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SXSWi With Nokia – Photos Recap from Nokia N97 mini

Mark Guim — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:20:07 +0000

SXSW Interactive just finished and I’m at the airport waiting for my flight back to New York City. The festival was a lot of fun and describing it in text wouldn’t be enough. I had the Nokia N97 mini with me taking photos and sharing immediately to friends in Facebook & Twitter. Here’s a recap of some of the things the Nokia competition winners and I have done in Austin, Texas.

We carried multiple phones:

We checked out some panels:

We played kickball:

We played ‘Guess Who?’ using Booklet 3G’s

We had a checkup with Doc Mobile:

We ate nuclear tacos:

We watched Ricc from WOMWorld finish a 4.5 pound burger:

We toured the streets on a conference bike:

We roamed the streets on Segways propped with Nokia N97’s.

We made sure to charge up before heading out for the night.

We watched live bands:

We laughed at standup comedians:

We cheered for awesome karaoke singers,

and we complained about the city’s last-call for alcohol at 2AM.

We also had great conversations over local food and drinks. That was when my Nokia N97 mini mostly stayed in the pocket to enjoy the fact that I’m actually sitting with people from all over the world that I’ve only interacted with online before. Thanks Nokia and WOM World for helping us connect! When’s the next competition?

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Symbian Pokes at the iPhone During SXSW

Mark Guim — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:01:55 +0000

I’m hanging out at SXSW this weekend with the winners from the WOM World Nokia video contest. The thousands of people who entered the convention center received a bag of goodies. Among the swag was a card-sized ad for Symbian with a nice little remark against the iPhone. Take a look.

The SXSW bag of swag

Symbian ad front

Symbian ad back

Symbian’s ad says they’ve been outselling the iPhone 2:1 since 2007 and asks if anyone is interested in developing applications for the OS. I’m not sure whether or not the message will get results, but it’s definitely a fact that the iPhone is the most popular phone here at SXSW.

I heard we’ll be talking to some folks from Nokia this weekend. I’m not sure what it’s about, but you bet I’ll keep you updated.

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Video How to: Use Bookmarklets on the Nokia N900’s Browser

Mark Guim — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:15:29 +0000

Bookmarklets are bookmarks in the browser designed to add one-click functionality to a web page. On our desktops, we save bookmarklets by dragging a links to to our browser’s toolbar. It’s different on mobile devices. I checked the Nokia N900, Nexus One, iPhone, and the Nokia N97 mini and noticed only the N900 can quickly save bookmarklets.

bit.ly bookmarklet on the Nokia N900

A couple of bookmarklets I use a lot are the Bit.ly sidebar and
Wordpress Press This. Here are 100 more that you might find helpful.

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To save a bookmarklet on the Nokia N900, long-press on the link and add as a bookmark. You can access it later by clicking on the bookmarks button on the lower left corner. That’s it!

It’s not that easy on other devices. Saving bookmarklets on the iPhone requires syncing with a computer. There are other ways, but again, it’s not as intuitive as the N900. I also tried saving a bookmarklet on the Nexus One and the Nokia N97 mini, but failed.

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Must-Have App: Maps Booster by Skyhook Wireless

Mark Guim — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:23 +0000

My Nokia phones need to find my position accurately and quickly since I use location services like geotagging photos, checking-in on Foursquare, or navigating with Ovi maps. Fortunately there’s a revolutionary app called Maps Booster that helps your Symbian phone find your location really fast no matter what other applications need it. That’s right… I said revolutionary. If you don’t believe me, watch Steve Jobs explain the awesome technology behind the app.

Video below might now be visible in some RSS readers. Head over to the blog to watch it.

Maps Booster is powered by Skyhook Wireless and implemented as a positioning method on Symbian. They’ve driven around the world to map out Wifi hotspots (similar to how Google drives around with cameras for Street View). When your phone opens an application like Maps, Gravity, or Camera that tries to find your location, Maps Booster runs in the background to compare the Wifi signals near you with their database to pinpoint where you are. That means, they can find your location quickly even if you’re indoors! Here’s their coverage map.

I’m really happy with Maps Booster and it works perfectly on the Symbian phones I’ve tested: Nokia N86 and Nokia n97 mini. I hope it gets built-in with all upcoming devices. It’s available at the Ovi Store for $2.99. It’s well worth it!

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Joikuspot for Nokia N900 Now Out of Beta. Coming to Ovi Store Soon

Mark Guim — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:13:54 +0000

Joikuspot Premium for the Nokia N900 came out of beta on Monday and is now available for sale at the Joikushop for EUR 7. When asked if we’ll be seeing it at the Ovi Store, they responded, “the Ovi Store process is already on-going. Typically it takes some days.” Joikuspot turns your Nokia N900 into a wifi hotspot.

Instructions explain you can purchase & install the JoikuSpot Linux Edition file to your Nokia N900, then reboot after installation to adjust WiFi drivers. JoikuSpot can be then found under the Nokia N900’s Applications folder.

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Dear Nokia, Mark should go to SXSW because… #nokiacomp

Mark Guim — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:15:19 +0000

WOMWorld/Nokia put up 3 tickets for grabs over the weekend for an all-expenses-paid trip to SXSW in Austin, Texas. Those who wanted to participate needed to create a video entitled, “Dear Nokia, I should go to SXSW because…” I didn’t want to pass on this wonderful opportunity, so I decided to submit a video… with the help of my beautiful, loving, singing wife.

You can also view this video in HD on Vimeo. Please help me win the trip by simply pressing the green retweet button on top of this post.

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Skype Excluded from Ovi Store in the US Because of Verizon Deal

Mark Guim — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:10:10 +0000

When I couldn’t find Skype for Symbian at the Ovi Store here in the US after the announcement, I thought there was probably a temporary delay. However, a Skype representative told Venturebeat that the app was intentionally excluded to drive more attention to a recent deal with Verizon Wireless. Read on for the quote.

“Skype has made a decision in the United States to not promote the Skype for Symbian app through the Ovi Store. We did this so that we could drive more attention to the recently announced Skype and Verizon Wireless agreement. This was a marketing decision — plain and simple.

“Skype users in the U.S can still download Symbian by going directly to Skype.com.”

The Verizon/Skype service still says “coming soon,” but more information was promised this month. If you’re looking to download Skype for your Nokia Symbian phone and you’re currently in the US, head over to their website instead of the Ovi Store.

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Skype for Symbian Now Available at Nokia’s Ovi Store

Mark Guim — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:48:31 +0000

Skype for Symbian is now downloadable for free from the Ovi Store according to the joint announcement on Wednesday. It will allow Nokia users worldwide to make free Skype-to-Skype calls and save money on calls and SMS to phones abroad. This is great for those who have an unlimited data plan.

I didn’t know how cheap Skype was until I heard about the announcement. For example, it’s only $2.95 per month for unlimited calls in the US and Canada and $30 per year for a telephone number so non-Skype callers can reach you from any phone. If you find a provider that offers affordable and reliable data-only service, it could be a smart idea to ditch the cellular voice plan.

The initial Skype for Symbian application is compatible with the following Nokia touchscreen models: Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia X6, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia 5530 and the following non-touch devices: Nokia E72, Nokia E71, Nokia E90, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E51, Nokia N96, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8Gb, Nokia N85, Nokia N82, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8 Gb, Nokia N79, Nokia N78, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 5320.

If you have the Nokia N900, Skype is already built-in.

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Qik Premium Adds Higher Quality Transcoding – Available Exclusively at Nokia’s Ovi Store

Mark Guim — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:16:23 +0000

If you have been live streaming videos from Qik on your Nokia phones, then you might like to know that Qik Premium was released today exclusively for the Ovi store. It gives you the ability to save your videos from qik.com in the mpeg-4 format, higher quality transcoding, and access to upcoming features.

It is available for download at a promotional price of $4.99/year which ends March 31st, 2010. Qik also promises to bring the ability to upload and share videos recorded with your mobile phone’s native camera application in an update. You can download Qik Premium from the Ovi Store application on your Nokia phone or through the browser with this link.

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Nokia Introduces the New Nokia C5

Mark Guim — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:03:27 +0000

Nokia officially unveiled the Nokia C5 on Tuesday, an affordable smartphone optimized for social networking and sharing. I was actually surprised they introduced it on their Twitter and Facebook page before the press release. It’s fitted with a 2.2-inch screen, 240 x 320 resolution, 3.2 mp camera, 2GB microSD card, and more.

According to Nokia Conversations, the C5 measures 12 x 46 x 112mm. Battery life is good for up to 12 hours talktime (GSM) with a standby for 26 days between charges.

The Nokia C5 is expected to begin shipping in Europe, Eurasia, SEAP, China and MEA during the second quarter of 2010 for estimated EUR 135. There are no other Cseries devices announced as of yet, but this is how Nokia describes the line from the new naming conventions:

The new Cseries represents the core of Nokia portfolio, focusing on social interaction between friends and family.

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Spotted: Nokia X6 in Kesha’s Blah Blah Blah Music Video

Mark Guim — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:28:34 +0000

The Nokia X6 was spotted in Kesha’s music video of her latest single, Blah Blah Blah featuring 3OH!3. I’m not sure, but I think they made the Nokia logo bigger for the video. The on-screen qwerty and camera were shown off. Check it out.

The music video is embedded below. Click here to go directly to Vevo if you cannot see it.

The Nokia X6 runs Symbian^1, 5 megapixels camera, 3.2in capacitive touchscreen, and more. There’s a model that ‘Comes With Music’, so it provides unlimited access to the Nokia Music Store or you can opt for the 16GB model. For more details, check out the Nokia X6 full specifications.

Thanks @datalara!

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Deal: Nokia E71 + BH-606 Bluetooth $259. Nokia E63 + BH-105 $159. Expires March 2nd

Mark Guim — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:47:11 +0000

There are two new coupons at Dell this weekend for those interested in getting some cheap Eseries devices. Use coupon B51B65786NX61Z to get the Nokia E71 with BH-606 for $259.99, and coupon DD343ZTM2JP2V8 to get the E63 with BH-105 for $159.99. Offers expire March 2nd.

Unfortunately, I think these coupons only work in the USA.

I have reviewed the Nokia E71 almost two years ago. The Nokia E72 is its replacement, but many people are still happy with the original. The Nokia E63 is the cheaper, thicker, uglier looking version. Make sure to read the full specifications for more details: Nokia E71, Nokia E63.

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Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Firmware Updated to v40 – Feels Incomplete

Mark Guim — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:46:52 +0000

The Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition got a firmware update to software version 40.2.005, but it feels incomplete. Kinetic scrolling is not applied everywhere like in the Nokia N97 mini and the original N97. The new Ovi maps with free navigation isn’t included within the new firmware either, so you have another download to take care of if you haven’t installed it previously.

Heres a quick video of the firmware on the Nokia 5800 Nav edition. Some areas in the interface have kinetic scrolling like the phone settings. It could be confusing how to scroll through lists.

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The Nokia 5800 Nav is just like the regular version I reviewed previously, with the addition of a car mount and car charger. It initially came out with a lifetime license for navigation, but the newer version of Ovi Maps gave all supported models free navigation. You can watch the unboxing to see the contents.

I haven’t found any changelogs yet, but I’ll assume the new firmware also fixed some bugs and improved stability.

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Nokia To Announce Cseries at CeBIT 2010 March 2-6

Mark Guim — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:59:10 +0000

The debut issue of the official Nokia Conversations newsletter hinted the next series of Nokia announcements will have the letter C. Placed on the right sidebar of the newsletter are the clues C you at CeBIT, C BIT, and C you there. These could be about the Nokia C3, C5, or C6 we’ve been hearing about lately.

Are these be part of the Cseries? We’ll soon find out at CeBIT 2010 on March 2-6.

From the newsletter,

C you at CeBIT
This year’s CeBIT 2010 event swings open its doors on Tuesday morning in Hannover, Germany. The show runs from 2-6 March, so scribble it in your diary as we’ll be reporting from the frontline. Before Mobile World Congress there was a ton of rumours about potential new devices and even a new Cseries range. The show came and went and although there were some pretty major announcements from Nokia, no new devices. Does that mean R&D have been asleep this past while? Most likely not. Of course, we don’t comment on rumours or leaks, but we are looking forward to C BIT for the next series of Nokia announcements. Right we’re off to pack our rucksacks and lederhosen, C you there.

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Spotted: Nokia Booklet 3G in Olivia Munn Complex Magazine Spread

Mark Guim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:34:46 +0000

There’s a two-page spread of the Nokia Booklet 3G in the March issue of my favorite magazine, Complex. It features the mini-laptop as actress, model, and TV personality Olivia Munn’s favorite toy for 2010. It helps her stay connected to her fans, followers, friends, and family.

Click for larger image

For a closer look, the web version of the spread can be accessed at Complex’s site here. They also have a promotion for your chance to win a Nokia Booklet 3G. It ends on February 28th.

On her blog, Olivia says the Booklet 3G is super light and carry it in her purse everyday. The 12 hours battery life let her blog, Tweet, and email using 3G for a couple of days before charging.

The Nokia Booklet 3G features a 10.1 inch display, front-facing camera, 0.79 inch thick, Windows 7, and more. Make sure to read my Booklet 3G review for more details on this device..

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Angry Birds Level Pack 1 Back in Ovi Store for Nokia N900 (Update: taken out again)

Mark Guim — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:44:02 +0000

There’s paid software in the Ovi Store for the Nokia N900 again! Angry Birds Level Pack 1 was there initially, but was pulled immediately when some users found a way to bypass the payment gateway and downloaded it for free. Now that it’s back, I suggest buying it because it’s worth the $2.99 price tag.

Update: It got pulled.. AGAIN! It’s no longer available.

After the purchase, the store asks you to open the file in application manager to continue the installation. Angry Birds came with 21 addicting levels for free. The $2.99 Level pack 1 gives you 42 more to continue the addiction.

I’ve got all 3 stars on the first world already and I’m only 2 levels away from getting all 3 on the second world. I suggest staying away from this game if you have something important to do because you’ll keep saying “one more time,” once you start playing.

I hope this is a sign that more apps will start to show up in the Ovi store for the Nokia N900.

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Nokia X6 16GB Now Available at NokiaUSA.com

Mark Guim — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:58:51 +0000

Shortly after showing up at the US flagship stores, the black Nokia X6 became available online at Nokia USA’s online store Thursday morning. The retail price is $455, but you can get it cheaper at other online retailers like Amazon who is currently pre-selling it for $401.

The Nokia X6 16GB features a 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera, 16GB on board memory, 3G web browsing (WCDMA 850/1900/2100, GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900), and more. Check the Nokia X6 16GB full specifications for more details.

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Nokia Symbian^4 UI Preview Videos

Mark Guim — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:51:34 +0000

Fierce Wireless uploaded a couple of videos from Symbian showing a preview of the Symbian^4 UI. One is for the homescreen and the other for the photos album. They’re not the usual flashy marketing videos, but it gives you an idea of what to expect.

From what I see, Symbian^4 looks like a combination of Maemo and Android UI. For example, the exit button on the upper right corner is replaced by a “back” or “previous” button that Android users are familiar with. The photos demo looks nice. I like the scrolling thumbnail below the larger photo.

What’s sad is that it will be a while until we see a Symbian^4 device. According to the Symbian roadmap, S^4 won’t be code complete until Q3 2010 and we won’t see any handsets until the first half of 2011.

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Nokia N97 Mini Gold Edition Expected in 2nd Quarter

Mark Guim — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:28:35 +0000

The Nokia N97 mini covered with 18-carat gold casing is going to be available in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia around April this year. Inside is the same N97 Mini we’re already familiar with. It looks great, but the price according to the Nokia Poland press release is 2499 PLN which is equivalent to about 625 Euros.

The Gold edition is very similar to the regular Nokia N97 mini featuring 3.2 inch touchscreen display with 360 x 640 pixels, full QWERTY keyboard, 8GB of internal memory, 5MP camera, among others. I’m sure there are some people who would pay for this device, but I think most of the Nokia enthusiasts are looking to spend their money on the next Symbian^3 or MeeGo device.

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PUSH Nokia N900 MOD in the USA Finalists Announced

Mark Guim — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:53:49 +0000

PUSH N900 MOD in the USA announced the three teams of finalists that will compete to win up to $10,000 in prizes. They will take apart and rebuild, or modify the Nokia N900 into something entirely new. A panel of judges from blogs you may be familiar with will select the final winner at CTIA in Las Vegas.

The three teams that will present their hacks are:

Niko the Robot. Create a robot that utilizes the Nokia N900 as its ‘brain.’ It will understand commands sent via Twitter to a specific handle, send feedback about the area around it as well as post pictures from the Nokia N900’s camera.

Pit Crew. Set up the Nokia N900 to be the brains behind a slot car in order to compete against human competitors. The Pit Crew thinks they can have a Nokia N900-controlled car beat a man-controlled car.

Bike Dashboard. Turn the Nokia N900 into a car-like dashboard showing a speedometer, odometer, mapping your route with GPS and even a car horn.

You can follow the status of this competition at the official PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA site.

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Nokia C6 Clears the FCC as RM-612

Mark Guim — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:04:02 +0000

Recent FCC documents show a Nokia device dubbed RM-612 that features WiFi 802.11 b/g, bluetooth, quadband GSM connectivity, and tri-band WCDMA connectivity (900/1900/2100 MHz). A separate document on a Nokia’s website connects the codename with its commercial name, Nokia C6-00. The only image available shows an outline with the FCC label.

There’s no other confirmed information about this device. Based on rumors about the other devices in the Cseries line, my guess is is that the Nokia C6 is a lower-end touchscreen device running Symbian^1.

Thanks japa!

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Nokia X6 16GB Now Available at US Flagship Stores

Mark Guim — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:56:09 +0000

We just got word that the Nokia X6 16GB is now available at Nokia’s US flagship stores in Chicago and New York for $455 USD plus tax. There are no signs of online retailers having them in stock yet, so these may be the only places to get them in the US right now. For example, Amazon still doesn’t have an estimated date.

The Nokia X6 16GB runs Symbian^1, has 16GB internal memory for music, movies, games, etc, 5 megapixels camera, 3.2in capacitive touchscreen, and more. For more details check out the Nokia X6 16GB full specifications.

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Nokia X10 Leaked Release Documents – First Symbian^3 Device?

Mark Guim — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:38:19 +0000

BestBoyz got a hold of what seems to be release documents for the first Symbian^3 device called the Nokia X10. It contains specifications and diagrams of what it looks like. We’re not sure how real it is, so don’t get too excited. Video and specs after the break.

Specs

Symbian^3 UI
Slider form factor with Qwerty keyboard
3.2 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
5MP camera with power LED flash
Multiple home screens with auto rotation
ARM Cortex A8 600MHz processor
32GB/16GB Internal storage
256MB RAM

It looks fake to me, but that’s my opinion. What do you think? Is it a Nokia device worth looking forward to?

Thanks Ibrahim!

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Capture Panoramic Images with QuickPanorama for Nokia N900

Mark Guim — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:00:49 +0000

Morpho QuickPanorama showed up in the Ovi Store for the Nokia N900 this week. It lets you take panoramic photographs by only moving the camera to capture a wide landscape. Users don’t need to snap multiple pictures and join them later on. The ease of use will definitely attract more people towards panoramic photography.

The movement detection engine based on the Morpho’s unique algorithm only requires users to move their cameras to an area to be paranomically photographed. All the complicated works such as positioning and image pasting are processed within the Nokia N900. All the processing is performed in real time, so the users can preview the panoramic image of a photo while being taken.

My first attempt is included below. Click on the image for the original size.

The missing section on the right side of the image is the result of moving the camera up or down from the horizontal line.

The version of QuickPanorama currently available in the Ovi Store shows a message that it is a trial version with a limited capture size of VGA (640 x 480). I’m assuming that a paid version can capture larger sizes when it becomes available. Try it out and share links of your panoramic photos from the Nokia N900 in the comments below!

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Review: ProClip Car Mounts for Nokia N97 & N97 Mini Allow Typing With Keyboard

Mark Guim — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:05:38 +0000

If you know anyone else who makes better car mounts, let us know, because ProClip is definitely up there. The latest device holders they sent for me to review are for the Nokia N97 and N97 mini. Not only are the fit and build quality top-notch, but they also allow you to slide the devices open to use the keyboard if needed.

If you haven’t heard about ProClip yet, there are two parts to their solutions. The mounts are made specific to your vehicle and the holders are made specific to your devices. This ensures a perfect fit.

ProClip provides different types of holders depending on your need. For example, the holder for the Nokia N97 they sent already includes a car charger while the one for the N97 mini doesn’t. The ones with the charger cost more. What makes these holders stand out for me is that they secure the devices and also let me use the hardware keyboards. Nokia’s mounts do not allow you to open the sliders at all.

Since Nokia just gave away turn-by-turn voice navigation for free on their phones, you’re probably going to be using car navigation more frequently. You’ll need a mount thats dependable and won’t fall off your windshield after time or hitting bumps on the streets. ProClip provides a great product, but it comes with a hefty price, too. For example, the mount for my car and the holder for the Nokia N97 mini, plus shipping add up to at least $70.

More Photos

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Pre-Order the Nokia X6 16GB & Win Rihanna Tickets

Mark Guim — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:56:00 +0000

The Nokia X6 16GB was announced on January, and now just a month later, Nokia is allowing UK consumers to pre-order the device for £299. Other than getting it earlier than anybody else, those who pre-order also get a chance to win a pair of tickets to see Rihanna live in concert in London.

The estimated stock delivery date is Mid/End February 2010. The Nokia X6 16GB has 16GB internal memory for music, movies, games, etc, 5 megapixels camera, 3.2in capacitive touchscreen, and more. For more details check out the Nokia X6 16GB full specifications.

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Nokia N900 Firmware Updated to 3.2010.02-8

Mark Guim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:46:24 +0000

The Nokia N900 received an update Tuesday morning to version 3.2010.02-8. It seems to be a minor update since users haven’t noticed any new features. An official changelog hasn’t been shared yet either. The software update is available through the app manager so go ahead and check your N900.

There’s a big thread on the Maemo forums right now on this topic. Join in to discuss with other Nokia N900 users.

Thanks Jim!

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Intel and Nokia Merge Moblin and Maemo to Create Meego

Mark Guim — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:19:40 +0000

Intel and Nokia announced on Monday that they are merging their popular Moblin and Maemo platforms to form Meego, a Linux based platform that will support a vast range of devices including netbooks, tablets, phones, and more. Devices from Nokia and other manufacturers are expected to be launched later this year.

Intro Videos

The Ovi Store will be the channel to market for apps and content for all Nokia devices, including MeeGo and Symbian-based. Since MeeGo runs on multiple device types, people can keep their favorite applications when they change devices, so they are not locked into one kind of device or those from any individual manufacturer.

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Symbian^3 Officially Unveiled – Devices Expected to Ship Q3 2010

Mark Guim — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:34:18 +0000

The Symbian Foundation unveiled the Symbian^3 (S^3) platform on Monday at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. It will include significant usability and interface advances, HDMI support, multi-touch gesture, multi-pages homescreen, and more. The first devices using the OS are expected to ship Q3 this year. Nokia showed a preview of their vision of S^3 in a video.

Judging from the video, I already like the multitasking thumbnail previews, but I’m a little concerned about the widgets implementation. The widgets all seem to be locked to one size! This is just a preview though, so I can’t complain too much. I’d love to hear your initial thoughts!

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Gravity for Symbian Adds FourSquare Features

Mark Guim — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:55:17 +0000

@janole, the creator of the popular Gravity for Symbian, added FourSquare features on his app on Sunday. The initial implementations allow you to check-in, shout out, view venues on map, view friends’ check-ins, and even add new venues. Updates and bug fixes on Gravity come frequently, so you might even see a newer version by the time you read this.

The first version of Gravity with FourSquare is 1.30 (Build 6323) for touchscreen devices (S60v5). It was announced by Jan on Twitter and now available for testing. You can download it at http://bit.ly/6323ALL

Screenshots

Here are some screenshots from the Nokia N97 Mini