Nokia Dials in Wireless Music

Nokia on Wednesday announced the Wireless Audio Gateway, a new Bluetooth enabled add-on for its multimedia phones. The device would allow the user to stream music between their compatible phones, stereos, PCs and wireless headsets.

The gateway can connect via RCA cables or through Bluetooth. It's compatible with any other device that supports the Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) profile, which is currently available on the Nokia 8800 series phones.

"Nokia enhancements are designed to align with consumer's needs and the Nokia Wireless Audio Gateway AD-42W lives up to that promise, by allowing them to use their digital music in a multitude of ways," vice president of Nokia Enhancements Razvan Olosu said in a statement.

While the device is primarily meant for transferring and listening to music from Nokia handsets, the company said it could also be used to listen to music stored on computers that are compatible with the device.

Nokia's Wireless Stereo Headsets and Bluetooth Headset BH-601, as well as the Nokia Wireless Audio Adapter AD-47W, are compatible with the gateway.

In addition, Nokia plans to release several other A2DP devices later this year. The Wireless Audio Gateway is expected to be released this quarter, according to a statement from the company.