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HELSINKI, May 9 (Reuters) – Nokia unveiled a new

mid-range Asha phone priced at $99, aiming to prevent consumers,

particularly in emerging makets, from switching to Google’s

Android as they upgrade from basic phones.

The Asha phones have some of the basic functions of

smartphones including access to Internet and apps like Facebook.

The company said the Asha 501 will start shipping in June,

and will be available through around 60 operators and

distributors in over 90 countries.