A source in Nokia, it is rumoured, has suggested that Nokia will be starting a video download service, specifically to compliment the release of the N96.

This would mean that users who will not benefit from DVB-H TV because it is not available in their areas, would still be able to use the multi media features of the new handset. The service is likely to be partnered with media content providers and include episodes of TV programmes.

As Planet N96 reported, BBC iPlayer may also be in development for use with the N96, which would add a rolling weeks worth of BBC content for UK based users and certainly add to the N96’s attraction.

Nokia have announced that they are taking pre-bookings of the N96 in India, although a release date is still not given.

Seen as a pre-emtive strike aginst the Apple iPhone, Nokia are looking to get ahead of their rivals in one of the largest mobile phone markets.

In addition, Nokia are to offer exclusively in India, Wave Secure, a S60 unique security application that will allow owners to just to track their handset in the event it is lost or stolen, and also to create a backup for the phone data via the Internet.

Pre orders are not currently showing on the UK or US Nokia sites.