection of smartphones. According to a July YouGov survey, the number of consumers considering buying a Nokia handset has fallen 12% in recent months.

Nokia�s project, which kicked off in March this year, asked consumers to submit ideas and concepts for a new phone.

More than 72,000 people responded. Consumers have so far voted for a four-inch capacitive display, open source operating system, unlimited multitasking, HDMI and 802.11 n/b/g Wi-Fi connectivity, Dolby Surround Sound, an eight-megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom and video recording.

The winning sketch will be transformed into a 3D render and shown on the Nokia Conversations blog.

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