Nokia Instant Community announced

Nokia Research Center in Tampere has announced a new prototype called Nokia Instant Community, which enables you to chat and share content with those around you instantly. Nokia Instant Community doesn’t need the internet, so no searching for a wifi hotspot to get you in touch, and you don’t need infared or bluetooth either. It works completely by using the device’s adhoc wifi. Without any drop-outs or connection problems you’ll be making new friends anywhere and everywhere.

Developed in conjunction with Tampere University of Technology (TUT), the university created the concept user interface, while NRC got cracking on the underlying communications technology that allows you to connect with an infinite amount of devices across a huge geographical area. The two apps showcased working on the platform demonstrated how you could instant message with folks nearby, share pictures, songs and contact information along with other content you’d like others to be privy to on your device. An obvious concern is privacy, but secret squirrels needn’t worry, if you don’t want to connect then you don’t have to.