MUMBAI: Nokia has launched a new touch screen music phone – Nokia 5530 XpressMusic. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a compact XpressMusic device that uses a touch interface for accessing people and content on the homescreen.

The ‘scrolling’ Contacts Bar provides direct access to 20 people and their latest conversations and media updates. The homescreen also features one touch shortcuts to content and popular social networks, like Facebook and MySpace.

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic follows in the footsteps of the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, expanding the touch XpressMusic phone range with a youthful device that has a solid stainless steel frame finish and comes in five vivid colors. The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2009 and is priced at $280 (199 euros).