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Due to a standing agreement with Microsoft, Nokia can't launch smartphones under its own brand until late 2016 - but it can start developing them now, and indeed, it's hiring people to help it do so.

Nokia has opened pre-orders in China for its new Android 5.0-based tablet, priced at 1599 CNY (just under $260 USD), and the device is expected to launch in some European markets later this year.

For those of you that didn't see yesterday mornings keynote on the Nokia N1 tablet reveal, Nokia has now uploaded a video to YouTube showcasing the N1 in use with an unannounced kickstand type cover.

Although all the buzz is about the new Nokia N1 tablet, shortly before that reveal Nokia also revealed their Z Launcher for Android as well, which can be downloaded from the Play Store.

Ex-Nokia team Jolla is introducing an Android launcher, days after their former employer did so too. Jolla Launcher will begin its alpha test next week and is looking for testers for the experience.

Although just launched, we invite you to take a tour of Nokia's latest product, Z Launcher. Z Launcher is a home screen launcher for Android that dynamically changes the home screen based on use.

Nokia has launched its own home screen app for Android. Z Launcher, is unlike traditional home screens in that it does not feature a scrolling UI, but instead relies on its dynamic home screen