07 Feb 10 Nokia N900 controlled by PS3 Sixaxis controller
In case you are a hardcore fan of games and like to play a lot of Super Nintendo, check out the magic done by Tomasz Sterna which allows him to play SNES games on the Nokia N900, while using a PS sixaxis controller. Sounds impossible? Not really, he just had to compile the kernel and create a couple of code – afterwards it is all fun.
In the following video you can view the Tomasz playing Super Mario World with a PS3 controller:
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06 Feb 10 Nokia Mystic coming in May or June
We have discussed the Nokia C5 not long ago, and today’s Nokia’s offering is the Nokia Mystic.
It is also known as the C6, the Mystic should be about $274 and will be released in May or June. Now, there is only a question of where it will be released to, and perhaps it is question better answered at MWC.
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04 Feb 10 Nokia C5 to show at MWC, but pictures have already leaked
When we last mentioned the Nokia C5, we said that it would probably be released in January. However, it has yet to be revealed, but it was apparently spotted just before Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
The C5 runs the S60v3 FP2 version of Symbian, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS support, an integrated FM radio, 50MB of internal memory with microSD slot, as well as a 2.2 inch QVGA display.
I’m sure will have more information at MWC, but for now, we don’t even have a price or availability date.
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03 Feb 10 Free version of Ovi Maps = 1 million downloads in first week
Looks like Nokia has made a good move by providing a new version of the Ovi Maps application for free, because according to Nokia in only on week the application has been downloaded close to 1.4 million times.
In the words of Anssi Vanjoki from Nokia, they are averaging one download per second, every 24 hours.
Just for curiosity, the top 5 countries using the app, as of the 31st of January, were: China, Italy, UK, Germany and Spain. And the top 5 cellphones with the app installed: Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia N97, Nokia 5230 and Nokia E72.
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02 Feb 10 Nokia Custom Dictionary launched
The Nokia Custom Dictionary was announced on the beggining of January 2010, but the application has only become available to everyone in the past days.
What is the purpose of the Nokia Custom Dictionary? Easy – to edit a big list of words that you will use, and the best part is that you can transfer the words to another phone. Another feature is creating a list of words and afterwards share it to a community.
Other features of the Nokia Custom Dictionary application, include:
- export or import the dictionary words as a xml file;
- scan a text file and import words;
- add, edit, and delete words;
This application is supported by most S60 3rd and 5th edition phones: Nokia E71, Nokia E63, Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic, and more.
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02 Feb 10 The Orion Concept phone is made for gaming
This is the Nokia concept phone known as the Orion that could put the PSP and DS out of business.
Actually, that probably isn’t the plan, but you have to admit that gaming on mobile phones is about as good as playing the Atari 2600. Not that it isn’t fun, but if gaming could be more on a mobile, let’s make it more.
Oddly enough, this has a QWERTY keyboard on the back of this, but I don’t understand how this can improve mobile gaming. That or how it can improve a phone.
Yeah, I am skeptical, so let’s get this phone built and try it out.
Source
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02 Feb 10 Nokia N97 and Nokia Mini get firmware upgrades
Nokia has recently updated the firmware on the N97 and the N97 mini.
The N97 is version v21.0.045, and it is advised that you back up your mobile data before you hook it up to the computer for download. The N97 Mini is version 11.0.045 and is available as a 160MB download, and it promises better browsing, audio playback, and improved image and video stability.
Well, if you need it, get it.
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01 Feb 10 Nokia Custom Dictionary App Announced
Nokia is coming out with a new app with the Nokia Custom Dictionary. This is a beta version for the Symbian S60 3rd and 5th edition smartphones which promises to help out users in editing the list of words that would come out for Nokia’s text prediction features. Aside from this, users can import words from xml files and transfer dictionaries between phones.
The app has limited functionality and is compatible with the following phones: Nokia E63, Nokia E71, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia X6.
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Tags: Dictionary app, Nokia, symbian
28 Jan 10 Nokia reports fourth quarter earnings with 126.9 units sold
Nokia has recently reported their fourth quarter reports, and they have shipped 126.9 million units. That’s 12 percent more than the previous year, and only 3.8 million was sold in the U.S..
The N900, N97, and N97 Mini were big in Europe, and the Ovi Maps turn-by-turn free navigation app could cause those numbers to rise even more.
Not bad for a Finnish company. Lets see how they finish next quarter.
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Tags: N900, N97, n97 mini, Nokia, Nokia earnings, Nokia fourth earnings, nokia n900, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 Mini, ovi maps
27 Jan 10 Nokia to offer 2-in-1 deal for Valentines day
Nokia will offer a nice 2-in-1 deal for Valentines day, which means you buy one cellphone and get another one for free.
But obviously there are some rules in this Nokia deal: first you need to buy one of handsets from this group – Nokia X6, E72, 8800, N97, N97 Mini, N900, and 8800 Gold Arte – and afterwards you have two options for the second free phone: a Nokia 1661, or 1208. As you can imagine, the entry-level phone is a good bait.
It’s a limited offer so if you’re interested don’t take long to make a decision… 1661 or 1208..
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26 Jan 10 Nokia 5233
We mentioned the Nokia 5230 when it got the FCC nod back in September, and in the recent days Nokia presented the 5233 model which is basically the same version but now it has a 3G transceiver.
The technical specifications of the 5233 include a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a 2.0-megapixel camera for the photos and for recording video at 30frames-per-second, and integrated A-GPS.
Other goodies of the Nokia 5233 are the FM radio, the 3.5mm jack, and lastly the Ovi Maps application version 3.0.
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25 Jan 10 Nokia X6 16GB Makes Up Through Colors
Though unofficial, the Nokia X6 16GB will reportedly come in multiple color variants which are not available in the 32GB models. The Nokia X6 16GB will come in black, pink on white and blue on white. Though the Nokia X6 may sport a limited number of features and storage, it is expected to be reasonably priced around $500.
Among the expected features of the Nokia X6 16GB include a 360×640 pixel touch screen display, WiFi, GPS, TV out and a 5 megapixel camera. No word on when it will be available but rumors have it that it will come out before Valentine’s Day.
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21 Jan 10 Nokia to release free turn-by-turn GPS, too
If you’ve been paying attention you’ll know that Google announced a free turn-by-turn GPS service not too long ago. Well, Nokia is hot on their heels with some free turn-by-turn GPS themselves.
If you’ve got a Nokia X6, N97 Mini, E72, E55, E52, 6730 Classic, 6710 Navigator, 5800 XpressMusic, 5800 Navigation Edition or 5230 then you are good to go and you can just get the Ovi Maps update now.
If TomTom and other GPS manufacturers weren’t scared before, they are definitely getting there now.
via gizmodo
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18 Jan 10 Nokia Files New “Flexible” Patent
Nokia has file a new patent titled “User, Interface Device and Method for a Physically Flexible Device”. It seems that when you try to “flex” your mobile device, the Nokia handset will respond to different tasks. Something like when you bend it in such a way to resemble a beer can, it will return a list of bars or pubs in your area.
In short, there are certain objects that may be defined with such actions or tasks, perhaps pioneering how you can easily locate places and establishments through actions. Cool!
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11 Jan 10 Nokia X3 Cell Phone Review–Great Phone With Design Issues
I’ll lead right off today by saying that I love the Nokia X3, one of which the folks out at PureMobile sent my way. It’s a great phone with a whole lot of nifty options, but one unpleasant flaw–its design.
The Nokia X3 is a slider-style cell phone with an FM radio, clock, calendar, organizer, Internet access, access to the Nokia OVI store, size converter, temperature converter, currency converter, world clock, Flickr access, a collection of games, a 3.2 megapixel camera and a few more nifty things besides.
Like I said, this is a great phone with lots of options–the radio’s got some pretty good reach to it–but the design is one I don’t much care for. The radio scans for channels five hundredths of a frequency at a time. So if you want to tune from 99.3 to 99.8, you’ll have to go from 99.35 to 99.40 and so on until you get there. No scrolling, either–just one button press after another. The keypad also has some ridges between keys to separate them. I find they get in the way more than help.
But all things considered, the Nokia X3 is a great cell phone.
The Good
Lots of features
Good function
Good sound
Good camera
The Bad
Ham-fisted design
Frequency trolling on the radio is a kludge
Score 8 / 10
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29 Dec 09 Nokia vs. Apple patent fight heating up
While Nokia and Apple are fighting hard in the courts over a patent case, Nokia has gone even further, and has filed a complaint with the Internal Trade Commission, where it alleges that Apple’s iPhone infringes on several patents ranging from user interfaces to cameras, antennas, and power management as well. The Internal Trade Commission has the right to ban imports and sale of items in relatively short notice, and is mostly used to pirated goods coming from China etc.
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24 Dec 09 Nokia 2330 from AT&T
AT&T is putting out a lot of cell phones, and one of them is the Nokia 2330. This one isn’t the iPhone, as it is simply a candy bar phone that isn’t too advanced.
The Nokia 2330 has a VGA camera, an FM radio, Bluetooth, speakerphone, personal organizer, as well as a WAP browser. It is availble for free with a service contract.
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22 Dec 09 Nokia Music Store offers 200 free songs
Nokia has a good Christmas gift for everyone that enjoys listening to music, thanks to the Nokia Music Store they are offering 200 tracks to download, for free, and legally!
This limited offer is able to provide a lot of different music genres, including Bollywood, International, Devotional, and much more.
Visit the following link – http://music.nokia.co.in/IE/features/200freebollywood.aspx – for more information. Unfortunately it seems this link only works in internet explorer, go figure…
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15 Dec 09 Vodafone to carry the Nokia N900
Good news for all Vodafone subscribers! If you want to carry the Nokia N900, it will soon be available “soon”.
That’s right, soon. I don’t really have any specific date of exactly when, nor do I have the price. All I know is that it is “soon”. I don’t think you can take that to the bank, but if you’ve been holding off on your latest phone, then perhaps you should consider this one.
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14 Dec 09 Twitter now integrated into Nokia Messaging
Nokia has announced today a new version of their Messaging application, also known as “Nokia Messaging for Social Network” – it is currently in beta mode.
The good news for all the people that use a cellphone that runs the S60 5th Edtition is the integration of twitter and also a few upgrades related to Facebook features, such as being able to search for friends; being able to upload videos and images; being able to view upcoming events and import it to the cellphone calendar, and lastly, a click-to-call + click-to-sms + click-to-FB email function.
Check more details at the Nokia Beta Labs.
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