Nokia has acquired all assets of Twango, a company which provides media sharing solutions for organising and sharing photos, videos and other personal media.

By acquiring Twango, Nokia will be able to offer people an easy way to share multimedia content through their desktop and mobile devices, said an official spokesman.

In addition to key assets, through this transaction Nokia is bringing on a seasoned team with strong social media and Web services expertise.

'The Twango acquisition is a concrete step towards our Internet services vision of providing seamless access to information, entertainment, and social networks - at anytime, anywhere, from any connected device, in any way that you choose,' said executive vice-president and general manager Anssi Vanjoki.

'We have the most complete suite of connected multimedia experiences including music, navigation, games, and - with the Twango acquisition - photos, videos, and a variety of document types,' he added.

Twango, a privately-owned company founded by former Microsoft veterans, is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, US.

Twango's versatile platform makes organising, sharing, and republishing media such as photos, videos and audio clips easy. Unlike many other social media services, Twango supports multiple media types and offers a comprehensive array of options for people to manage, share, and repurpose their personal media content.

Twango offers a great destination experience on desktop computers and mobile devices, as well as a powerful platform that allows developers to create companion applications, connect with mobile devices, and integrate with other Web services.

'Nokia's unique vision for social media aligns perfectly with Twango,' said Twango co-founder Jim Laurel.

Equipped with high-quality megapixel cameras and mobile broadband connections, Nokia devices have revolutionized the way people create content, blog and participate in online communities. In 2006, Nokia sold over 140 million connected cameras, and its devices are rapidly becoming the world's primary source of images and videos.

Nokia offers people new media sharing experiences, such as combining GPS-based location information with photos and videos.- Trade Arabia News Service