Nokia to roll out 3 'thin touchscreen phones' by fall

Nokia has finally announced it will enter the touchscreen movement.

The Finnish phone titan has plans to introduce three devices that feature big touchscreens and so-called Qwerty keypads, according to industry sources, say analysts according to The Street.

One of the new models to be rolled out over the next 12 months has a 4.2-inch touchscreen and a "hidden slide-out keyboard," and is considered to be mobile Internet device or tablet.

According to the analysts, three thin handsets will be rolled out this fall. The handsets will use Immersion’s VibeTonz technology, licensed by Nokia in 2007. It should improve touchscreen typing through direct feedback to the user’s fingertips.