<p>The user interface on Nokia's Asha 501 has a new homescreen that allows users to see recently accessed contacts, social networks and apps.</p><p>Nokia has upgraded the Asha 501 with WhatApp, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync features and voice-over-IP.</p><p>While waiting for the completion of Microsoft's acquisition of the company's Devices &amp; Services business, Nokia has continued to work on improving the competitiveness of the Asha family in the face of almost insurmountable competition from cheap Android-based devices.</p><p>The Asha 501 was originally launched in May. The GSM phone has a 3-inch screen, a 3.2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and a choice between one or two SIM cards. Offering the latter has become a must in many developing countries. The list price at the time of the launch was US$99 without taxes and subsidies.</p><p><a href="http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/532513/nokia_updates_asha_501_adds_whatsapp_voip/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/nokia-asha-501-gets-software-update-brings-whatsapp-and-more-449048">Nokia Asha 501 gets software update, brings WhatsApp and more</a> (NDTV)</p><p><a href="http://techivian.com/nokia-asha-501-gets-whatsapp-voip-support-latest-update/">Nokia Asha 501 gets WhatsApp and VoIP support in the latest update</a> (Techivian)</p><p><a href="http://www.noknok.tv/2013/11/21/nokia-asha-501-major-update-fastlane-adds-whatsapp/">Nokia Asha 501 major update to Fastlane, adds WhatsApp</a> (NokNok.tv)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d8vvpvSEdq7yRZMuUDYP_4WAP2fFM&ned=us">62 additional articles.</a></p>