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!!!

Motorola X PIXL 5Mpx Phone Press Photos - Leaked!

Whoa there horsey! This thing is a must for every Moto fan. I'm not sure whether they are magic pictures or somethin', but it looks pretty genuine.. Watch out N82, SE K850, LG Viewty and Samsung G800, Motorola Z12 (code named X PIXL) is comin'!

scanR - Scan, Copy & Fax With Your Camera Phone!

Turn your camera phone into a scanner, copier, and fax.

• Clean photos of documents, whiteboards and business cards.
• Extract any text and contact information
• Store, search and share online

scanR develops applications that make it easy to capture information using camera phones. scanR's services are based on proprietary image processing and data refinement technology and are designed to work with any mobile phone platform. The founding management team comes from Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Internet Pictures and Kodak. scanR is a venture-backed company.

More INFO here

emTube - The Better YouTube Player For S60 Phones!

Since Sittiphol Phanvilai's MobiTubia were announced as the grand prize winner at Forum Nokia's Open C Challenge, a number of competitors (if I may say) are just around corners. Apparently the latter (is in progress) and Samir's YTPlayer aren't that fully featured yet to play most of the YouTube videos currently found on their desktop version.

So if you are looking for a more featured YouTube player for your S60 phone, save your time and look no further - here comes emTube - emTube allows you to browse (by search, by featured video, by top rated videos and by most viewed videos), view and download YouTube videos or playback a locally stored file.

Full feature list:

emTube is an application for Symbian S60 3rd edition phones that allows you to:

Search and browse videos on YouTube. Download selected videos onto your phone. Stream FlashVideo files directly from YouTube. Play local FlashVideo files. Other features: - Audio and position control during playback. - Normal and full screen (portrait and landscape mode) video playback. - Ability to use built in accelerometer to rotate video between portrait/landscape mode.

Main view:

Search results:

Settings:

Video playback:

Head on to emTube's portal to download this great freeware!

Video Review: Samsung G800

Our tech savvy girl Susi from Shiny Media recently had her say on the auto focusing 5Mpx - 3x optical zoom powered HSDPA Samsung G800 with xenon flash and face detection (quite unusual for mobile phones outside Japan), document viewers, 2.4" screen, microSD slot and FM radio multimedia phone.

Samsung G800 may not be the first camera phone that had been widely available across the globe (in G800's case - to be, not just in Japan and Korea) to feature an optical zooming lens like Nokia N93 which was announced around April last year, nevertheless, Samsung G800 offers a quite impressing set of functions an advanced user is craving for these days.. Here's the video guys!

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?

First Ever Actual Image Of Sony Ericsson P5i?!

Tired of great photoshoped images by Sony Ericsson fans around? Fret no more, coz (according to my sources) below is the REAL phone and how the upcoming Sony Ericsson P5i shall look like!

If all the unofficial specs in the blogosphere have some leaked official features of the genuine Sony Ericsson P5i, Apple iPhone's next rival should be boasting:

• 160MB built-in memory
• 360Mhz processor
• microSD/memoryStick slot
• Symbian 9.1 (UIQ3.2 or 4?)
• 2.8" screen with 640 x 480 pixels and a completely new touchscreen UserInterface
• 5Mpx auto-focus camera with flash
• GPS, WiFi and HSUPA connectivity

GPS Module For Apple iPhone

Details of GPS Module for Apple iPhone:

• Channels: 16
• Update Rate: 1 sample / second
• Acquisition Time: Hot: 4 Seconds, Cold: 45 seconds, Indoor: A long time
• Serial Output: 1 Serial, 1 USB
• Position Accuracy: 2.5m
• Protocol Support: NMEA 0183 ver 2.3
• Iphone Software: Requires Jail Broken Phone (tested on firmware version 1.1.2)
• Software will be open source/community based

The GPS module will be available from February 2008. More details here.

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]

Apple iPhone Can Now Record Short Video Clips

You may download the application that will enable your iPhone to record short clips here.

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

Motorola A1600 Moto Ming 2

Motorola A1600 Moto Ming 2 Specifications:

• Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• GPRS
• better CPU (compared to older Ming)
• Linux OS
• 3.2Mpx AF camera with LED flash
• WLAN
• A-GPS
• 17.5 mm thin
• Talking dictionary
• 3 built-in games (skiing, bowling and racing 3D games)

UPDATE

According to DigiTimes, Motorola A1600 Moto Ming 2 is due out by 2Q 2008!

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 Preview Of Windows Mobile 6.1

Whoa! Take a peak at Bill Gates' latest mobile platform Windows Mobile 6.1 has to offer.