Archive for September, 2009
Latest Nokia N900 Sample Photos on Flickr – No More 007 001
We found early prototype Nokia N900 sample photos on Flickr before by using the code “007 001.” We don’t need that anymore because the latest firmware now includes the real camera name in the Exif data. All we need to do now is the Flickr search trick to find the latest Nokia N900 sample photos.
Nokia N86 Upcoming Firmware To Include Camera Face Detection & Improved Photo Quality
All About Symbian reports that the next firmware on the Nokia N86 will include camera face detection for autofocus and an improvement in overall photo quality. The system will be similar to other cameras where faces will be tracked anywhere in the frame and followed by the camera for proper focus and exposure.
Nokia E72 Pre-Sale – 72 Units To Be Sold In Jakarta
Want to be the first in world to own a Nokia E72? Head over to the Grand Ballroom of Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Indonesia on Sept 15th. It’ll be the world’s first public appearance for this device according to a magazine ad found by GSM Arena. 72 units are available, but they supposedly won’t let you in unless you have some sort of VIP pass and already own an Eseries device.
Nokia N900 Pre-order Now at Amazon
Right after finding out the expected shipping date for US retailers, we later discovered that Amazon added the preorder page for the Nokia N900. The page is so fresh, they didn’t have a product image at the time of publishing this post!
Nokia N900 Available to US Retailers On September 27th
Mark your calendars for September 27th. Nokia has given one of its major distributors in the United States the estimated date for the Nokia N900. Retailers usually receive their stock a couple of days after distributors ship them over. Let’s hope nothing goes wrong with the shipment and see delays similar to the Nokia N86 NAM’s release.
Nokia N900 Available at Nokia NY Flagship Store… For Play
The Nokia NY flagship store told their fans on Facebook that a Nokia N900 prototype is now available for everyone to play with. Don’t get too excited as it’s not for sale yet. Why not use it a bit before making a purchase decision? They are taking names and numbers for people who want to be notified when it is officially out.
Nokia/S60 Users Meetup at NY Flagship Store September 18th
Nokia fans in the NYC vicinity on September 18th should check out the Nokia NY flagship store at 6:30PM. Bring whatever shiny new mobile phone you have been playing with and show it off at the meetup. I was told the Nokia N900 will make an appearance!
Nokia 5530 Hands-On Video and Initial Impressions
You’ve seen the Nokia 5530 hands-on photos. Now it’s time for the video! I had a couple of days with it, so I have initial impressions to share. I was surprised that navigating through the menus feel better on the 5530 versus the Nokia N97. Nokia uses kinetic scrolling on the 5530 already while N97 users currently have to wait for the update. Check it out.
Nokia Codename Erdos Leaked Video – 8800 Successor
Cellpassion (currently down) shares a video and some info on a decently-packed 8800 phone codenamed Nokia Erdos. It is rumored to run Symbian S60 with 5mp camera and dual-LED flash. The phone is supposedly carved out of a single stainless steel body with a glass display. It sounds like a sleek device!
Nokia N86 NAM Almost Here – Available for Pre-Order at Amazon
I’m not sure why Nokia made US residents wait for so long, but it looks like the Nokia N86 is almost here! The US Flagship stores recently published on Facebook the 8MP cameraphone is coming soon, and Amazon just posted the pre-order page with a $469 price tag.
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