Nokia has answered the question on the minds of business users all around the globe today by announced its E72- an updated version of its top-selling E71 business phone.

The company says that the E72 builds on the successful E71; its hot selling QWERTY- equipped smartphone, by adding performance improvements and new features.

Users have the option of setting up instant messaging accounts from the likes of Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk or Ovi directly from the homescreen.

Additionally users are granted a lifetime license for Nokia's mobile email and IM service, Nokia Messaging, and onboard clients for Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. Conversations are also clearer with active noise cancellation and a torch can be activated with a press of the space bar.

Other features include A-GPS and compass with integrated Maps, new optical navigation key for more intuitive scrolling through menus, emails and fast panning of images and an upgraded camera (5.0-megapixels) and added a standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

Nokia said the E72 will ship late in the third quarter for $485 before taxes and subsidies.