Zaven's Phone Updates

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 review

2010-04-03T12:21:00.000-07:00

Gsmarena.com has posted a review to the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10. You can check it out here.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X3 - First Live shot!

2009-10-17T05:38:00.000-07:00

After several leaked “official” Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 images and even a video demonstrating how its UI should look like, now we have something even more tempting – the first live shot of the device.

The first Android-powered device by Sony Ericsson was first spotted 3 months ago. A few days later we saw its user interface caught on video and now we have its first pic shot in the wild.

We admit, the image might be on the small side and of rather low quality but it's the long awaited sign that the official announce of Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 is getting closer.

All the fuss around the XPERIA X3 (which you might also know as Rachael) is not only because of its hot looks but also because of what's hiding underneath.

The device will run Android OS and comes with the superfast Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz CPU. Reportedly, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 will feature HSDPA and Wi-Fi support as well as an integrated GPS receiver.

Also aboard are expected to be a large 4-inch capacitive touchscreen display of 852 x 480 pixels resolution and an 8 megapixel autofocus sharpshooter. We look forward to seeing more of the XPERIA X3 live, so if you've got one lying around, snap a pic for us and send it over, please!

[Via: Gsmarena]

Sony Ericsson C901 review

2009-10-07T00:55:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson C901 review. Check it out here

Nokia 6600i slide review

2009-10-03T03:50:00.000-07:00

Gsm arena has posted a review of the new nokia 6600i slide. Check it out here

Nokia 8800 Erdos

2009-09-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

Nokia 8800 series of luxury phones have always focused on high quality materials and superior build quality, while holding back on the spec sheet. With the Nokia 8800 Erdos this reputation is about to change.

First off, "Erdos" is just a code name so expect that to change at some point. And second - this won't be an Arte. The Arte Phones have had largely the same design, differing in materials only. The 8800 Erdos changes not only the design but also the way the phones are built.

The Nokia Ardos body will be constructed out of a single piece of "bullet silver". This apparently is marketing talk for stainless steel, so you probably can't kill a werewolf with it, but carving out the body out of a single piece of metal is all the rage with high-end laptops and the ridiculously expensive luxury phones.

The screen of the Erdos however is covered with regular scratch-proof glass, rather than sapphire, which is the usual weapon of choice in such cases. The glass covering the screen though turns silver when the display is off, giving the impression that the phone is a single slab of stainless steel. The screen itself is an OLED unit with QVGA resolution and a diagonal of 2.4 inches.

The high-end design of the Nokia 8800 Erdos includes a rather unique feature too - it's a slider like the rest of its siblings, but the keypad raises to the level of the display when you slide it out. This should make the keys of the top row much more accessible.

Sounds good already, but we haven't even gotten to the good part yet - the Nokia 8800 Erdos is the first of its breed to be a full-on smartphone. It'll run the Symbian OS S60 and feature Wi-Fi and A-GPS. The internal memory is 8GB, though there's no card slot.

The camera is the best in the luxury class with its 5 megapixels and Carl Zeiss lens with autofocus. There's a dual-LED flash too.

Rounding off the specs is the reasonably compact size of the phone. The 8800 Erdos measures 116.9 x 50,3 x 15.0 mm, though its weight is kept on the hush-hush. There is also a dedicated noise reduction microphone on the back.

The Nokia 8800 Erdos will be available in October with tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900) and dual-band 3G/HSPA. The price is the other thing missing from the rumored specs, though this could easily top the price point of the Gold Arte.

[via: gsmarena]

XPERIA Pureness

2009-09-15T12:55:00.000-07:00

XPERIA Pureness

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness is a one-off devil - it's got a vanilla feature set but is the first phone with a see-through display. Some new info about it just surfaced suggesting it should go on sale as soon as this November - at least in the UK, that is.

Positioned as an exclusive luxury handset, the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Pureness won't be distributed via the usual retailers and carriers, but will only be displayed in high-end stores and boutiques with a price to match - running around 600 euro.

Well, the exclusive status isn't such a surprise since Sony Ericsson describe their new device as a "a simple design phone which brings together beautiful craftsmanship and the concept of "talk, text, time - a holiday from technology". The Pureness obviously targets the high-end luxury class and the hardware specs sheet will hardly inspire gadgeteers - unless of course you have a fetish for transparent objects with an extra spicy price tag.

Previously known as KiKi, the Xperia Pureness will be promoted "as a work of art rather than technology" and as revealed now Sony Ericsson will position the phone as an "iconic niche product, not mass market".

Similar to another luxury phone - the Motorola Aura - the Xperia Pureness will be sold in design-museum shops and high-end stores such as Selfridges. You will find it there some time this November just in time for the holidays.

[via: gsmarena]

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 preview

2009-09-06T00:58:00.000-07:00

You can check out the Sony Ericsson EXPERIA X2 preview on gsmarena

Samsung B5702 Dual SIM phone

2009-04-11T07:23:00.000-07:00

Today Samsung announced the upcoming launch of Samsung B5702 - their latest dual-standby mobile phone, which allows users to use two SIM cards in one mobile phone simultaneously.

Coming with enhanced dual SIM interface and new visual indicators, the Samsung B5702 is also one of the only two dual SIM phones ever made that have quad-band GSM/GPRS support.

Let's remind you that Samsung B5702 saw daylight for the first time at the MWC 2009 in Barcelona. It was briefly introduced and somehow it didn't attract much attention amidst the crowd of high-end devices.

Samsung B5702 Duos offers a large 2.4" 256K TFT QVGA display and provides two external LED lights that indicate which SIM card is being defaulted for calls and messages. Another specific dual SIM feature is dedicated side key that's used for choosing which SIM card to use for communication without rebooting the phone.

The dual quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support allows users to use data traffic on either one of the SIM cards, depending on the users preference. The only other quad-band dual SIM phone is the WinMo-based Acer DX900, which was already released on the market a few days ago.

Samsung B5702 also boasts various multimedia functions including an MP3 and MPEG4 players, an FM radio with RDS and a 3 megapixel autofocus camera. Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP and a document viewer complete the rest of the specifications.

Using two SIM cards in one phone is increasingly an option many are willing to consider as it allows users to combine two calling plans from different carriers for the benefit benefit of choosing the most optimal call pricing (or simply for combining your business and personal calls on one device). No wonder then, one of the top cell phone makers are reaffirming their commitment to address this kind of demand.

Samsung were first among the majors to announce a dual SIM handset in October 2007 - the Samsung D880 Duos, which we've already reviewed.

Samsung B5702 will be launched in several markets, starting with Russia (which explains the lack of 3G support) in May 2009 at the price of about 420 US dollars (roughly 310 EUR).

[via: gsmarena]

LG unveil GM310

2009-04-07T17:48:00.000-07:00

The LG GM310 is a capable music phone in the slider form factor. It has 512 MB or 1 GB internal memory and support for up to 32 GB microSD cards. There's a 3.5 mm audio jack for compatibility with your favorite headphones. GM310 also sports a 3.15 megapixel camera with autofocus and Bluetooth 2.1.

The LG GM310 has a touch-sensitive navigation panel with dedicated music keys, located under the 2.2" display with QVGA resolution. On the connectivity side, the LG GM310 offers tri-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA for up to 1.8 Mbps downlink speeds.

Sony Ericsson W205

2009-04-07T17:47:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson W205 is an affordable Walkman offering that has a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recording, a Walkman music player with Album Art and a 1.8-inch 65K color display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.

The memory on the Sony Ericsson W205 is expandable via the M2 memory card slot so you can fit in quite a number of music tracks. Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) and FM radio with RDS add to the music-centric features.

Quite curiously, it's also the first Sony Ericsson handset to ship with the excellent Opera Mini web browser, which has been preinstalled on most Nokia feature phones.

Much in the same Nokia-competing fashion, Sony Ericsson 205 offers a multi-person phonebook so that users from emerging markets can share the handset with their family but keep their contacts private.

Sony Ericsson W205 will be available in selected markets from Q3 2009 in Ambient Black.

[via: Gsmarena]

Sony Ericsson S312

2009-04-07T17:42:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson S312 is a stylish camera-centric snapper with back-lit dedicated camera shortcuts and a video recording key, while the W205 is probably the most affordable Walkman phone to date.

Sony Ericcson S312 revolves around its 2 megapixel camera, which unfortunately lacks auto focus. Still taking the shot is as easy as with any Cyber-shot since the nice-looking bar has both a dedicated camera key as well as a dedicated video capture key. A LED flash is on the back to assist low-light shooting, which much like Cyber-shots, four illuminated photo shortcuts on the keyboard come to life once you start the camera.

The Sony Ericsson S312 is a dual-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE phone (no 3G here). The 2-inch screen has a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. FM radio with RDS, stereo Bluetooth (A2DP), TrackID, and the Openwave web browser complete the feature list.

The Sony Ericsson S312 will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colors Dawn Blue and Honey Silver.

[via: gsmarena]

Nokia 5710 Music Xpress

2009-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:00

Nokia 5710 Music Xpress

Nokia 5710 XpressMusic made another early appearance - this time on the Nokia US website. It still looks just the same as the swivelling 5700, but upgrades its specs. We hope the curtain will fall soon and there will be an official announcement.

Nokia 5710 XpressMusic, the successor of the popular 5700, has been spotted on the Nokia USA official web page. On the small banner we can see the long time rumored picture of the handset. The design is similar to its predecessor with the swiveling two-faced keyboard. The black body color and blue outlines make it quite similar to the Nokia 5700 Transformers edition.

Increasing rumors online in the past few months show that the primary upgrades of the Nokia 5710 include a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash and GPS functionality.

Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman

2009-01-10T07:52:00.000-08:00

The Sony Ericsson W508 is a Walkman clamshell that comes with eight interchangeable StyleUp covers (one extra cover included in the retail pack) plus the well-known Walkman features such as external music keys, Shake control, SenseMe and TrackID. The built-in accelerometer also allows for screen auto rotation and motion gaming.

Additionally, the nice looking W508 comes with Gesture control much like the Sony Ericsson W380. Gesture control allows you to mute calls or silence the wake-up alarm with a wave of your hand.

The Sony Ericsson W508 has a 2.2-inch QVGA main display plus a monochromatic scratch-resistant 1.1-inch external OLED one with a resolution of 128 x 36 pixels. The device is also supposed to offer 24 hours of constant music playback. Threaded SMS/MMS (conversation style messaging) is also included as with all other Sony Ericsson phones announced today.

A 3.2 megapixel fixed focus camera, quad-band GSM support, HSDPA, FM radio with RDS and 1GB M2 card completes the Sony Ericsson W508 spec sheet.

The Sony Ericsson W508 is expected to hit the market from Q2 2009 in both Metal Grey and Poetic White color versions. In either version it will have one extra Style-Up cover in one of eight the available colors: Sunny Orange, Forest Green, Architectural Purple, Mysterious Graffiti, Midnight Summer, Splashed Art, Radial Blue or Street Hip-hop.

[via: gsmarena]

The Sony Ericsson W715

2009-01-08T15:11:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson are making a big announcement today. The Sony Ericsson W715 is a Wi-Fi/GPS-enabled slider made exclusively for Vodafone, while the Sony Ericsson W508 is a Walkman clamshell with 3 megapixel snapper plus Shake and Gesture control.

The Sony Ericsson W715 Walkman phone is practically identical to the Sony Ericsson G705 that we already reviewed. Wi-Fi (with DLNA), GPS receiver, a 3 megapixel snapper with geotagging and an accelerometer that allows for auto screen rotation and motion gaming are its main selling points.

Additionally, the W715 is loaded with Walkman goodies such as the latest Walkman music player, TrackID, SenseMe and Shake control. Threaded SMS/MMS (conversation style messaging) is among the latest Sony Ericsson features that's also on board the W715.

As we already said, the Sony Ericsson W715 is made exclusively for Vodafone and uses their turn-by-turn navigation solution called Vodafone Find&Go (as well as Google Maps).

The Sony Ericsson W715 has quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support plus dual-band UMTS/HSPA 9100/1200 connectivity.

The Vodafone exclusive Sony Ericsson W715 will be available in Galactic Black and Luxury Silver. Country availability is yet to be announced.

Sony Ericsson C905: tender rose color

2009-01-08T15:06:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson C905

Sony Ericsson C905
The other news today is the new Tender Rose color version of Sony Ericsson C905 that seems especially fit for the ladies.

This novelty however is nothing special compared to the expected software update for the 8-megapixel Sony Ericsson C905, which adds quite some new functionality to the popular cameraphone. The changes include:

Smile Shutter
YouTube client
Wayfinder Navigator 8 (as opposed to the original ver. 7)
Threaded SMS/MMS (conversation style)
Snapfish wireless printing application by HP

The new software update for the Sony Ericsson C905 will be available from mid-February 2009. Users will be able to upgrade the device by themselves by simply downloading the needed files from Sony Ericsson website.

[via: gsmarena]

Sony Ericsson C510

2009-01-08T14:50:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson C510

The new Sony Ericsson C510 is dubbed as the most affordable Cyber-shot to date - it has a 3 megapixel camera, imaging shortcuts and Face detection plus Smile Shutter. The Sony Ericsson C905 is also getting the Smile Shutter treatment via a software update that should be available somewhere in February 2009. A new color version for the 8 megapixel C905 is also made available for the ladies.

The Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot has a 2.2-inch QVGA scratch-resistant display, quad-band GSM support plus tri-band UMTS/HSPA connectivity. On board there's an accelerometer for auto screen rotation and motion gaming plus an M2 memory card slot and stereo Bluetooth. Threaded SMS/MMS (conversation style messaging) is among the latest Sony Ericsson features that's also on board the C510.

The C510 metallic-looking body has a 12.5mm of thickness and the sliding camera cover makes a bold statement about its imaging capabilities.

Meant as an affordable cameraphone, the Sony Ericsson C510 has a 3 megapixel auto focus camera with Face detection and Smile shutter. There's no xenon flash as you might have guessed it (only a LED one) and you can get geotagging but only by cell triangulation, as there's no actual GPS receiver in there.

The Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot will be available Q1 2009 in Future Black and Radiation Silver.

[via: gsmarena]

Motorola W233

2009-01-06T06:30:00.000-08:00

Motorola W233

Motorola W233
The last announced phone is the Motorola W233 Renew. It is the first environmentally friendly handset by Motorola, having a body made of recycled plastic bottles.
Other than that the phone has very limited functionality including dual-band GSM support, miniUSB connectivity and a 65K color CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. There is also support for memory cards up to 2GB.

Motorola W233 Renew will be available for environmental-conscious users to grab starting from the beginning of Q1 2009 presumably through T-Mobile USA.

[via: gsmarena]

Motorola VA76r

2009-01-06T06:25:00.002-08:00

Motorola VA76r

The clamshell Motorola VA76r or otherwise known as Motorola Tundra (wasn't that a Toyota in the first place), offers midrange functionality and is going to be exclusive to AT&T. It's a ruggedized device that has been certified to MIL-STD 810F US military standard for resistance to rain, shock, vibration, dust, humidity, salt fog and extreme temperatures much like most Panasonic Toughbooks, Sonim XP1 and XP3, and Verizon's Casio G'zOne Type-V mobile phone.

The Tundra VA76r comes with a 2.2" 262K color QVGA main display and an 1.05" external one with a resolution of 96x80 pixels. Having quad-band GSM support makes it capable of worldwide roaming but the dual band UMTS with HSDPA support has limited usage outside the US.

The other more important features of Motorola VA76r include a 2 megapixel fixed-focus snapper, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, 100 MB of internal memory and a microSD card slot. It also comes with AT&T Navigator and supports all of its location-based services.

The Motorola VA76r will become available via AT&T starting from January 13th at 200 US dollars after a $50 mail-in-rebate.

[via: gsmarena]

Motorola A3100

2009-01-06T06:18:00.000-08:00

Motorola A3100

With only two days left before the start of CES 2009 Motorola gave its fans a reason to be looking forward to it. The American company announced three new handsets that are going to make their first public appearance at the event.

The WinMo-powered fully touch-enabled Motorola A3100, previously leaked as Attila, is definitely the most interesting of the bunch. The other two offerings are the AT&T-exclusive rugged-looking VA76r and the W233 Renew that has a body made entirely of recycled plastic water bottles.

Motorola A3100 nicknamed MOTOSURF, runs on the Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro and supports quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS (with HSDPA). It sports a 2.8" QVGA display and a 3 megapixel autofocus camera.

The A3100 MOTOSURF utilizes the all too familiar MSM7201A Qualcomm chipset and has 128 MB of RAM. There is also a microSD card slot for expanding the built-in flash memory of 512MB with up to 16 GB. The other highlights of Motorola A3100 include Wi-Fi, GPS, USB v2.0 and Bluetooth.

Motorola A3100 is expected to be available in selected markets by the end of Q1 2009.

[via: gsmarena]

Nokia Morph concept phone

2009-01-05T15:45:00.000-08:00

Nokia Morph concept phone

Launched alongside The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) – nanoscale technologies that will potentially create a world of radically different devices that open up an entirely new spectrum of possibilities.

Morph concept technologies might create fantastic opportunities for mobile devices:

Newly-enabled flexible and transparent materials blend more seamlessly with the way we live
Devices become self-cleaning and self-preserving
Transparent electronics offering an entirely new aesthetic dimension
Built-in solar absorption might charge a device, whilst batteries become smaller, longer lasting and faster to charge
Integrated sensors might allow us to learn more about the environment around us, empowering us to make better choices

In addition to the advances above, the integrated electronics shown in the Morph concept could cost less and include more functionality in a much smaller space, even as interfaces are simplified and usability is enhanced. All of these new capabilities will unleash new applications and services that will allow us to communicate and interact in unprecedented ways.

Flexible & Changing Design

Nanotechnology enables materials and components that are flexible, stretchable, transparent and remarkably strong. Fibril proteins are woven into a three dimensional mesh that reinforces thin elastic structures. Using the same principle behind spider silk, this elasticity enables the device to literally change shapes and configure itself to adapt to the task at hand.

A folded design would fit easily in a pocket and could lend itself ergonomically to being used as a traditional handset. An unfolded larger design could display more detailed information, and incorporate input devices such as keyboards and touch pads.

Even integrated electronics, from interconnects to sensors, could share these flexible properties. Further, utilization of biodegradable materials might make production and recycling of devices easier and ecologically friendly.

Self-Cleaning

Nanotechnology also can be leveraged to create self-cleaning surfaces on mobile devices, ultimately reducing corrosion, wear and improving longevity. Nanostructured surfaces, such as “Nanoflowers” naturally repel water, dirt, and even fingerprints utilizing effects also seen in natural systems.

Advanced Power Sources

Nanotechnology holds out the possibility that the surface of a device will become a natural source of energy via a covering of “Nanograss” structures that harvest solar power. At the same time new high energy density storage materials allow batteries to become smaller and thinner, while also quicker to recharge and able to endure more charging cycles.

Sensing The Environment

Nanosensors would empower users to examine the environment around them in completely new ways, from analyzing air pollution, to gaining insight into bio-chemical traces and processes. New capabilities might be as complex as helping us monitor evolving conditions in the quality of our surroundings, or as simple as knowing if the fruit we are about to enjoy should be washed before we eat it. Our ability to tune into our environment in these ways can help us make key decisions that guide our daily actions and ultimately can enhance our health.

[via nokia]

Nokia E63 vs E71 in pictures! (side by side)

2009-01-05T15:28:00.000-08:00

You can check it out here

[Via: momworld]

5 things love and hate about the Nokia 5800 - by the guru

2009-01-05T15:26:00.000-08:00

The symbian guru has publishes 5 things he loves and hates about the Nokia 5800.

It's a good read.

The 5800 XpressMusic Goes On Sale In India

2009-01-05T15:19:00.000-08:00

As of a few hours ago the much awaited Nokia 5800 Xpress Music handset has gone on sale in India at price fluctuating between Rs. 20-22,000 (450$) depending on the dealer and region. To reflect this development, the Nokia India website has also switched from displaying ‘Soon your touch will play music’ to the above - NOW!

The handset comes bundled with a pair of Sennheiser LX90 earphones (pictured above) and the retail package contains the headset, data cable, TV-out cable, carrying case, Video Stand, a 8 GB microSD, a plectrum chord and the usual contents. The 5800 also comes packed with over 250 tracks.

The above begs the question, are you getting your’s? I meanwhile will try to get my hands on it as soon as possible. If you have already gotten your’s please share your experiences with the ‘Tube’.

[via: thesymbianblog]

Nokia 8800 Princess Edition

2009-01-02T07:57:00.000-08:00

Goldstriker announced a new member of its luxury family. It’s the beautiful Nokia 8800 Princess Edition which will go on sale in the Colette store in Paris in January 2009.

There is, however, some reasoning beyond the price. The custom-made Nokia 8800 will boast 8.2 carats of diamonds on the front and rear, solid platinum finish and will be housed in a handmade, leather-lined, granite or marble box.

Specs wise, the Princess Edition is identical to the original 8800, but I guess tech features are not what potential buyers of this piece of jewelry are looking at, anyway.

Finally, you may want to know about the price, you ask (or not)? It’s 12,000 GBP, which may sound kinda steep, but the end result will make you bling no matter where you happen to be.

[via: intomobile]

A year of stress test for the Nokia N95

2009-01-02T07:54:00.000-08:00

zomgitscj has published his stress test of an entire year of the Nokia N95. You can check it out here

Nokia 5800 Music Express damage testing by Erazer007

2009-01-02T07:50:00.000-08:00

Erazer007 has published Damage testing for the new Nokia 5800 Music Express.

You can check out the whole article here.

Nokia 5800 stress test extreme!

2009-01-02T07:46:00.000-08:00

Symbian-freak has published an extreme stress test of the new Nokia 5800. Check it out

Click here

Nokia 2228 Lightweight Phone has Flashing LED Indicator

2009-01-01T01:04:00.001-08:00

Nokia today announced its 2228 handset, a slender monoblock device that combines an ultra lightweight design with an LED indicator.

The 2228 has an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and built-in media player. It comes with speaker dependent voice recognition, an integrated handsfree speaker and can be used as a modem to connect to a PC for Internet access.

The design features a unique lanyard hole and LED indicator that flashes with incoming calls or messages waiting. It "pulses" in cycles at user-defined intervals, allowing users to always see if any messages await them.

The Nokia 2228 is expected to launch in select CDMA markets in the fourth quarter of 2008.

[Source: Mobiledia]

Nokia N97

2008-12-31T08:10:00.000-08:00

Nokia today launched its N97 flagship phone, an advanced smartphone with a 3.5-inch touch display and full QWERTY keyboard, providing an 'always open' window to favorite social networking sites.

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The N97 introduces the concept of 'social location.' With built-in A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, it can automatically update social networks with real-time information, for updates on their status and share their social location.

The 16:9 widescreen display can be personalized with frequently updated widgets, suited for browsing the web, streaming Flash videos or playing games. Both the physical QWERTY and virtual touch input ensure convenient blogging, chatting, posting, sending texts or emailing.

The N97 supports up to 48GB of storage, including 32GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16GB microSD card for music, media and more. It comes with excellent music capabilities, full support for the Nokia Music Store and continuous playback time of up to 1.5 days. The N97 also has a 5.0-megapixel camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN.

Nokia continues to lead the global market for smartphones, but it has lost significant share to Apple's iPhone and RIM's BlackBerry.

"From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence," said Jonas Geust, Vice President of Nokia. "With the Nokia N97, Nseries leads the charge in helping to transform the Internet into your Internet."

The Nokia N97 is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009 at an estimated retail price of $700 before taxes or subsidies.

[Source: mobiledia]

Samsung S8300

2008-12-31T07:58:00.000-08:00

Building on the success of Samsung U900 Soul, the new Samsung S8300 supposedly going on sale sometime in March 2009, keeps the slider form factor 12.8mm thick and adds a 2.8-inch WQVGA 16 million AMODEL touch screen for all the widget magic your eyes and fingers can get.

Under the duralumin body with anti scratch and anti fingerprint coating Samsung managed to cram an 8 megapixels CCD with auto focus, GPS, FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth 2.1 and HSDPA topping 7.2Mbps. The S8300 will supposedly have 60MB of onboard memory extended by microSD for hours of DivX movies joy.

[via: dailymobile.se]

Nokia N73 Special Edition to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan

2007-08-27T18:27:00.000-07:00

Nokia announced the launch of the Nokia N73 Special Edition which will be initially exclusively available in the Middle East and North Africa markets.

The launch coincides with the Holy month of Ramadan and the offer includes a full range of applications, carefully tailored to meet the needs of consumers in the Arab world.

The Nokia N73 Special Edition is available in an elegant new soft white colour with subtle highlights.

The fully featured sales package includes a 2GB mini SD memory card, matching leather pouch and high performance stereo headset.

The new Nokia N73 Special Edition includes a unique portfolio of pre-loaded applications including a collection of Azkars for the morning and the evening, an Islamic Organiser with audible alarms for the five daily prayers, a Qibla direction indicator and a Hijri calendar.

The Hajj and Umrah application provides simple step-by-step descriptions for the Hajj and Umrah, while the Ramadaniat application explains all the instructions and rules for the Holy month of Ramadan.

Also included with these on the 2GB miniSD card are two Islamic e-books and a Universal Dictionary application which supports English, Arabic, Farsi, Urdu and French.

“In addition the Nokia N73 Special Edition offers unique Ramadan Greetings, a very special customized e-card application that enables families and friends to send greeting cards through SMS or MMS in celebration of this Holy month” said Neil Gordon, vice-president for Multimedia, Nokia, Middle East & Africa.

“This new edition is a reflection of Nokia’s commitment to continuously provide consumers with tailored services, based on their needs and requirements.”

In addition to the pre-loaded content consumers using the Nokia N73 Special Edition can also download other additional applications directly from the Download! feature on the device.

Downloadable content includes the Name of Allah application, exclusively available for Nokia users as well as a third e-book.

[via: N-series blog]

Nokia 5300 Black Edition Live pictures! Best quality

2007-08-27T18:11:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson K770

2007-08-21T15:27:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson today launched the Sony Ericsson K770, sporting a 3.2 Megapixel camera with auto focus and Photo fix. Weighing in at 95 g and measuring 105 x 47 x 14.5 mm, the K770 is a relatively sleek phone for the European market.

The K770's 1.9-inch screen (262K colors, 240 x 320 pixels resolution) becomes a viewfinder when the camera's lens cover is opened, offering a Cyber-shot based menu with eight lit 1-click shortcuts appearing across the phone keypad. The new Photo fix feature offers photo editing directly from the phone, aiming to enhance photos taken under poor lighting conditions. Photo sharing is also supported by connecting to a computer using the bundled USB cable, sending photos directly to a printer via PictBridge or uploading photos directly to an online gallery.

Equipped with a Memory Stick Micro memory slot, the K770 comes with a 256 MB memory card that stores up to 200 photos of the best quality. The memory can also be used to store music tracks, as the K770 offers both a built-in media player and Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) support. When listening to music, the battery life should last approximately 10 hours, while the talk and standby times should be around 5 hours and 8 days, respectively.

When it comes to internet browsing, the K770 relies upon the Access NetFront web browser and a 3G (UMTS 2100 MHz) connection. The handset does however not support EDGE, so importers would be stuck with a GPRS connection for data transfer. In other words, the Sony Ericsson K770 is not the most obvious import handset.

Nokia 6555 (Smooth)

2007-08-21T14:36:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 6555 meets the desire for aesthetic appeal with an external analog clock echoing the timeless elegance of high-end luxury. The Nokia 6555 is the first WCDMA phone with a smooth-back fold design with recessed hinge creating a seamless line when open. The phone's gentle curve ensures a smooth and ergonomic user experience. The Nokia 6555 is an accessible option for discerning consumers. The Nokia 6555 will be available within the next month at an estimated retail price of approximately 200 before subsidies or taxes.

Adding to its attraction, the Nokia 6555 features a QVGA 16 million color internal display - twice as many colors as the human eye can see - for a brilliant, crisp resolution on a large 240x320 screen, making it perfect for viewing photos and videos. The camera featuring a 6x zoom gives even greater versatility and full screen portrait viewfinder so you can be sure you get the right picture every time. The self-portrait function on the camera and video sharing ability ensures that special moments are easily shared with family and friends.

"Mobile-savvy consumers expect superior quality and design. We understood that need, and so created the the Nokia 6555. The Nokia 6555 is a sophisticated accessory delivering the outstanding features that you expect from Nokia," said Markku Suomi, Product Group Director, Mobile Phones, Nokia.

From the thin, narrow form factor with smooth lines to the 30MB user memory (with capacity for microSD expandable memory) and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, the Nokia 6555 sets the standard in its class.

Key features:
- Original smooth-back design
- Elegant external analog timepiece display
- Brilliant 16 million color display
- Video sharing
- WCDMA and quadband GSM functionality

LG KU990

2007-08-21T14:33:00.000-07:00

Today LG officially unveiled the 3G-enabled quad-band LG KU990 Viewty, a stylish successor of the glossy LG KE850 Prada phone, featuring full touch-control interface and a 5 megapixel camera with xenon flash. The realization of the successful Black Label Series, now followed by this Prada line upgrade obviously traces out the LG efforts in manufacturing stylish phones, which sport up-to-date functionality and cool applications.

The LG KU990 Viewty has a large 3" 262K color TFT touchscreen display with a 240 x 400 pixels resolution and boasts a 5 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach optics and xenon flash, capable of shooting quality video clips with 30 fps. There is also a secondary VGA videocall camera as the LG KU990 features HSDPA 1.8 Mbps. It is up to the user to choose from shooting in auto focus or manual focus mode with ISO sensitivity of up to ISO 800. Storing images, tracks, clips or files is easy with the onboard 170 MB memory, expandable up to 2GB through the microSD memory card slot. Music fans will like the MP3/MPEG4 player and FM radio. The LG KU990 connectivity capabilities include Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP support and USB 2.0. A major drawback is the lack of the long awaited Wi-Fi functionality. Furthermore, LG KU990 is tangibly thicker compared to the LG KE850 Prada and heavier by good 25 g.

[via: gsmarena]

Pink Edition Baby Phat Razr and Slvr

2007-08-07T05:56:00.000-07:00

Limited Edition Baby Phat RAZR - $349.99:

Pink Baby Phat phone wallet
Baby Phat phone charm
Pre-loaded Baby Phat wallpapers
Kimora Lee Simmons lip gloss and fragrance sample
Prepaid Visa(R) Baby Phat Rush Card offer and more...

Limited Edition Baby Phat SLVR - $399.99:

Pink Baby Phat clutch carrying case
built in iTunes(R) holds 100 song
Baby Phat phone charm
pre-loaded Baby Phat wallpapers
Kimora Lee Simmons lip gloss and fragrance sample
512MB Mobile Media Card
prepaid Visa(R) Baby Phat RushCard offer and more.
Wording at back case reads, "Fabulousity: 1: a state of everything that is fabulous 2: a quality ascribed to that expresses glamour, style, charisma, power and heart."

iPhone Theme (240x320) for Flash Lite enabled phones (6300, etc)

2007-08-07T05:08:00.001-07:00

Thanks to Aquafeya @ Zedge for doing much of the work...the icons, etc.

Thanks to Fliqlo for the Flash Lite Clock.

This theme contains iPhone icons, an animated Mac startup screen, the Mac startup sound, the mail sound for new messages, and a static orange Apple screensaver image by yours truly. The default ringer is a pleasing (to me anyway) "ringback"...the ring you hear when YOU call someone. Don't like it? Just change it.

Download it here

Credits: mcdj @ howardforums

Pictures of the Nokia 7900 Prism!

2007-08-07T04:36:00.000-07:00

Nokia 7500 and Nokia 7900!

2007-08-07T03:53:00.000-07:00

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Prism collection, its latest range of mobile phones aimed at style-conscious consumers. The Prism collection consists of the Nokia 7900 Prism and the Nokia 7500 Prism, handsets which combine individual style and state-of-the-art technology. The two mobile models will be available in the third quarter of 2007 with an estimated retail price of EUR 400 for the Nokia 7900 Prism and EUR 210 for the Nokia 7500 Prism, before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia Prism collection is highlighted by cutting-edge colors, materials and graphics. Its signature diamond-cut design, featuring sharp angled lines, geometric patterns and graphic light-refracting colors, ensure these models stand out in the mobile phone market.

Nokia 7900 Prism
Opposite its sleek, liquorice-black front, the Nokia 7900 Prism comes with an anodized aluminium backcover, which is coin-stamped and laser-etched in Nokia Prism's signature diamond-cut design. Its design is amongst the first to feature an Organic LED main display that supports up to 16 million colors and displays light-focused screensaver graphics. In addition, the Nokia 7900 Prism features a "living wallpaper", which subtly changes throughout the day according to time as well as battery and signal strength, so that each screen is unique.

For greater personalization, the Nokia 7900 Prism offers a gallery choice of 49 illumination colors. Once selected, this color radiates from under the graphic key-mat as well as from the LED display. Lights are also emitted from the top of the phone to signal missed calls and messages.

The Nokia 7900 Prism features dual band 3G technology for fast and easy downloads and browsing, and quad band GSM capability for worldwide connectivity. In addition to a 2 Mpx camera, the Nokia 7900 Prism comes with 1GB of internal memory for lots of pictures, video, contacts and more.

Nokia 7500 Prism
The Nokia 7500 Prism is the Nokia 7900 Prism's quirky sibling. The Nokia 7500 Prism's slick black exterior is spliced with bright, interchangeable color accents. The Nokia 7500 Prism has a 2 Mpx camera and it can record high quality movies. The Nokia 7500 Prism can play music for nine hours and hold up to 1500 songs on an optional 2 GB microSD card.

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.

mages and information of the Nokia Prism collection can be found at www.nokiaprismcollection.com

Nokia N81!

2007-08-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

The believable-looking dummy of the Nokia N81! With a rumored 8GB of onboard storage, HSDPA, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Nokia 7500 Prism Live Pictures! Hands on

2007-08-06T10:14:00.000-07:00

Engadget has posted a gallery containing pictures of the new Nokia 7500 Prism hands on! Here are a few of the pics:

For More pics check out the gallery here

Motorola Rokr U9

2007-08-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

Phonescoop.com uncovers fresh news from Motorola. Announcement is due of a new addition to the ROKR series. The ROKR U9 is a music enabled clamshell taking after the PEBL. It features an external color display and music controls similar to the ones we have already seen in the RAZR2. Information about the new model's specifications is scanty, but a mini-USB slot is much more likely to be expected than a 3.5 mm jack. Given Motorola's choice of names, U9 coud easily be expected to be an exclusive, top-of-the-bill model.

The PEBL is another Motorola attempt to perk up the ROKR which are having a hard time getting a corner on the music-enabled phones market against the Sony Ericsson Walkman series and Nokia’s XpressMusic lineup.

[via: Gsmarena]

Dual Sim Review!

2007-08-05T13:29:00.000-07:00

Gsmarena.com has posted a big Dual sim review. Check out the review here

Top 10 Handset sales in June 2007! (according to demand of phone cases)

2007-08-02T17:18:00.000-07:00

The Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for portable electronics, Krusell, has released their "Top 10"-list for June 2007. The list is based upon the number of pieces of model specific mobile and smart phone cases that have been ordered from Krusell during June 2007. Krusell's list is unique due to the fact that it reflects the sales of phones on six continents and in more than 50 countries around the globe

1. Nokia 6300
2. (1) Sony Ericsson K790i/K800i/K810i
3. (3) Nokia N95
4. (4) Nokia N73
5. (9) Sony Ericsson W880i
6. (-) Blackberry RIM 8300 Curve
7. (5) Blackberry Pearl 8100C/G/V
8. (9) Nokia 6233/6234
9. (6) Sony Ericsson K750i/W700i/W800i
10. (-) Nokia 5500 Sport
() = Last month’s position.

The summer month of July offered no major changes at the top of this months list. Nokia 6300 and Sony Ericsson K790i/K800i/K810i swapped top places, still followed by last months number three, Nokia N95. The only new entry is Blackberry RIM 8300 Curve. – During the forthcoming high season, however, we have high expectations for Krusell’s state-of-the-art Dynamic case for Sony Ericsson P1i, says Ulf Sandberg, Managing Director at Krusell International. – Sony Ericsson’s new flagship includes features such as WLAN, 3G and a 3.2 megapixel camera, he ends.

Nokia 8600 Luna Review!!

2007-08-02T17:15:00.001-07:00

Gsmarena.com has posted a review of the Nokia 8600 Luna. You can check it out here

Google Adsense is coming to mobile sites

2007-07-17T16:13:00.000-07:00

This is just a quick note to mention that Google has recently rolled out a Beta of a mobile version of Adsense, the popular ad serving program that generates revenue for site owners based on the number of clicks to ads hosted.

There doesn’t appear to be anything terribly different about the mobile version of Adsense. Essentially the program will allow people who run mobile browser specific web pages to host contextual advertising and hence generate some income based on traffic.

The Beta is confined to a few lucky invites at present but hopefully the finished service should be available soon. Good news for mobile web developers and a big step towards growing online mobile content.

[via: PocketPicks]

Spy Shot of the Nokia 7500!

2007-07-17T16:03:00.001-07:00

Spy Shot of the Nokia 7500!

Samsung S730i, Samsung SV60, Samsung Z170

2007-07-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

Samsung S730i

The Samsung S730i is a stylish i-mode enabled slider with touch sensitive keypad. It features a 2 megapixel camera which can record video in CIF (352 x 288 pixels) resolution, as well as a microSD memory card slot which allows for extending the 80MB internal memory. The handset has a 262K color TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. Its Bluetooth capabilities include support for the A2DP profile which allows listening to music on stereo Bluetooth headphones.

The Samsung S730i is quite compact, standing at 100x50x14.8 mm and weighing only 83g. Overall, it's not that impressive specs wise, but it's a job well done for an i-mode enabled handset. Availability and pricing of the Samsung S730i remain unknown.

Samsung Sv60

The Samsung SV60 is a 3G clamshell with 91x46x18.3 mm and weighs 105g. It has two displays with the external being a 1" CSTN 65K color one with 96 x 96 resolution while the internal is 1,9" TFT 265K color one with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. There is a 2 megapixel camera and a secondary VGA camera for video calls. The internal memory is 30 MB, but the SV60 comes with a microSD memory card slot. No word on availability and pricing.

Samsung Z170

Finally comes the bar-shaped Samsung Z170 which also sports 3G support and is the slimmest of the three standing only at 9.3 mm thickness and weighing 76g. The Z170 display is 1.8' 262K one with 176x220 pixels resolution. There is a primary camera with 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor and secondary one (VGA) for handling the videocalls. Video recording is available in QCIF (176x144) resolution at 15 fps. Z170 can connect with other devices through its Bluetooth v.1.2 or via the USB port. It has 55MB of internal memory and features a MicroSD memory card slot. Availability and pricing are yet unkonwn.

Nokia 5700 Music Xpress Gets reviewed by Mobile-Review

2007-07-16T18:35:00.000-07:00

Mobile-review.com has published a review of the Nokia 5700 Music Xpress. You can check it out here

Frozen Bubble for S60 3rd Edition

2007-07-16T18:32:00.000-07:00

One of the games that I loved playing ever since I had my Nokia 3650 was Frozen Bubble. It immediately became addictive and it went with me on every device I carried afterwards.

At one point I thought that it would never be available for S60 3rd edition, but thanks to Elias Konstantinidis it is now available!

Frozen Bubble is a free download but is not scalable, so make sure that you download the version that's compatible with the screen size of your device. Currently, there isn't a version available for 320 x 240, but if you can overlook the black border then you should be fine.

You can download Frozen Bubble from: http://fb-s60.sourceforge.net/

[via: Darla's Blog]

Gsmarena has published a review of the Nokia N76!

2007-07-16T18:28:00.000-07:00

Gsmarena has published a review of the Nokia N76!

You can check out the review here

Review: Samsung's Sporty M510 for Sprint Wireless

2007-07-06T06:53:00.001-07:00

Review of the Samsung Sporty M510.

Click here to check it out.

MobileBurn reviews the new Samsung U600 - 10.9mm Thick Slider

2007-07-06T06:46:00.000-07:00

MobileBurn.com reviews the Samsung U600!

Check out the review here

Nokia 7500 Prism Spotted!

2007-07-06T06:43:00.001-07:00

I just spotted the Nokia 7500 Prism at gsmarena!

Check out it's specs here

Review of Nokia 6500 Classic!

2007-07-06T06:28:00.001-07:00

Review of the new Nokia 6500 Classic has been posted by mobile-review.com

Click here to check out the review!

Review of Nokia 6500 Slide!

2007-07-06T06:23:00.000-07:00

Mobile-review.com has posted a review of the new Nokia 6500 Slide! You can check out the review here

Review of GSM-handset Motorola L9

2007-07-06T06:13:00.000-07:00

Mobile-review has reviewed the Motorola L9!

You can check it out here.

New Nokia 6267, 3500 classic and 6121 classic

2007-06-27T04:41:00.000-07:00

The Nokia 6267 is a quad-band mid-range clamshell phone with 3G and video calls support. It boasts dedicated multimedia keys, an enhanced music player, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth and a 2 megapixel camera. The handset will have support for MicroSD memory cards with a capacity of up to 4 GB. The handset records video in VGA resolution and has a miniUSB connector plus a standard 2.5mm audio jack. The Nokia 6267 is based on the S40 user interface and features a 262K color TFT main display with a QVGA resolution and a secondary 262K color one with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. The expected retail price of Nokia 6267 is around EUR 240.

The Nokia 3500 classic is a mid-range tri-band GSM candy bar phone with everyday use features like FM radio and a 2 megapixel camera. It has a phonebook with a capacity of 2000 contacts and connectivity-wise features a miniUSB port and a 2.5mm Nokia audio/video port. Being a lower mid-range solution, the Nokia 3500 classic offers a 262K color TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels and it doesn't have a memory card slot. The nice thing about it is that it weighs only 81 g and is only 13,1mm thick (which is not bad for a Nokia handset). The Nokia 3500 classic is expected to retail at around EUR 135.

The Nokia 6121 classic is mid-range candy bar Symbian smartphone with S60 User Interface. The 6121 is pretty much identical to the already announced Nokia 6120 Classic both in design and features. It has quad-band GSM and 3G HSDPA networks support and is only 15 mm thick. The 6121 clssic has a 2 megapixel camera with panorama shooting mode plus a secondary video calls camera. Memory-wise it has a microSD memory card slot with support for cards with a capacity of up to 2GB. Again, it features a miniUSB port and a standard 2.5mm audio jack. The expected price of Nokia 6121 classic is around EUR 260.

First impressions of the SonyEricsson K850i, W910i (Shinobu), W960i, K530i. Z320i/Z250i

2007-06-27T04:29:00.000-07:00

mobile-review.com has published the first impressions of the SonyEricsson K850i, W910i (Shinobu), W960i, K530i. Z320i/Z250i.

You can check it out here

Sony Ericsson GPS Enabler HGE-100

2007-06-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson GPS Enabler HGE-100, also announced today, which is in fact a GPS receiver integrated into a stereo headset. Once you plug the GPS Enabler, the phone turns into a satellite navigation system which offers dynamic voice instructions. An additional benefit of using such an accessory is the opportunity to monitor your workouts with the "Tracker" GPS application and collect information on speed and distance as well as get visual post-training analysis. According to Sony Ericsson the GPS Enabler should be compatible with all Sony Ericsson mobile phones with Java support from Sony Ericsson K800 onwards.

[via: gsmarena]

More new phones by SonyEricsson

2007-06-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson Z320

The Sony Ericsson Z320 is a stylish clamshell with tri-band GSM/GPRS network support. It comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, 12 MB internal memory and regrettably, no memory card slot. Other than that, it has a 1.8 inch main 65K color TFT display with 128 x 160 pixels resolution. The external display is capable of displaying only system icons.

Sony Ericsson Z250

The Sony Ericsson Z250 is an entry level tri-band camera clamshell with GPRS support. Its camera is 0.3 megapixel (VGA) and can store pictures on the 10 MB internal memory. There is no memory card slot here, too. The main 65K color CSTN display has a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.

[via: gsmarena]

SonyEricsson K530

2007-06-15T13:12:00.001-07:00

The Sony Ericsson K530 is the first mobile phone compatible with the GPS Enabler Sony Ericsson HGE-100.

Two new products announced today from Sony Ericsson will help you keep your life in shape when on-the-move. The K530 is a slim 3G phone that gives full and fast access to the Web, plus performance imaging with a 2 megapixel camera and a variety of news, weather and entertainment features. It will even give you the weather forecast. It's also the first phone to be compatible with the new GPS Enabler HGE-100, also announced today, which plugs into the phone to turn it into your own personal satellite navigation system.

"If like me you're amazed how useful 'SatNav' is and wonder how you ever managed without it, then the idea of having a GPS-enabled phone, just for those moments when you need it, is fantastic," says Yuting Xu, K530 Product Manager at Sony Ericsson. "Plug the GPS Enabler into your K530 and you have your own personal SatNav. Because the HGE-100 doubles up as your phone's stereo headset, it means that you can have a GPS-enabled phone, just when you need it. So as you will see with the K530, there is no compromising on the size of the phone."

The K530 3G phone

* The Web on the go
Full and fast access to what the Web has to offer, with a full Web browser
* Compact communications
Push email in a 14mm slim, 3G performer. With 2 megapixel camera
* Find me, direct me
Interactive navigation with the GPS Enabler HGE-100

Accessible 3G
The most affordable 3G phone from Sony Ericsson yet, the K530 will keep you in-touch and on-track wherever you are. Its slim, pocket-sized form factor means you can take it with you anywhere and enjoy the full 3G experience. This means that you can visit your favorite Web sites and enjoy news and entertainment, upload pictures to your blog site and have the latest news pushed to your phone via RSS Feeds. There's also push email so you can stay on top of your office inbox while on the go. See who you're talking to and let them see you. Use video call.

Your all-weather friend
You need never be caught out by the weather again, whether you're planning a picnic, a jog round the park or a trip to the races. The K530 comes preloaded with a version of Weather Access, a weather forecast application that gives you a three-day outlook for free, with unlimited access time.

Find your way
The K530 is the perfect partner for the GPS Enabler HGE-100. However you're traveling – on foot, cycle, car or bus - just plug in the HGE-100 and let it find your way and direct you with dynamic voice instructions, delivered through the stereo headset. When used with the GPS Enabler, the K530 will also keep you on-track with your fitness training. As a phone and accessory combination, the two can record speed and distance, and also provide visual post-training analysis on the good-sized 2" screen. The K530's media player will ensure that you always have your favorite songs with you when training.

Shoot, blog, share
The 2 megapixel camera on the K530 boasts a x2.5 digital zoom and video recording capabilities. With support for picture blogging, you can snap and share magic moments instantly. Upload your pictures to your blog site at 3G speeds to keep your friends and family posted. There's 16MB onboard storage, enough for you to build-up your own photo album of personal favorites. As your photo and music libraries grow, so can the K530's memory, thanks to support for Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™).

Goodbye to boredom
The K530 is so versatile it looks good anywhere, from the bar to the boardroom. Whether as a work tool or your social organiser, it opens up a true Web browsing experience at broadband-speed. There's an FM Radio and Java games engine for those spare moments, or you can download and buy music on-the-go with PlayNow™. You can even identify those songs you don't know with TrackID™, the music recognition service that has proven so popular with users on the Walkman® phone range.

The K530 is a UMTS 2100 and GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 phone and is available in Warm Silver in selected markets from Q3 2007.

K530 features:

* 2 megapixel camera with 2.5x digital zoom
* Video recording
* Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
* Media player
* Music tones
* PlayNow™
* TrackID™
* RSS feeds
* Access NetFront™ Web browser
* Speakerphone
* Video calling
* Email
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* 3D games
* Java
* FM radio
* Video streaming
* Video viewing
* Calendar
* Flight mode
* Notes
* Tasks
* Modem
* Synchronization
* USB support

K530 Facts and Figures
Size: 102 x 46 x 14 mm
Weight: 92 grams

Colour: Warm Silver

Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 220 x 176 pixels
Size: 2 inches
Phone memory: Up to 16 MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

Networks:
UMTS 2100
GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900

Talk time GSM/UMTS: Up to 9 hours/Up to 3 hours
Standby time GSM/UMTS: Up to 395 hrs/Up to 395 hours

[via: esato]

Sony Ericsson W960 Announced!

2007-06-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson W960 is the next Walkman in line but this time it's powered by the Symbian OS with the UIQ user interface - much like the W950 Walkman phone and all other Sony Ericsson smartphones. When it comes to size the new W960 is only by few millimeters larger than the original W950 while offering a number of hardware enhancements such as an integrated camera, double the internal memory and 3G support with video calls.

The 2.6" touchscreen 262K color TFT display with QVGA resolution plus the regular alphanumeric keypad and a Jog Dial allows for navigation that is flexible enough. The Sony Ericsson W960 boasts a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera much like the Sony Ericsson P1 smartphone but packs in 8GB of memory to store all your media files. There is no memory card slot but that would hardly make any difference with all that available space. The handset has UMTS 2100MHz and tri-band GSM/GPRS network support - no EDGE support is present. The Chinese version of the handset will have EDGE but no 3G. Other features of the W960 that are worth mentioning include Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth, FM radio and USB support.

When it comes to music capabilities the Sony Ericsson W960 has a new Walkman music player which can be operated with fingers easier than ever. The player also supports the SenseMe technology for filtering tracks by their designated mood. In order to enhance the music listening experience Sony Ericsson have decided to include the new stereo Bluetooth headset HBH-DS220 in the retail package.

The Sony Ericsson W960 will be available in Vinyl Black from Q4 2007.

[via: gsmarena]

SonyEricsson Unveils the new Walkman phone W910

2007-06-15T12:46:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson broadens its portfolio in all directions with the official announcement of two new Walkman handsets, a new mid-range bar and a couple of Z-series clamshells.

The most exciting of the pack are definitely the new Walkman phones which as usual attract great attention among music lovers. The Sony Ericsson W910 is a HSDPA-enabled slider and comes with the version 3.0 of the Walkman player which means that Sony Ericsson have prepared a number of new treats to the users. The new feature Shake control will allow W910 users to skip tracks backwards and forward with a mere shake of their handset. A double shake back and forth shuffles the current playlist. The Shake control will add new dimensions to mobile gaming too. The Shake control will also be available on the Sony Ericsson W580 slider announced in March 2007.

The Sony Ericsson W910 comes also with the PC synchronization software called Sony Ericsson Media Manager. The first phones to use the new Media Manager will be Sony Ericsson W910, Sony Ericsson W960 and Sony Ericsson K850. Those three handsets are also equipped with a brand new media browser which replaces the well-known Sony Ericsson file manager. The Media Manager software allows for the next interesting feature expected in the Sony Ericsson W910 called SenseMe. The software automatically designates a mood to every track transferred to your handset based on tempo and style. Afterwards you can easily create your current playlist according to the mood you are in. SenseMe has an innovative visual interface representing tracks as dots in a matrix and positioning them according to the mood they've been designated. Up until now the only place we've seen mood filtering is the Sony Ericsson W950 smartphone, but now this feature is taken on a next level.

The Sony Ericsson W910 also comes with an updated version of the TrackID free service which not only gives you name and artist for a captured audio clip but can now also give you additional info on the artist and album. You can now make dedicated searches on an artist's name without even supplying the TrackID with a recorded sound.

Besides all that, the Sony Ericsson W910 boasts a 2 megapixel camera plus a secondary one for video calls and a really large 2.4" 262K color TFT display with a QVGA resolution. The W910 has stereo Bluetooth and FM radio and full UMTS/HSDPA 2100 MHz and quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE network support.

The Sony Ericsson W910 will be available in Hearty Red or Noble Black from Q4 2007.

[via: gmsarena]

The all new K850!

2007-06-15T12:34:00.000-07:00

The Sony Ericsson K850 Cyber-Shot is a tri-band HSDPA phone with 5 megapixels camera with flash.

Sony Ericsson K850 Cyber-shot(TM) phone
- 5 megapixel camera phone with Auto focus and Xenon flash
- Tri-Band HSDPA phone for high-speed picture and video blogging
- Advanced digital camera features - BestPic(TM), Photo fix and PictBridge

Beautiful images - The 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and Xenon flash produces true digital camera results. Even if you are not an expert photographer, the K850 does everything to help you get the best possible shots on your phone. Photo fix automatically improves light balance in one click to make your picture as good as it can get. When taking a picture of a moving object, for example at a sports event, you can select BestPic(TM) and take nine pictures in one burst. Then simply choose the best and delete the rest.

Beautifully simple - Increased functionality does not mean increased complexity. When in camera mode the K850's next generation camera menu makes it intuitive to scroll between functions like shoot mode and picture size. The lens cover retracts automatically with one press of the camera button and a new mode selector lets you switch quickly between camera, video and picture viewing modes. The regular phone keyboard also has a dual purpose; switch to camera mode and illuminated icons indicate which keys act as short-cuts for the digital zoom and other functions.

Easy to access - Beyond the camera, the K850 is a capable multimedia phone. The new media browser puts all of your stored media, whether photos, video, music or podcasts, in one place offering you a unique Sony Ericsson media experience. Scroll, sort and access your media from a single point in the menu. The K850 Cyber-shot(TM) phone also allows you to carry out an intelligent search to see photos by the month they were taken, view thumbnail images or scroll through in full-picture mode. With the new crystal display, the K850 offers optimal clarity from any viewing angle.

Easy to share - Once you have taken your picture it is easy to share the memory. If showing a photo on the K850's large 2.2" crystal bright display, the innovative auto rotate feature will display it in the correct aspect - portrait or landscape - irrespective of the orientation it was taken in. Picture blogging and video blogging allow you to upload your shots and footage at HSDPA speeds to your own blogsite.

Easy to pair - Given the premium look of the K850 Cyber-shot(TM) phone, you will want to match it with an accessory that looks just as good. Announced today as an optional accessory, the Bluetooth(TM) Headset IV840 fits discretely and securely into your ear. This high-performance headset can leave you handsfree for up to 9 hours of talking. It can pair automatically with the K850 for easy set-up, whilst digital noise cancellation provides for optimum sound quality. So, like the K850, the IV840 does not compromise performance or ease of use.

Facts and FiguresSize:

102 x 48 x 17 mm
Weight: 118 grams
Colours: Luminous Green Velvet Blue
Screen: 262,144 colour TFT
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Size: 2.2 inches
Phone memory: Up to 40 MB
Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro(TM) (M2(TM)) and SanDisk micro SD(TM)/Transflash(TM)
Networks: K850i (UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100-GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900)
K858c (GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900)
Talk time GSM/UMTS: Up to 9 hrs/3 hrs 30 min
Standby time GSM/UMTS: Up to 400 hrs/350 hrs
Video call time (K850): Up to 3 hrs 20 min

The Sony Ericsson K850 Cyber-shot(TM) phone is a Tri-Band HSDPA and Quad-Band GPRS/EDGE phone with a colour choice of either Velvet Blue or Luminous Green. It will be available in selected markets from early Q4 2007.

Sony Ericsson has now officially launched the W52S in Japan.

2007-06-13T10:25:00.000-07:00

Available from June on KDDI's AU network, the biggest selling point of the W52S will, of course, be that 2GB chunk of flash memory, which is enough for close to 1,000 medium-quality tracks. Sony-brand in-ear headphones are included, as is the usual range of audio-enhancement technology.For the ¥25,000 (£105) likely selling price, there's also enough other gadgetry to make it easy to overlook the dowdy appearance of the new slider phone. Principal among these is the inclusion of an FM transmitter that allows the W52S to pipe tunes to a nearby FM radio, which is an oft-overlooked convenience.Advertisement Otherwise, the 130g phone sports a 2.7-inch Bravia LCD screen, a 2.1-megapixel camera, the usual IC-based e-cash and transportation-pass functions and both Memory Stick Micro and microSD card slots. Music playback time is rated at a very respectable 110 hours.

Click for a larger pic.

News: Nokia Countersues Qualcomm

2007-06-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

Nokia Corp., the world's largest mobile phone maker, said Monday it filed a patent infringement countersuit against Qualcomm in an ongoing multinational legal battle over wireless technology.

Nokia, which filed the lawsuit in a Texas district court, is seeking damages and injunctive relief. The lawsuit deals with claims of unauthorized use of Nokia's Brew and MediaFlo patents, which allow fast, high-quality transfers of audio and video multimedia to wireless subscribers.

In April, Qualcomm Inc., the world's No. 2 chipmaker for mobile phones which licenses its technology patents, filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Texas against Nokia, allegedly involving certain types of mobile software download and execution environments.

San Diego, California-based Qualcomm's lawsuit said Nokia infringed on patents for phones that run on a standard known as global system for mobile communication, or GSM, which is prevalent in Europe and accounts for about two-thirds of all mobile phones.

Nokia said Monday it believes the Qualcomm patents are invalid, as the alleged inventions have been patented or published by other companies before Qualcomm. It also said it does not believe Nokia's products infringe any of the patents.

Shares in Nokia rose 1 percent to 21.12 euros ($28.21) in Helsinki.

'Nokia has a strong history of innovation in IP (Internet Protocol) broadcast television and mobile download environments predating Qualcomm's activities,' said Tero Ojanpera, a chief technology officer at Nokia. 'This is another example where Qualcomm has effectively copied Nokia's innovations.'

'We believe that, for MediaFlo to evolve and for Brew to remain viable, Qualcomm needs access to these and many other patented Nokia inventions,' he added.

Nokia said its patent counter-assertions are part of a response to the Qualcomm lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas in April.

The legal skirmish dates to October 2005, when Nokia and five other companies complained to the European Union about Qualcomm's business practices. The commission is considering the complaint.

Besides suing Nokia in Texas, Qualcomm has also charged the Finnish company with patent infringement in federal court in San Diego, before the U.S. International Trade Commission and in courts in Britain, France, Germany and Italy.

Nokia said it has built one of the 'strongest and broadest IPR portfolios in the wireless industry' over the last 15 years through extensive investments in research and development and that it will continue to defend itself against 'the infringement and unauthorized use of its intellectual property.'

[via: topix]

PC Suite for E-Series

2007-06-12T14:51:00.001-07:00

Darla has spotted yet another version of the PC Suite. The PC Suite Enterprise edition for the E-Series phones.

Features included in Nokia PC Suite Enterprise Edition:

* Content Copier
* PC Sync
* Phone Browser
* Application Installer
* Contacts Editor
* Text Message Editor
* One Touch Access
* Launch Application
* Connection Manager
* Get Connected Wizard

So now there are three versions of the PC-Suite; the ordinary one (for all phones) The N-Series PC-suite for the N-Series Phones and the PC-Suite Enterprise edition for E-Series phones.

You can download it here

[Via: Darla's Blog]

Review: Samsung X830 by imobile.com.au

2007-06-12T08:58:00.000-07:00

imobile.com.au reviews the samsung x830.

You can check out the review here

Nokia 6500 Classic and Slider: Live photos!

2007-06-11T11:18:00.000-07:00

First Nokia 6500 Classic and Slider Live photos! Click images for a bigger size.

[via: Slashphone]

Martin James from tech.co.uk puts together a Top 10 Smartphones List

2007-06-10T08:34:00.000-07:00

Martin James from tech.co.uk puts together a Top 10 Smartphones List

According to them:-

10. Lobster 700TV
9. SE W950i
8. Nokia N73
7. Nokia E65
6. Blackberry 8800
5. O2 XDA Orbit
4. HTC S710
3. Nokia N93i (surpises me the most to be honest!)
2. HTC Tytn
1. Nokia N95

Tech.co.uk has reviews of all the phones mentioned above!

Windows XP Ui Running on the Nokia N73, uses Flash.

2007-06-10T08:22:00.000-07:00

Windows XP Ui Running on the Nokia N73,uses Flash.

Symbian-freak compares N95 against a consumer 5 MP camera; Sony F707!

2007-06-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

Symbian-freak compares N95 against a consumer 5 MP camera; Sony F707!

Says quite alot about the N95's camera quality. Comparison is between N95, N93, and Sony F707 Camera!

Check out the article here.

Mobile-Review also reviews the Motorola RAZR2 V8

2007-06-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

Mobile-Review also reviews the Motorola RAZR2 V8. This has to be one of the longest reviews I've seen! The first one I've seen of the RAZR2, with loads of pics and including all minute details. Check it out here:-

Review Motorola RAZR2 V8

The Nokia 8600 Luna gets a review from mobile-review.com

2007-06-08T13:19:00.000-07:00

Mobile-review.com has done a review on The Nokia 8600 Luna. You can check it out here:-

8600 Luna Review

Nokia N-Series Pc Suite available for download

2007-06-07T12:52:00.001-07:00

Nokia Nseries PC Suite is a collection of advances applications that seamlessly link your Nokia Nseries multimedia device and your PC. Transfer photos or videos from your device to your PC. Create a multimedia diary. Rip and copy your favorite music to your device. Synchronize your calendar and contact information. Use your device as a modem for your PC. Install the latest application. And with Single-Click Sync settings you can instantly synchronize all your data between your device and PC with one tap of the mouse.

Available for download on the N-76 Support page.

Gsm Cameraphone comparison!

2007-06-07T05:04:00.000-07:00

A huge comparison of Cameraphones is done by phonearena

Here's the link to it:-

Cameraphone comparison!

Nokia 5700 Music Xpress gets reviewed by allaboutsymbian

2007-06-07T04:52:00.001-07:00

Nokia 5700 Music Xpress gets reviwed by allaboutsymbian

Check it out here:-

Review

Nokia N93i reviewed by cellnology

2007-06-07T04:48:00.000-07:00

N93i is reviewed by cellnology. Check it out here:-

N93i review.

Improve Nokia N95 Ram issue

2007-06-07T04:46:00.000-07:00

There seems to be an issue with the N95's RAM....There seem to be not enough of it available.

Many on the Nokia Europe Forum have been complaining about this, as the multitasking aspect of the phone has been constantly crashing,rebooting and has been giving the "low memory prompt."

Well, here is a few tips on how to rectify this issue....not 100%, but less frequent crashes.

1. BUY the application HANDY TASKMAN!!!!

2. Remove the application "SEARCH" from your phone completely. After it has been removed, (should you want too) reinstall it, this time on the MEMORY CARD instead.

3. Go to your APPLICATION MANAGER and do a scroll through....some applications are sometimes listed as "INSTALLED" but as you scroll through you may find that some of the applications listed as "installed" are also listed as "not installed" just delete the "not installed" files.

If all the above fails try these:

First connect your phone to your PC.

Using the DRAG AND DROP METHOD place all of your important information on your PC.(Apps,photos etc.)

***DO NOT USE THE CONTENT COPIER***

a) type *#7370#

This is called a soft reset. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COPIED ALL YOUR IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Now proceed with step 2.....After you have reinstalled your applications, proceed with step 3. If this still doesn't rectify the RAM issue try

b) the 4 key reset....press and hold the * # 3 and green(call key) while powering your device on. (HARD RESET) Again remember to drag and drop all your info prior to proceeding with this reset. Again proceed with step 2 and then step 3.

again if this fails there is one more suggestion:

c) Reinstall your firmware......

Do your drag and drop info saving and proceed with step 2 and then 3 after firmware update.

All credits go to: cellnology

Nokia 5700 Music Xpress Gets reviewed

2007-06-06T18:09:00.001-07:00

Nokia 5700 Music Xpress Gets reviewed! The page is in some other language, use this link to check out the review!

Click Here

Nokia 5700 MusicXpress Unboxing Pictures

2007-06-06T18:02:00.000-07:00

All about symbian released the Nokia 5700 Music Xpress Unboxing pictures. Check them out

http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/Nokia_5700_Unboxing.php

Nokia 6500 Slide

2007-06-06T17:55:00.000-07:00

Nokia 6500 slide

Featuring an enthusiast-quality 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and the ability to easily share pictures, videos and even video calls on a television, the Nokia 6500 slide brings unsurpassed levels of imaging and sharing to the mid-range market. Additionally, the Nokia 6500 slide delivers a refined tactile experience with its elegant brushed stainless steel finish and smooth slide mechanism.

The 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics found in the Nokia 6500 slide marks the first time that mid-range camera phone consumers have been able to experience the outstanding imaging capability of Carl Zeiss optics. The addition of autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom optimizes the Nokia 6500 slide for creating high-caliber images. Using the speed of 3G technology, these images and videos can be quickly shared with friends around the world, while the TV-out jack allows them to be instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs. The TV-out feature can also be used to allow an entire group of people to simultaneously enjoy the fun of video calling.

Fashioned to stand apart from the crowd, the Nokia 6500 slide incorporates a number of design elements not often found in a mid-range device. Ensuring that the sophisticated brushed stainless steel body retains its timeless beauty, a unique hard coating helps to prevent scuffs, scratches, and even fingerprints. Precision engineering of the slide mechanism means that the Nokia 6500 slide feels solid in the hand, yet moves with a smooth, fluid action to create a decidedly upscale user impression.

The Nokia 6500 slide is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of 370 before taxes and subsidies.

For more information, please visit www.nokia6500series.com.

Nokia 6500 Classic

2007-06-06T17:50:00.000-07:00

Nokia 6500 classic

Instantly recognizable by its seamless case crafted from 360 degrees of anodized aluminum, the Nokia 6500 classic is a 9.5mm thin statement of unsurpassed attention to detail. As an expression of individuality, each Nokia 6500 classic is individually polished, ensuring that no two phones are exactly alike, while diamond polishing used on the beveled display aperture and cold stamped logo demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship.

However, the attention to detail found in the Nokia 6500 classic is much more than skin deep. Featuring dual band 3G technology for fast and easy downloads and browsing and quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming, the Nokia 6500 classic delivers state-of-the-art connectivity options for the most demanding of customers. A full 1 GB of internal memory means that the Nokia 6500 classic has capacity for far more pictures, videos, contacts, songs, messages and other content than the vast majority of other mid-tier mobile phones.

Nokia's dedication to usability is also evident in the Nokia 6500 classic. The Nokia Series 40 interface, familiar to millions of users around the globe, provides easy access to the powerful feature set, including a 2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and an integrated music player. Furthermore, a unified micro-USB connector simplifies charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single compact port. This allows for the Nokia 6500 classic to be easily used as a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop computer - all with one cable.

The Nokia 6500 classic is expected to be available during the 3rd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of 320 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia Accounces Nokia 3109

2007-06-06T17:47:00.000-07:00

Nokia 3109 classic offers affordable, straightforward functionality

Nokia announced the new Nokia 3109 classic, a mobile phone that offers a productive feature set, long battery life and expandable memory for effective, reliable and distraction free communication. Nokia 3109 classic is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of EUR 140, excluding taxes and subsidies.

The Nokia 3109 classic is a well-balanced package for consumers and companies who appreciate simplicity and value for money. Functional for office use, the Nokia 3109 classic includes email with attachments, and synchronizes calendars and to-do lists with personal computers through its USB connection. The memory of the Nokia 3109 classic is also expandable to 2GB with a microSD memory card.

"We recognize that a sizeable number of people just want a mobile phone to stay in touch on their own terms," said John Barry, Director, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "For these individuals, and for companies who want to support their employees by providing a mobile phone, the Nokia 3109 classic offers strong functionality and adheres to certain corporate privacy and security policies."

The Nokia 3109 classic offers an expansive 2,000 entry phonebook as well as a large keymat and 256k colour display which add to the enhanced usability of the phone. The traditional design and familiar Nokia menu structure make it even more user-friendly. The Nokia 3109 classic is built for durability and reliability with robust construction and a long battery life of up to 4 hours talk time and up to 16 days stand-by time.

The Nokia 3109 classic also features

- Integrated handsfree speaker

- Organizer with calendar, to-do list and notes

- PC suite with USB, Bluetooth connectivity

- Music player

- E-mail client with attachments

The New Nokia 8600!

2007-06-06T17:35:00.000-07:00

The timeless beauty of glass highlights the latest evolution of Nokia's most coveted phone series

Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8600 Luna, which has been precision engineered from the same material that has inspired both artists and craftsmen for centuries- glass.

The melding of nearly opaque smoked glass with unique, soft-touch stainless steel makes the Nokia 8600 Luna as enchanting to behold as it is a joy to touch. Adding to its mysterious allure, a gentle keypad illumination pulsates from beneath the glass case while the phone awaits a call. Combined with the warmth of its glass and stainless steel body, this "heartbeat" transforms the Nokia 8600 Luna from an inanimate object into a trusted companion with an organic, virtually alive form. When a call does beckon, the signature slide movement is carefully balanced to smoothly raise the ergonomic keypad from within its glass cocoon.

"An obsession to every detail marked each step in the development process of the Nokia 8600 Luna. We took painstaking effort to ensure that the experience delivered by every surface - from the smoothness of glass against the face to the warmth of stainless steel in the palm to the superior tactile feedback of the keypad - would surpass any and all expectations," said Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "Even the name holds special significance. Much like the Nokia 8600 Luna that we named in her honor, Luna, the goddess of moonlight, was often represented by the Romans as a mysteriously captivating beauty encircled in a soft, yet radiant light."

The balance of aesthetics and ergonomics found in the design of the Nokia 8600 Luna continues in its well thought out feature set. Nokia's first use of a single micro-USB port not only allows for a streamlined design free of extraneous indentations, it allows owners to streamline common activities - like charging, audio and data connectivity - into a single connection. Quad-band GSM support also allows owners to easily stay connected while they are on the road, while the large, bright display is perfect for sharing images captured with the 2 megapixel camera.

The Nokia 8600 Luna is expected to be available during the 2nd quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of 700 before taxes and subsidies.

For more information, please visit www.nokia8600luna.com.

Press photos also available at www.nokia.com/press/photos.

Fact sheet available at www.nokia.com/A4140021.

Nokia E50 Reviewed

2006-11-13T01:26:00.000-08:00

The Nokia E50 has been reviewed by about-nokia.com

Check it out:-

http://www.about-nokia.com/blog/index.php?itemid=362

Updates to the 15 Nokia N91 Tips

2006-10-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

There have been updates to the already posted list of the top 15 Nokia N91 Tips! Check it out here:-

Updated tips list for Nokia N91

Nokia N93 added to the Nokia software updater too!

2006-10-26T13:26:00.000-07:00

Nokia N93 has also been added to the Nokia Software updater too! More info:

Nokia Software Updater

Nokia 3250 Added to the Nokia Software Updater

2006-10-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

Update your Nokia 3250 today! 3250 is now added to the Nokia software updater to update your firmwares. More info here:-

Nokia Software updater

Top 15 Nokia N91 Tips

2006-10-11T13:38:00.000-07:00

Bloggercomm has posted a list of Top 15 Nokia N91 Tips. Check them out here:-

Top 15 Nokia N91 tips

Nokia N80 and E Series PhonesNow Added To Phone Software Updater

2006-10-11T13:28:00.000-07:00

N80 and New E series Phones Now added to the Nokia Software Updater.

Check it out here:-

Nokia Software Updater

N75: Smallest Nokia Nseries phone!

2006-09-28T14:10:00.000-07:00

Meet the Nokia N75: Smallest Nokia Nseries Multimedia Computer
September 26, 2006

All the music, imaging and Internet functionality of Nokia Nseries in a sleek folding design

Nokia Open Studio 2006, New York, US - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N75, its smallest multimedia computer, offering digital music playback, quality photography, telephony and rich internet communication. The Nokia N75 provides a complete multimedia experience in a thin and elegant clamshell, while utilizing Nokia's renowned ease of use.

"By combining people's entertainment and leisure needs into the Nokia N75, Nokia is affecting the lifestyles of mobile device users in a positive way. With all its features and beautiful design, the Nokia N75 keeps your life connected and it's far easier and more enjoyable to just have one device to carry around, and still keep ahead of the game!" said Nigel Rundstrom, vice president of Multimedia Sales for Nokia in North America.

Soundtrack to your life

The Nokia N75 music experience excels even with the device closed. The digital music player has easy controls on the cover of the device, and the reflective 1.36" color cover display guides you to your music, which is always just a button press away. Supporting a multitude of different formats, including MP3, M4A, AAC, eAAC+ and WMA, the advanced digital music player includes an equalizer, playlist, shuffle and repeat features for a direct connection to compatible online music services. When you connect the Nokia N75 to your compatible PC, a mere tap on the music key acts as an instant link to music stored. The PC-mobile synchronization redirects your favorite tunes straight to the Nokia N75, which can store up to 1,500* individual tracks on an optional 2GB microSD card. In addition to playing downloaded music and ripped cds, the Nokia N75 also includes a stereo FM radio, allowing you to listen to your favorite talk or music radio stations through your compatible headphones or through the integrated 3D stereo speakers.**

Show me what you got

A mere click of the dedicated camera key on the Nokia N75 results in a sharp, ready to print 2-megapixel (1600 x 1200 pixels) photos - select the best pictures by previewing them as a slideshow through the 2.4'' screen with up to 16 million colors. With up to 16x digital zoom, an integrated flash LED, and the files in JPEG/EXIF format, you can expect excellent quality for the photos taken. This entertainment device doubles as a mini TV screen, for optimized viewing of streaming and downloaded video clips. Featuring MPEG-4 video capture and playback in landscape mode, the Nokia N75 delivers an instant video experience with audio recording. With internal memory of up to 40 MB, which can be further expanded with an optional microSD card of up to 2 GB, the N75 allows users to capture up to 500 minutes of high quality video or close to 2500 2-megapixel photos.

The world in your hand

The highly intuitive Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map delivers desired Web pages with their original design directly to the high-resolution color display (320 x 240 pixels, up to 16 million colors). Furthermore, the browser enables RSS feeds, so users can subscribe to their favorite Web sites and receive regular updates. Keeping in touch with friends is just as easy as from your home computer, but the Nokia N75 is always with you - just follow simple set up prompts to access an existing compatible email account or standard SMS and MMS features. Part of the Nokia Nseries multimedia computers, the Nokia N75 offers great functionality in one beautifully shaped connected device. Designed to work on 3G (WCDMA 850/1900 MHz), EDGE and GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) networks, the Nokia N75 provides a fantastic Web browsing experience.

The Nokia N75 is expected to be available initially in the US during the fourth quarter of 2006.

The All new Nokia N95!

2006-09-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

Nokia Open Studio 2006, New York, US - Nokia today introduced the Nokia N95, an all-in-one multimedia computer with a pioneering 2-way slide concept, integrated GPS functionality, a 5 megapixel camera and support for high-speed mobile networks, making it easier to watch and record videos, listen to songs, take high-quality photos, browse the internet, or catch up on email while on the move.

"The Nokia N95 brings a range of multimedia ingredients together, such as a fantastic display, outstanding photo and video capability and high-speed connectivity, making it the ultimate multimedia computer," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Multimedia, Nokia. "This single device - which fits easily in your pocket - can replace stand-alone devices that you no longer need, whether it's your music player, your digital camera, PDA or navigation device. Most importantly, the Nokia N95 is with you and connected when you want to use it."

The innovative 2-way slide concept makes it easy to switch between different modes, going from reading maps to watching a video with a simple slide. A numeric keypad slides out from one end of the device while dedicated media keys slide out from the opposite direction, converting the display into full screen landscape mode. With powerful 3D graphics, the Nokia N95 has a stunning user interface that makes it intuitive to find the features and services you want.

With its integrated GPS at your fingertips, finding your way just got easier. The Maps application includes maps for more than 100 countries, enabling users to explore the world, find specific routes or locate services such as restaurants and hotels and covering more than 15 million points of interest. You can also purchase additional features, such as city guides and voice guided navigation.

With the Carl Zeiss optics on the 5 megapixel camera, you can capture print quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips. Photos and video clips can be enjoyed on a compatible television thanks to the device's TV out feature and support for Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology.

Designed for High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) networks and with support for WLAN, EDGE and WCDMA networks, the Nokia N95 provides excellent coverage and speeds wherever you may be. In HSDPA networks, browsing the internet, reading email, streaming video and downloading large files can be carried out up to 10 times faster than with 3G.

The Nokia N95 also offers a first class entertainment experience with the combination of a large 2.6" QVGA 16 million color display, impressive 3D graphics, built-in stereo speakers offering a 3D stereo effect, standard 3.5 mm audio jack, support for compatible microSD cards and mini USB for convenient data transfer. Browsing the internet on the Nokia N95 is a pleasure using the Nokia Web Browser with Mini Map, with new features such as a floating toolbar, password manager and auto complete, as well as web feeds with support for Atom and auto update.

The Nokia N95 is based on the world's leading S60 software on Symbian OS, enabling you to personalize your device from a wide choice of compatible applications that can be downloaded to the Nokia N95, including games, navigation, entertainment, productivity and creativity. The Nokia N95 comes out of the box ready to create, connect, consume and interact with some of the internet's most popular services. Use Yahoo! Search to search for and find most anything on the web, scroll though a book with Amazon's MobiPocket Reader or snap a photo and send it directly to your Flickr site.

The Nokia N95 is expected to start shipping in volumes during the first quarter of 2007 at an estimated unsubsidized retail price of 550 euros.

Freeware: Torch Application for Nokia N70

2006-09-21T11:56:00.000-07:00

Here is an app which is totally free to use, and works like a torch for N70.

Developed by DaZ.

How to use
Install as normall .sis installation
To power LED on:
start app, insert 150001 code and launch test.

To power LED off:
exit app, start app, insert 150000 code and launch test.

WARNING
its not recomended to keep this running for long periods of time, nokia never made the API to the LED flash public, and probally for good reason, so use with care and common sense.

Click here to download:-
http://zavenx.googlepages.com/flashlight.zip

All credits to DaZ and the SF team.

Kablog: Post your pics on Blog sites!

2006-09-19T14:28:00.000-07:00

From their site:-

KABLOG is a tool for mobile phones and PDAs that allows you to post photos and blog entries to blog servers and services such as TypePad, Movable Type, Blogger, WordPress, B2, Blog-City, UserLand (Radio), Roller, SnipSnap, and other blog servers that support either the simple blogger xmlrpc interface or the extended metaWeblog interface. (Note: posting photos requires that the blog server support the metaWeblog.newMediaObject method. Check your server's documentation.) In addition, KABLOG provides extended support for posting entries to TypePad/Movable Type.

Links made active. To download it and give it a try please visit this website:-

http://www.kablog.org/

Nokia Software Updater now supports the Nokia E Series Phones!

2006-09-15T04:54:00.000-07:00

The nokia software updater now supports the nokia E series phones which are the E61/E50/E70. Update your firmwares yourself!

N70 Music player for other symbian series 60 phones!

2006-09-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

The default player which comes with the Nokia N70 can now be installed on other S60 devices! Checked and working with Nokia 6630. Here is the link to download it:-

http://zavenx.googlepages.com/mplayer_n70_mmc.rar

Stopwatch App for the E Series Phones and Many other phones!

2006-09-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to the stopwatch app which can be installed in the E series phones which lack this utility as well as other cellphones which can run midp 1.0 and 2.0 content. Give it a try, here is the url:-

http://www.tevero.no/espace/stopwatch/

Nokia updater now updates the Nokia N91 with new firmware!

2006-09-07T02:56:00.000-07:00

New firmware available for the Nokia N91. The new updater updates the N91 firmware to v2.00.052. Check this Nokia Software Updater and update your N91 today!