Archive for July, 2010
Spotted: Meego on Aava Virta 2 Prototype Kit
Engadget goes hands-on with the Aava Mobile Virta 2 prototype that is capable of running the upcoming Meego OS. It costs about $2,393 per unit for developers and probably will not see the mass production phase. What seems to make the nerds jump with excitement is that the Virta 2 is based on the Intel Moorestown CPU that can run up to 1.9GHz.
Are You Ditching Nokia for Android?
Plenty of high-end Android devices have already been released this year and more are on their way. The Motorola Droid X and variations of the Samsung Galaxy S will be available in the US in just a few days. The next big thing from Nokia, the Nokia N8, is expected any day now until September 30th. How are current Nokia users feeling? Are you ditching Nokia for Android?
Nokia N8 Photography FAQs
I’m feeling geeky and smiling cheek-to-cheek after reading the Nokia N8 photography FAQs recently listed at the official Nokia Conversations blog. They’ve shared more details about the camera that’s making me even more excited about the Nokia N8. It’s pretty long but I’ve highlighted a few after the jump.
How to Get the Road Warrior Foursquare Badge From Waze
If you’re addicted to Foursquare badges like me, you might like to know that you can easily get the Road Warrior badge simply by checking in three times through Foursquare in the Waze application. Waze is a social mobile app that provides free turn-by-turn navigation based on the live conditions of the road.
10 Reasons You’ll Love the Nokia N8′s Camera
Damian Dinning, the camera guru from Nokia, just published a couple of posts highlighting some of the capabilities on the Nokia N8 that they’ve been working on for a long time. Since April 2004 to be exact. He backed it up with some beautiful sample photos for you to enjoy. Read on for the 10 reasons you’ll love the camera on the Nokia N8.
Video: Eldar Murtazin Denies Everything & TechCrunch Loves iPhone
Mobile insider Eldar Murtazin has gone on video with TechCrunch to say that he did not have Nokia’s prototype N8, did not receive Nokia’s letter for its return, and is not a current consultant to their competitors. Watch the whole video, and look out for surprising comments from TechCrunch like, “This isn’t the iPhone. I mean, who cares about Nokia?”
Prototype Meego Phone from Aava Shown on Video
Shortly after giving us a teaser, Chippy from Carrypad now has video of the Aava prototype phone running an early developer edition of Meego. A lot of things aren’t working yet, but we get to preview the multitasking, gallery, contacts, and the firefox mobile web browser. Take a look.
Meego Phone from Aava Mobile in the Wild
Carrypad just scored a Meego prototype phone made by Aava Mobile. They promise to give more details in the next 48 hours. We’re warned that the Meego software is alpha quality, but at least the wifi and browser are working. You don’t need reminding that Nokia plans to deliver their first Meego device this year.
Nokia Calls Russian Authorities to Get Their Nokia N8 & Other Property From Eldar Murtazin
Nokia is determined to protect its property and has asked the Russian authorities to assist them in the return of all unauthorized Nokia property from mobile blogger, Eldar Murtazin. Nokia wants to be clear that this action isn’t a response to Eldar’s recent criticisms of the company.
How to: Replace Battery in the Nokia N8
We’ve been told by Nokia that the battery on the Nokia N8 isn’t removable by the user, but early photos show us that it isn’t that hard to do. Fortunately, a service manual from Nokia Care show us exactly how to do it step-by-step without messing things up.
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