In a business-related move, Nokia has reportedly acquired the unit responsible for the Symbian OS. This includes all engineers and customer support which are responsible for providing engineering consulting and product development services for mobile operators.

Services provided by the Symbian Professional Services teams include advanced technical support, techniques for enhancing performance, memory, and power, advanced error diagnosis and repair, and turnkey software development services that can be used in a range of technical environments.

There will be approximately 165 people who will transfer to Accenture. The agreement is expected to be ironed out by the third quarter of this year.

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Tags: accenture, Business, customer support, diagnosis, engineering consulting, enhancing performance, mobile operators, Nokia, Nokia, nokia symbian, performance memory, professional services, professional unit, software development services, symbian os, technical environments, technical support, turnkey software development

Yesterday we told you how Nokia plans to launch Cseries phones and today we have more hot rumors for you. The Finnish company is also going to launch Xseries handsets, Nokia Money service and Booklet computers soon. Besides these trademarks we are to expect even more new names from Nokia.

The Xseries will cover the new Maemo 5 handsets while Nokia Money is supposed to be a new platform for mobile financially transactions. Booklet on the other hand will deal with netbooks, smartbooks and other ultra-portable computers. Now that we have the names we need some proof of their existence!

Tags: Booklet, cseries, Maemo, netbooks, Nokia, Nokia, Nokia Money, Xseries

Stars in their respective classes, we know many of you are still scratching your heads on whether to go with the HTC Touch Pro2 or the Nokia N97.  Being an erstwhile Nokia user and a current HTC owner, I respect and like the quality of the both comapnies’ products, so I may not be the right guy to show you the way, but TeknoReview has put up a great video to help you out with just that, an all-out showdown between the two flagship smartphones, baring their features down for you in 12 whole rounds.  So, without further ado, here is the video:

Tags: Cell Phones, HTC, N97, Nokia, Touch Pro2, video

Nokia fans in the USA will be happy to know that the N86 is going to be available soon on the NokiaUSA site and in flagship stores.

The N86 is an impressive camera phone which will offer you an 8-megapixel shooter, shutter speed of up to 1/1000 of a second, an f-stop range of 2.4-4.8 and a wide-angle lens. As for the cell phone capabilities you can expect the N86 to offer you a 2.6-inch AMOLED QVGA display, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS, 8GB of internal storage, WiFi and aGPS with access to Nokia Maps 3.0.

How much will the NAM version cost? Well you can expect to pay around $558 off contract since no carrier is going to announce the N86 just yet!

via Nokia

Tags: AMOLED, camera phone, Mobile News, N86, NAM, Nokia, Nokia

Yesterday we spotted the Nokia E55 making its way from the FCC and today we see its big brother, the E72 doing the same.

As you can (or can’t) see, the phone is completely unbranded which points to a likely unlocked version hitting the North American marketplace. This is good because you can use it on whatever carrier you’d like but bad because Nokia is likely to charge a fortune for it.

According to the FCC this E72 features HSPA 850/1900 along with quadband EDGE support all for use within North America. However, it also has HSPA 2100 support for when you aren’t in North America.

Read (FCC) via EngadgetMobile

Tags: 1900, 2100, 850, Cell Phones, e72, edge, fcc, HSPA, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, Portable Devices, quadband

For those of you who didn’t know, Nokia has an in-house operating system that currently co-exists with their more talked about Symbian; Maemo. You may recognize the name as Nokia currently ships a few internet tablets, namely the Nokia 770, N800 and N810, that run the Maemo OS. However, unlike Android, the operating system hasn’t strayed far from it’s developer.

Well today, Optima is proud to announce that they will be the first to bring a non-Nokia branded device, entitled the OP5-E, to market running Maemo. This device features a 4.3-inch resistive touch screen, 806MHz processor, 128MB RAM/256 MB ROM, a microSDHC slot, GPS, EV-DO, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, 3.2MP camera and a 2600 mAh battery.

While it’s not currently a phone, despite featuring a design closely resembling the iPhone, the OP5-E is said to be gaining phone and SMS at some point in the future.

via BoyGeniusReport

Tags: 3.2mp camera, bluetooth, Cell Phones, ev-do, GPS, internet tablet, Maemo, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nokia, op5-e, optima, Portable Devices, resistive touch screen, WiFi

Nokia has announced the numbers for the second quarter of the year and they don’t look very good. Nokia has sold 103.2 million handsets in Q2 which is 11% better than in Q1. As for the global market share, Nokia still holds an impressive 38% in Q2 which is 1% better than in Q1. And you’d expect Nokia’s profits to be up too right? Well that’s not what happened folks! Are you ready for this? Nokia’s operating profit for Q2 was of just 775 million Euros. That sounds like a lot but that’s 66% less than last year. Net sales dropped 25% in Q2 compared to last year which amounts to 9.9 billion Euros.

The hottest Nokia phones were the 5800 and the E71. The 5800 XpressMusic sold in 3.7 million units in Q2 while the E71 sold in 5 million units since it was launched.

What is Nokia expecting for the third quarter? Well the company will maintain its market share but it also expects device volumes to decline by 10% from 2008 levels. We’ll be waiting to see similar reports from the other big names in the industry. Is any manufacturer doing better than in 2008?

via Nokia

Tags: 5800, E71, Market share, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, profits, Q2, report, sales, XpressMusic

Back in February, Nokia took the time to announce their E55 smartphone but other than a few color scheme announcements, we haven’t heard much of the device since.

Today, it was noted that the E55 has made its way through the FCC effectively confirming its impending release for the US market. Then again, as Engadget Mobile points out, the above pictured device will only be able to run on the EDGE network with no 3G capabilities. Perhaps Nokia will update the phone before it actually hits the market to include said connectivity.

I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve never been a fan of the two-keys-per-button keyboard format. If I had to choose, I think I’d go with this device’s big brother the Nokia E72, but that’s just me.

Tags: Cell Phones, e55, e72, edge, fcc, HSPA, Mobile News, Nokia, Portable Devices

This time, you don’t have to worry about which instant messaging app to find in your mobile phones. Emoze Now, best known for messaging solutions comes with the latest Nokia Series 40 platform. This means that mobile users can enjoy using their preferred messaging data such as Gmail, Hotmail, Facebook and so on.

You get the virtual PC style of enjoying these perks from these networks as it comes installed in the OVI download folder, allowing you to set it up instantly.

For those with more than one email address, or avid fans of social communities like Facebook, the emoze PRO version allows users to set up multiple messaging addresses for real-time delivery to their mobile phone for a nominal monthly charge.

The software is likewise free for download at this link which is compatible with most phones in use today.

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Tags: Cell Phones, email address, Facebook, instant messaging, messaging solutions, mobile phone, mobile phones, Mobile Software, mobile users, Nokia, Nokia, nokia series, ovi, pc style, real time, social communities, time delivery, virtual pc

Originally thought to be only launching in the UK, Nokia’s 7020 has recently made its way through the FCC and gained approval.

As you can see, this phone isn’t exactly top of the line but is sure to be priced alongside other budget phones on the market. The 7020 is apparantly EDGE only but features a 2MP camera and internal display with no word on resolution or size.

There’s no telling what carrier this will be on as EngadgetMobile points out, there are no brandings to be found. However, once we hear of a price point and/or carrier we will notify you.

Tags: 2mp camera, 7020, budget phone, Cell Phones, edge, internal display, Mobile News, Nokia, Portable Devices

It was recently announced that Nokia’s Symbian S-60 based Surge will be coming to AT&T on July 19th for $79.99 after a rebate and 2-year contract.

The Surge features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 2MP camera, AT&T Navigator and Video Share and a browser that allows for Flash support. Additionally, the Surge will ship with the JuiceCaster app that allows users to update their twitter or Facebook statuses even more pain-free.

So again, Nokia’s Surge will make its way onto AT&T July 19th for $79.99. Anyone interested?

via Press

Tags: 2mp camera, At&T, Cell Phones, flash, juicecaster, Mobile News, Nokia, Qwerty keyboard, surge, symbian

The Messless Charger is a neat charging station capable of charging some of your mobile gadgets. The station will work with various electronic devices like mobile phones, game consoles, PDAs, MP3 players and even more gadgets. The Messless will get rid of all those nasty wires hanging around your desk and it will offer you four docking stations which can all be used at once. There are six interexchangeable connectors that will help you charge Nokia and Sony Ericsson handsets, iPods, PSP consoles and other gadgets. You can get the charger for $110 so go ahead grab it if you feel it’s going to solve all your charging problems.

via Pocket-lint

Tags: charger, ipod, Messless, MP3 Player, MP3 Players, Nokia, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Sony Ericsson

Nokia has officially announced the 3720 Classic. As we have already seen last week this phone can handle quite a lot. It is waterproof, dustproof and shock resistant. The 3720 is made of very durable materials and the interior is sealed tight so nothing can interfere with the electronics inside.

Markku Suomi, vice president, Connect devices said:

Whether using it at the beach or in a dusty construction site, the Nokia 3720 classic has been specifically engineered to withstand the splashes, bumps and drops that come with the terrain. While the Nokia 3720 classic is tough on the outside, it is equally functional on the inside - a perfect choice for people who want a long-lasting and reliable mobile phone for any environment.

The phone will come with less than remarkable features like a 2.2-inch display, a 2-megapixel camera, a 1GB microSD card, preloaded Nokia Maps, a long-lasting battery and a LED flashlight. But then again this phone is made to withstand outrageous conditions so smartphone-like features will not be found in the 3720 Classic.

The phone will be available for around $175 when it will begin shipping this summer. That’s the full, unsubsidized price so you will probably get it for a lot less.

via Press

Tags: 3720, Dustproof, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, rugged, Shock resistant, waterproof

The N97 is definitely one of the best phones Nokia has launched during the last few years. And unfortunatelly it’s not anywhere perfect, is it? Neither is the iPhone 3GS, Apple’s latest handset. But you have to agree that overall, the iPhone is better than the N97.

In the mean time it looks like Nokia UK’s General Manager, Mike Loughran, thinks otherwise:

The new iPhone is an evolution rather than a revolution and for people trying to decide whether to get a Nokia N97 or an iPhone, it comes down to a decision on performance and value for money… The new iPhone seems to have the same design and colour, upgrading from a sub-standard two-megapixel camera to a still low 3.2-megapixel camera, and is probably a disappointment for many people given the high tariff and lifetime ownership costs.

Does this mean that you should choose a phone based on color and megapixels? Seriously?

via Intomobile

Tags: 3gs, Apple, Apple, iPhone, N97, Nokia, Nokia

We have already told you that Nokia’s 3720 is a more than resistant phone. It’s waterproof and dustproof and it will surely withstand a few shocks. And as you can see in the picture above it has no problem dealing with bear too. The 3720 likes beer and will pass any testing after being sunk in a pint. Sure it will not be able to walk in a straight line, although it probably would if it had any feet, but it will keep doing its business. The phone will come in September but we still have no idea how much it will cost. What we do have is a specs list for you:

• Water and dust resistant (IP54 certificate)
• Battery life: over 2.5 weeks standby time
• FM radio
• Integrated flashlight
• S40 OS
• 2.2-inch QVGA display, 16M colors
• 25MB internal memory
• MicroSD card slot
• Bluetooth
• 3.2 megapixel camera

How much would you pay for the 3720?

via dailymobile

Tags: 3720, Dustproof, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, Shock resistant, waterproof

If $699 is too much for Nokia’s flagship phone, then how does $599 sound? Amazon is currently selling the N97 for that price which is 14% less than the regular price. The phone will be shipped for free straight to your home and all you’ll have to do is decide what carrier to choose after purchasing the N97. Currently this is the lowest available price as no carrier has decided to offer this impressive smartphone  for a subsidized price and Nokia isn’t running any sale today. Considering that Amazon has already dropped the price on the N97 we should assume that other hot Nokia phones like the E71 or the 5800 XpressMusic will have better prices soon so your favorite Nokia phone will be available for a cheaper price.

via Amazon

Tags: Amazon, E71, Mobile News, N5800, N97, Nokia, Nokia, Portable Devices

Yesterday we got word that Nokia was gearing up to launch an Android powered handset, but were the rumors true? According to Nokia, nope, not at all.

When notified of the rumors, a Nokia spokesperson said that there is “Absolutely no truth to this whatsoever,” and continued with “Everyone knows that Symbian is our preferred platform for advanced mobile devices.” You can’t really blame Nokia, considering how much money and effort they invested into the Symbian platform.

However, will their strong stance on the subject change? What about if/when the industry moves towards open source software?

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Tags: Android, Cell Phones, denial, Google, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nokia, Nokia, rumor, symbian

Frankly I am a little bit disappointed that Nokia hasn’t considered yet launching Android phones. Sure you’ll tell me that the Finnish company already has its very own OS. But is Symbian good enough at this point? While we’re waiting for the Symbian Foundation to create a totally new Symbian OS, other companies are getting an impressive Android market share. Android is getting hotter and hotter and we’re going to see lots of new gadgets powered by Google’s OS.

Nokia is finally seeing the big picture. It’s being rumored that a Nokia Android smartphone is in the works and it will be unveiled at the Nokia World conference in September. Nokia is looking to increase its market share in the smartphone business. Although it’s the number one cell phones manufacturer in the world Nokia is losing terrain in the smartphone sector. The company has lost 16% market share in 2 years. Compared to 2007 when it had 47% market share for smartphones at the end of 2008 that number dropped to 31%.

Is Nokia preparing a new flagship phone? Would you buy a N97 Android Nokia smartphone? We’ll have to wait a couple of months to find out if Nokia is indeed thinking Android thoughts.

via guardian

Tags: Android, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, Nokia World, Portable Devices, smartphones, symbian, Symbian Foundation

All Nokia N97 owners should know that Nokia has rolled out a new firmware update. Version 11.0.021 is available and you can get it over the air or through Nokia’s Software Updater. The new firmware brings on quite a few changes and fixes:

• USB detection error fix
• PC does not detect N97 or USB charging connection not detected
• Widget
• Home screen online/offline widget crash fix
• Fix for “Alphabetical and Number input are mixed in facebook until end key is pressed
• Widget UI improvement - New facebook widget fixes a problem of Home Screen background visible on soft-key area
• Browser fixes to improve widgets stability.
• MfE related fixes
• Partial fix for Messaging/calendar entry lost
• Mail for exchange calendar entry synchronization error fix
• UI transition error fixes (Portrait <-> landscape transition, there is a home screen corruption.)
• UI transition (Slowness and bad effects)
• Slow Touch UI response
• Picture of the device lock appears half of the screen when transitioning the UI sometimes
• Landscape: in some cases the soft buttons on touch (right hand) show the Home Screen in background (install maps.google.com)
• Photos thumbnail performance and stability improvements
• Device performance deteriorates when lots of content in the device - especially photos
• Partial fix no display backlight illumination when unlocking lock-key - CAP Genius reported already
• New version of Accueweather to improve the “Connection error” situation
• Device reset when browsing with high speed packet access (for Malaysia)
• “Browser soft key UI doesn’t work after putting Chinese character with qwerty keyboard”
• Java fixes (TCK, Pre-install app disappearing, *#7370#*)
• Operator fixes (CMCC, Hutchson and Telefonica, Vodafone)
• Ovi store client now embedded in the core image
What say you folks? Enough changes for you?

Tags: firmware, Mobile News, N97, Nokia, Nokia, Portable Devices, Update

LG is holding the third spot after Nokia and Samsung when it comes to market share but the manufacturer has big plans for the future. By 2012 LG plans to get that second spot currently held by Samsung. It’s going to be a fierce fight since Samsung is a force to be reckoned with in the mobile business.

In order to accomplish its plans, LG will launch a “Black Label” phone before the end of the year meant to compete against the iPhone. LG is also working on the third version of the Prada III and other smartphones are expected too. Windows Mobile and Android will be the chosen OS for these future smartphones so we’re definitely interested to see LG’s future line up.

What do you think? Will LG be able to conquer that sweet second spot position?

via yonhapnews

Tags: Android, iPhone, LG, LG, Mobile News, Nokia, Nokia, Prada III, Samsung, Samsung, Windows Mobile