tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70003191126936703492011-11-27T16:15:26.498-08:00Alexnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-15109407211454485182008-07-29T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-29T20:40:09.077-07:00Aki Jarvilehto from Nokia told a panel at Develop Mobile 2008 conference that they are looking to expand their Ngage games into other platforms. He said they are looking into &#8220;concepts where we use the same assets for Xbox Live Arcade or PlayStation Online.&#8221; This is interesting because it could mean that I can play [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/29/rumor-nokia-looking-to-port-ngage-games-to-xbox-live-arcade-and-playstation-online/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1510940721145448518?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-10341758502668450302008-07-29T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-29T13:40:18.438-07:00I just noticed the down key on the direction pad of the Nokia N95 8GB harder to press. There might be some dust or speckle in there not letting me press down normally. It started bothering me so I decided to call Nokia Warranty for repair. Follow my experience to see how Nokia treats customers [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/29/requesting-nokia-warranty-repair-for-my-nokia-n95-8gb-day-1/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1034175850266845030?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-48203597518116169182008-07-29T03:40:00.001-07:002008-07-29T03:40:08.034-07:00<img alt="nokia-qualcomm.jpg" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/nokia-qualcomm.jpg" width="170" height="71" align="left"/><p>After a nearly three-year legal battle, Qualcomm and Nokia on Wednesday reached a 15-year deal regarding Qualcomm patents. <p>Under the deal, Nokia has been granted a Qualcomm license that lets the handset maker include Qualcomm's patented technology in its mobile devices and infrastructure equipment. Nokia will make an undisclosed up-front payment and ongoing royalty payments to Qualcomm as part of the agreement. <p>Nokia has also agreed to acknowledge the Qualcomm owns patents relating to WCMDA, GSM, and OFDMA. <p>The deal officially concludes any litigation between the companies, including Nokia's complaint to the European Commission. <p>"This agreement paves the way for enhanced opportunities between the companies in a number of areas," Paul E. Jacobs, chief executive of Qualcomm, said in a statement. <p>"The positive financial impact of this agreement is within Nokia's original expectations and fully reflects our leading intellectual property and market positions," said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO of Nokia. <p>The agreement comes a day after a German Federal Patent Court ruled that a Qualcomm GSM patent dispute against Nokia was invalid. <p>Qualcomm first sued Nokia in November 2005 for infringing on 11 Qualcomm patents and one patent owned by Qualcomm subsidiary SnapTrack. Qualcomm said Nokia was infringing on its patents by making and selling products in the United States based on the GSM standard, and requested monetary damages and an injunction against the sale of infringing Nokia products. <p>GSM is a 2G standard, while CDMA is 3G. GSM has been enhanced over the years to support improved data capabilities, which has produced the GPRS and EDGE standards. Qualcomm said that Nokia's GSM, GPRS, and EDGE products infringed on its patents. <p><strong><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2326380,00.asp">Get the rest of this story on pcmag.com</a></em></strong>.(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/nokia_qualcomm_kiss_and_make_u.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4820359751811616918?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-35329332893128075662008-07-28T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-28T10:40:14.893-07:00<p>We didn't see you around these here parts this weekend at Gizmodo. Were you busy at Comic-Con? Looks like <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029737/diy-iron-man-suit-is-beer-belly-ready-wrong">you were!</a> Here's what you missed, Mr. Stark:</p> <p>• Who cares about the corny name, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029479/tron-2-trailer-video-makes-pants-wet-worldwide">Tr2n looks sharp</a>. Must watch.<br /> • Steve Jobs' health is <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029524/steve-jobs-says-he-doesnt-have-cancer-and-why-its-not-your-business-anyway">none of your damn business.</a><br /> • Nokia's new <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029536/smudgy-pictures-of-nokias-tube-show-new-bland-interface">Tube handset</a> got spotted in the wild with a few smudgy additions on its shiny veneer.<br /> • Are you watching <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029571/mythbusters-shark-week-real-sharks-eat-robot-dog-robot-shark-eats-real-people">Shark Week?</a> Like, right now? Here's a taste of what happened Sunday.<br /> • Update: The MEDUSA ray gun skips the voices in your head and just <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029484/update-oops-the-medusa-mind-control-ray-gun-will-actually-kill-you">blows it up instead.</a></p> <p>• Awesome <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029609/rockport-paper-house-is-most-ambitious-papercraft-ever">life-size papercraft house</a>, just keep the matches and accelerants away, please.<br /> • Pixar gave <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029658/up-new-pixar-movie-has-us-completely-puzzled">a tease of Up</a>, the latest flick to come out of this money-making studio.<br /> • <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029737/diy-iron-man-suit-is-beer-belly-ready-wrong">Beer belly</a> + Iron Man costume? Must be Comic-Con season.<br /> • Legit or not legit? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029704/laser-star-allegedly-turns-your-clunker-into-invisible-asphalt-phantom">Check the videos</a> and decide if this police laser jamming equipment is the real deal.<br /> • Is that your shower curtain or is someone <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5029696/bloody-serial-killer-shower-curtain-brings-murderous-fun-into-the-bathroom">brutally murdering a woman</a> in your bathroom?</p> <p>And with that, it's time to get to the homepage to read the best tech and gadget news in the galaxy.</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=8bba1bd805e5a616b059047eac595acd" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=8bba1bd805e5a616b059047eac595acd" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=0JG7Fb"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=0JG7Fb" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=y5uhmJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=y5uhmJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=UP42zJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=UP42zJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=L1ew1j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=L1ew1j" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=8xacwj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=8xacwj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/347929512" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/347929512/what-you-missed-last-weekend'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3532933289312807566?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-12778021831125335192008-07-26T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-26T13:40:16.425-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/tube3.jpg" style="display:block;"/>A bunch of new photos and specs for Nokia's Tube, a.k.a. The 5800 XpressMusic, have been leaked to the Internet. The alleged iPhone killer will apparently come with a 16:9 16 million color TFT LCD display with 640 X 360 pixel resolution, haptic feedback, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Dual LED flash, a built-in GPS and 140MB RAM. Also, lots of grease and fingerprints, it seems.</p> <p>It looks like Nokia's updated the interface since the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/377655/first-pictures-of-nokia-tube-iphone-killer-allegedly">last round of leaked pics</a>, but while the new design is cleaner, it's also flat and uninteresting. If Nokia wants even the slightest sliver of possible iPhone users to sit up and take notice, this had better not be the last version of the phone's UI. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/07/26/nokia-5800-tube-poses-for-some-dirty-pics/">Boy Genius</a>]</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/tube1.jpg" style="display:block;"/><br> <img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/tube2.jpg" style="display:block;"/><br> <img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/tube4.jpg" style="display:block;"/><br> <img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/tube5.jpg" style="display:block;"/></p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=e8e00193bc804aeaeee5c6afe2a9d32a" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=e8e00193bc804aeaeee5c6afe2a9d32a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=76mILr"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=76mILr" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=tH3w7J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=tH3w7J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=WcVgSJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=WcVgSJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=fHEs2j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=fHEs2j" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=jZo1Vj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=jZo1Vj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/346788013" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/346788013/smudgy-pictures-of-nokias-tube-show-new-bland-interface'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1277802183112533519?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-61001170214467533982008-07-24T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-24T20:40:08.575-07:00<img alt="nokia-qualcomm.jpg" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/nokia-qualcomm.jpg" width="170" height="71" align="left"/><p>After a nearly three-year legal battle, Qualcomm and Nokia on Wednesday reached a 15-year deal regarding Qualcomm patents. <p>Under the deal, Nokia has been granted a Qualcomm license that lets the handset maker include Qualcomm's patented technology in its mobile devices and infrastructure equipment. Nokia will make an undisclosed up-front payment and ongoing royalty payments to Qualcomm as part of the agreement. <p>Nokia has also agreed to acknowledge the Qualcomm owns patents relating to WCMDA, GSM, and OFDMA. <p>The deal officially concludes any litigation between the companies, including Nokia's complaint to the European Commission. <p>"This agreement paves the way for enhanced opportunities between the companies in a number of areas," Paul E. Jacobs, chief executive of Qualcomm, said in a statement. <p>"The positive financial impact of this agreement is within Nokia's original expectations and fully reflects our leading intellectual property and market positions," said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO of Nokia. <p>The agreement comes a day after a German Federal Patent Court ruled that a Qualcomm GSM patent dispute against Nokia was invalid. <p>Qualcomm first sued Nokia in November 2005 for infringing on 11 Qualcomm patents and one patent owned by Qualcomm subsidiary SnapTrack. Qualcomm said Nokia was infringing on its patents by making and selling products in the United States based on the GSM standard, and requested monetary damages and an injunction against the sale of infringing Nokia products. <p>GSM is a 2G standard, while CDMA is 3G. GSM has been enhanced over the years to support improved data capabilities, which has produced the GPRS and EDGE standards. Qualcomm said that Nokia's GSM, GPRS, and EDGE products infringed on its patents. <p><strong><em><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2326380,00.asp">Get the rest of this story on pcmag.com</a></em></strong>.(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/nokia_qualcomm_kiss_and_make_u.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6100117021446753398?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-64388469254033197692008-07-24T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-24T10:40:15.387-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/Mozaic3.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="370" style="display:block;float:none;"/>Creative is clearly in some kind of rush to get new media players out into the world: first the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5023700/creative-zen-x+fi-gets-launch-timing-price">X-Fi</a>, then the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5026339/creatives-zen-krystal-mp3-materializes-out-of-nowhere">Krystal</a> and now the Mozaic. It's a pretty standard offering, with music and video playing function, a 1.8-inch screen, FM radio and voice recorder, but, like the Nokia <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/diamond-life/more-pictures-of-the-prism-aka-the-nokia-7500-275539.php">Prism</a>, it's its keypad that makes it a teeny bit different. It's a mosaic-themed one, which you may either think is a tasteful dash of creativity, or a daft way of confusing the controls. In black, silver and pink colors, it's in either 2, 4 or 8GB versions for $99, $129 and $unknown. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://nothingbutcreative.blogspot.com/2008/07/world-exclusive-first-look-at-zen.html">NothingbutCreative</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=a20e9e9e888dec945a2f4b4c59c0f3e2" height="1" width="1"/> <br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=a20e9e9e888dec945a2f4b4c59c0f3e2" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=kyh8gf"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=kyh8gf" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=gPOO5J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=gPOO5J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9BMIgJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9BMIgJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=3VkWaj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=3VkWaj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=vtB7zj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=vtB7zj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/344549949" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/344549949/creative-decks-out-zen-range-with-patterned-mozaic-pmp'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6438846925403319769?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-82608943547099059462008-07-23T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-23T13:40:07.848-07:00It is actually painful for me to watch the hopeless train wreck that Motorola has become. Once a strong number-two in the world of cell phones, the company that <i>invented the modern cell phone</i> has finally dropped to fourth place in global market share.<br /><p><br />That's the word from investment bankers Goldman Sachs, as quoted in <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9226M3O2.htm">this AP story</a> (via BusinessWeek) and it continues to be bad news for American mobile consumers. As I've said before, Motorola is the only North American company making a broad range of mobile phones, and they tend to take our quirky market more seriously than the foreign players. The US rarely gets the top technologies from Nokia, Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson first, if at all. Motorola's death makes the US a little bit more of a mobile tech backwater.<br /><p><br />Another story, in Fortune, cites unnamed sources in the Asian publication DigiTimes as saying that <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://techland.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/07/10/motorola-takes-last-place-among-the-big-five-phonemakers/">Motorola is now fifth</a>, but I'm more willing to trust Goldman Sachs' word on the record.<br /><p><br />While North America has strong smart phone contenders in RIM, Palm and Apple, the vast majority of phones sold today are still the humbler models produced by Nokia, Motorola, Samsung, LG and Sony Ericsson, among others.<br /><p><br />Motorola's organizational disaster shows no signs of abating. Their mobile phone unit is sitting on the sales block, and I've heard no word about a buyer. The mobile phone division doesn't even have its own chief. They're trickling out handsets that aren't awful - the new <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2321723,00.asp">ROKR E8</a> has gotten pretty good reviews - but they don't seem to have a leader, vision or strategy that could help them vault back into prominence. I have <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,2161008,00.asp">a vision for Motorola</a> (to focus on voice, Linux, and under-served markets), and I can also <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/06/motorolas-cellphone-business-needs-a-new-leader-okay-im-in/">suggest a leader</a>, but they don't seem to be listening.<br /><p><br />Motorola will release its latest humiliating set of quarterly sales results on July 31.(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/miserable_motorola_drops_to_fo.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8260894354709905946?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-77689566496069523312008-07-22T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-22T20:40:09.319-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/minimalist_backlash_2.jpg" style="display:block;"/>We all know minimalism is currently king in the gadget design world. Fancy shapes, switches and knobs have been eschewed in favor of clean and simple designs that take a backseat to interface. So we asked Fake Steve Jobs, Bruce Sterling, Daniel Will-Harris and Yves Behar whether or not they thought there would be a counter-minimalist backlash.</p> <p><strong>Fake Steve Jobs:</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Yes, there will be a backlash. Wait until you see what the mobile phone guys have planned. Like Nokia. God love those Finns, but they never met a button or a switch that they could resist. They’ll load their devices up with every possible feature and they’ll create a software interface that nobody can understand, and for reasons I don’t understand, weird people all over Europe (the artsy kind wearing too-small jackets and scarves wrapped around their necks) will embrace this clusterfuck of useless features and impossible operating design as a new breakthrough.</p> <p>Not us, though. We’re going to keep driving toward even greater minimalism. My goal is to have zero buttons. Zero visible screws. Just nothing at all on the outside. Perfectly smooth surfaces. Remember the Pet Rock craze in the '70s? That was a huge inspiration for me. People spent a fortune buying those little rocks, just because everyone else around them was doing it too. Huge lesson in that and it led directly to the founding of Apple in 1977. My pet rock — I call him Frank, after Frank Gehry &mdash; still sits on the desk at my office. Kind of a reminder of what our company is all about.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Bruce Sterling</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Yeah, it's incredible how much power [the real Steve] Jobs has, isn't it? Even when his company's on the ropes, if he says, "It'll be translucent, blob-shaped and in lickable candy-colors," people from Toledo to Taiwan just go for it. Whereas, if an iPod or iPhone's got no buttons, all of a sudden buttons are like leprosy. You can "backlash" the Reality Distortion Field, but you're better off not trying.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Projects Watch Designer Daniel Will-Harris</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Minimalist designs like the iPhone are quite beautiful, but also, in a way, invisible. They become frames to the content. But fashions in design are always evolving, and what's cool now may look dated, or at least "not new" in a few years.</p> <p>I see a time when devices have a standard core of electronics designed to be placed into a wide design of cases tailored to your specific needs and desires. These cases would be offered by the device manufacturer, and also by third-parties who are given the open specs for creating a case. Think software skins, but as hardware. You could get a custom device case that specifically is molded to your grip, or is shaped like your favorite pet pygmy hamster. Maybe you want your device to be made of waterproof soft orange silicone, or milled out of hard cold malachite.</p> <p>Now with rapid prototyping machines [and other new techniques], mass production doesn't have to mean endless sameness, it can mean endless variety. Sure, there will always be those who want what Madonna is carrying (and knockoffs will be easier and cheaper than ever). But customization and personalization will let you make devices more uniquely your own.</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>Yves Behar, head of fuseproject design firm:</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Rather than going with a trend&mdash;minimalism vs. a more showy design&mdash;we're gonna get much more diversity. Companies will have the opportunity to be unique. The hope here is that there is opportunity that is taken by tech companies to create their own direction, create their own ethos recognizable, one from the other. Wired Magazine created something like this from the start, a unique look. Whether you like fluorescent colors or not, it's that kind of individualism or uniqueness, eclecticism. Hopefully this is something we'll see happening more. Living in a trend-driven environment with everything being matchy matchy isn't very interesting.</p> </blockquote> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=714a515c5692ddd564640a154c6fccc6" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=714a515c5692ddd564640a154c6fccc6" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=4u9jOZ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=4u9jOZ" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=rRWx2J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=rRWx2J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ivF59J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ivF59J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=3625gj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=3625gj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=8pUi3j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=8pUi3j" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/343012199" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/343012199/are-gadgets-getting-plainer-or-will-crazy-hardware-design-come-back-the-experts-speak'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7768956649606952331?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-20447789201635626992008-07-22T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-22T10:40:09.415-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/e71.jpg" height="225" width="131" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>We'd previously <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/387763/long-awaited-nokia-e71-may-hit-on-may-8th">suggested</a> a May 8th date for the much-anticipated Nokia E71 cellphone, but it looks like the actual US launch is about to happen. Rumors are that Nokia's Flagship Store in Chicago has already got its first shipment, and has been contacting customers on the waiting list. The dual band WCDMA phone is apparently to be unveiled at a launch party this Thursday. So if you're on a list, for $480 you could be clutching the QWERTY keypad, GPS-enabled device in just 48 hours. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/07/21/e71-nam-starts-hitting-nokia-flagship-stores/">BoyGeniusReport</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=ec9361190e5c751008289e78e217d920" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=ec9361190e5c751008289e78e217d920" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=ZsgpXJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=ZsgpXJ" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=XeTgBJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=XeTgBJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=XrfShJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=XrfShJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=PhoEoj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=PhoEoj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=vgiNGj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=vgiNGj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/342594763" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/342594763/nokia-e71-to-hit-flagship-stores-this-week'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2044778920163562699?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-88987499332500516802008-07-21T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-21T20:40:09.539-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/image1ga1.png" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;"/>A small bunch of S60 Touch UI screens popped up today over at Mobile Royale, and they don't look half bad. The design has big on-screen buttons, clean design, and easy to read menus. The only item of concern is how narrow the header and footer bars are when the OS is in landscape mode. Seems like a breeding ground for repeated tapping. That said, I'm still excited to see the rest of S60 Touch. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://mobileroyale.tk/">Mobile Royale</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.symbian-freak.com/news/008/07/nokia_s60_touch_ui_screenshot_leaked.htm">Symbian Freak</a>]<br> </p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=d0ef9fcf83e6937321c64884da804a23" height="1" width="1"/> <br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=d0ef9fcf83e6937321c64884da804a23" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=svQLzd"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=svQLzd" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=2wV5iJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=2wV5iJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=E6nNHJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=E6nNHJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ekDuwj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ekDuwj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=HsyEDj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=HsyEDj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/342153846" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/342153846/first-s60-touch-ui-screenshots-appear-look-promising'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8898749933250051680?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-3950170259857155572008-07-21T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-21T10:40:09.143-07:00I asked readers yesterday to guess which phone took the picture. The guesses were almost unanimous. The Nokia N95 8GB took the best picture while the iPhone suffered from focus and the Nokia E71 added a purple tint to the photo.<br />Click on the photos to view larger size. Phone A = Nokia N95 8GB Phone B = [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/20/whose-picture-results-nokia-e71-vs-nokia-n95-8gb-vs-iphone/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-395017025985715557?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-73687688262960539292008-07-19T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-19T20:40:11.508-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/photoshare_01.jpg" style="display:block;"/>After he left Microsoft, Satoshi Nakajima, the lead architect of Windows 95 and a "defining force" in the creation of Internet Explorer 3.0, wanted to understand why people were so into Apple. He picked up a Mac two years ago and decided he'd never use a PC again. Now his company, Big Canvas, develops apps for the iPhone. Their first app for the iPhone, PhotoShare, isn't bad, but it's <em>another</em> photo service to sign up for, and we just wanna use Flickr, damn it.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/photoshare2.jpg" style="display:block;"/>Still, he has some interesting thoughts on the mobile market, like there's "no business reason" to develop for Android and that "Apple has proved that having a single app store does make sense to users as well as the offerers, so I believe Microsoft, Nokia and possibly Google will follow and we’ll have five stores, and that’s ideal."</p> <p>Google has already announced that there will <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/394208/android-will-have-an-app-store-like-the-iphone">be an app store for Android</a>, so that's at least two in the game (and I think he's right about the others). Check out the full interview over at Cult of Mac. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cultofmac.com/microsofts-windows-95-architect-is-a-happy-mac-convert/2342">Cult of Mac</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bcphotoshare.com/">PhotoShare</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=644ccd88dbb3e8c77e076603a10509a1"><img alt="" style="border:0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=644ccd88dbb3e8c77e076603a10509a1"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=644ccd88dbb3e8c77e076603a10509a1" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=1jUpAD"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=1jUpAD" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=epx9tJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=epx9tJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=dUIIVJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=dUIIVJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=HV1XBj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=HV1XBj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=VPca3j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=VPca3j" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/340145835" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/340145835/windows-95-lead-architect-is-a-mac-convert-launches-first-iphone-app'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7368768826296053929?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-56563525260069789742008-07-18T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-18T13:40:06.717-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/nokia_n810_internet-tablet.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>The <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/374360/nokia-n810-wimax-edition-tablet-hands-on">N810 WiMax</a> edition may be <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/385031/nokia-n810-tablet-priced-with-wimax">hovering around</a> out there, but who the hell is using WiMax? The specs on the original are not all that hot anymore, but this little internet tablet has never been cheaper at $300. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.compusa.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3408772&sku=N529-1156&srkey=n810">CompUSA</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=186b7e41e1e9e5fe96505d3ba33bf62d" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=186b7e41e1e9e5fe96505d3ba33bf62d" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=PdRUc5"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=PdRUc5" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=B3iuNJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=B3iuNJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=gon6SJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=gon6SJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=uavI9j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=uavI9j" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=g2RObj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=g2RObj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/339269913" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/339269913/dealzmodo-nokia-n810-for-300'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5656352526006978974?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-84127882984708520662008-07-18T03:40:00.001-07:002008-07-18T03:40:07.453-07:00This past year I&#8217;ve had the opportunity to travel a bit more than I had in recent years, giving me a real opportunity to change the way I&#8217;ve travelled in the past. By reducing travel clutter, I&#8217;m talking about all that paper your wasting printing travel itineraries, rental car or hotel confirmations and endless other [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/18/go-green-with-nokia-by-reducing-travel-clutter/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8412788298470852066?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-62900081320638565282008-07-17T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-17T10:40:10.951-07:00I was confused with what button shortcuts to press on the Nokia E71 to center in my location and zooming. On phones with numeric keypads like the Nokia N95 8GB or the Nokia N82, 0 is for centering, while * (asterisk) and # (pound sign) are for zooming. The Nokia E71 manual also says the [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/17/nokia-e71-manual-gives-bad-shortcuts-for-nokia-maps/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6290008132063856528?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-74115794918791539982008-07-17T03:40:00.001-07:002008-07-17T03:40:07.799-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/643-APTOPIX_Apple_iPhone.sff.standalone.prod_affiliate.101.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;"/>Everyone's reporting how remarkable it is that Apple was able to sell a million iPhones in just five days, but let's think about this for a moment, shall we? As TechDirt politely points out, though, it would have been newsworthy had it been a US-only event, it wasn't, it was global, with millions of people eligible to get the new handset. It's also very worth pointing out that globally Nokia sells 1.28 million phones a day. So let's re-cork the champagne until we hit the 100 million mark. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://techdirt.com/articles/20080715/0122241682.shtml">TechDirt</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=2bcd34470eff8114e7835ae41b8af829" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=2bcd34470eff8114e7835ae41b8af829" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=6mnaIX"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=6mnaIX" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=iJHoFJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=iJHoFJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=lm26CJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=lm26CJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=lSR6Zj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=lSR6Zj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=VyYb1j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=VyYb1j" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/337727378" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/337727378/apple-sells-one-million-iphones-so-what'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7411579491879153998?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-74558927215620410532008-07-16T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-16T20:40:07.903-07:00Nokia Product Manager Chanse Arrington answers some questions sent in during the Open To Anything LA. He talks about S60 feature packs, Nokia Download, OTA updates, iPhone price, and more. Check it out. Highlights He talks about Merlin on S60 feature pack 2 on 0:42. What&#8217;s Merlin? Go to S60 feature wishes to recommend features on S60.<br />Go [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/16/video-open-to-anything-qa-session-with-nokia-product-manager/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7455892721562041053?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-80236578591696540692008-07-16T03:40:00.001-07:002008-07-16T03:40:08.790-07:00I&#8217;ll show you how to get info from Google Earth to Nokia Maps. Part of the reason I needed to do this was finding tickets hidden by Nine Inch Nails around Los Angeles. Read more for the guide and backstory.<br />Backstory<br />One of my favorite bands is Nine Inch Nails. Later this summer they start the [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/16/how-to-google-earth-location-to-nokia-maps-on-phone/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8023657859169654069?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-57727962054353284882008-07-15T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-15T13:40:11.286-07:00Remember the limited edition Nokia N96 I told you about to help red pandas? Well I was just told that I have a customized page on the Face The Task site. LOL a lady&#8217;s voice greets me by what my old college buddies called me, Mackarus. The Nokia N96 then rises from the special box [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/15/face-the-task-limited-edition-nokia-n96-the-nokia-blog-style/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5772796205435328488?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-31580492145268767562008-07-15T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-15T10:40:07.817-07:00<p>The initial board members of the Symbian Foundation have welcomed continuing support from mobile industry leaders for their plans for the Symbian Foundation and the evolution of Symbian OS as the leading, open platform for mobile innovation, says a Nokia press release.</p> <p>Plans for the Symbian Foundation were announced on June 24, 2008 by the initial board members; AT&amp;T, LG Electronics, Motorola, Nokia, NTT DOCOMO, Samsung Electronics, Sony Ericsson, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments and Vodafone, together with Symbian Limited. An additional 11 organizations supported the announcement on that day.</p> <p>9 further companies have confirmed their endorsement of plans for the Symbian Foundation, including mobile operators 3, América Móvil and TIM, semiconductor manufacturer Marvell plus services and software providers Aplix, EB, EMCC Software, Sasken and TietoEnator.</p> <p>"We were delighted with the broad support for plans for the Symbian Foundation", said <strong>Kai Öistämö</strong>, Executive Vice President, Devices at Nokia, on behalf of the initial board members. "We believe that this is a significant move for our industry and are pleased that these additional market leaders agree and are giving their support to the initiative."</p>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.mobilemonday.net/news/symbian-foundation-grows'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3158049214526876756?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-9306876457773194752008-07-14T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-14T20:40:11.668-07:00Before I travel to an unfamiliar place, I usually look up the address on Google Maps on my computer. With Map 2 Nokia created by Justin Hourigan, I can send the location of that place to my Nokia phone that have Nokia Maps. I&#8217;ll show you how simple it is.<br />Not only can we send locations [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/12/how-to-send-locations-from-google-maps-on-computer-to-nokia-maps-on-phone/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-930687645777319475?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-87962860634922069262008-07-14T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-14T10:40:16.963-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/powerchart.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;"/>The first iPhone 3G battery test results are in, and it seems it beats the competition and Apple's own benchmarks with an average of 5 hours and 38 minutes talking non-stop on AT&T's 3G network. The closest competitor—only five minutes short—was the Samsung Instinct.</p> <p>PC World says that the result is remarkable knowing that AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network is very power-hungry because voice calls use the more battery-demanding 3G band. Apple's own tests give the new iPhone a 5 hour talk time over 3G, so that's 38 minutes more. By contrast, the Samsung Instinct—which runs on EVDO—switches to CDMA for voice, which they say it uses less power. In theory—as the results show.</p> <p>They also claim that the iPhone 3G's battery performance is lower than the iPhone over 2G, which is true. But that's like comparing apples to oranges (no pun intended). They didn't test the latest iPhone's battery life over 2G networks, which Apple rates at 10 hours (the same as the iPhone classic). Also, these tests don't compare the iPhone to some options available elsewhere in the world—like Nokia's—but it gives a good idea of where the iPhone 3G stands against the competition. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pcworld.com/article/148348/3g_iphones_mediocre_battery_life_still_beats_rivals.html">PC World</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=a184a07f086ca426db8905846de0aacd" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=a184a07f086ca426db8905846de0aacd" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=yQ7KbC"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=yQ7KbC" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=nhWF2J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=nhWF2J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=VogLRJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=VogLRJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Hn1Zrj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Hn1Zrj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=KRQzqj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=KRQzqj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/335074819" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/335074819/iphone-3g-battery-life-beats-the-competition-apples-own-tests'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8796286063492206926?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-77865866412009629942008-07-13T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-13T10:40:09.086-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/new-samsung-2080.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2">If the rumor mill is correct, Samsung is cooking up a new Symbian S60 slider dubbed the i8510 with some serious specs under the hood—including an 8 megapixel camera. The full list of specs are impressive, and would definitely pose a threat to the upcoming <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/n96/">Nokia N96</a> if it is the real deal.</p> <p>The full list of specs are as follows:</p> <blockquote> <p>•2.8-inch QVGA (240×320 pixels), 16m colors<br> •8 megapixel camera with auto-focus, xenon flash and 120 fps video recording<br> •UMTS with HSDPA support, WiFi, GPS, TV out, DivX support, dedicated 3D graphics chip<br> •Optical mouse (same as i780 and i900 Omnia)<br> •200 mAh battery<br> •106.5×53.9×16.9 mm metal case<br> •16 GB internal memory (possibly an 8 GB version as well)</p> </blockquote> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/new-samsung-2078.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;"/>Impressive. Conflicting reports have the i8510 running either Feature Pack 1 or 2 and there is no word on whether we are talking tri-band or quad-band GSM here. However, as with any rumor, we will just have to wait and see what holds true. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://forum2.mobile-review.com/showpost.php?p=715767&postcount=541">Forum2</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=172592">Estato</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.intomobile.com/2008/07/12/samsung-i8510-symbian-s60-smartphone-with-8-megapixel-camera-in-works.html#more-22020">IntoMobile</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/07/13/i8510-samsung-cooking-up-an-8-megapixel-s60-beast/">BGR</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=4a0c0da8a46b5f73f564ba64064508af" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=4a0c0da8a46b5f73f564ba64064508af" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=pj9sJ8"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=pj9sJ8" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Bk2vuJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Bk2vuJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ZHkLYJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ZHkLYJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=8ffm3j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=8ffm3j" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=TB5QDj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=TB5QDj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/334325650" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/334325650/the-i8510-samsungs-8-megapixel-s60-slider'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7786586641200962994?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-936232359680520312008-07-11T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-11T13:40:11.846-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/iphone3g-review.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;"/>There are simple reasons why the new iPhone 3G is better than the last.</p> <p>Apple has eliminated so many annoying little hang ups that you might run into when using the old one. The GPS pinpoints to meters instead of blocks. The 3G connection slashes web loading times by minutes to seconds. The more rounded case feels great in the hand. And most importantly the new software polishes the OS and opens the phone up to nearly unlimited capabilities through the countless programs that are already being written by the brilliant legions of faithful developers. It's kind of cool.</p> <p> If you want to cut to the chase, the software is what we're most excited about &mdash; so much that we ran <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5024078/iphone-20-software-review-forget-3g-its-code-that-counts">the first half of this review earlier</a> extolling the iPhone 2.0 virtues in detail, including the fact that it's a free upgrade for the people who snapped up the first iPhone, perhaps <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/no-bs-iphone-review-276116.php">before it was ready</a>.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/iPhone_3G_6.jpg.jpg" class="center" style="display:block;"/></p> <p>On the software side, the iPhone has the most advanced touchscreen OS out there today. Scrolling, dialing, panning, zooming, touching and pinching are all actions you can do to get around your photos, your maps, your movies, your music and of course, your phone calls. The iPhone 2.0 update improves on the already great communication features such as desktop-class email and web browsing by adding MobileMe and Exchange support—both of which <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5023904/iphones-mobileme-push-mail-hands+on-shows-why-blackberry-is-dead">push emails to your phone as soon as they're received</a>, just like on the BlackBerry. These two new additions also allow your phone to always sync contacts and calendar events with your computer or your office's system directly over the air, without ever needing to dock, or take any action. There's also the App Store, which gives you access to a gigantic library of third-party applications to add features such as controlling your iTunes, instant messaging, 3D gaming, and To Do lists.</p> <p>The fact that the free software's advantages are available on the original iPhone means that the reduced subsidized price $199 for the 8GB and $299 for the 16GB are good, but maybe not good enough to justify a trade-in. Quite a conundrum for those of you tempted.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/iPhone_3G_9.jpg.jpg" class="center" width="720" height="478" style="display:block;float:none;"/></p> <p>Onto the hardware. Let's start with the husk: Once, I sat down on a twisted key, putting a giant scar across the aluminum back of my iPhone. With that one exception aside, my iPhone's abused-to-hell case still looks strong and shiny.</p> <p>The new case is made of smudge-able plastic, and last time I checked geek material lust hierarchy, plastic was a distant ranking of 452342 places behind aluminum. The effect is that the case, feels lighter, warmer and thicker but also cheaper than before. And in your hand, picking up a slightly warm iPhone, it feels almost more organic. Between that and the the rounded shape, which fits far better in the hand, it's like you're cupping a warm baby bird. The old phone by comparison feels like its a better quality device, with the spiritual heft of a German machine. The new case is lighter but actually thicker; still, it feels less significant and durable. The case is also a lot easier to send radio waves through than the previous case&mdash;useful as this phone has many more radios. Also, if you place the new model on a table, it rocks when you tap the screen, so you can't use it as a table top computer anymore.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/iPhone_3G_19.jpg.jpg" class="center" style="display:block;"/></p> <p>The screen is slightly warmer in color temperature (more yellow than blue), slightly brighter (even when considering decay over time) and the daylight viewing is better, but it's the same 3.5-inch, 480x320 resolution screen. And it's still gorgeous.</p> <p>Oh, the headphone jack isn't recessed anymore, so you can use whatever headphones or adapters you want. And the lock and volume buttons are recessed slightly more and are metal. To great effect.</p> <p>To mention the 3G is to bring up painful memories, the time I've lost waiting for web pages to load on the iPhone, or standing on street corners waiting for maps to load.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/3G_speedchart.jpg"></p> <p>Our tests in AT&T's aggressively built-out NYC area showed the 3G connection is 4.8 times faster than the old EDGE connection. When you turn off 3G and do an EDGE-to-EDGE test between older and newer models, they both perform the same. The GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900) and UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900 and 2100 MHz) cellular radios have the advantage of some design improvements, including the use of the steel ring around the screen as an antenna and the electronic transparency of the now all plastic back.</p> <p>Wi-Fi reception is better. In a side-by-side test with the old iPhone, we walked away from an access point, the old iPhone's connection died at 100 feet and the newer one lasted to about 120 feet.</p> <p>At the end of a day with lots of email and browser use, or media playback, my old iPhone would be begging for a serious dock charge. How does the iPhone's 3G connection affect that?</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/iPhone_3G_11.jpg.jpg" class="center" style="display:block;"/><br> The downside of such speedy downloads is a reduced battery life, something the original couldn't stand to lose much of. We're do more testing of that soon. But here's an interesting thing: According to the data out there, the iPhone 3G has better battery life using 3G than the old iPhone does using EDGE. Let me explain. Apple's official browsing battery life rating on Wi-Fi is 6 hours for both models. They never rated the EDGE battery life but most testers found to be about 25% less than Wi-Fi. That's 4.5 hours. The iPhone 3G rating is 5 hours of browsing. Apple is claiming that it's 5 hours for both the new iPhone 3G and the EDGE on the old one. We shall investigate such claims soon. But I wish Apple would <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/389327/new-iphone-firmware-beta-has-a-3g-onoff-switch-i-wish-it-was-automatic">take me up on my idea</a> for using the 3G only for active browsing, maps and certain apps that need it, dynamically switching to EDGE for IMing, email downloading and weather checking.</p> <p>Phone-wise, I decided to lower my minute plan. I completely have stopped using my old iPhone for voice in San Francisco's spotty network, and even when I'm connected, everyone sounds like they have marbles in their mouth. Network problems aside, the good news is that basic voice quality issues have been fixed.</p> <p>Doing side-by-side calls, the difference when using the new phone and old is like the difference between talking to someone with their hand over their mouth and with their hand taken away. While the new iPhone's speaker and mic definitely improve sound quality, it seems packets do matter too. When the the phone is running on a 3G network (in downtown NY), calls sound especially clear compared to the old iPhone. But when both iPhones are on EDGE, the call difference is noticeable, but not night and day. Even the speakerphone's audio is much louder and so, music played through the mono speaker is also improved. As for reception back in spotty coverage areas, I'll have to do a side-by-side soon to let you know how that goes.</p> <p>The old iPhone's location detector was accurate within a few blocks, using Skyhook's system of logging cellular towers and Wi-Fi spot MAC addresses and pairing them with physical addreses. I thought it was fine for making sure when I searched for an ATM machine, it would only return local results. The new A-GPS system is accurate within meters, though, opening up the iPhone to more useful location-based apps, maps and geotagging of photos.</p> <p>The A-GPS helps get quicker fixes in the city, compared with a typical PND. However it doesn't refresh as quickly (every 5 to 15 steps), and won't give you a "heading-up" view, so when you're walking, it takes a bit longer to figure out where you're going. This is clearly optimized for walking, though in a pinch it could help lost drivers. The greater accuracy isn't the only reason it's better than the older iPhone: The ability to track your path is a nice enhancement too. The time to GPS lock is between 1 and 10 seconds, using a combination of Wi-Fi and cellular as well as GPS.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/iPhone_3G_21.jpg.jpg" style="display:block;"/></p> <p>Apple didn't write a dedicated turn-by-turn navigator for driving, with voice, but now we hear that <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5024018/telenav-confirms-iphone-in+car-navigation-app">companies are making them</a>, so we look forward to revisiting this once real navi apps are out.</p> <p>The old iPhone's software can take a photo and email it or send it to a MobileMe gallery, but the camera itself is relatively weak. It won't capture video, and I've lost countless YouTube hits by not having a video device at the ready. This situation has not been improved much.</p> <p>The new camera has the same 2MP shooter which returns 1600 x 1200 pixels. There still isn't video capture. Image processing seems to be slightly less grainy but it's not something you would notice. The MP count would be fine, but the low-light quality is still terrible. Nokia and Motorola have built thin phones with better imaging, why not Apple? And Apple's forte is software, so why can't they beef up the software tools, by adding image stabilizers and noise reducers, not to mention Photo Booth-type frames and effects?</p> <p>This is really not a revolutionary phone. It's more like the iPhone we wished Apple made last year. But basics, like cut, copy and paste are still missing. As well are the ability to use the phone like a hard drive. Other than that, we're hoping for some more revolutionary changes to come by software update. And let's take a moment to remember how many developers are making killer iPhone programs right this second. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5023924/iphone-app-review-marathon-liveblog">There's the revolution.</a></p> <p>So the hardware is interesting in the iPhone 3G, but the real story here is the new iPhone OS 2.0 firmware, which we've written about in depth here. You manage to install that, iPhone users, you've got about 80% of this new iPhone's new mojo. But if you're not making your calls on an iPhone yet, well, what are you waiting for?<br> [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5023924/iphone-app-review-marathon-liveblog">Our iPhone App Review Marathon</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5024078/iphone-20-software-review-forget-3g-its-code-that-counts">iPhone 2.0 Firmware Review: Forget 3G It's the Code That Counts</a>]</p> <p></p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=b3c10e3d7c5b0bc3269d7f99f908616a" height="1" width="1"/> <br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=b3c10e3d7c5b0bc3269d7f99f908616a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=4E0CTK"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=4E0CTK" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MPxxMJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MPxxMJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=vMoBwJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=vMoBwJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=3fcY3j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=3fcY3j" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=uPPxLj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=uPPxLj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/332946706" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/332946706/iphone-3g-review'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-93623235968052031?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-4613072425900835322008-07-10T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-10T20:40:10.193-07:00To show you a Nokia E71 video sample, I went to the Apple Store and asked the first guy on line the iPhone 3G why he has been waiting almost a week. He&#8217;s there with a group with good cause and also break a Guinness World Record. Check it out. Video formats: Maximum resolution, Mobile, Youtube<br />The [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/10/vlog-nokia-e71-video-sample-asks-why-people-are-lining-up-at-the-ny-5th-ave-apple-store/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-461307242590083532?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-57258741008275018762008-07-10T13:40:00.001-07:002008-07-10T13:40:07.152-07:00A new site for the Nokia N96 surfaced yesterday. Face The Task is going to release 96 individually numbered, special edition Nokia N96 on Friday 11am, CET. The bad: $759 euros. The good: proceeds from all sales of the Nokia N96 bought this way will also be donated to charity. If you can&#8217;t afford it, [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/10/face-the-task-of-getting-the-special-edition-nokia-n96/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5725874100827501876?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-29329720662146633212008-07-09T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-09T20:40:10.980-07:00This guide will be referenced to many times in the future, so I am posting the instructions to hacking your S60 Nokia phones now. Hacking your S60 phone will let you install unsigned applications without a hassle and even apply some patches if you like. It&#8217;s much easier than I thought!<br />Steps To Hack Nokia S60 [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/07/08/how-to-hack-s60-nokia-phones/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2932972066214663321?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-44883971481974744832008-07-08T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-08T20:40:07.841-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/nokia8208-leaklg2.jpg" align="right" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>Inadvertently posted to the Nokia site, the 8208 not only looks similar to the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/n96">n96</a>, the first non N-Series phone to feature a two-way slider. Part of Nokia's music phone push, the phone features the 0-9 keys below the screen, and music player controls above the screen. In addition, the CDMA phone has a 3 Megapixel camera and EVDO Rev.A. No word on release date or price. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/07/08/nokia.8208.leak/">Electronista</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=c1fbc377c6ceb704621762b6478d22b0" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=c1fbc377c6ceb704621762b6478d22b0" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=HaZXXl"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=HaZXXl" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=CcSafJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=CcSafJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=odOb8J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=odOb8J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=fKD3hj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=fKD3hj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9xiLGj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9xiLGj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/330350565" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/330350565/nokia-8208-two+way-slider-phone-looks-like-n+series-but-isnt-quite-one'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4488397148197474483?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-25558427718392366782008-07-08T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-08T10:40:16.514-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/nokia-haptikos.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="380" style="display:block;float:none;"/>Among the rush of Apple patents relating to touchscreens over the last year came one on <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.unwiredview.com/2008/07/08/nokia-haptikos-tactile-touchscreen-details-emerge/">tactile feedback touchscreens</a>, and Nokia seems to have been thinking along the same lines. Almost exactly the same lines, since Nokia's Haptikos tech is a system of fluid-cells driven by piezoelectric actuators that push up through a flexible touchscreen. And that sounds a lot like Apple's sub-surface, adjustable tactile "keys." But apparently the Nokia tech is aimed at "variable and controllable user perceived surface roughness or friction coefficient" rather than buttons. Fascinating stuff, nevertheless. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.unwiredview.com/2008/07/08/nokia-haptikos-tactile-touchscreen-details-emerge/">Unwiredview</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=77b3557f91d73509bfdc177fb7fbb5c5" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=77b3557f91d73509bfdc177fb7fbb5c5" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=434W3B"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=434W3B" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=n49oNJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=n49oNJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MOZWzJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MOZWzJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9S3Myj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9S3Myj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=5oBUgj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=5oBUgj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/329717379" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/329717379/nokia-haptikos-tactile-touchscreen-patent-is-a-bit-like-apples'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2555842771839236678?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-43282072545787083852008-07-07T20:40:00.001-07:002008-07-07T20:40:12.912-07:00<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/stills/batphone_giz.flv.jpg" style="display:block;display:none;"/>Nokia just sent us the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5016151/nokia-6205-dark-knight-batphone-is-for-bruce-wayne-wannabes">6205 Dark Knight phone</a> in a promotional box and man, is it cool. The box, that is. As you can see in the clip above, the purple box with pretty green bow on top surprised the hell out of me when I opened it—it cackled in the Joker's voice. The box is also packed with a DVD of <i>Batman Begins</i> and a creepy Joker card that has the scribbles of a madman all over it. Way to go with the box, Nokia...now where's the psycho purple 6205 Joker Edition to go with it? [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=3845">Verizon Wireless</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=7f55163e54cd495d0d8f7a819a8edadf" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=7f55163e54cd495d0d8f7a819a8edadf" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=SangGc"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=SangGc" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=44uqxJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=44uqxJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Mx1NjJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Mx1NjJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=FvVk5j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=FvVk5j" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=BPZx3j"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=BPZx3j" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/329237333" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/329237333/promo-box-for-nokia-6205-dark-knight-edition-is-cooler-than-phone-itself'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4328207254578708385?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-88849528321556037652008-07-07T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-07T10:40:08.610-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/07/samsung53101.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="222" style="display:block;float:none;"/>Some information has leaked out about Samsung's upcoming M3510 music-player cellphone, and it looks like it'll have some accelerometer-driven control built-in. A bit like the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/350227/shakesms-lets-you-shake-your-nokia-to-read-text-messages">ShakeSMS</a> app for Nokia phones and the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/sandisk-sansa-shaker-for-kiddies-252376.php">Sansa Shake</a> MP3 player, the M3510 will let you shake it in different directions and turn it around to control the music player and other apps. Other than that it's a 0.39-inch deep candybar, with 2-inch screen, 2-megapixel camera and FM radio, and it'll cost somewhere between $310 and $390 when it's released. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.unwiredview.com/2008/07/07/samsung-m3510-music-candybar-with-shake-control/">Unwiredview</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=0535b3e51879e78b67a50c46d8a7ee56" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=0535b3e51879e78b67a50c46d8a7ee56" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=fx7tO9"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=fx7tO9" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=NjhgXJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=NjhgXJ" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=PLSG0J"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=PLSG0J" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=U4nItj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=U4nItj" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=PrOSPj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=PrOSPj" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/328876799" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/328876799/samsung-m3510-music-cellphone-to-have-shake-tilt-control'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8884952832155603765?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-82024998221905460042008-07-04T10:40:00.001-07:002008-07-04T10:40:06.658-07:00<p><img alt="nokiawirelessloopset.jpg" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/nokiawirelessloopset.jpg" width="250" height="394"/ align="left"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nokia.com/">Nokia</a> today announced the release of a new cell-phone accessory designed for users with hearing aids: The Nokia Wireless Loopset works with T-coil equipped hearing aids or cochlear implants, and slips around the user's neck. <p>The Wireless Loopset is compatible with Bluetooth-ready handsets, essentially transforming the user's hearing aid into a headset. The device features adjustable sidetone levels, optimized volume range, single-button calling, and a vibrating alert. <p>"The Nokia Wireless Loopset provides hearing aid users with a<br />hassle-free and hands-free connection to their mobile phones," said Nokia R&D Specialist, Peeta Piiparinen,. "Sound is amplified more efficiently, while the distance between the phone and hearing aid means that the possibility of interference is greatly reduced. The loopset filters out background noise, which increases speech discrimination, and offers excellent audio quality in a range of environments such as the car, office, or even in windy conditions outdoors." <p>The device is expected to ship the first quarter of next year for 200 euros ($315.36 U.S.).(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/nokia_intros_phone_device_for.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8202499822190546004?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-43684155598163357572008-06-28T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-28T20:40:09.987-07:00<p><iframe class="embeddedvideo" src="http://share.ovi.com/tools/twidgets/slideshow.swf?feed=Gizmodo.NYCMeetup" width="494" height="371" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></iframe>Couldn't make it out to the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5020003/reminder-nyc-giz-meetup-is-this-saturday">Coney Island meetup</a> today? It's OK, it's really, really hot outside. Now you can enjoy photos taken from our trusty Nokia N95, continually updated as we take them tonight. So go ahead, enjoy our baseball and shenanigans from afar, you lazy bum. Thanks to the fine folks at Nokia for setting us up with the N95 and Ovi share account!</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=ade092847cdd292603ec3267e5d0c16a" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=ade092847cdd292603ec3267e5d0c16a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=YA5BK5"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=YA5BK5" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=i5VtwI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=i5VtwI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=SBFSOI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=SBFSOI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=1ZYzAi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=1ZYzAi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=sqTKii"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=sqTKii" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/322253159" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/322253159/live-photos-from-the-giz-nyc-meetup'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4368415559816335757?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-6431078430483756662008-06-27T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-27T20:40:10.233-07:00<p><img alt="nokiasupernova.jpg" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/nokiasupernova.jpg" width="450" height="234"/></p><p>Nokia today introduced a new line of phones, designed to "let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers." The company's new Supernova line is fashion-focused, aimed directly at "style conscious men and women." The company is kicking of the new line with four new models, the 7610, 7510, and 7310. </p> <p>The 7610 Supernova is available with red or blue Xpress-On covers, with a muted gray or "bright lilac" and "steel blue" front surface. The phone also features a 3.2 megapixel camera with an 8x digital zoom, a dedicated music key, built-in FM radio and MP3 player, and Nokia's WidSet Website sharing service. </p> <p>The Supernova 7510, meanwhile, offers a standard clamshell design, available in "storm blue," "red" [yep, that's the color name], "emerald green," and "espresso brown." The phone has a built-in 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, a 512MB microSD card, and a 2.2-inch display.</p> <p>The 7310 is the slim model of the line, featuring etched 3D textures, five front and back color options, a 2-megapixel camera phone, TV out, and an FM receiver and MP3 player.</p> <p>The 7210 is the entry level phone in the series, for "trend watchers who want simplicity with style." The phone is available in "bubble gum pink" and "vivid blue" features an SD slot and a 2-megapixel camera. <br /><br /></p>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/06/nokia_gets_all_fashionista_wit.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-643107843048375666?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-55567891212221997882008-06-27T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-27T10:40:11.907-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/Nokia_7610_Supernova_02_lowres2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;display:block;"/>Nokia's Supernova range is out today. Nokia says the 7610, 7510, 7310, and 7210 are aimed at the ladies of the world (including Caribbean, Parisian, Bolivian, Namibian, Amphibian, Presbyterian, Outta sight, Late night, Erudite, and Hermaphrodites), coming in all sorts of colors and shapes, as you can see in the press release, gallery, and bonus Friday video.</p> <p></p> <blockquote> <p>Nokia injects individuality and style into new Supernova range<br> <br> June 27, 2008</p> <p>Espoo, Finland - Recognizing that no one style fits all, Nokia today unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers.</p> <p>The first four devices to launch as part of the new Nokia Supernova range feature a mix of bold colors and of-the-moment designs, evoking the allure of the latest statement handbags or must-have sunglasses. Aimed at style conscious men and women who want to stay connected, the new range delivers exceptional mobile functionality alongside a variety of music and internet experiences.</p> <p>"As we rely more heavily on mobile phones to stay connected, they increasingly know everything about us and have become a window into our worlds," said Jo Harlow, vice president, LIVE category, Nokia. "With the Supernova range, we set out to give people the ability to set themselves apart in the same way that they would with a traditional statement accessory."</p> <p>Xpress yourself<br> <br> The new Nokia 7610, 7510 and 7310 Supernova devices give people an option to truly personalize their look by matching the style of their phone to their ever-changing moods with a choice of exchangeable Xpress-On covers in striking colors and glamorous surfaces.</p> <p>Nokia 7610 Supernova<br> <br> Featuring a slide design and smooth curves, the Nokia 7610 Supernova offers Xpress-On covers in a choice of a set of 'steel blue' and 'red' covers offset by a muted gray front surface, or 'bright lilac' and 'steel blue' contrasted against a pristine white front surface. The innovative Theme Colorizer feature lets people identify and capture any color and further tailor a look by applying captured colors to the phone's key illumination and wallpaper.</p> <p>Additional features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom, instant messaging and TV out for image sharing. With the Nokia 7610 Supernova, consumers can also enjoy and manage music with a dedicated music key, FM-radio, an MP3 player and access to Nokia Music Store* through the Nokia Music PC Client. The Nokia WidSets service gives access to enjoy and share content on favorite websites through the device.</p> <p>The Nokia 7610 Supernova is available in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 225 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>Nokia 7510 Supernova<br> <br> The Nokia 7510 Supernova boasts an iconic fold design with a push-to-open side key. Available with Xpress-On front and back covers in 'storm blue', 'red', 'emerald green' and 'espresso brown' the Nokia 7510 Supernova features magical light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and a reminder light. With outstanding mechanical quality, a soft feel and solid metal hinge, the phone features a 2 megapixel camera with NIPS, LED flash, 4x digital zoom, a 512MB microSD card**, a large 2.2 inch QVGA display and a new user friendly Nokia web browser for easy access to Nokia Search, Share on OVI and Flickr.</p> <p>With the Nokia 7510 Supernova, consumers can enjoy and manage music with an FM Radio, an enhanced MP3 player, access to Nokia Music Store and Nokia Music PC Client. Additional features include a link to YouTube, access to Nokia Maps 1.2 to navigate with free mapping, routing and local search, support of A-GPS and the Nokia WidSets service.</p> <p>The Nokia 7510 Supernova is available in the fourth quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 180 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>Nokia 7310 Supernova<br> <br> The slim and sleek Nokia 7310 Supernova includes Xpress-On covers etched with daring 3D textured designs available in 'steel blue' plus a second front and back cover in 'wasabi green' or 'candy pink'. A further five front and back cover options will be available for purchase in select markets in 'mushroom silver', 'plum jam', 'electric blue', 'yellow mellow' and 'espresso brown'.</p> <p>Additional features include a 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and TV out for image sharing, instant messaging and playing the preinstalled games on TV. An FM RDS radio and an MP3 music player complete the offering for style conscious individuals that want to enjoy their music anytime, anywhere.</p> <p>The Nokia 7310 Supernova is available in the second quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 155 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>Nokia 7210 Supernova<br> <br> For trend watchers who want simplicity with style, the Nokia 7210 Supernova has a chic, slim design and is available in a choice of 'bubble gum pink' and 'vivid blue' in a gloss finish. With the Nokia 7210 Supernova, people can enjoy music sideloaded from a PC or purchased from Nokia Music Store, as well as manage music with the new Nokia Music PC client, which is available for download. With an SD memory card slot, favorite music and videos can be easily played and saved. A 2 megapixel camera and access to Flickr provide one click access to share photos.</p> <p>The Nokia 7210 Supernova is available in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 120 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>*) Where available<br> <br> **) Memory card size may vary by market</p> </blockquote> <p> <iframe class="embeddedvideo" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hFjrbmj0CUc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=f85af3267c3fd949c4eab2cfa5ede23a" height="1" width="1"/> <br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=f85af3267c3fd949c4eab2cfa5ede23a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=ywzssN"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=ywzssN" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=flgBII"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=flgBII" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=m8LvEI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=m8LvEI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=FnJPei"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=FnJPei" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=iAVyFi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=iAVyFi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/321229660" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/321229660/nokia-releases-supernova-range-of-cellphones-supersmashinglovely'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5556789121222199788?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-35347673805932434472008-06-27T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-27T03:40:08.451-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/Nokia_7610_Supernova_02_lowres2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>Nokia's Supernova range is out today. Nokia says the 7610, 7510, 7310, and 7210 are aimed at the ladies of the world (including Caribbean, Parisian, Bolivian, Namibian, Amphibian, Presbyterian, Outta sight, Late night, Erudite, and Hermaphrodites), coming in all sorts of colors and shapes, as you can see in the press release, gallery, and bonus Friday video.</p> <p></p> <blockquote> <p>Nokia injects individuality and style into new Supernova range<br> June 27, 2008</p> <p>Espoo, Finland - Recognizing that no one style fits all, Nokia today unveiled a new range of products to let consumers express their personal styles on a number of levels ranging from stylish designs, to personalization through vibrantly hued exchangeable covers.</p> <p>The first four devices to launch as part of the new Nokia Supernova range feature a mix of bold colors and of-the-moment designs, evoking the allure of the latest statement handbags or must-have sunglasses. Aimed at style conscious men and women who want to stay connected, the new range delivers exceptional mobile functionality alongside a variety of music and internet experiences.</p> <p>"As we rely more heavily on mobile phones to stay connected, they increasingly know everything about us and have become a window into our worlds," said Jo Harlow, vice president, LIVE category, Nokia. "With the Supernova range, we set out to give people the ability to set themselves apart in the same way that they would with a traditional statement accessory."</p> <p>Xpress yourself<br> The new Nokia 7610, 7510 and 7310 Supernova devices give people an option to truly personalize their look by matching the style of their phone to their ever-changing moods with a choice of exchangeable Xpress-On covers in striking colors and glamorous surfaces.</p> <p>Nokia 7610 Supernova<br> Featuring a slide design and smooth curves, the Nokia 7610 Supernova offers Xpress-On covers in a choice of a set of 'steel blue' and 'red' covers offset by a muted gray front surface, or 'bright lilac' and 'steel blue' contrasted against a pristine white front surface. The innovative Theme Colorizer feature lets people identify and capture any color and further tailor a look by applying captured colors to the phone's key illumination and wallpaper.</p> <p>Additional features include a 3.2 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom, instant messaging and TV out for image sharing. With the Nokia 7610 Supernova, consumers can also enjoy and manage music with a dedicated music key, FM-radio, an MP3 player and access to Nokia Music Store* through the Nokia Music PC Client. The Nokia WidSets service gives access to enjoy and share content on favorite websites through the device.</p> <p>The Nokia 7610 Supernova is available in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 225 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>Nokia 7510 Supernova<br> The Nokia 7510 Supernova boasts an iconic fold design with a push-to-open side key. Available with Xpress-On front and back covers in 'storm blue', 'red', 'emerald green' and 'espresso brown' the Nokia 7510 Supernova features magical light effects with a hidden-until-lit display and a reminder light. With outstanding mechanical quality, a soft feel and solid metal hinge, the phone features a 2 megapixel camera with NIPS, LED flash, 4x digital zoom, a 512MB microSD card**, a large 2.2 inch QVGA display and a new user friendly Nokia web browser for easy access to Nokia Search, Share on OVI and Flickr.</p> <p>With the Nokia 7510 Supernova, consumers can enjoy and manage music with an FM Radio, an enhanced MP3 player, access to Nokia Music Store and Nokia Music PC Client. Additional features include a link to YouTube, access to Nokia Maps 1.2 to navigate with free mapping, routing and local search, support of A-GPS and the Nokia WidSets service.</p> <p>The Nokia 7510 Supernova is available in the fourth quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 180 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>Nokia 7310 Supernova<br> The slim and sleek Nokia 7310 Supernova includes Xpress-On covers etched with daring 3D textured designs available in 'steel blue' plus a second front and back cover in 'wasabi green' or 'candy pink'. A further five front and back cover options will be available for purchase in select markets in 'mushroom silver', 'plum jam', 'electric blue', 'yellow mellow' and 'espresso brown'.</p> <p>Additional features include a 2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and TV out for image sharing, instant messaging and playing the preinstalled games on TV. An FM RDS radio and an MP3 music player complete the offering for style conscious individuals that want to enjoy their music anytime, anywhere.</p> <p>The Nokia 7310 Supernova is available in the second quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 155 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>Nokia 7210 Supernova<br> For trend watchers who want simplicity with style, the Nokia 7210 Supernova has a chic, slim design and is available in a choice of 'bubble gum pink' and 'vivid blue' in a gloss finish. With the Nokia 7210 Supernova, people can enjoy music sideloaded from a PC or purchased from Nokia Music Store, as well as manage music with the new Nokia Music PC client, which is available for download. With an SD memory card slot, favorite music and videos can be easily played and saved. A 2 megapixel camera and access to Flickr provide one click access to share photos.</p> <p>The Nokia 7210 Supernova is available in the third quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of 120 EUR before taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>*) Where available<br> **) Memory card size may vary by market</p> </blockquote> <p> <iframe class="embeddedvideo" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hFjrbmj0CUc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></p> <p>[<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nokia.com/A4136001?newsid=1231580">Nokia</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=f85af3267c3fd949c4eab2cfa5ede23a" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=f85af3267c3fd949c4eab2cfa5ede23a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=Si6Dzk"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=Si6Dzk" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=flgBII"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=flgBII" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=m8LvEI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=m8LvEI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=FnJPei"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=FnJPei" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=iAVyFi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=iAVyFi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/321229660" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/321229660/nokia-releases-supernova-range-of-cellphones-supersmashinglovely'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3534767380593243447?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-73805796294064370212008-06-26T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-26T13:40:11.003-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/04/keyspanpark.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="575" height="372" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>Hey, New Yorkers! In case you forgot, the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5016919/giz-coney-island-meetup-the-details">Gizmodo NYC meetup</a> is this Saturday. We're going to the Coney Island Cyclones game and then out to drinks at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://nymag.com/listings/bar/Peggy-ONeills/">Peggy O'Neill's</a>. We've got some goodies to give away from companies such as Nerf, Razor and Steelseries, and Nokia will be helping us post a live gallery of pictures to Giz for those who can't make it. It should be a good time, so <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ACYCLONES%3AC08%3AC0628%3A&linkID=cyclones&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=">get your tickets now</a> and come hang out!</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=dc62b81fc6519de7940dc8461237e70c" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=dc62b81fc6519de7940dc8461237e70c" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=FDFDuI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=FDFDuI" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=WUiCrI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=WUiCrI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=hsPXWI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=hsPXWI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=aVbd3i"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=aVbd3i" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Gs1SPi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Gs1SPi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/320751577" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/320751577/reminder-nyc-giz-meetup-is-this-saturday'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7380579629406437021?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-16222253114795063362008-06-26T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-26T10:40:13.163-07:00The Nokia E71 is really popular right now, so let&#8217;s take a look at what others have been saying so far. I am listing down the recent reviews available from reputable sources and a brief summary of each one. Nokia E71 in white or grey<br />Paul Miller from Engadget Mobile wrote on his Nokia E71 review that [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/26/nokia-e71-reviews-collection/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1622225311479506336?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-75744000123845505232008-06-25T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-25T13:40:10.447-07:00Tired of reading news? Then check out the Nokia Daily News, a blog by Matthew Bennett, who makes daily videos on the what&#8217;s currently buzzing around Nokia. It is refreshing to watch Nokia news instead of reading them. Here&#8217;s the podcast link for itunes. Want to know what else is cool about his videos? They are [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/24/featured-site-nokia-daily-news-by-matthew-bennett/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7574400012384550523?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-22207596147654931942008-06-24T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-24T20:40:41.194-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/nokiae66lightning2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/><strong>The Gadget:</strong> The <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5016640/nokia-e71-and-e66-phones-stuffed-with-two-cameras-wi+fi-gps-and-more">Nokia E66</a>, a slim but luxurious GSM slider smartphone running Symbian S60, with Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G and a 3.2MP camera, to name a few of its many features.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>The Price:</strong> Around $500&mdash;official price not announced yet.</p> <p><strong>The Verdict:</strong> It's good, but it's not $500 good, esp without a qwerty.</p> <p>The E66 is the first number-pad cellphone I've used in 3 years that I wasn't afraid of. Calls on the phone are loud and clear both directions. Its thin form factor and grippy textured back make it enjoyable to hold and you can perform a decent amount of functions without sliding up the top. It has tons of features and it doesn't half-ass any of them. Like the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/gizmodos-long+ass-nokia-n95-review-why-it-rocks-why-it-sucks-250902.php">N95</a>, it's got a decent flash camera that takes sharp pictures and video, and has options comparable to most point-and-shoots. The Wi-Fi and 3G load fast in the browser, and GPS found my position when I was outside. (It didn't locate me inside, though, like some phones with assisted GPS.) OTA app downloading was painless and so was setting up my Gmail account.</p> <p>Still, I have some beefs. Symbian doesn't feel very fast. Like many S60 devices, apps and options are buried deep in menus. The phone is too quick to auto-rotate between portrait and landscape modes, a feature that seemed pointless given the cramped real estate of the E66's 2.4" screen. Also, though there are third-party browsing options available that are probably much better, Nokia's built-in S60 browser sucks, plain and simple. It loads non-optimized pages in actual size so it's hard to navigate the screen, only allows for one page to be open at a time, and sorely needs touchscreen functions provided by other modern smartphone browsers.</p> <p>I hate to mention it, but there's a touchscreen phone coming out in a few days on the same network that costs $300 less. This is the problem with a lot of unsubsidized phones. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nokiausa.com/A41153028/">Product Page</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=e11d6e20c462d4049ca498d985c8bfcd" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=e11d6e20c462d4049ca498d985c8bfcd" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=rV899e"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=rV899e" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=kSwIkI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=kSwIkI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=gBHANI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=gBHANI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ydMQqi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ydMQqi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Wjh2oi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Wjh2oi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/319284489" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/319284489/lightning-review-nokia-e66-slider-smartphone'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2220759614765493194?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-67821097307914259712008-06-24T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-24T10:40:09.124-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/n78.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>Those of you who've been patiently waiting for your fancy new smartphone (you know, one that lacks any real buttons) will be happy to know that the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/354760/n78-comes-loaded-with-wi+fi-hspda-gps-touch-surfaces-tricorder">Nokia N78</a> has been released in the US for $560. We pasted all the spec info after the jump in case you're in need of a refresher, but to pick up your N78 you'll have to venture to a Nokia flagship store in NY or Chicago—or just go online. But go online sounds too plebeian for purchasing a phone that costs as much as a laptop, no?</p> <blockquote> <p>A perfect fusion of features and services - the Nokia N78 now available in US</p> <p>Newest Nseries device enhances the mobile lifestyle by merging new technologies and Ovi services</p> <p>New York, NY, USA - Starting today, convergence craving consumers across the United States can set their sights on the newest Nokia Nseries device to hit American store shelves, the Nokia N78. Combining advanced mobile features such as integrated A-GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and high-speed HSDPA connectivity on North American 850/1900 MHz networks, the Nokia N78 is perfect for enjoying new Nokia services such as Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi. Along with this full suite of data features, the Nokia N78 has also been engineered for maximum voice and messaging performance as well. Now available through select consumer electronics and wireless retailers, online retailers and at the Nokia Flagship Stores in Chicago and New York, the Nokia N78 retails for approximately USD 560. Specific information on retailers offering the Nokia N78 and other Nseries devices can be found at www.nseries.com.</p> <p>"Offering the robust feature set expected from an Nseries device, the integration of these features with Nokia's new suite of Ovi services is what makes the Nokia N78 a perfect companion for a connected and mobile lifestyle," said William Plummer, Vice President of Go-to-Market for Nokia. "Whether using GPS to find my way across town, adding geotag information to the images I capture and upload to Share on Ovi, or using the FM transmitter to listen to my music collection through my car stereo, the Nokia N78 keeps me connected and entertained wherever I go."</p> <p>Each Nokia N78 includes a free three-month trial navigation license for the Nokia Maps service, which enables users to calculate routing information, provides details on up to 15 million different points of interest, and gives audible and visual turn-by-turn directions from point A to point B. With the integrated A-GPS, users can 'geotag' images they capture on the Nokia N78 with location information. With this information images uploaded to Share on Ovi or other selected image sharing sites can include not only when the picture was taken - but also where the picture was taken, even displaying that information visually on a map.</p> <p>For music fans, the Nokia N78 combines two exciting features - a digital music player and an integrated FM transmitter - to enable a complete audio experience. With storage for up to 8GB of music on an optional MicroSD memory card, a music collection can be easily shared and enjoyed in the home or car by playing it wirelessly through the FM radio.</p> <p>Yet another useful tool that the Nokia N78 offers is widget support enabled by Web Runtime technology. This functionality allows easy mobile access to valuable online information, including weather, sports, news and more. A wide variety of widgets are available through the Download! client on the Nokia N78 or through the MOSH mobile content distribution platform at http://mosh.nokia.com.</p> <p>To further enhance the overall experience of the Nokia N78, a variety of Nokia Original Accessories are also available. Offering exceptional sound in an over-the-ear style headset, the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-600 offers the perfect blend of comfort and sound quality. If the occasion calls for sharing tunes with a friend, the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Speakers MD-7W offer full range sound in a compact easy to carry package. Unlike most portable speakers, the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Speakers MD-7W features 3D sound, dynamic compression for optimal audio at all volume levels and dynamic bass control for powerful low frequencies.</p> </blockquote> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=36231222bfe9df93d481826d6118c4c6" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=36231222bfe9df93d481826d6118c4c6" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=uSQiTG"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=uSQiTG" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=TbPNiI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=TbPNiI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=SZEdoI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=SZEdoI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Zc8LJi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Zc8LJi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=aEAL1i"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=aEAL1i" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/318973909" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/318973909/nokia-n78-released-in-the-us'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6782109730791425971?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-71916404775998473952008-06-23T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-23T13:40:10.734-07:00<img alt="nokiae71.jpg" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/nokiae71.jpg" width="350" height="272"/><p>The new Nokia E71 is a good looking phone--so good, in fact, that the moment that it arrived on our doorstep, our mobile phone analyst, Sascha Segan, felt obligated to get the thing in front of a camera as soon as humanly possible. According to Segan, this slim handset is likely to be the number one competitor to the Blackberry Bold in the smart phone space. <p>After the jump, check out a video taking us through the paces of the E71. <iframe class="embeddedvideo" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/elB3Rbs7bcI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </iframe> (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/06/video_handson_with_the_nokia_e.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7191640477599847395?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-13049044598871018482008-06-23T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-23T03:40:09.673-07:00Yet another video taken with the Nokia N95 8GB from my vacation last week. This time is from Montego Bay, Jamaica. Yeah Man! Hope you enjoy it. Video Formats: Web high quality, Mobile, Youtube<br />As the cruise ported Montego Bay, there were really only a few places to tell the taxi drivers where to go: food at [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/23/vlog-priceless-at-montego-bay-jamaica/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1304904459887101848?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-91299601163211833682008-06-22T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-22T10:40:08.640-07:00Congratulations to Marco from El Blog De Marco as the winner of the $50 Handango Gift Card. There were 31 people who entered the contest. Eight were email subscribers that were counted twice for a total of 39 entries. The winner was selected using the RANDBETWEEN function on Microsoft Excel. An email was sent to [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/22/contest-winner-of-handango-50-gift-card/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-9129960116321183368?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-42817626445701541782008-06-21T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-21T20:40:09.959-07:00What a relaxing vacation! I&#8217;m back from a week cruising the Caribbean. My first post back is a video from Stingray City at Cayman Islands captured with the Nokia N95 8GB. It is basically a shallow area in the middle of the ocean where tourists can swim with lots and lots of stingrays. Check it [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/21/vlog-swimming-with-stingrays-at-stingray-city-grand-cayman/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4281762644570154178?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-26803083001820035172008-06-20T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-20T13:40:07.195-07:00<p>What're you doing this weekend? We're shopping for furniture, setting up furniture, and enjoying the incredible adventures of Snake. Man, is MGS4 good. Oh, and we're thanking our sponsors. Mmm, delicious sponsors. Thanks Apple Mac, AT&T, Arkadium, AutoTrader, Canon, Chevy Fuel Solutions, Coors Light, Dash Express, Glyde, Jet Blue, Kicker, Lenovo, Linksys, MS Office Small Business, Netgear, Nikon Coolpix, Nokia, Symantec, T-Mobile, Toshiba, Toyota, and Yahoo!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://advertising.gawker.com/titles/gizmodo">Join us</a></p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=bf18328af661a62d994212ca4c3c790a" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=bf18328af661a62d994212ca4c3c790a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=A3FokJ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=A3FokJ" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=1nYqHI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=1nYqHI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=SnIYJI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=SnIYJI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ETzEWi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ETzEWi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=3YO1bi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=3YO1bi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/316434960" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/316434960/sponsors-thanks'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2680308300182003517?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-88515904858515398742008-06-19T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-19T13:40:11.191-07:00I recently flew home from Houston to Los Angeles. I got myself a window seat during check in. I was pleased to find my seat had two windows. Inspired by a post by Monadi at Phone-rush, I wanted to try GPS in mid-flight for myself.<br />Before takeoff, I set the Nokia N82 to [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/13/nokia-n82-using-sportstracker-at-10000-meters-altitude/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8851590485851539874?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-12451128231557193112008-06-19T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-19T03:40:08.602-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/nokian95natgeo2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>Ever since Steve Jobs showed the speedy new iPhone 3G in a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5014675/the-3g-iphone-is-official--july-11th-starting-at-199">browser faceoff</a> against the Nokia N95 at WWDC, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1382772#post11187398">users on Howard Forums have been crying foul</a>. They say His Steveness's test of loading the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/">National Geographic</a> homepage was bogus because the N95's browser uses Flash, a feature that <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/364173/steve-jobs-craps-on-adobe-mobile-flash-does-not-bode-well-for-iphone-support">the iPhone's Safari lacks</a>. We ran our own tests of the N95 browser with Flash turned off in New York and San Francisco, and found some interesting results: The N95 is often slower than was demoed at WWDC. But much, much faster with the free Opera browser with its images optimized server-side.</p> <p>In Manhattan, I loaded the National Geographic site on the N95's browser without Flash about 10 times. Each result was different, but the bulk came up in the 37-43 second range, even slower than Jobs' 33-second claim. Spotty reception could've been to blame, because the status indicator switched between 3G and 3.5G several times. Or that the local tower was being utilized; remember, 3G bandwidth is a shared resource. This stuff is hard to quantify without true side by side tests.</p> <p><img src="http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/wwdc08/2008wwdclive184.jpg"></p> <p>Over on the left coast, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/392610/lightning-review-indiana-jones-fx-whip-verdict-awesomeness-with-many-uses">our intern John</a> ran the test on his N95 too. The site loaded for him in 31 seconds without flash, and about 37 seconds with it turned on.</p> <p>He also gave it a go with Opera Mini, and without flash the page loaded in an astounding 10.6 seconds, less than half the time advertised by the iPhone 3G. However, Opera works a bit differently than the default browser&mdash;it only loads optimized content filtered through their servers in Norway. But John was able to zoom in on any part of the page and see full image quality instantly, just like Mobile Safari.</p> <p>What else is interesting is that the side by side EDGE/3G tests from iPhone to iPhone show a 2.4x increase in speed. But Apple uses the Lonely Planet website for benchmarking, according to the iPhone 3G website. So, despite the tests on stage at WWDC, were they showing numbers for Lonely Planet? I doubt it, but I'm also confused as to why they'd switch up metrics. (The fine print is <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/wireless.html">here</a>.)</p> <p>So what's the answer? Well, we're not entirely sure. Jobs' test results look kosher, but the implied winner here is Opera Mini. Progressive loading in half the time of Safari? Sign me up. But when it comes to the speed of the stock browser on a Nokia N95 using 3G, let us know if you've had better results.</p> <p>[<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5016398/the-iphone-3g-faq">iPhone 3G FAQ</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/gizmodos-long+ass-nokia-n95-review-why-it-rocks-why-it-sucks-250902.php">Nokia N95 Review</a>]</p> <p><em><br> Additional reporting by John Herrman</em></p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" style='font-size:10px;color:maroon;' target="_blank" href='http://www.pheedo.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v2:ffc4d2c8f36a132937e6e65a7825cbcf:fU9kpPAAdjJh2CGY0O%2B4ZzFXbTzBFFrxOTvTsE9BaDtTX6ceRpN8S8z6UKP51eZkMof4wzjhs%2BD%2BUcCfsayaXkBYcEW99RXluTy4wVVWlv8%3D'><img border='0' title='Poll' alt='Poll' src='http://www.pheedo.com/images/mm/poll_computer.png'/></a><br /><br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a3568814526ffaef28478ab84d152ff5"><img alt="" style="border:0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=a3568814526ffaef28478ab84d152ff5"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=a3568814526ffaef28478ab84d152ff5" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=KKAaM3"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=KKAaM3" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MuhG3I"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MuhG3I" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=EBQkoI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=EBQkoI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=aVNBZi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=aVNBZi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=XHVfJi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=XHVfJi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/315116558" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/315116558/did-flash-support-slow-the-nokia-n95s-download-vs-the-iphone-3g'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1245112823155719311?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-55230143707854753192008-06-18T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-18T20:40:18.531-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/nokian95natgeo2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>Ever since Steve Jobs showed the speedy new iPhone 3G in a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5014675/the-3g-iphone-is-official--july-11th-starting-at-199">browser faceoff</a> against the Nokia N95 at WWDC, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1382772#post11187398">users on Howard Forums have been crying foul</a>. They say His Steveness's test of loading the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/">National Geographic</a> homepage was bogus because the N95's browser uses Flash, a feature that <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/364173/steve-jobs-craps-on-adobe-mobile-flash-does-not-bode-well-for-iphone-support">the iPhone's Safari lacks</a>. We ran our own tests of the N95 browser with Flash turned off in New York and San Francisco, and found some interesting results: The N95 is often slower than was demoed at WWDC. But much, much faster with the free Opera browser with it's images optimized server-side.</p> <p>In Manhattan, I loaded the National Geographic site on the N95's browser without Flash about 10 times. Each result was different, but the bulk came up in the 37-43 second range, even slower than Jobs' 33-second claim. Spotty reception could've been to blame, because the status indicator switched between 3G and 3.5G several times. Or that the local tower was being utilized; remember, 3G bandwidth is a shared resource. This stuff is hard to quantify without true side by side tests.</p> <p><img src="http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/wwdc08/2008wwdclive184.jpg"></p> <p>Over on the left coast, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/392610/lightning-review-indiana-jones-fx-whip-verdict-awesomeness-with-many-uses">our intern John</a> ran the test on his N95 too. The site loaded for him in 31 seconds without flash, and about 37 seconds with it turned on.</p> <p>He also gave it a go with Opera Mini, and without flash the page loaded in an astounding 10.6 seconds, less than half the time advertised by the iPhone 3G. However, Opera works a bit differently than the default browser&mdash;it only loads optimized content filtered through their servers in Norway. But John was able to zoom in on any part of the page and see full image quality instantly, just like Mobile Safari.</p> <p>What else is interesting is that the side by side EDGE/3G tests from iPhone to iPhone show a 2.4x increase in speed. But Apple uses the Lonely Planet website for benchmarking, according to the iPhone 3G website. So, despite the tests on stage at WWDC, were they showing numbers for Lonely Planet? I doubt it, but I'm also confused as to why they'd switch up metrics. (The fine print is <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/wireless.html">here</a>.)</p> <p>So what's the answer? Well, we're not entirely sure. Jobs' test results look kosher, but the implied winner here is Opera Mini. Progressive loading in half the time of Safari? Sign me up. But when it comes to the speed of the stock browser on a Nokia N95 using 3G, let us know if you've had better results.</p> <p>[<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5016398/the-iphone-3g-faq">iPhone 3G FAQ</a>, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/392610/lightning-review-indiana-jones-fx-whip-verdict-awesomeness-with-many-uses">Nokia N95 Review</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" style='font-size:10px;color:maroon;' target="_blank" href='http://www.pheedo.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v2:3b1a53729018ea5189dc6be162e660ea:utl%2B2StlNdfyvLV38MbKhuYq%2FMirtbT6pmZCNyrGaZr5yrARVSgXYUnZx9D%2Fsn6cDqc%2BYWIgJiONQshCk9cMRqiB97nqqo1nIQUwUlAQv5k%3D'><img border='0' title='Poll' alt='Poll' src='http://www.pheedo.com/images/mm/poll_computer.png'/></a><br /><br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=83a89f5dbcb752a890f0cfcb65e0904f" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=83a89f5dbcb752a890f0cfcb65e0904f" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=XTxAlK"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=XTxAlK" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=nmi48I"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=nmi48I" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=aba8CI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=aba8CI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=AaPoni"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=AaPoni" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Fk46Ii"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Fk46Ii" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/315017470" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/315017470/downloads-is-the-nokia-n95-really-slower-than-iphone-3g'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5523014370785475319?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-60145757033539329622008-06-17T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-17T13:40:08.164-07:00I recently flew home from Houston to Los Angeles. I got myself a window seat during check in. I was pleased to find my seat had two windows. Inspired by a post by Monadi at Phone-rush, I wanted to try GPS in mid-flight for myself.<br />Before takeoff, I set the Nokia N82 to [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/13/nokia-n82-using-sportstracker-at-10000-meters-altitude/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6014575703353932962?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-6682885985342294972008-06-17T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-17T03:40:09.569-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/NokiaKnockoff2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>When a company comes out with an innovative, landmark product, many other companies will end up incorporating those design features into their own products over time. But at what point does drawing inspiration from a rival's innovations become simple bootlegging? We asked three experts.</p> <p><strong>Yves Behar, designer of OLPC and Jawbone, and founder of fusionproject design studio in SF</strong><br> "When a company comes out with an innovative, landmark gadget, many companies incorporate those design features into their own gadgets over time. But at what point does inspiration turn into bootlegging or IP theft?</p> <p>The last few months, I've experienced a few straight rip-offs of the Jawbone earpiece. Not just copying the design, but copying the language, the packaging, the way we present ourselves. I really don't see it as a form of flattery, I see it as a complete lack of originality. When the #1 in the industry is copying #10, that means something is really lacking in #1. It's unable to establish its own vision and direction. People forget there are 1,000 different ways to deliver, 1,000 different ways to create great design. I'm not sure what there is to be done besides continuing to move forward."</p> <p><strong>Karen Marie Kitterman, intellectual property lawyer with Fenwick & West LLP, Based in China</strong><br> "Bootlegging is not a legal term, but there are several legal theories under which innovative companies can stop copycats.</p> <p>Design patents protect the ornamental design of an object [and] are granted only if the design is novel and not obvious. The patent owner can stop the copycats only if the similarities and differences between the two products create an overall similarity that would deceive the ordinary observer. Often if a copycat copies only enough to call the original to mind, but not enough to confuse consumers that the new product is the real McCoy, then the copycat may pass under the legal nets of design patent and trade dress infringement (assuming the innovative company has design patent and trade dress rights). Copyright protection usually does not cover the design features of products because they usually are not separable from the product itself. If the copycat, however, uses the actual name or logos of the original company, then it can likely be stopped for trademark infringement.</p> <p>Please note also that the volume of counterfeits, especially out of China, is so large that, even when innovative companies have the legal rights to stop counterfeits, they cannot always stop all of them."</p> <p><strong>Ravi Chhatpar, Strategy Director for Frog Design, based in Shanghai</strong><br> "We heard stories of teenagers in third-tier cities in China "adapting" the Nike ID customized shoe concept by acquiring fake Nike shoes, customizing them in Nike ID style with locally created design elements with local fabrics, color patterns from local schools, and selling them. Contrast this to the fake markets in Shanghai and other first-tier cities that sell pure rip-offs of Nike ID shoes. Many at our forum agreed that the former, while in the end involving infringement of Nike's IP and illegal sales of bootleg Nike shoes, could be condoned as it was highly imaginative and locally improvisational in a market that is so unsophisticated. It's reflective of newfound creativity. Meanwhile the latter is clearly an example of ripping off for profit.</p> <p>Similarly, many innovative consumer electronics are copied (some poorly and/or hilariously) in China (e.g., iPhone knock-offs). It's easy for Westerners to point at these copies as examples of blatant IP infringement, which they are. But some will argue that these cheap knockoffs are bringing high quality design (or more accurately, an attempt at design) to a population that could never afford a real iPhone, thereby building interest in designed products to a market that is currently unsophisticated about it. People in first-tier cities can afford to buy real iPhones and do so. But those in second-tier cities can't, but are intrigued by the iPhone's buzz and buy knock-offs. This is clear bootlegging, but does it serve a larger "good"?</p> <p>In the end, the main theme that emerged relates to the importance of context. Does the need to build design sensitivity and sophistication in a market that does not yet appreciate it permit what wouldn't be tolerated in more developed markets?"</p> <p>*Special thanks to Sara Munday from Frog for the story idea.</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" style='font-size:10px;color:maroon;' target="_blank" href='http://www.pheedo.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v2:bed720595fc4bf471cc2d3a94853db6e:o1mTpMHcalLIRv1%2BnNl12fZEF%2Fias67vP%2BSP3IyJVDyi94LR4lzIMVTVqd%2Bsj9HvjBA2kCGFnPoxTbUEUQmFwROCkBxAiI3EoJK7cL01rtw%3D'><img border='0' title='Poll' alt='Poll' src='http://www.pheedo.com/images/mm/poll_computer.png'/></a><br /><br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=bfe25f1ad73c62d739f24d93c6ef4a92" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=bfe25f1ad73c62d739f24d93c6ef4a92" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=yWaZ5r"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=yWaZ5r" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=8mWUbI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=8mWUbI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=fyH1mI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=fyH1mI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ivgwQi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ivgwQi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=GPVV4i"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=GPVV4i" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/313477388" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/313477388/when-companies-copy-gadgets-is-it-inspiration-or-stealing-the-experts-speak'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-668288598534229497?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-6609529887453951132008-06-16T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-16T20:40:07.644-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/NokiaKnockoff2.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>When a company comes out with an innovative, landmark product, many other companies will end up incorporating those design features into their own products over time. But at what point does drawing inspiration from a rival's innovations become simple bootlegging? We asked three experts.</p> <p><strong>Yves Behar, designer of OLPC and Jawbone, and founder of fusionproject design studio in SF</strong><br> "When a company comes out with an innovative, landmark gadget, many companies incorporate those design features into their own gadgets over time. But at what point does inspiration turn into bootlegging or IP theft?</p> <p>The last few months, I've experienced a few straight rip-offs of the Jawbone earpiece. Not just copying the design, but copying the language, the packaging, the way we present ourselves. I really don't see it as a form of flattery, I see it as a complete lack of originality. When the #1 in the industry is copying #10, that means something is really lacking in #1. It's unable to establish its own vision and direction. People forget there are 1,000 different ways to deliver, 1,000 different ways to create great design. I'm not sure what there is to be done besides continuing to move forward."</p> <p><strong>Karen Marie Kitterman, intellectual property lawyer with Fenwick & West LLP, Based in China</strong><br> "Bootlegging is not a legal term, but there are several legal theories under which innovative companies can stop copycats.</p> <p>Design patents protect the ornamental design of an object [and] are granted only if the design is novel and not obvious. The patent owner can stop the copycats only if the similarities and differences between the two products create an overall similarity that would deceive the ordinary observer. Often if a copycat copies only enough to call the original to mind, but not enough to confuse consumers that the new product is the real McCoy, then the copycat may pass under the legal nets of design patent and trade dress infringement (assuming the innovative company has design patent and trade dress rights). Copyright protection usually does not cover the design features of products because they usually are not separable from the product itself. If the copycat, however, uses the actual name or logos of the original company, then it can likely be stopped for trademark infringement.</p> <p>Please note also that the volume of counterfeits, especially out of China, is so large that, even when innovative companies have the legal rights to stop counterfeits, they cannot always stop all of them."</p> <p><strong>Ravi Chhatpar, Strategy Director for Frog Design, based in Shanghai</strong><br> "We heard stories of teenagers in third-tier cities in China "adapting" the Nike ID customized shoe concept by acquiring fake Nike shoes, customizing them in Nike ID style with locally created design elements with local fabrics, color patterns from local schools, and selling them. Contrast this to the fake markets in Shanghai and other first-tier cities that sell pure rip-offs of Nike ID shoes. Many at our forum agreed that the former, while in the end involving infringement of Nike's IP and illegal sales of bootleg Nike shoes, could be condoned as it was highly imaginative and locally improvisational in a market that is so unsophisticated. It's reflective of newfound creativity. Meanwhile the latter is clearly an example of ripping off for profit.</p> <p>Similarly, many innovative consumer electronics are copied (some poorly and/or hilariously) in China (e.g., iPhone knock-offs). It's easy for Westerners to point at these copies as examples of blatant IP infringement, which they are. But some will argue that these cheap knockoffs are bringing high quality design (or more accurately, an attempt at design) to a population that could never afford a real iPhone, thereby building interest in designed products to a market that is currently unsophisticated about it. People in first-tier cities can afford to buy real iPhones and do so. But those in second-tier cities can't, but are intrigued by the iPhone's buzz and buy knock-offs. This is clear bootlegging, but does it serve a larger "good"?</p> <p>In the end, the main theme that emerged relates to the importance of context. Does the need to build design sensitivity and sophistication in a market that does not yet appreciate it permit what wouldn't be tolerated in more developed markets?"</p> <p>*Special thanks to Sara Munday from Frog for the story idea.</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" style='font-size:10px;color:maroon;' target="_blank" href='http://www.pheedo.com/hostedMorselClick.php?hfmm=v2:d658ffb006283afd5ca4a27bac8bd7de:sKE61mrYdxpK%2BeaniGXBD6fcVzw4NUlQprs0cLN41OeS0aI6z7Wpa88DR77uzWaTQQsXrHoeQRxEagV%2Bh2Xw4IOKOGGQcP6YegIM87tIMhg%3D'><img border='0' title='Poll' alt='Poll' src='http://www.pheedo.com/images/mm/poll_computer.png'/></a><br /><br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=5eb26d7c0e6b4b00ed317ef29361b3f8" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=5eb26d7c0e6b4b00ed317ef29361b3f8" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=ZIrJBN"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=ZIrJBN" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=T9EqmI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=T9EqmI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=4l751I"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=4l751I" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9cCFGi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9cCFGi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=rNTHHi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=rNTHHi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/313274769" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/313274769/expert-opinion-when-does-gadget-design-inspiration-turn-into-bootlegging'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-660952988745395113?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-10504465261921311642008-06-16T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-16T10:40:13.485-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/e71494.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>The E66 and E71, two Nokia E-Series cellphones in <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/5014788/nokia-prepping-new-e+series-phones">last week's rumor mill</a>, are now official. Up top is the E71, a slick QWERTY phone that's a lot less chunky than its predecessor, the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/nokia-e61-on-its-way-153501.php">E61</a>. It comes equipped with a 3.2MP camera in the back, a front cam for video calls, Wi-Fi and GPS, just like the E66 down below.</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/e66494.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>The E66 is a good looking slider with a neat feature: it switches between portrait and landscape mode when it's turned. (Sound familiar?)</p> <p></p> <p>In addition to the features already mentioned, both phones support two home screens for business and personal modes, have 110MB internal memory and a microSD slot that can handle an 8GB card. They'll be available next month for GSM networks, both around $500. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nokiausa.com">Nokia</a>]</p> <blockquote> <p>Email made easy: Nokia unveils two new Nokia Eseries devices optimized for personal and professional email</p> <p>Slim, stylish Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 multimedia computers offer easy access to range of email solutions, including Microsoft Exchange</p> <p>London, UK - Nokia introduced today the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 – the latest email-optimized devices from the Nokia Eseries product range. The sleek Nokia E71 with full QWERTY keyboard and the stylish, slide-to-open Nokia E66 easily mobilize a broad range of personal or professional messaging needs, including Microsoft Exchange, the world’s most widely adopted corporate email solution. Both devices are expected to begin shipping in key markets in July. The Nokia E71 and the Nokia E66 are expected to retail at EUR 350, before applicable taxes and subsidies.</p> <p>“The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 were designed for people who lead a mobile lifestyle and want quick and easy access to their personal and work email. With both of these devices, we have responded to consumer feedback by making calendar and contacts available at the touch of a button,” said Søren Petersen, Senior Vice President, Devices, Nokia. “Equally important, people want well-crafted devices that are as beautiful to use as they are to behold. Stainless steel was chosen as the core material for these devices, giving them additional strength and a touch of class. Furthermore, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 offer all the latest multimedia features that people desire.”</p> <p>Easy, one-touch access to email</p> <p>The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 come fully equipped for easy-to-install and easy-to-use professional and personal email. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded with the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. With these Nokia Eseries devices, people can get reliable real-time access to their email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to their devices.</p> <p>The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world, as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. Additionally, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support the Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email solution as well as third party email solutions like System Seven and Visto Mobile. Both devices come with the new switch mode that allows people easily to switch between personal and work home screens.</p> <p>"With mobile email penetration and access to wireless applications growing at a rapid rate, Nokia is well positioned with its extensive lineup of market leading handsets to address the needs of consumers, high-end users and mobile professionals alike," said Andrew Brown, Director, Wireless Enterprise Strategies Global Wireless Practice, Strategy Analytics.</p> <p>Sophisticated tool, premium design inside and out</p> <p>With a stainless steel case, etched graphics and available in two colors - grey steel or white steel – the Nokia E71 bears the hallmarks of Nokia quality and craftsmanship. The cool metallic finish is complemented by the bright colour display, which showcases the Nokia E71 device’s brilliantly simple user interface. Designed for both one-handed and two-handed use, the Nokia E71 pays special attention to ergonomics, as evidenced by its narrow shape and specially designed keypad.</p> <p>The Nokia E66 offers a premium look and feel with its stainless steel accents and smooth sliding design. Sharing the same key features as the Nokia E71, including an enhanced calendar, contacts and customizable home screen modes, the Nokia E66 offers unique additions, like an orientation sensor that automatically optimizes itself for full screen viewing or silences the ringer when the device is turned over. Available in grey steel or white steel version, the Nokia E66 leaves a lasting impression as a sophisticated business tool in a distinct design.</p> <p>Always Entertaining</p> <p>In addition to email and personal information management, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 support the latest Ovi services including maps, music and media sharing that power users expect from their device. This includes fast and seamless browsing with HSDPA, wireless LAN and 3G connectivity, Assisted GPS (A-GPS) and Nokia Maps for navigation, a music player with support for up to 8 GB expandable memory and a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera.</p> <p>Built for Businesses of all sizes</p> <p>In addition to serving entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 also come fully equipped with a robust suite of enterprise grade features, including a built-in encryption functionality for both the device memory and for the memory card. Both Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 also include integrated mobile VPN support that gives mobile professionals access to their company intranet, and device lock and wipe to protect corporate information. Incorporating underlying technologies that allow IT departments to effectively manage security settings, corporate applications, data and advanced voice features, the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 expand the range of Nokia Eseries devices that support enterprise-specific deployment.</p> <p>Accessorize with Style</p> <p>Also announced today were a number of Nokia accessories that support the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 and Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 offer convenient handling, simplified installation and software updatability. The Nokia Car Kit CK-100 features Nokia Talk voice guidance and a remote control, while the Nokia Display Car Kit CK-600 features a removable color display and a remote control with illuminated keys for active call management. For increased mobility, Nokia also announced the sleek Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-212, as well as the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-106 and Nokia Mobile Holder CR-105 designed to complement the Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 respectively.</p> <p>Mr Wong Soon Nam, Vice President, Consumer Marketing, SingTel, said: "Our customers will enjoy a superior, cost-effective wireless email solution with SingTel's Broadband on Mobile and the new Nokia Eseries devices. These will give them a competitive edge and the ability to effortlessly retrieve important information on the move, making their office truly mobile."</p> <p>“The Nokia E71 and Nokia E66 carry the promise of the Nokia brand, which revolves around quality, reliability and usability,” said Mr Golinelli, Executive Vice President, Sales, Consumer Domestic Mobile Services, Telecom Italia. “Our wide range of customers is interested in funtionality but also in design and the Nokia E71 is the right and new concept for a new way of working.”</p> <p>“With the growth of corporate mobility adoption, the users’ demands for new solutions and devices get stronger. The new Nokia Eseries devices, Nokia E71 and Nokia E66, attend to our consumers’ different profiles and needs, due to their design and features, which fit both users' daily work and leisure moments in this connected society,” said Paulo Cesar Teixeira, VP, Operations, Vivo.</p> </blockquote> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=2e9838e9b5f4c76970e97710c2df8274" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=2e9838e9b5f4c76970e97710c2df8274" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=SLZISZ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=SLZISZ" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=8FLrnI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=8FLrnI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=LgduYI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=LgduYI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Z7vFMi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Z7vFMi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=eeudli"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=eeudli" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/312987792" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/312987792/nokia-e71-and-e66-phones-stuffed-with-two-cameras-wi+fi-gps-and-more'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1050446526192131164?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-48724697722055785092008-06-15T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-15T20:40:08.987-07:00I recently flew home from Houston to Los Angeles. I got myself a window seat during check in. I was pleased to find my seat had two windows. Inspired by a post by Monadi at Phone-rush, I wanted to try GPS in mid-flight for myself.<br />Before takeoff, I set the Nokia N82 to [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/13/nokia-n82-using-sportstracker-at-10000-meters-altitude/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4872469772205578509?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-21339889060176197302008-06-13T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-13T13:40:08.699-07:00<p><iframe class="embeddedvideo" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/m6hYIj0aI6U&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="494" height="399"></iframe>Sittiphol Phanvilai, a developer on the Nokia forums, managed to rig up a "multitouch" engine using the N95. With the camera, an IR filter on the back, a light pen and a TV, he cobbles together a system that allows drawing. Since this is only one pen, it's not exactly multitouch, but it is a start that shows what the N95 can do with the proper input systems. Does it means the N95 will get a multitouch screen some time in the future? Probably not. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://blogs.forum.nokia.com/blog/sittiphol-phanvilais-forum-nokia-blog/entertainment/2008/06/12/neuscreen-multitouch-screen-n95">Nokia Blogs</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=41f64cd2f9ef4fd6a654e440f226f32a"><img alt="" style="border:0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=41f64cd2f9ef4fd6a654e440f226f32a"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=41f64cd2f9ef4fd6a654e440f226f32a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=bjT3Iy"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=bjT3Iy" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MLkJUI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MLkJUI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=GaJQQI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=GaJQQI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=UrDTpi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=UrDTpi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=3HDhHi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=3HDhHi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/311305692" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/311305692/neuscreen-is-a-nokia-n95-multitouch-screen-engine-project'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2133988906017619730?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-18171760239299094712008-06-13T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-13T10:40:07.284-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/nokiabatman.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>As if you needed any more reason to get excited for the new Batman movie, the Nokia 6205 <em>Dark Knight</em> edition is coming soon. The black flip phone with the movie's logo on the back comes loaded with the trailer, as well as themed wallpapers, ringtones and screensavers. It also comes in white, if you hate Batman as much as Harvey Dent. The 6205s have 1.3MP cameras with flash, microSD slots expandable to 4GB, and external music controls. It's $120 before rebate with a two-year Verizon contract, press release below. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.verizonwireless.com">Verizon</a>]</p> <blockquote> <p>Verizon Wireless and Nokia team up to fight for Gotham City with the new Nokia 6205 phone</p> <p>Verizon Wireless Exclusive: Phone Debuts with Limited “The Dark Knight” Edition Inspired by one of the Summer’s Most Highly-Anticipated Movies</p> <p>BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, and Nokia (NYSE: NOK), the world leader in mobility, today announced the availability of the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition mobile phone. Celebrating the upcoming July 18 theatrical release of “The Dark Knight,” the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition will be available exclusively online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning, Sunday, June 15.</p> <p>Clad in a mysterious black color and embellished with a subtle The Dark Knight emblem, this themed-edition flip phone comes pre-loaded with wallpapers, voice tones, animated screensavers inspired by the film, and a full movie trailer.</p> <p>The Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition has a generous set of features designed to enhance the mobile lifestyle. Touch-sensitive external music keys make it simple to access tracks purchased from Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Music service, while the crisp two-inch display that supports up to 262,000 colors, makes watching news, sports and entertainment content from V CAST Video more enjoyable. In addition, the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition includes:</p> <p>o 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and 4x digital zoom<br> o 58 MB internal memory; expandable up to an additional 4 GB with an optional microSD™ memory card<br> o Support for text, picture and video messaging<br> o Get It Now®-capable for downloading games, ringtones, wallpapers and other mobile content<br> o VZ NavigatorSM-compatible for audible turn-by-turn directions and location information<br> o Mobile Web for access to the latest news, sports, weather and more<br> o Voice dialing and voice commands for touch-free phone operation<br> o Built-in speakerphone<br> o Bluetooth®-enabled for wireless headset support</p> <p>Like the phone, the unique packaging of the Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition is also sure to be a hit with fans, featuring iconic images drawn straight from Gotham City. Verizon Wireless customers will also find a Joker playing card with a code and a link to the www.fightforgothamcity.com Web site. Once on the Web site, customers can instantly find out if they have won The Joker’s “bag of cash” containing $10,000, play games to win more The Dark Knight-themed prizes, and download exclusive The Dark Knight content from Verizon Wireless’</p> <p>V CAST service.</p> <p>The Nokia 6205 The Dark Knight edition will be available online for $69.99 after a $50 online instant rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Following the premiere release of The Dark Knight edition, the standard edition of the Nokia 6205 phone – containing all of the same features and a striking metallic blue and silver color scheme – will be available both online and at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores next month.</p> <p>For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.</p> </blockquote> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=a0445834143dc2188cbfd87ccbcd6a20" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=a0445834143dc2188cbfd87ccbcd6a20" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=EW4kQd"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=EW4kQd" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=KjccRI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=KjccRI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=BL6YGI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=BL6YGI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=cUJjXi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=cUJjXi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MixMPi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MixMPi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/311155773" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/311155773/nokia-6205-dark-knight-batphone-is-for-bruce-wayne-wannabes'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1817176023929909471?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-86824686371848399522008-06-12T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-12T20:40:07.954-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/11/Nokia_Aeon_with_Antenna.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="463" height="266" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>NXP's new softmodem will be the fastest in the world and work with a range of data protocols, including LTE, WiMax, HSPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM. While the modem's over-the-top theoretical speeds will be sharply limited by available cellular networks, its network-promiscuity will allow for <i>actual</i> global phones that would be able to connect to fast data services almost anywhere in the world. Expect the hardware to start turning up in phone starting Q2 2009. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/slashphone/~3/310451095/new-nxp-cellular-soft-modem-does-it-all-12673">SlashPhones</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=a1213ea0a37a56be74afae2bf56f305f"><img alt="" style="border:0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=a1213ea0a37a56be74afae2bf56f305f"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=a1213ea0a37a56be74afae2bf56f305f" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=ra8Wox"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=ra8Wox" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=AryTgI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=AryTgI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=vkLEhI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=vkLEhI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Gu52gi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Gu52gi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Vu2dIi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Vu2dIi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/310710058" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/310710058/nxp-cell-modem-will-pull-down-150mbits-connect-to-just-about-anything'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8682468637184839952?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-72369381869834973872008-06-12T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-12T03:40:09.598-07:00I am giving away a $50 Handango gift certificate for purchasing games or applications for your phone. It&#8217;s not much but free is free! Just enter a comment on this post and if you are also an email subscriber your entry counts twice for a better chance of winning. Comments will close on Saturday June [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/12/giveaway-50-handango-gift-certificate-to-buy-games-or-apps-for-your-phone/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7236938186983497387?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-28926286106893166792008-06-11T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-11T13:40:07.854-07:00The Nokia E71 is reviewed by Eldar Murtazin from Mobile Review. It is the update to the previous candybar with qwerty, the Nokia E61/E61i. He wrote that while the buttons have gotten smaller, the tactile experience hasn&#8217;t changed. He also said that Nokia has struck gold with the Nokia E71 and will definitely enjoy some [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/10/nokia-e71-review-by-mobile-review/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2892628610689316679?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-90729940866353313642008-06-10T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-10T20:40:09.391-07:00<p><iframe class="embeddedvideo" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rW3rAmwn3d4&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="506" height="408"></iframe>Looking to stay relevant in the touchscreen smartphone arms race, Symbian dropped an updated S60 demo vid, complete with new shots of the interface and some interesting new features. While the original video highlighted standard, stylus based controls, this video gets finger happy. The new footage shows off a photo browser that uses finger swipes to navigate, and new footage of YouTube browsing done without a stylus. Also cool was a demo of a fish in a "tank" that used some sort of accelerometer/gyroscope to react to cellphone tilting. And is it just me, or does it seem like S60 Touch has been in the pipeline forever? [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pocketpicks.co.uk/latest/index.php/2008/06/09/nokia-updates-s60-touch-video/">PocketPicks</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=32cb0c3f0c6d7e52477f89f1ca656704" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=32cb0c3f0c6d7e52477f89f1ca656704" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=IDwzFK"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=IDwzFK" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=nP09JI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=nP09JI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=VxLc8I"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=VxLc8I" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=yMAuQi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=yMAuQi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=l7LVSi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=l7LVSi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/309175628" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/309175628/new-s60-touch-video-shows-off-new-finger-and-tilt+friendly-features'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-9072994086635331364?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-91270918475382349572008-06-09T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-09T20:40:23.078-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/nokia.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/></p><br /><p>Nokia is planning on delivering the long-awaited <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/355352/nokia-n96-hands+on-basically-a-video-oriented-n95">N96</a> and a group of new E-series models to the market sometime in the 3rd quarter of this year—with the E66 and E71 models coming as early as next week. Naturally, details are scarce, but both devices are expected to feature GPS, a 3.2 megapixel camera and 128MB of memory. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSHEL00649420080609">Reuters</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=5ec10d48bc76a6f1bb437c2cacaee10b" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=5ec10d48bc76a6f1bb437c2cacaee10b" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=W1kkiG"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=W1kkiG" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=VBSNnI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=VBSNnI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=aKw7NI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=aKw7NI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=faLeFi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=faLeFi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=RaYGbi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=RaYGbi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/308365940" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/308365940/nokia-prepping-new-e+series-phones'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-9127091847538234957?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-15587237134201534302008-06-09T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-09T13:40:11.439-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/iPhone_3G_Black_and_White.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="600" height="396" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>Just now at WWDC, Steve Jobs confirmed the long-rumored iPhone 3G, which is what he actually called it. It hits stores in the US and over 70 other countries on July 11th. Here it will costs $199 for the 8GB version, and $299 for the 16GB one (in black and white).<br><br /></p> <br /><p>Here are the additional key details, plus the official press release from Apple:</p> <p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/2008wwdclive173.jpg" class="center"><strong>Key Features:</strong><br><br />Charcoal Back<br><br />Solid Metal Buttons<br><br />Same 3.5" Display<br><br />Camera<br><br />Flush Headphone Jack<br><br />Dramatically Improved Audio<br><br /><strong><br><br />3G Advantage</strong><br><br />Showing a EDGE vs 3G comparison loading a webpage, 3G took 21 seconds. EDGE...waiting...waiting...uhh...59 seconds! Same phone, same location. 2.8X faster - and they claim loads webpages faster than Nokia N95 (33 seconds) or Treo 750 (34 seconds).</p><br /><p><strong>Battery Life</strong><br><br />10 hours 2G talk time<br><br />5 hours 3G talk time<br><br />5-6 hours of high-speed browsing<br><br />24 hours of audio playback</p><br /><p>And GPS!</p><br /><p>And it's coming to 70 countries over the "next several months."</p><br /><p><strong>More Affordable</strong><br><br />$199 for 8GB</p><br /><p>$299 for 16GB (which also comes in white)</p><br /><p>Coming July 11th</p><br /><p></p> <br /><blockquote><br /><p>Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3G</p><br /><p>Twice as Fast at Half the Price</p><br /><p>SAN FRANCISCO, June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ &mdash; Apple(R) today introduced the new iPhone(TM) 3G, combining all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK. In the US the new iPhone 3G is priced at a stunning $199 for the 8GB model, and just $299 for the 16GB model.** iPhone 3G will be available in more than 70 countries later this year, beginning with customer availability in 22 countries &mdash; Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the US &mdash; on July 11.</p><br /><p>"Just one year after launching the iPhone, we're launching the new iPhone 3G that is twice as fast at half the price," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "iPhone 3G supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync right out of the box, runs the incredible third party apps created with the iPhone SDK, and will be available in more than 70 countries around the world this year."</p><br /><p>iPhone 3G gives users ever faster access to the Internet and email over their cellular network with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA for voice and data connectivity around the world. iPhone 3G supports Wi-Fi, 3G and EDGE<br><br />networks and automatically switches between them to ensure the fastest possible download speeds. The new iPhone 3G also makes it easier to multi-task with simultaneous voice and data communications, so with iPhone 3G you can browse the web, get map directions, or check your email while you are on a call.</p><br /><p>iPhone 3G includes the new iPhone 2.0 software with both the iPhone SDK and key enterprise features such as support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to provide over-the-air push email, contact and calendar syncing as well as remote wipe and Cisco IPsec VPN for encrypted access to corporate networks. The iPhone SDK allows developers to create amazing applications that leverage the iPhone's groundbreaking Multi-Touch(TM) user interface, animation technology, accelerometer and GPS technology on the world's most advanced mobile platform.</p><br /><p>iPhone 3G includes the new App Store, providing iPhone users with native applications in a variety of categories including games, business, news, sports, health, reference and travel. The App Store on iPhone works over cellular networks and Wi-Fi, which means it is accessible from just about anywhere, so you can purchase and download applications wirelessly and start using them instantly. Some applications are even free and the App Store notifies you when application updates are available. The App Store will be available in 62 countries at launch.</p><br /><p>Additional features available with the iPhone 2.0 software include the ability to do real-time mapping and track your progress with GPS technology, mass move and delete multiple email messages, search for contacts, access a new scientific calculator, turn on parental control restrictions for specified content, save images directly from a web page or email them to your iPhone and easily transfer them back to your photo library on your Mac(R) or PC. iPhone 3G delivers an amazing 10 hours of talk time on 2G networks and 5 hours using 3G, with up to 5 to 6 hours of web browsing, up to 7 hours for video playback and up to 24 hours for audio playback.</p><br /><p>iPhone 3G takes advantage of MobileMe(TM), a new Internet service that pushes email, contacts, and calendars from an online "cloud" to native applications on iPhone, iPod(R) touch, Macs and PCs. With MobileMe email, messages are pushed instantly to iPhone, removing the need to manually check email and wait for downloads, and push keeps contacts and calendars continuously up-to-date so changes made on one device are automatically updated on other devices. With iPhone, you can even snap a photo and post it directly to a MobileMe Gallery to share with friends and family.</p><br /><p>iPhone 3G will be available in the US on July 11 for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 8GB model and $299 (US) for the 16GB model in both Apple and AT&T's retail stores and requires a new two year contract with AT&T for qualifying customers. iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes(R) 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers. For further information about iPhone 3G pricing and availability in the US and internationally, visit http://www.apple.com/iphone.</p><br /><p>* Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.</p><br /><p>** Based on iPhone 3G (8GB) and first generation iPhone (8GB) purchases. Requires new two year AT&T rate plan, sold separately.</p><br /><p>Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh.<br><br />Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its<br><br />award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.</p><br /><p>NOTE TO EDITORS: For additional information visit Apple's PR website (http://www.apple.com/pr/), or call Apple's Media Helpline at (408) 974-2042.</p><br /><p>(C) 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPhone, Multi-Touch, MobileMe, iPod and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.</p><br /></blockquote> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=1f794749a9c9b9bbc4956b0bac77a636" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=1f794749a9c9b9bbc4956b0bac77a636" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=Kxdo9M"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=Kxdo9M" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=KEVt9I"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=KEVt9I" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=kVkRCI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=kVkRCI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=b65cYi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=b65cYi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=1iP29i"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=1iP29i" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/308267778" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/308267778/the-3g-iphone-is-official--july-11th-starting-at-199'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-1558723713420153430?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-37393832964472802242008-06-09T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-09T10:40:07.249-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/mobileiphones.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/391960/iphone-3g-launch-date-confirmed">Today is D-Day</a>: Steve Jobs will announce the Second Coming of the iPhone, just 20 days before its first anniversary. Think about it. It has been less than a year, and the iPhone is in the minds of everyone, getting almost-sickening front page treatment in every newspaper, magazine, and blog all around the world. Even if it's not the best selling phone or the one with the most features, the impact has been so big that it has permeated popular culture and language itself. Here's one of many examples.</p><br /><p>This is the unmistakable iPhone outline on top of the word "Mobiles," found in the "Quiet Zone" carriage in the Chiltern Line, while I was traveling down to London from the English countryside. Not a generic standard cellphone with a keyboard, which is what <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/357895/the-analog-cellphone-timeline">we have been using for the last two decades</a>, but the iPhone.</p><br /><p>It may seem like a capricious selection by the designer, but I've seen the same use everywhere: a newspaper chart showing some generic data about the cellphone market, a sign in a shop, advertising from companies completely unrelated to Apple... it's everywhere, like a virus, popping in printed and TV material, and also affecting the look of other generic products&mdash;like the original iMac or the iPod did&mdash;not only other cellphones.</p><br /><p>The fact is that&mdash;whether you like it or not&mdash;the iPhone has become <i>The</i> Cellphone. Not just The Smartphone, but The Cellphone, a benchmark that serves to measure every other terminal out there. Anything new with a big screen from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, or LG are now iPhone-killer wannabes. The theoretical market leader, Research In Motion, is now seen by analysts and the public as "struggling" to catch up with the iPhone, even while its executives try to minimize the impact of Cupertino's iconic gadget.</p><br /><p>One random example: I was buying a new SIM card last week, and I overheard a client talking to a shop clerk who was showing to her one of the latest LG touch smartphones. Her comment was something like:</p><br /><p>"...but the touch screen doesn't work well. It just doesn't. It's not like the iPhone. It's not... smooth, you know?"</p><br /><p>The shop guy looked at her and nodded "I know, it's not very good, but unfortunately we have no more iPhones, you'll have to wait."</p><br /><p>It may be anecdotal evidence, but it is true. Of all the touch cellphones I have tried, the only one that feels right, smooth and perfect, has been the iPhone. And every other person I've asked is saying the same thing, friends, colleagues, family, people who I know were Apple haters, and people who I know were complete gadget newbies. All of them swear by their iPhones, even while they recognize what it lacks, and want more from it.</p><br /><p>We will see if His Steveness gives them what they want today, live at Gizmodo.</p><br /><p><i>(And by the way, don't forget that if you have the iPhone, you can go into the Quiet Zone too and avoid Apple by <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/not:apple">clicking here</a>.)</i></p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=51f2117f6de20b46b61451b41dbbfcb0" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=51f2117f6de20b46b61451b41dbbfcb0" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=9xp3kj"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=9xp3kj" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=rRZUOI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=rRZUOI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=U7XBiI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=U7XBiI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=16h5xi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=16h5xi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=z6kGQi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=z6kGQi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/307921355" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/307921355/the-year-of-the-iphone-again'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3739383296447280224?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-72037448360328464352008-06-08T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-08T03:40:10.280-07:00After 2 weeks with the Nokia E90, I&#8217;m ready to give my review divided in a few parts. For the first part of the Nokia E90 review, I explore its physical aspects. In the end, I like the Nokia E90&#8217;s excellent build quality, but frustrated with the camera button. Thanks to Expansys for providing the [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/07/review-nokia-e90-part-i-physical-aspects/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7203744836032846435?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-40609129522478560472008-06-06T13:40:00.001-07:002008-06-06T13:40:07.448-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/qikwindowsmobile.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>Qik's been doing live video streaming (think live YouTube) from Nokia S60 cellphones <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/336316/qik-streams-live-video-from-nokia-phones-beats-youtube-by-a-parsec">for a few months now</a>, but Mobilecrunch has the scoop that they're expanding to Windows Mobile phones shortly. The support and partnership will be officially announced next week at Tech-Ed, which will give WM users the ability to stream stuff like concerts and their wives giving birth (it's happened) direct from their handhelds. Qik's also thinking about the new iPhone, of course, but that's pending whatever features get announced next week. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://mobilecrunch.com/2008/06/05/a-chat-with-qik-about-windows-mobile-giving-birth-and-the-future/">Mobile Crunch</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/06/06/qik-goes-winmo-our-exclusive-interview/">Crunchgear</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=217523c711afb2cc1c8b4bd3f5144089" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=217523c711afb2cc1c8b4bd3f5144089" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=f69rcQ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=f69rcQ" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=DyON8I"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=DyON8I" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=WlaFhI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=WlaFhI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=ihubai"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=ihubai" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MYMjti"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MYMjti" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/306273254" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/306273254/qiks-cellphone-video-broadcasting-app-coming-to-windows-mobile'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4060912952247856047?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-56885567548603029622008-06-06T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-06T03:40:07.698-07:00I&#8217;ve been trying to set it up the past couple of days, but now it&#8217;s live. Introducing, the Nokia Blog Notes, our new simple forum where you, the reader, starts the conversations. Blogs are great to communicate with people of same interests. However it is up to the blogger to initiate. Now it&#8217;s your turn [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/05/introducing-the-nokia-blog-notes-readers-start-the-conversation/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5688556754860302962?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-66346727624296754652008-06-05T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-05T10:40:08.500-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/iphone-3g-nextweek.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" style="display:block;display:block;"/>Sometimes reading rumors about the second iPhone is exactly like reading a wishlist of features people want. Whether it's subconscious or not, the rumors do get us thinking about what we want from a 3G iPhone. In short, we want an iPhone done right. Here's what we want to make the 3G iPhone faster, better and stronger.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Faster Network</strong> (3G). The original iPhone wasn't 3G when it launched last year thanks to various issues, two of which were cost and battery life. 3G chips <i>now</i> have <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/3g/broadcoms-latest-3g-chip-has-longer-life-cheaper-costs-iphone-potential-311020.php">increased battery life</a> and lower costs compared to what was out in 2007. It's no 3G iPhone if it doesn't have 3G.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Cheaper</strong>. Apple's already dropped the price of the phone once. Let's see them do it again. With component costs down and Apple capable of using just about the same parts (other than a 3G and GPS chip plus more memory and upgraded processing) as the first version, there's probably some slack to be had. AT&T can also help subsidize the cost down to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/385429/atts-3g-iphone-is-199-this-summer">$199 levels</a> if Apple were to put even more measures in place forcing people who buy phones to sign up for AT&T (and not run off with it to other countries to be unlocked).</p><br /><p>• <strong>Unlockable and Jailbreakable</strong>. Just because the SDK is coming doesn't mean we don't still have a need to jailbreak our iPhones. Jailbreak, for one, because there are still <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://lifehacker.com/394683/iphone-apps-worth-jailbreaking-for">many apps worth using that Apple will frown upon</a>. Unlock, for two, because T-Mobile users and other countries still don't have native iPhone support. Apple will actively <i>fight</i> the unlockers and jailbreakers, but we hope the hacking community prevails in the end.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Better Battery</strong>. The iPhone's battery isn't bad, but if you talk a lot, use a Bluetooth headset, or theoretically use 3G and a GPS, that battery's not going to last a day. Out of all the features a next-gen iPhone can get, an improved battery is the one that will be felt by everybody.</p><br /><p>• <strong>GPS</strong>. The current cellphone triangulation location system is fine, I guess, but it's no GPS. Even if <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/394406/gps-on-the-iphone-2-do-not-want">Brian doesn't want it</a>, I do. Place it into a dock that's specially made for your car (places the phone up in your eyeline, charges it, routes audio through your car's speakers) and it'll be as good as a regular GPS. If you're lost on foot, whip it out and locate yourself. It's not <i>as</i> good as a dedicated GPS, but it's good enough that most people won't know the difference. Hell, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/394070/gps-maker-scared-shtless-by-gps-in-iphone">GPS manufacturers are already scared</a>.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Improved camera</strong>. The current 2-megapixel shooter is decent in ample light, but falls to Ewe Boll levels of visual atrocity when it comes to shooting in low-light. Maybe a flash? Maybe just a better sensor? We want to be able not have to move everyone next to a window to take a shot. Or ripping lampshades off your fixtures. Or bringing a Maglite to bars. While we're at it, why not some digital image stabilization.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Front facing video camera</strong>. AT&T's 3G video calling (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/field-notes/hands+on-atts-video-share-283074.php">video share</a>) service is not so good right now, mostly because it's only one-way. Two iPhones with two front-facing cameras, beaming video to each other like a webcam chat on your desktop would be amazing, and it would go along way into mainstreaming video calling. This would go over well in other countries where video calling is slightly more popular, despite <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/393706/nokia-points-to-users-fatness-to-explain-lack-of-interest-in-video-calling">Nokia's reservations</a>.</p><br /><p>• <strong>MMS and video recording</strong>. The iPhone's gotten its multi-recipient SMS feature (something many reviewers docked points off for in their initial reviews) added after the fact, but video recording and MMS sending is slightly more difficult to pull off. We want the 3G iPhone, with its beefed up processing power and improved camera, to give us a feature that's in just about every decent smartphone in the last few years.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Flush headphone jack</strong>. No more lousy adapters just to get our headphones into the headphone port! This should have been the way it was in the first-gen iPhone.</p><br /><p>• <strong>More storage</strong>. The launch storage size of 4GB and 8GB was pretty tiny, and the current 8GB and 16GB is usable, but not great. I'd like to see 16GB and 32GB options in this generation, gradually growing to 32GB and 64GB by the next iteration, and so forth until we can keep our whole computer backup there by the year 2015. Seeing as the iPhone is THE one device you want to carry with you everywhere, you'll need more and more space to shove those pictures, videos and music files.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Cut, Copy and Paste</strong>. We'd like to take content from a website or email and paste it into a form or the address book or a text message. Apple has smart tech that allows you to click on phone numbers in web pages in Safari and call them, but moving general info between apps has been impossible. This is really a no brainer. We need cut, copy and paste in the iPhone.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Automatic 3G Management</strong>. To deal with the battery suck of 3G in the iPhone, I'd love it if it automatically turned on only for active browsing in Safari, watching YouTube videos, looking stuff up in Maps and downloading music from the iTunes Store. For background checks on Mail, Weather and Stocks, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/389327/new-iphone-firmware-beta-has-a-3g-onoff-switch-i-wish-it-was-automatic">it should toggle down to 2G</a>.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Stereo Bluetooth streaming</strong>. Bluetooth audio streaming hasn't picked up in the mainstream on devices because it's just another piece of tech that can run down your phone's battery, but given the iPhone's iPod-ness, it it makes sense to also pipe A2DP stereo music through that BT connection.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Over the Air Sync</strong>. I like Apple's tethered sync system, which also gives you an opportunity to charge your iPhone using your PC. What would also be cool is a secure over the LAN Wi-Fi sync, a la Apple TV and Zune, so you can charge your iPhone in a dock or something but still sync data. Likewise, a PDA-type over the air sync would be great over 3G when you're in the wild. This would skip over all the audio and video stuff, but would keep your calendar in line with .Mac, or your home computer—and also back up any changes you've made on the go.</p><br /><p>• <strong>Better Reception and Voice Quality</strong>. The two are related, but not 100%. Switching an AT&T SIM between a Blackberry, Palm, Sony Ericsson and iPhone shows the iPhone's voice quality to be the weakest. The current iPhone also randomly drops all bars in the middle of calls for Brian Lam on a very consistent basis. Reception is not good on the iPhone. But even when Brian has full coverage, the people on the other end of the line sound like they have marbles in their mouths. I'm sure this is Apple just learning the ropes in the cellphone game. I mean, you might poke fun, but have you heard the reception and call quality on a RAZR?</p><br /><p>• <strong>A CDMA iPhone For Sprint and Verizon</strong>. Look, we know it's not going to happen because of AT&T's exclusivity deal, but half the people in the US wish the iPhone were available on Sprint or Verizon or Alltel or Nextel.</p><br /><p>Of course, Apple won't put all these features into the 3G iPhone because of two reasons. One, they want people to have an upgrade path, and two, they need time to develop these to a usable state. In essence, you should pick a handful of features here that you <i>really</i> want and hope those are those are the ones Apple will put in.</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=23be20bb92f60a020d2e604d08e50ec5" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=23be20bb92f60a020d2e604d08e50ec5" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=lcy6Xd"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=lcy6Xd" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=mhg5iI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=mhg5iI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=GCjEUI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=GCjEUI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=korcJi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=korcJi" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=1IRUki"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=1IRUki" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/305424189" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/305424189/our-iphone-20-wishlist'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6634672762429675465?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-82996848315224830052008-06-04T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-04T10:40:09.296-07:00After long delays finally Nokia released a firmware update for the Nokia N95 NAM (N95-3). I updated my phone as soon as the Nokia Software Updater told me about it. So far the experience has been mixed in my case. Demand Paging<br />This update at last implements on-demand paging on this device. The effect is quite noticeable: [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/04/review-nokia-n95-3-firmware-202011/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8299684831522483005?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-51332622432068061812008-06-03T10:40:00.001-07:002008-06-03T10:40:08.207-07:00If you have a Nokia N82, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, or other S60-powered Nokia phones with built-in sensor motion or accelerometer, you need to check out Marble Maze by Cahoona Games. It&#8217;s a labyrinth game where you control the ball by tilting the phone. Instead of reading about, why not watch my demo video? Video [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/03/vlog-marble-maze-game-demo/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5133262243206806181?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-60046193690855537202008-06-02T20:40:00.001-07:002008-06-02T20:40:07.587-07:00The Nokia N96 is not even out yet, but several people are already excited about a rumored Nokia N85 scheduled for summer 2009. Combining info from different sources, we get an almost clear idea of what it may look like.<br />Nokia N85 is not about photo. It is all about video experience. It comes with 5 [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/06/02/rumor-nokia-n85-is-the-next-video-flagship/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6004619369085553720?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-2360650174402441472008-06-02T03:40:00.001-07:002008-06-02T03:40:10.889-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2008/06/tegradime.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="418" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>Nvidia's launch of its Tegra processors makes World War Mobile official, with <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/intel/atom">multiple</a> major <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/via">players</a> cramming serious juice into tiny, ultra efficient chips for <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/394094/subnotebook-vs-umpc-vs-netbook-wtf-is-the-difference">a range of mobile devices</a>. Nvidia is calling Tegra "the world’s first computer on a chip for mobile visual computers" which squeezes a CPU, GPU, system memory and more onto a dime-sized chip that Nvidia says is 10x more efficient than the competition, with up to 30 hours of HD video playback (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121236957070436679.html?mod=rss_whats_news_technology&apl=y&r=72194">WSJ says 26</a>) on a single battery charge. It's for so-called mobile internet devices that fall <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/341401/intel-silverthorne-umpcs-are-dreamy-goodness">between smartphones and subnotebooks</a> (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/374360/nokia-n810-wimax-edition-tablet-hands-on">like Nokia's N810</a>), so <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/354918/nvidia-mobile-geforce-processor-chews-up-hd-video-aims-to-gnaw-on-silverthorne">it's taking on</a> the lowest end of <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/374976/intel-reveals-all-about-atom-processor-range">Intel's Atom chips</a>, though we'll have to see how it fares head-to-head.</p> <blockquote><br /><p>NVIDIA TEGRA: THE HEART OF THE WORLD’S SMALLEST VISUAL COMPUTERS<br><br />SANTA CLARA, CA—JUNE 2, 2008—Today, NVIDIA brings visual computing to mobile internet devices (MID) with the launch of NVIDIA® Tegra™, a family of highly integrated computers on a chip. In addition to MIDs, the NVIDIA Tegra 650 and 600 processors will be used in a wide range of innovative platforms such as embedded PCs, web tablets and more. The NVIDIA Tegra 650 processor is the world’s first computer on a chip for mobile visual computers. NVIDIA Tegra features a GPU, media processor, system memory, peripherals and a CPU all in one ultra-low power chip, smaller than a US dime (10-cent piece).</p><br /><p>The NVIDIA Tegra 650 processor is the second product in the Tegra line, the first being the NVIDIA Tegra APX 2500 processor, which is enabling the next generation of Windows Mobile smartphones. “With the growing market demand for mobile Internet access, NVIDIA launched the APX 2500 computer-on-a-chip targeted at smartphones and handsets earlier this year. Recognizing that mobile Internet access usages will occur not just on smartphones and handsets but on compute devices as well, NVIDIA announced today their Tegra product line. Representing the first products to be targeted at the MID and portable device space, it is anticipated to bring integrated capabilities similar to the APX 2500 with NVIDIA’s graphics expertise, an ARM core, HD video,and advanced power management,” said Ian Lao, senior analyst at In-Stat.</p><br /><p>This new processor features an optimized combination of an ultra-low power GeForce® GPU and an 800 MHz embedded ARM CPU, Due to their highly integrated design, NVIDIA Tegra processors achieve up to 10 times the power efficiency of existing products in battery-operated computer systems running compelling visual computing applications.</p><br /><p>“As more consumers begin to access the mobile Internet with devices like smartphones and MIDs, device manufacturers will be challenged to create the same high-quality user experience on mobile devices that consumers currently enjoy on their desktop PCs,” said Warren East, CEO, ARM. “Using advanced ARM technology and providing a ground-breaking mix of performance, power consumption and form factor, the NVIDIA Tegra mobile computer-on-a-chip addresses<br><br />this challenge more effectively than any other solution yet on the market, thereby taking a major step toward the oncoming mobile Internet revolution.”</p><br /><p>NVIDIA Tegra 650 also features:<br><br />• All-day media processing, for 130 hours audio, 30 hours HD video playback<br><br />• HD image processing for advanced digital still camera and HD camcorder functions<br><br />• Optimized hardware support for Web 2.0 applications for a true desktop-class internet<br><br />experience<br><br />• Display support for 1080p HDMI, WSXGA+ LCD and CRT, and NTSC/PAL TV-Out<br><br />• Direct support for WiFi, disk drives, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals<br><br />• A complete Board Support Package (BSP) to enable fast times to market for Windows<br><br />Mobile-based designs</p><br /><p>"With NVIDIA’s Tegra processor line, we will continue to see impressive mobile innovations in Windows Mobile products," said Todd Warren, corporate vice president of Microsoft's mobile communication business. “Microsoft is dedicated to providing people best-in-class mobile experiences, so that people can carry a single device for work and play."</p><br /><p>For more information on NVIDIA’s processors, please visit www.nvidia.com</p><br /></blockquote><br /><p>[<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nvidia.com">Nvidia</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=4258460807190e83e2892ffdd65980d4" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=4258460807190e83e2892ffdd65980d4" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=rKLDi0"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=rKLDi0" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=zajBnI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=zajBnI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=zhdRoI"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=zhdRoI" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=lQVj2i"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=lQVj2i" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=iHTVyi"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=iHTVyi" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/302743560" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/302743560/nvidia-tegra-all+in+one-mobile-processors-aim-to-nuke-intels-atom-promise-30-hours-hd-playback'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-236065017440244147?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-87865654434919692892008-05-30T13:40:00.001-07:002008-05-30T13:40:09.336-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/n5.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="640" height="480" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>Besides the iPhone or maybe even the RAZR, Nokia's N95 has to be the most cloned cellphone in recent Chinese history (not counting the ridiculous copiers in the Tang dynasty). In this case, it's called the MM95 and it's about the length of a guy's finger and the width of two. Exwang.cn (heh heh, wang) has more pics, but unless you've got the hands of a little baby, it's going to be incredibly hard to use. Though maybe <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/393796/confirmed-carrie-bradshaw-is-too-stupid-to-work-an-iphone">Carrie</a> could figure this one out. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://justamp.blogspot.com/2008/05/mini-nokia-n95.html">JustAMP</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.intomobile.com/2008/05/30/nokia-n95-shrank-then-cloned.html">Into Mobile</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=dc4f084653a8eae5fcc8bffbbe944c0a" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=dc4f084653a8eae5fcc8bffbbe944c0a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=GltWq8"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=GltWq8" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=I14mrH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=I14mrH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9wxRMH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9wxRMH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=FP4ush"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=FP4ush" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=FAYZUh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=FAYZUh" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/301472194" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/301472194/tiny-chinese-n95-clone-now-right-sized-for-babies-brian-lam'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8786565443491969289?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-79293794421251386082008-05-30T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-30T10:40:13.032-07:00<p><img alt="Myvu" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/Myvu_Fr.jpg" width="250" height="326" align="left"/></p><p>Ever since personal media players made carrying video content convenient, companies have been trying to put up virtual screens in an attempt to keep us from squinting and, of course, sell product. The problem is that most of these devices have been big and bulky, interfering with the ability to see the real world. Generally, it makes users look like they've stumbled out of the pages of a mid-80's William Gibson novel.</p> <p>Massachusetts-based MyVu Corporation has made it their mission to combat these issues and bring video goggles to the masses. Their latest attempt, the $299 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.myvu.com/Products/crystal/">MyVu Crystal</a> personal media viewer takes several steps in the right direction. </p> <p>While the goggles themselves could be slimmer, they are far from the bulky offerings of the past. And because of a smartly designed adjustable nose pad, they sit high enough on your head to make watching videos enjoyable, while keeping the lower half of your vision field clear for noticing what is happening in the real world. But don't let the woman in the PR photo fool you. If you wear these on your daily commute, you will look like a huge, antisocial geek.</p> <p>The Crystal goggles come in two color options: Amber and Black. While I received the Amber model for testing, the Black model looks a bit more like normal sunglasses, which would explain why that color was sold out on MyVu's Web site. The goggles also come in an iPod-centric edition for current-generation iPods, or a Universal Connection Edition for jacking into your Zune, Archos player, Nokia N95, and pretty much anything that accepts standard RCA plugs. </p> <p>Since the only difference between the two seems to be the iPod cable that ships with the former model, it's unclear why the company doesn't just include the cable in every package, and do away with the second model all together. You can buy the iPod cable separately for $25, but considering the $300 price tag for the goggles, shelling out for accessories isn't exactly my idea of fun. There's a premium case for sale on MyVu's site as well, which I would recommend picking up. Because while the build quality of the goggles feels solid enough, it's nearly all plastic, and doesn't feel like it would survive regular trips with the included black drawstring pouch.</p> <p>The screen that gets "projected" into your field of view is good, though there is room for improvement. The image doesn't look overwhelmingly huge, but it's a definite improvement over squinting at the screen of any portable device. The image is bright, but seems a bit washed out. Brightness and contrast can be adjusted, but black was never really black on the screen of my Zune.</p> <p>Resolution is another issue that hurts image quality. While the MyVu's goggles support VGA, many media player screens are below that, so you may have to re-encode your video to get full quality, unless you just buy your content from the iTunes store, or use a portable DVD player. Video I encoded myself for the Zune's 320 by 240 screen looked a little grainy when upscaled to MyVu's 640 by 480 screen, but was still better than staring at a tiny screen.</p> <p>Sound is impressive from the Ultimate Ears ear buds that hang from the goggles' ear pieces, Oakley Thump-style. Volume is high enough to be heard over noisy commuter noise, without added distortion.</p> <p><img alt="Myvu" src="http://www.gearlog.com/images/Myvu_C.jpg" width="450" height="150"/></p> <p>Cable clutter, however, is another annoyance. Two wires hang down from the ear pieces, just in front of the ear buds, and have a tendency to rest on your cheeks. They plug into a rather bulky wired remote. A second cable then runs out of the other side of the remote and plugs into your player. It's manageable, but a bit cumbersome. MyVu claims 4 hours of battery life, and the glasses charge over a standard mini USB cable, which is a definite plus. </p> <p>Another potential hurdle for the whole idea of goggles like these are the millions of people who wear glasses. I usually wear contacts, in a vain attempt to downplay some of my geekiness. But when I broke out my glasses and tried to use MyVu's goggles at the same time, I realized there was a problem. Try as I might, I couldn't wear both pair of glasses at the same time, and without my prescription glasses, the Myvu screen was blurry enough to make me want to go back to looking at the screen of my Zune.</p> <p>Still, For frequent flyers with good vision or contacts, or those who commute via train, the MyVu Crystal is a great option for watching movies and downloaded TV on the go. It beats looking at a tiny screen hands-down. And the goggles are small enough that they won't add noticeable weight or take up much space in your bag. </p> <p>Before MyVu can realize its dream of putting video glasses on millions of consumers, though, the glasses will have to get a little smaller and less retro-future looking. Geek may be the new chic, but walking around with orange and silver goggles on your head while ignoring the people around you is, unfortunately, still not the best way to get a date.</p> <p>The MyVu Crystal goggles are available now, direct from the company, for $299.95.</p>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://www.gearlog.com/2008/05/hands_on_with_the_myvu_crystal.php'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7929379442125138608?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-23206909957473697872008-05-29T13:40:00.001-07:002008-05-29T13:40:17.171-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/02/Nokia%20N96%200.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="721" height="480" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>Nokia's upcoming <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/355352/nokia-n96-hands+on-basically-a-video-oriented-n95">N96 monsterphone</a> might justbe coming out on July 31st with the wha-wha-whaaaa inducing pricetag of $1,200 if Play.com is to be believed. At least that's what the pre-release price is on that site &#8212; Nokia's estimated retail price is $800. That's still a bonkers price to pay for a phone, but it's significantly less bonkers than $1,200. In any case, 7/31 seems as good a date as any for the N96 to drop. We'll see if that actually happens. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/5192150/Nokia-N96-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Mobile-Phone/Product.html">Play.com</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2008/05/nokia-n96-expected-to-ship-in-july.html">Symbian Guru</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=6d7a5fd62a6378095b12c84cf1ec7360" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=6d7a5fd62a6378095b12c84cf1ec7360" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=SdQNld"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=SdQNld" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=VnXpiH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=VnXpiH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=Gqp5SH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=Gqp5SH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=wGitJh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=wGitJh" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=iH7Dah"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=iH7Dah" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/300716861" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/300716861/nokia-n96-available-for-preorder-due-731-for-1200'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2320690995747369787?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-44620356658504661962008-05-28T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-28T20:40:19.245-07:00<p><img alt="n95live.jpg" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/n95live.jpg" width="225" height="374" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>If you play in the <a rel="nofollow" class="autolink" title="Click here to read more posts tagged WINDOWS LIVE" title="Click here to read more posts tagged WINDOWS LIVE" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/windows-live/">Windows Live</a> sandbox (Hotmail, Messenger, Live Contacts and Spaces) and use a Nokia S60 phone, your life just got easier. Available today in a whole buncha places it wasn't before, the Windows Live app for S60 syncs your Live contacts and Hotmail account with the phone's address book and mail client (not push though), and lets you do pretty much all the regular Messenger stuff from your phone, like send pictures or files. And it's all intemagrated. If you wind up installing, let us know how it goes. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://philiworld.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FEF0EE8E8F4D8F9A!1536.entry">Windows Live</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=276123cee75df5030449e5e9e2549ac0" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=276123cee75df5030449e5e9e2549ac0" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=36BPvD"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=36BPvD" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=x420eH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=x420eH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=EvcUFH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=EvcUFH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=wqLl1h"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=wqLl1h" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=KlRLTh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=KlRLTh" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/300259309" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/300259309/windows-live-for-mobile-hits-nokia-s60-phones'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4462035665850466196?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-88152024724040577902008-05-28T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-28T10:40:09.342-07:00<p><img alt="nokia-video-call.jpg" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/nokia-video-call.jpg" width="245" height="350" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>Katherine over at Tech Digest caught this very interesting quote by a Nokia VP over at the S60 Summit today, explaining why their users aren't quite as interested in <a rel="nofollow" class="autolink" title="Click here to read more posts tagged VIDEO CALLING" title="Click here to read more posts tagged VIDEO CALLING" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/video-calling/">video calling</a> as Nokia's sales department would hope. Here's the reason: the angle you're forced to hold the phone at when you're making video calls "isn't very flattering," leading us to believe that it's the work of old double-chin fatness that's deterring the acceptance of more <a rel="nofollow" class="autolink" title="Click here to read more posts tagged VIDEO PHONES" title="Click here to read more posts tagged VIDEO PHONES" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/video-phones/">video phones</a>. If only Nokia would make phones that shoot a foot above your face into the well known Myspace position, capturing your visage from above, then we're sure these phones would sell like hotcakes. Extremely vain hotcakes. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://techdigest.tv/2008/05/customers_didnt.html">Tech Digest</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=3b895b73f5729ef0d906e63416f8786b" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=3b895b73f5729ef0d906e63416f8786b" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=VrxgbS"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=VrxgbS" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=I9SMPH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=I9SMPH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9Z7UmH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9Z7UmH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=2pn7Qh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=2pn7Qh" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=GhIVUh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=GhIVUh" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/299968954" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/299968954/nokia-points-to-users-fatness-to-explain-lack-of-interest-in-video-calling'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8815202472404057790?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-36008406431779848372008-05-27T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-27T20:40:10.325-07:00<br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/allthingsd0.jpg" width="600" height="399" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/> UPDATE: Windows 7 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/393552/">photos</a> and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/393568/windows-7-features-revealed-coming-in-18-months">feature details here</a>.<br></p><br /></div><br /></div><br /> <br /> <br /><div><br /><div><br /><p>8:00 Tim O'Reilly: Big companies have big hairy goals, like putting pcs on every desktop. What's Microsoft's goal now? Bill: Software driven goals, he goes on to mention many questions, like how is the info worker's environment going to change?, etc., and doesn't really answer the question about what Microsoft's goal is.</p><br /><p>7:59 Question: How do you attract talent? Bill: Success breeds success, and smart people want to work with other smart people and that dynamic is one to keep strong.</p><br /><p>7:55 Question from the crowd: Any thought of putting ads in the current Msft products, since we spent so much time on them? Ballmer: He's not sure it would work here, but there is a lot of Jargon here. Bill: If someone is using Office, they don't want to be distracted. But with Office Live, it's possible.</p><br /><p>7:55 Kara: Anything you want to say, Bill, as you're retiring soon? Bill: Probably the last time I'll speak here. Walt: Nooo Bill: Defers to Melinda who will explain the Foundation's work later.</p><br /><p>7:51 They're talking about phones. Ballmer states that Nokia is one and they're two. He's talking business jargon again, but I think they need to talk less about business and more about product quality.</p><br /><p>Kara: How do you look at Google Android? Ballmer: They're taking a crack at the pie, no one knows what their business model is, and they have no phone, but we'll see. They're a serious company, and we take them seriously, but no one knows.</p><br /><p>7:51 [Sorry about jumping to the other post on Windows 7 and delaying here. There's a lot going on and its hard to keep it all together, folks.]</p><br /><p>7:46 Ballmer: Every share point Apple picks up, is a point we don't like. There's no question our model is better. That doesn't mean that it's what everyone likes. (There's a lot of rambling here, and jargon, and its hard to find any facts in here.) Mossberg keeps pushing for an answer on if they were happy about Vista, but Ballmer tells him, half-jokingly that Walt is repeating himself. Walt wanted an answer but he probably knows not to answer this after he answered truthfully at CES to our own <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/342920/holy-crap-did-bill-gates-just-say-windows-sucks">video cameras</a>.</p><br /><p>7:43 Mossberg: The combination of Vista and whatever the OEMs put on there make it slow. Ballmer: We're working on making the end to end experience higher. We're trying to get more in front of the curve in Windows 7 to make it better.</p><br /><p>7:40 <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/393552/">Windows 7 was just unveiled and here are the photos.</a> Here's a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/393568/windows-7-features-revealed-coming-in-18-months">feature detail breakdown</a>.</p><br /><p>7:23 Mossberg: Let's talk about Vista. People didn't like it. Is Vista a failure?<br><br />Ballmer: It isn't. We sold 150 million copies of Vista. Would we have done things diff? Yes, with 20/20 hindsight. There was so much pressure to be secure, we gave up some compatibility for security. We have made progress since it was in the market. Walt: Let me ask Bill, he's being quiet. Is Vista up to your expectation? Did it damage the company? Bill: Well no version has shipped as perfect for me. But that's the magic thing about software, people give you feedback and you make a new version. With Vista, we have a lot of chances to improve. There's a lot of things that were well received in Vista. This is the most used software in the world. There are plenty of chances to learn from Vista. Ballmer: There are two things that are different in Vista. The user interface change was jarring.</p><br /><p>7:21 Ballmer says something loud and Mossberg says he got scared for a bit.</p><br /><p>7:20 lots of sales stuff, advertising stuff, and jargon. I will spare you.</p><br /><p>7:15 Mossberg: Can you get scale from Yahoo without a full acquisition? Ballmer: Well we're still talking to them. If not one else gets scale but google. If the WSJ's ads were sold only through google, they'd tell you how it was priced and that's all it. Kara: Like a monopoly! Gates: Guys like us avoid monopolies because we like to compete! (Laughs)</p><br /><p>7:11 Mossberg offers Ballmer a whiteboard, because he considers Ballmer a maestro of the whiteboard. Ballmer steps up and goes to explain the yahoo situation. He's just talking business jargon. Basically, Yahoo is important for the scale of the business for advertising.<br><br /><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/allthingsd14.jpg" width="600" height="399" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/></p><br /><p>7:08 Kara: As junior now, do you get to veto? Bill: No. Walt: How did you adjust to the role switch between junior and senior? Ballmer: It was hard. Took a year to adjust to how much work to assign him compared to the rest of the team. But <a rel="nofollow" class="autolink" title="Click here to read more posts tagged BILL GATES" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/bill-gates/">Bill Gates</a> going to part time is not going to affect things as much.</p><br /><p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/allthingsd13.jpg" width="600" height="399" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/></p><br /><p>Mossberg: But aren't you, Bill, the Chairman of the Board and the largest shareholder? Bill starts to answer but Mossberg stops him from spinning. He wants and answer. He wants to hear how difficult it will be to extricate him. Ballmer: Bill's available to me as a friend and resource, he's not part of the formal process, that's not how I look at it. Kara: What if he calls you an idiot? Ballmer: I am used to that, for 28 years!</p><br /><p>7:05 Mossberg: Way fewer people knew who Ballmer was than Gates. Did that bother you because you just talked about a partnership? Ballmer: Did that ever bother you? Because it was good for the company than personally, and being famous is not easy. And Gates was the Senior partner when I signed on until 8 years ago when he wanted to switch, so it was never a big deal to me.</p><br /><p>7:04 Kara: You consider yourself a business man? Gates: Sales minus costs equals profit. Is there more? (laughter)</p><br /><p>7:02 Ballmer: I ran the product management for Windows 1, but I'm not an engineer. Ballmer: We're both detail oriented, but in different ways. Bill knows more about products. I know more bout moods and people's situations and finances.</p><br /><p>7:01 Mossberg: There is not a history of two executives working for so long together. Ballmer: 28 years. Kara: What made Ballmer special? Gates: It was important to do it together, two heads together. Like when IBM divorced us a couple of times, we went through that together. Mossberg: There is a perception that Gates is the Tech guy and Ballmer is the sales guy. Gates: There's a lot more to running a company than the tech, like the strategy, sales, etc.</p><br /><p>6:57 Bill spelled out the vision for Ballmer then: they could put a computer on every desktop. Bill told Ballmer at that time: Hire as fast as you can and I'll tell you if we're getting ahead of ourselves.</p><br /><p>6:56 Bill Gates had spreadsheets about contracts, revenue and payroll for everyone, all over his house. In the couches, etc. Bill to Ballmer at that time: I didn't pull you out of business school to bankrupt us!</p><br /><p>6:52 Ballmer did a bad job at first, by his reckoning: things shipped late and people worked really hard all the time.</p><br /><p>6:51 Gates called Ballmer while he was at Stanford and tried to hire him. Ballmer said that Gates called and when heard Ballmer was still in school, he hung up. Ballmer called back the next day and they agreed Ballmer should finish his first year.</p><br /><p>6:50 Ballmer is talking about his experience at Stanford when Bill Gates tried to hire him.</p><br /><p>6:49 Walt: Did you try to talk Gates into staying? Ballmer: No!</p><br /><p>6:46 Gates and Ballmer on stage. Mossberg asks if they were roommates but they were not. (Gates and Ballmer shook their heads and grinned. They were in the same dorm.) People thought they'd be good friends and introduced them. They were both very intense, but Gates says that he was not into signing up for campus activities. Ballmer signed up for all things he could.</p><br /><p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/allthingsd12.jpg" width="600" height="399" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/></p><br /><p>6:35 Showing a director's cut of the Gates <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/341472/video-makes-bill-gates-look-cooler-than-jobs-crazy-talk">retirement video</a>.</p><br /><p>6:31 Mossberg and Swisher are on stage, warming up the crowd and talking about the versa tubes behind them on the stage.</p><br /><p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/allthingsd5.jpg" width="600" height="399" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/></p><br /><p>6:29 Dow Jones is reading off sponsors. Hold on, Gates will be here soon.</p><br /><p>6:23 Wow, Owen Thomas from Valleywag was kicked out of the entire hotel. He'd planned to sit at the bar and report from outside, but he's banned. CORRECTION: He's at the bar.</p><br /><p>6:15 We're here. Things should start in a few.</p><br /><p>[<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://allthingsd.com">All Things D</a>]</p><br /></div><br /></div><br /> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=daee4c8dc345d4a626d26f63a4c40b85"><img alt="" style="border:0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=daee4c8dc345d4a626d26f63a4c40b85"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=daee4c8dc345d4a626d26f63a4c40b85" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=uYroYw"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=uYroYw" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=rDnc9H"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=rDnc9H" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=MR8k3H"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=MR8k3H" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=4Xr9mh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=4Xr9mh" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=e7lC8h"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=e7lC8h" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/299473074" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/299473074/all-things-d-live-bill-gates-and-steve-ballmer-interview'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3600840643177984837?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-33606062859535869472008-05-27T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-27T10:40:08.782-07:00I was going to write about my experience with the Nokia N82 at a sporting event, but instead I want to share my experience at a concert last Saturday and more specifically with the camera and battery life. In the end, I noticed bubbles appeared on a few pictures, but I was really happy with [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/26/nokia-n82-camera-and-battery-trial/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3360606285953586947?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-59400721759346453562008-05-25T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-25T10:40:19.906-07:00<p><img alt="250_nokia_maps.jpg" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/250_nokia_maps.jpg" width="250" height="225" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>The <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/354593/nokia-maps-20-beta-reveals-cartographic-improvements">Nokia Maps 2.0 Beta</a> we told you about back in February has matured into an official release, and is available now. The service is subscription-based for Nokia devices running the <a rel="nofollow" class="autolink" title="Click here to read more posts tagged SYMBIAN S60" title="Click here to read more posts tagged SYMBIAN S60" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/tag/symbian-s60/">Symbian S60</a> operating system. It features more than 200 downloadable maps and points of interest for countries worldwide. The software is available for download at the Nokia link provided. Right. Now. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://europe.nokia.com/A4509271">Nokia</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=f40db20d82f28b4ed865559ca0ec199a"><img alt="" style="border:0;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?s=f40db20d82f28b4ed865559ca0ec199a"/></a> <img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=f40db20d82f28b4ed865559ca0ec199a" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=UyPR7C"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=UyPR7C" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=1DkuPH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=1DkuPH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=NvsfPH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=NvsfPH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=8YQSoh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=8YQSoh" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=OZMIYh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=OZMIYh" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/297844216" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/297844216/nokia-maps-20-now-available'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5940072175934645356?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-87873718271211108552008-05-25T03:40:00.001-07:002008-05-25T03:40:06.554-07:00The Boy Genius Report got their hands on the Nokia E71, another hot phone that will work for North American 3G. Judging from the pictures, it looks like it can sway an Nseries user into the Eseries. Slick candybar form with qwerty keyboard sure looks tempting. The Nokia E71 next to the Nokia N95 8GB Nokia E71 [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/25/nokia-e71-hands-on-by-bgr/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8787371827121110855?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-30163686559918047432008-05-22T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-22T10:40:13.596-07:00Launching tomorrow, May 23rd, is The Mapsters website. These cute not-so-little creatures shows off the full feature set of Nokia Maps 2.0 and what you might want to use it for. I had the opportunity to preview the Mapsters before the launch. I&#8217;m not sure if I didn&#8217;t have enough breakfast because I&#8217;m getting a [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/22/preview-nokia-maps-20-mapsters-website/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3016368655991804743?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-22110531678091467562008-05-22T03:40:00.001-07:002008-05-22T03:40:08.707-07:00What&#8217;s good about the S60-powered Nokia phones like the Nseries I mostly use is that they are like computers: you can install applications. I go through a few phones for testing and review, so I&#8217;m accustomed to starting fresh and installing applications all the time. I&#8217;ll list the first 10 applications I install on [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/22/the-first-10-applications-i-install-on-my-nokia-phones/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2211053167809146756?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-24724350310638620582008-05-21T03:40:00.001-07:002008-05-21T03:40:08.823-07:00Here we go again&#8230; Nokia plays another small but important part in a crime! A crime? Yep, another sighting of the Nokia N95 from one of America&#8217;s most watched tv show, CSI. My last sighting was in New York. This time, it&#8217;s in Miami. More after the incriminating evidence. I&#8217;m starting to think that there&#8217;s [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/21/sighting-nokia-n95-in-csi-miam/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2472435031063862058?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-30531321594293176202008-05-20T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-20T20:40:07.252-07:00Joikuspot is a must-have application for our S60-powered Nokia phones. This free download turns the phone into a wireless access point for other devices like laptop, internet tablet, iPod touch, or iPhone. In this vlog, I&#8217;ll show you how simple it is to use. Video formats: Web High Quality, Mobile, Youtube, Share Ovi I just [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/20/vlog-joikuspot-is-a-must-have-s60-app/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3053132159429317620?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-85880314531464564162008-05-20T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-20T10:40:13.638-07:00<br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/iphone-3g-nextmonth.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="600" height="398" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>We all suspected it, but now it is confirmed: someone very, very close to the 3G iPhone launch has told me that Apple will announce their new model at the WWDC Keynote on June 9th. The second-generation iPhone will be available worldwide right after the launch, and not at year's end, as previously thought. The new model will also herald new sales policies in some countries.</p><br /><p>In Spain, for example, the 3G iPhone will be available for sale at the June 18th grand opening of Telefonica's megastore&mdash;an Apple Store-like shop located in the company's historical building in Madrid's Gran Vía&mdash; with nationwide availability the next day or after a few hours. The other European countries with iPhone availability will have similar launch schedules.</p><br /><p>According to another source involved in the launch, the 3G iPhone will no longer be available at a fixed price point&mdash;at least in some countries, and its launch will also bring new sales policies, although these have not been completely specified yet.</p><br /><p>The move is a logical step, since the iPhone has clearly <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/353408/iphone-smashes-windows-mobile-and-motorola-in-4q">solidified its position</a> as the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/377655/first-pictures-of-nokia-tube-iphone-killer-allegedly">cellphone to beat</a> during the last 12 months, and companies in the cutthroat European cellphone market need to use it as an incentive to capture clients aggressively.</p><br /><p>This most probably means the new 3G iPhone will be integrated in the usual marketing systems of carriers, with point-based trade-ups, discounts for carrier switchers and other service-based subvention packages.</p><br /></div><br /></div><br /> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=195efe5f12ddb1dc5f51585c2129471b" height="1" width="1"/> <br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=195efe5f12ddb1dc5f51585c2129471b" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=jRSMvZ"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=jRSMvZ" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=xvi0bH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=xvi0bH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=iEMEUH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=iEMEUH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=pqtarh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=pqtarh" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=01YZXh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=01YZXh" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/294246860" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/294246860/iphone-3g-launch-date-confirmed'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8588031453146456416?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-69984728539745849892008-05-20T03:40:00.001-07:002008-05-20T03:40:07.184-07:00Joikuspot is a must-have application for our S60-powered Nokia phones. This free download turns the phone into a wireless access point for other devices like laptop, internet tablet, iPod touch, or iPhone. In this vlog, I&#8217;ll show you how simple it is to use. Video formats: Web High Quality, Mobile, Youtube, Share Ovi I just [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/20/vlog-joikuspot-is-a-must-have-s60-app/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6998472853974584989?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-51824934366696686272008-05-19T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-19T10:40:11.558-07:00DHL woke me up today and delivered the five Nokia N95 8GB&#8217;s I&#8217;m selling for $560 shipped each at the Nokia blog store. If you are interested, head on over to the store&#8217;s Nokia N95 8GB page for details and the Buy Now button. I currently only have five of these at this price so [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/19/nokia-n95-8gb-for-north-american-3g-is-now-available-at-the-nokia-blog-store/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5182493436669668627?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-792619913337418232008-05-18T13:40:00.001-07:002008-05-18T13:40:14.080-07:00On Monday, I received a black Nokia N82 to trial. As soon as I got it out of the box, I was in love. Read on for my initial impressions as well thoughts on the form and function. Initial Impressions<br />The phone looks amazing. The black color and slippery casing make it feel like a [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/18/review-a-week-with-the-black-nokia-n82/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-79261991333741823?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-79389011488114846972008-05-16T13:40:00.001-07:002008-05-16T13:40:11.493-07:00<p><img alt="n95555.jpg" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/n95555.jpg" width="250" height="167" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2"/>Official word from Nokia is that the next (and maybe last) firmware update for the US N95 is due in just a few weeks. Exciting, because Symbian Guru speculates it'll come with support for Flash Lite 3, Demand Paging, Web Runtime and a bunch of other tweaky goodness. What are you hoping they add (or fix) in the update? [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/discussions/board/message?board.id=swupdate&thread.id=32842">Nokia</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.symbian-guru.com/welcome/2008/05/nokia-talks-n95-3-firmware-update-coming-in-june.html">Symbian Guru</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=76f8eb3abc8148e9afe412690bbf17f1" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=76f8eb3abc8148e9afe412690bbf17f1" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=jm3UqW"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=jm3UqW" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=E4YTsH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=E4YTsH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=FPJiCH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=FPJiCH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=fRQURh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=fRQURh" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=J7rMzh"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=J7rMzh" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/291846369" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/291846369/us-nokia-n95-firmware-update-in-june'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7938901148811484697?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-47308069276140390432008-05-16T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-16T10:40:12.393-07:00When the Nokia N78 comes out, its price will be close to the Nokia N82. You need to decide what is more important to you because these two devices are not that similar in features. I&#8217;ll explain some important features and let you decide which phone wins over your wallet. Nokia N78 Pros The Nokia N78 runs [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/16/comparison-who-wins-in-the-nokia-n78-vs-nokia-n82-battle/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-4730806927614039043?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-80696054351079265492008-05-15T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-15T20:40:08.649-07:00I thought the people who complained about missing lens cover on the Nokia N95&#8217;s were a bunch of crybabies until I took a closer look at the Nokia N95 8GB I&#8217;ve been using. No protection on the lens eventually leads to scratches. However, this is a review unit that&#8217;s been passed along other people. There&#8217;s [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/15/vlog-no-lens-cover-eventually-leads-to-scratches/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-8069605435107926549?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-53137657547060686442008-05-14T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-14T20:40:07.013-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/mobiletvk.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="271" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>Usually, about the only thing rivals LG and Samsung see eye-to-eye on is that Korean food is awesome. But they're coming together to propose a new co-developed mobile DTV standard to the Advanced Television Systems Committee, in the hopes that it'll be quickly adopted and get the mobile TV ball a-rollin'. (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/nokia/samsung-and-nokia-to-collaborate-on-mobile-tv-and-drm-standard-then-invade-and-split-universe-252569.php">Guess the Nokia deal</a> didn't do the trick?)The standard uses existing digital TV spectrum, but doesn't impact existing DTV signals. Right now, Qualcomm's MediaFLO is the dominant U.S. standard, used by Verizon and AT&T. But, since mobile TV adoption in Korea far outstrips anyone's wildest dreams here, maybe they <em>should</em> take the lead on this one. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.newswire.co.kr/read_sub.php?id=334457">Korea Press Release Network</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/05/14/lg-and-samsung-make-friendly-in-order-to-conquer-american-mobile-tv-market/">Crunchgear</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=f9335ed31318cb2357989816ef6f937e" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=f9335ed31318cb2357989816ef6f937e" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=VMwi1S"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=VMwi1S" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=hkh0uH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=hkh0uH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=rrJaBH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=rrJaBH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=9ehrih"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=9ehrih" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=P3oSih"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=P3oSih" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/290546641" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/290546641/samsung-and-lg-come-together-for-us-mobile-dtv-standard'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-5313765754706068644?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-22556334582660791722008-05-14T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-14T10:40:07.670-07:00I&#8217;m not a big fan of Opera Mini, but it&#8217;s got something the built-in S60 web browser doesn&#8217;t. After pressing dot in the address bar, a drop down shows up with auto completion of .com, .org, and .net. The iPhone&#8217;s browser even have a dedicated &#8220;.com&#8221; button. Come on Nokia/S60, those extra 7 keypresses in [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/14/vlog-what-nokias60-browser-needs-to-steal-from-opera-mini-and-iphones-browser/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2255633458266079172?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-79997939391239538502008-05-13T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-13T20:40:08.216-07:00Remember the eating contest in the Nokia N95 8GB Open to Anything commercial? Now we have the world&#8217;s worst magician using the Nokia N95 8GB&#8217;s GPS to find his way when he gets lost in his disappearing act. He then uses the 5 megapixel camera to take pictures while waiting for his mom to pick [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/13/video-nokia-n95-8gb-open-to-anything-commercial-and-the-worst-magician/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-7999793939123953850?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-67684627514438841022008-05-12T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-12T20:40:08.868-07:00A reliable source said that there are no phones with the Nokia N93&#8217;s form factor in the future up to 2010. I&#8217;m a little surprised because I imagined Nokia&#8217;s next video flagship phone to be another flip-and-swivel attention grabbing phone like the Nokia N93. No more transforming flip phones like the Nokia N93i?<br />I have not owned [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/12/rumor-no-nokia-n93n93i-successor-up-to-2010/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-6768462751443884102?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-27635742672140174782008-05-12T03:40:00.001-07:002008-05-12T03:40:08.591-07:00Today I went hiking with Sheila at Breakneck Ridge which is about an hour north of New York City. I brought along the Nokia N82 to record our hike with Sports Tracker and take pictures with the 5 megapixel camera. I was really glad I had the Nokia N82 because the &#8217;shortcut&#8217; we took led [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/12/hiking-breakneck-ridge-with-nokia-n82-and-sports-tracker/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-2763574267214017478?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-7019937591933953972008-05-09T13:40:00.001-07:002008-05-09T13:40:32.728-07:00I was showing how S60-powered phones like the Nokia N95 8GB help me with my studies yesterday at the Nokia Open to Anything party at Slate Plus. The three main applications I focused on are Mobipocket Reader, Quickoffice, and GooSync.<br />Mobipocket Reader<br />Mobipocket Reader is an eBook reader. I added a drug reference eBook for use. As [...](<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://thenokiablog.com/2008/05/09/how-i-use-nokia-nseries-phones-for-school/'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-701993759193395397?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-91755848021911923772008-05-08T20:40:00.001-07:002008-05-08T20:40:09.678-07:00<p><img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/drmkenobi.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="207" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>As CNET points out, when Sony BMG became the last major label to sell DRM-free tracks, we pretty much <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/340598/drm-officially-dead-last-major-label-sony-bmg-plans-to-finally-drop-drm">declared DRM deader</a> than HD DVD or Tony Stark if he got in a fight with Batman (at least for the music industry; movies are another story). But RIAA tech chief David Hughes told a panel yesterday that DRM is tech's Obi-Wan Kenobi: It's coming back and will be powerful than we can possibly imagine, but it won't be giving sage advice to budding Jedi.</p><br /><p>Hughes' argument centers around subscriptions: "(Recently) I made a list of the 22 ways to sell music and 20 of them still require DRM...any form of subscription service or limited play-per-view or advertising offer still requires DRM. So DRM is not dead." And he thinks subscription services are where we're headed (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/free-music/nokia-to-offer-unlimited-everlasting-free-music-with-universal-329566.php">or</a> at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/371892/sony-bmg-working-on-ipod+friendly-all+you+can+eat-service">least</a> the industry <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://gizmodo.com/369467/financial-times-itunes-all+you+can+eat-music-downloads-coming">hopes so</a>), meaning DRM for all.</p><br /><p>But the fact that he's pinning DRM's survival on subscriptions&mdash;as opposed to advocating for it on all tracks you buy online&mdash;shows that we actually have come a long way, and DRM is dead, at least in one sense. Contrast with the MPAA's rep, whose industry is still in the beginning of the DRM life cycle: "We need DRM to show our customers the limits of the license they have entered into with us." The RIAA is a veritable Lessigian copyright hippie in comparison. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9939189-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20">CNET</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=edc6d17843a1e0c979f4ce6b863c3557" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=edc6d17843a1e0c979f4ce6b863c3557" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=NxIVmd"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=NxIVmd" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=jE6VIH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=jE6VIH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=0aqO9H"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=0aqO9H" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=dlhz1h"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=dlhz1h" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=P8zYth"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=P8zYth" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/286420654" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/286420654/riaa-tech-chief-drm-not-dead-will-become-more-powerful-than-you-can-possibly-imagine'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-9175584802191192377?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000319112693670349.post-37220705478742898542008-05-08T10:40:00.001-07:002008-05-08T10:40:08.470-07:00<p><img alt="SIMable.jpg" src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/SIMable.jpg" width="200" height="278" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2">A company called SIMable has produced a little chip that they call the "10-second solution" for unlocking carrier-tethered GSM handsets. The gimmick is that, instead of unlocking the phone itself&mdash;and risking invalidation of your warranty&mdash; the chip works on the SIM card, provided&mdash;in certain cases&mdash;you punch a hole in the SIM.</p><br /><p>Yes, I said "punch a hole." The SIMable card lies flat against the SIM, and for certain 3G phones including the 8GB Nokia N95, Nokia E51, Sony Ericsson W200 and <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.simable.com/page3.htm">others</a> to maintain "full 3G functionality," you first have to perform the following surgical procedure:<img src="http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2008/05/SIMable_Process.jpg" align="left" hspace="4" vspace="2" width="494" height="78" style="display:block;float:none;display:block;float:none;"/>At least the hole-puncher comes free with the £16.99 chip.</p><br /><p>It's not clear if SIMable is shipping to the US, though there's no reason to believe it wouldn't work here. There's also no mention of Apple's iPhone on the site, although the Inquirer mentions it in the first paragraph of their own writeup. Hopefully SIMable is just getting around to that, after testing on 70 or so other, more popular phones. [<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.simable.com">SIMable</a> via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/05/08/easy-3g-phone-unlocking">The Inquirer</a>]</p> <br style="clear:both;"/> <img alt="" style="border:0;height:1px;width:1px;" border="0" src="http://www.pheedo.com/img.phdo?i=a5eb586e4d54894b7c47ee2d3360f964" height="1" width="1"/><br /><img src="http://www.pheedo.com/feeds/tracker.php?i=a5eb586e4d54894b7c47ee2d3360f964" style="display:none;" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/><br /><p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?a=Ji7JiW"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~a/gizmodo/full?i=Ji7JiW" border="0"></a></p><div class="feedflare"><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=QiIy8H"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=QiIy8H" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=NFqXOH"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=NFqXOH" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=AaTx6h"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=AaTx6h" border="0"></a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?a=SQb95h"><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~f/gizmodo/full?i=SQb95h" border="0"></a><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~4/286094176" height="1" width="1"/>(<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href='http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/286094176/simable-may-be-easiest-way-to-unlock-3g-gsm-phones'>source</a>)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7000319112693670349-3722070547874289854?l=nokiamobilefun.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Alexnoreply@blogger.com0