Nokia N95 Software Version 21.0.016 Released

This software version includes Flash Lite 3 support (enabling users to watch Flash video web sites such as YouTube) and Widget support. The release also includes standby-time improvements and improvements to Bluetooth headset interoperability.

Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism - A Touch Of Glamour

Nokia unveiled yesterday its latest addition to the Prism Collection, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism, aimed at design-conscious consumers. With its seamless diamond-cut design with a crystal centre key, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism continues to highlight the geometric shapes and personalized style of the Prism Collection. Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism will be available in the first quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR 375, before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia worked in collaboration with the creative designer Frédérique Daubal, which resulted in unique laser-etched graphic designs, distinctive wallpapers as well as exclusive accessories to the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism. The wallpapers inspired by Daubal communicate the reflection of light and capture the feel of angular prisms and triangles.

"At Nokia we are constantly looking for new and innovative shapes, styles and materials combined with advanced features and personalized experiences," said Jo Harlow, who oversees the Live category in Nokia. "Additionally, we continue to seek opportunities to collaborate with designers and artists at the top of their fields, who can offer different talents and insights to help us create products that meet the individual and unique lifestyle needs of consumers."

The graphic design of the aluminium back cover, together with intriguing light effects, make each handset unique and complement the glamorous appeal of the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism.

Combining special design and technology, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism features an eye-catching large OLED display, with organic, modern digital art wallpapers inspired by Daubal. From a technical standpoint, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism comes with a 2 megapixel camera, 3G technology for fast and easy downloads and browsing, 1 GB of internal memory and a music player with matching headset. The user can also personalize the color of the light in the keymat choosing from 49 different colors.

Additional wallpapers designed by Frédérique Daubal are available for downloading at www.nokiaprismcollection.com. The website also includes images and information of the Nokia Prism Collection.

About Frédérique Daubal

Frédérique Daubal is a renowned French artist and designer. In addition to designing graphics, she is also a talented fashion designer and collaborates with individuals and publications for experimental ideas in related fields. More information on Daubal can be found at www.daubal.com.

[via: Press release]

Nokia 1209 & 2600 Classic For Emerging Markets

Nokia Sharing Survey reveals mobile phone sharing on the rise

Nokia recently unveiled the Nokia 2600 classic and the Nokia 1209, two mobile handsets that offer useful features, range of colors or exchangeable covers for consumers in emerging markets. Nokia 2600 classic, which will retail for approximately 65 euros before applicable taxes or subsidies, has begun shipping, ramping up in all key markets during the first quarter of 2008. Nokia 1209 will become available globally during the second quarter of 2008 and will retail for approximately 35 euros before applicable taxes or subsidies.

The highlight of today's announcement is the Nokia 2600 classic which allows consumers to customize their phone with colourful, fully changeable Xpress-on covers and MP3 ring tones. The cheerful Nokia 2600 classic also features a number of entertainment features, including an FM radio and a VGA camera.

"While cost sensitivity is an important element in creating mobile devices for emerging markets, the overwhelming feedback we receive from consumers in these markets is that they want their mobile device to complement their personality and offer a range of colours and entertainment features," says Alex Lambeek, Vice President, Entry Devices, Nokia. "The Nokia 2600 classic offers a colorful sense of flair and a robust set of features at an exceptionally accessible price. As with all Nokia devices, it is backed by a brand that stands for quality and durability."

Survey results: phone sharing in emerging markets on the rise

According to a recent Nokia survey of consumers in emerging markets, a new trend appears to be emerging: phone sharing. More than 50% of respondents in India, Pakistan and nearly 30% in Vietnam indicate that they share, or would share, their mobile phone with family or friends - a figure which contrasts consumer behaviour in more mature markets.

"Phone sharing is a logical trend - more and more families are purchasing a mobile phone for the entire family to use, not just the head of the household. In addition, digital cameras are quickly becoming more popular in these markets, and as such taking and sharing digital images is becoming more common," adds Lambeek. "In response, Nokia has developed a number of innovative features like the multiple phonebook to support phone sharing, and we have added technologies like Bluetooth to some models to make transferring images and ringtones easy and affordable."

The second model introduced today, the Nokia 1209, offers additional cost management features to make phone sharing easy and convenient. Innovations include the pre-paid tracker, a cost-tracking application, and the multiple phonebook - which allows up to five people to store personal contact lists of up to two hundred numbers on a single phone. Designed for first time buyers, the Nokia 1209 incorporates Nokia's intuitive user interface, dust resistance, and offers up to 80 languages. The Nokia 1209 also has a one-piece key mat for durability and reliability.

Editor's note:

The Nokia sharing survey was conducted in India, China, Brazil, Pakistan, Vietnam, Russia and Egypt in October and November, 2007.

[via: Press release]

Meet Nokia E61i's Successor - Nokia E71?!

Nokia E71 Rumored Specifications:

• Dimensions: 57 x 112x 10mm (relatively smaller than E61i)
• Weight: 120 grams
• HSDPA
• Wi-Fi
• Built-in GPS
• 3.2Mpx camera (no word on auto-focus)
• Support for device encryption

Nokia E71 is said to be announced at the upcoming 3GSM World Congress that will take place at Barcelona between February 11-14, 2008.

Preview Nokia 8800 Arte

Nokia 8800 Arte

• State-of-art design and craftsmanship. Made from exclusive materials including glass and metal.
• Tap-for-time to display time on an elegant clock instantly.
• Turn face down to conveniently mute the incoming phone call ringing tone and alarms.
• Ambient light sensor adjusts the brightness of the screen according to its surrounding to provide vibrant display of light and contrast.
• Living wallpapers specially designed to match the design of the phone, and provide a truly unique decoration
• View your pictures on the brilliant, 2“ OLED QVGA display, supporting up to 16-million colors

• Integrated 3.2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom
• Auto focus
• Landscape camcorder and video player
• Image formats supported: JPEG, GIF, BMP, and PNG
• Video and still image editors
• Video recording and playback in QCIF format with sound
• Video playback and streaming supports the following formats and codecs: 3GPP, H.263, and H.264

Nokia N96 Is Coming To Town!

Since I'm kinda late in reporting this article, I better not delay and just show you N95's or shall I say N81's successor, the Nokia N96, a sure fusion of N95 and N81!

Hooray, finally a REAL music phone with 5Mpx auto focus camera from Nokia! Though pictures reveal that this N81 look alike does not have xenon flash but instead, Nokia decided to place 2 LED flash.. Hmmm, if it weren't for the xenon flash from N82 and its kinda plain bar form factor and keypad layout.. I guess I'll just have to choose between design + newer OS and xenon flash at the end.

By the way, look at how the stereo loudspeakers are positioned, they are just on the phones right side, on the edgy corners. Also, pay attention to the improved numerical keypad layout, particulary the 1, 2 and 3 buttons - they now have more enough space above, yipee! Next up, what happened to the iPod like navigation pad or N81's navi-wheel and N-Gage dedicated buttons up that bigger screen, GONE - oh men?! And finally, do you see the "Open" softkey in the middle, it can only mean either Symbian 9.3 or 9.5!

Last but the most amusing part - hey, did I hear N96 sayin..

- Look Mom N95/N81, I can stand! LOL =)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!

A Glimpse Of Nokia's S60 Feature Pack 2

OMG! I'm really not that surprise of the screenshots but instead I'm reacting on one of the shots down there. If you've been an avid reader of my blog, you've probably have notice that I've been eagerly waiting for Nokia 5700's successor! Well anyway, here are the screenshots of S60 Feature Pack 2. Look at how the third softkey (in the middle) was implemented, just like the ones in S40, NICE! And of course, the used theme, it reminds me of XpressMusic wallpapers found on 5310 and 5610! More to the point, FlashLite 3 will be pre-installed on devices running S60 FP2 which means we'll have native support for YouTube videos, YIPPEE!

Hmmm, 5710, are you for real or simply a renamed bluetooth device's name?

Mobile Detective Adventure Begins On N-Gage

Meet the world's first mobile detective with Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol

Espoo, Finland - Hollywood's classic Film Noir world creates an atmospheric backdrop for this story-driven detective game. Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol by Nokia Games Publishing brings classic detective gaming onto mobile devices with unique twists and turns around every corner.

Set in the stylish, yet seedy fictional city of New Haven, Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol comes to life through its comic book ambiance. Gripping yet funny stories of conflicts, romance and deception with plenty of movie stars, rip-offs, double-crosses, wigs and moustaches make this an entertaining game that will engage novices through to the most experienced game players.

"Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol will re-introduce the long forgotten detective game genre for mobile devices," said Dr Mark Ollila, Director of Technology and Strategy and Head of Games Publishing, Nokia. "With the combination of stunning visuals and enthralling storylines, players cannot help but be spellbound by this game."

Featuring Dirk as the lead private eye, players are propelled into mysterious adventures, battling an array of femme fatales and gangsters. From solving the mystery of a stolen statue and a brutal murder, to uncovering the case of an accidental penguin-related death, Dirk will not rest until the case is solved.

Players guide Dirk through mysterious assignments using the unique one-button, camera-based controls, giving players an intuitive way of exploring the city of New Haven. A jazzy soundtrack helps set the mood for each stage of the game.

Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol is expected to be available in the first half of 2008.

About N-Gage

N-Gage is a made-for-mobile games service available in compatible Nokia Nseries and other S60 3rd Edition devices from Nokia. N-Gage makes it easy to find, try, buy, play and manage high-quality mobile games as well as connect to friends and other players in the N-Gage Arena, Nokia's mobile gaming community. Nokia is working with the world's leading publishers to deliver a broad portfolio of games. www.n-gage.com

via [Press release]

All Black Nokia N82

Looks like an official set of press release photos! One word - stunning!


Nokia N82 Technical Specs:

• System: WCDMA2100 (HSDPA), EGSM900, GSM850/1800/1900 MHz (EGPRS)
• User Interface: S60 3rd Edition
• Dimensions: 112 x 50.2 x 17.3 mm(L x W x H) • Weight:114 g
• Display: 2.4 inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) with up to 16.7 million colors
• Battery: Nokia Battery BP-6MT, 1050 mAh
• Memory: Up to 100MB internal dynamic memory and 2GB microSD memory card in standard sales package

Main Camera

• Image capture: Up to 5 megapixels (2592 x 1944) JPEG/EXIF (16.7 million/24-bit color)
• Video capture: MPEG-4 VGA (640 x 480) at up to 30 fps (16.7 million/24-bit color)
• Video playback: MPEG4 VGA @ up to 30 fps, AVC CIF @ up to 30 fps, RealVideoQCIF @ up to 30 fps scaled to QVGA on device, or VGA in TV-out mode
• Sensor: 1/2.5”, CMOS 5 megapixels
• F number/Apert.:F2.8
• Focal length: 5.6 mm (35 mm equivalent)
• Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
• Shutter: Mechanical
• Close-up mode: 10 to 50 cm
• Digital zoom: Up to 20x (still image), 10x (video)
• Flash: Xenon flash

Operating Times

• Talk time: Up to 260 min (GSM), 190 min (WCDMA)
• Standby time: Up to 225 hrs (GSM), 210 hrs (WCDMA)
• Still images: Up to 290 pictures (with flash)
• Video capture: Up to 110 min (VGA, 30fps)
• Video playback: Up to 200 min (VGA, 30fps)
• Music playback: Up to 10 hours (offline mode)
• Video call: Up to 120 mins

Connectivity & Data Services

• WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g with UPnP support
• Micro-USB with USB 2.0 Full Speed
• 3.5mm stereo headphone plug (Nokia AV Connector 3.5mm) and TV out support (PAL/NTSC)
• Bluetooth wireless technology 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio

Nokia XpressMusic TV Commercial

Have you seen this TV ad yet? Well if you haven't and a big fan of Nokia's XpressMusic line, here's a dose for ya! It shows the new Nokia 5310 and the best Symbian XpressMusic smartphone to date, Nokia 5700 Transformers Edition.



By the way, the guy in that commercial kinda like reminds me of my current hairstyle.. Though we definitely do not share the same height, i'm tad taller IMHO lol! Hehe.

YTPlayer - YouTube Player For Your Mobile!

YTPlayer is a beta version of a YouTube's video player.

Before using it you need to install the FlashLite 3 Player on your phone.

This version is only for testing purpose, it load and stream videos from YouTube. Choose a video by using the joypad.

What to expect in the next versions:

• Allow multiple words for search (in this beta you can enter only one word)
• Add controls (play, pause, rewind)
• Allow returning to video menu selection (now you have to re-open the file)
• Add more services (dailymotion, google video...)
• Improve the audio/video synchronization
• Make it work in portrait and landscape modes (now it's optimized only for landscape orientation)
• And a lot other things..

Download

Creebies Your Virtual Pet Find Their Way Onto N-Gage

Espoo, Finland - Nokia now offers a world of virtual pet-care so your pet is never left alone again. Creebies, available through the N-Gage mobile games service, gives each player their own 3D Creebi to care for, entertain, feed and even breed!

Supplied with a trailer and some virtual cash, you can customize your new friend and home with various accessories. Soon, the 3D pet will take on its own personality and appearance based on the attention it receives. With care, the pet will grow and become more independent. However, make sure to keep an eye on its individual health meters, which will let you know when its hungry or feeling ill.

"Nokia Games Publishing has brought a quirky game to N-Gage that appeal to all ages," said Dr Mark Ollila, Director of Technology and Strategy and Head of Games Publishing, Nokia. "With Creebies anyone can have the pleasure of owning a pet without the trouble of cleaning up the mess."

Your Creebi can also interact with other Creebies via Bluetooth technology - for instance, they can play games together or even breed. Players can show off their newborns to others or send them to new homes through the Adoption Center in the N-Gage Arena.

Creebies is expected to be available in early 2008.

via: [Press release]

Nokia E90 Quaked!

Right after N95, Quake's latest victim is the business minded E90. No excuses LOL! Gee, I love that widescreen view..

iPhone Watch This - Nokia N800 With Yer UI

Wow! Non-proprietary OSs really are amazing guys, look at how Nokia N800 imitates iPhone's great user interface with its Linux OS based on Maemo!

Hands-On Nokia 8800 Arte & 7900 Prism

Guys, check out Nokia's newest offerings in their luxury line. Unlike its predecessors, Nokia 8800 Arte not only gives you that luxurious and exclusivity feel and look but also some pretty good high-tech features like 3.15mpx auto-focus camera, 1GB internal memory and 3G connectivity! Whilst 7900 Prism only boasts a 2Mpx camera, FM radio and 1GB internal memory too. Both phones features the new OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) QVGA screens which is said to help increase battery life. Unfortunately, these phones have no memory card slots.

Video: S60 Touch

Here's a little more about Nokia's S60 Touch interface.

Nokia WH-700 & WH-600 Stereo Headsets Announced

Nokia serves up stereo headsets with a side order of tunes

Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The Nokia World event rocked today with the unveiling of new accessories to jazz up your music selections. These two new stereo headsets command superb stereo sound without compromising on comfort and style - meet the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-700 and Nokia Stereo Headset WH-600.

Designed for your life on the move, these headsets give you the enjoyment of premium audio quality in the choice of two ergonomically different forms. The seamless changeover between calls and music means using these headsets is a hassle-free pleasure. Your music will stop when a call comes through, and pick up right where you left off when you're done talking.

Subtley stylish, the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-700 fits comfortably in the ear with the option of three different ear cups, reverberating your favorite tunes with exquisite audio. This headset complements a lifestyle on the move, with its lightweight design and easy call management and volume control. Widely compatible thanks to the inclusive adapter for standard 3.5 mm connectors, the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-700 is the new best friend of any music lover.

The Nokia Stereo Headset WH-600 is a comfortable headband style alternative for music fans on the go. Drown out all the excess noise with this on-the-ear headset, and talk when you want with easy call management and volume control. Just like its friend, the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-600 has a wide range of compatibility with its adapter for standard 3.5mm connectors.

Glam up your tunes with these headsets at a store near you - they are expected to be available globally in January 2008. The Nokia Stereo Headset WH-600 will cost an estimated 65 EUR without taxes, and the Nokia Stereo Headset WH-700 will cost an estimated 50 EUR without taxes.

[via: Press release]

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Coming To N-Gage!

THQ Wireless, Lucasfilm Ltd., and LucasArts to bring Star Wars: The Force Unleashed(TM) to N-Gage

Espoo, Finland - Nokia, THQ Wireless, Lucasfilm, and LucasArts today revealed that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is coming to N-Gage, Nokia's next generation mobile gaming platform in 2008.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.

The mobile version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is in development by THQ's Finland-based studio, Universomo. Using Cell Weaver(TM) technology, the game lets the player harness the Force while assisting Darth Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Mobile game provides players with unique community features, including tournaments, score uploads and downloadable content, through N-Gage Arena services.

"We're proud to be able to deliver the next chapter in the Star Wars saga on the N-Gage platform," said Gregg Sauter, Director, Publishing, Nokia. "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Mobile game will take advantage of the N-Gage platform's robust native development environment to provide the ultimate mobile gaming experience, including powerful graphics, connectivity and community elements."

"THQ Wireless is dedicated to creating an awesome mobile Star Wars experience that delivers on the concept of unleashing the Force. The N-Gage platform makes it possible for us to release a rich mobile gaming experience to entertain as wide an audience as possible on N-Gage compatible devices," said Adam Comisky, vice president of THQ Wireless.

"The launch of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be a major entertainment event in 2008, and bringing the game to the N-Gage mobile gaming platform is a big part of that because it means that millions of people around the world will be able to access the Star Wars: The Force Unleashed world right in the palm of their hand," said Howard Roffman, President of Lucas Licensing.

[via: Press release]

Nokia 5610 XpressMusic Video Review

Have you seen this phone in flesh yet? If you wanted to but never had the chance lately, check out this video. The Nokia 5610 is one of the latest offerings from Nokia under the XpressMusic branding, it boasts a 3.2mpx auto-focus camera with dual LED flash and so far, best music player present on S40 platform. Regrettably, it does not have a 3.5mm audio jack built-in like what its smaller brother 5310 XpressMusic have.

Nokia Patents New Slider Camera Phone That Twists!

Whoa! Just like the first camera focused N90 where we can rotate or twist its camera barrel and hey, this upcoming phone from Nokia comes in a slide form factor at the same time, how cool is that guys and gals! Not only that, judging by the way it looks, the camera flash seems to be hidden under the hood which can be revealed by pulling the body upwards! I suspect a better video recording than N95, xenon flash and at least 3x optical zoom here. More to the point, pay attention on the 8 or 6Mpx etched right below its camera module, hmmm..