Archive for August, 2010
Nokia 5250 Launched – Music-centric & Affordable Touchscreen Device
The Nokia 5250 was officially launched this morning. It runs Symbian^1 on a 2.8-inch screen with 640×360 resolution. There’s a 2-megapixel camera on the back without flash. It is being marketed as a music-centric device that is affordable. The Nokia 5250 is expected to ship in the fourth quarter for EURO 115 before taxes and subsidies.
Nokia E73 Software Update 043.001
I’m not sure when it became available, but there’s a new firmware update 043.001 for the Nokia E73. @ActualAsianMale tweeted about it this evening and I had to check for myself. The device feels faster after the update, but I could also be imagining things. A changelog shows only an update to a browser security dialog.
Nokia N900 Demoes Real-time Face Tracker
Researchers at the University of Manchester revealed a real-time face tracker on a mobile phone this week and decided to use the Nokia N900 for demo. The aim for the research is to do both face and voice verification using the camera and microphone built into mobile phones for secure access to apps without passwords.
Nokia N9 Photos Leaked in China – Looks Like a Macbook
The Nokia N9 was leaked this morning on Baidu from China. It looks like a miniature Macbook! From the photos, we see a 4-row QWERTY keyboard, BV-4D battery, dual-LED flash, and Meego OS. No other info is available. What kind of camera? When will it come out? How much will it cost?
Exploding Nokia Phone Killed 24-Year-Old Man
Police told the Times of India that a 24-year old youth was killed by a Nokia 1209 that exploded while he was using it. Manoj Singh’s body was found with burn injuries on his left ear, neck and shoulder and pieces of the Nokia 1209 scattered nearby. The incident occurred at noon on Monday in Bandha village in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.
Nokia C7 Hands-On Photos Leaked Yet Again
The Nokia C7 has been leaked several times already that it’s safe to assume it will be announced at Nokia World in a few weeks. According to Zol who already have their hands on the C7, it is equipped with the new Symbian^3 OS and 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen like the Nokia N8, but with 8MP camera and dual-LED flash. They took a bunch of photos for you to check out.
Behind the Scenes #NokiaBox Unboxing at Times Square
Today was certainly interesting. I received an email from WOMWorld Nokia to head over to Times Square for the mysterious #NokiaBox. I met up with Erick from Nokia Innovation in front of the Nokia Theatre at 1PM. Immediately, a guy wearing headphones and carrying a boom mic approached us and put wireless lav mics on our shirts. Across the street was a huge Nokia box. Erick and I realized they were going to film us do an unboxing in the middle of Times Square!
Nokia X3 Touch and Type Announced
Nokia announced the Nokia X3 Touch and Type today. It is a slim S40 device with a 2.4-inch resistive touchscreen and a 12-button phone keypad. It’s the first phone from Nokia to offer this combination. It is expected to go on sale in the third quarter for about EUR 125.
Nokia N8 Now Available for Pre-Order in the US, Delivery by End of September
Nokia USA is now accepting pre-orders for the Nokia N8. The sticker price is $549, but expect to see lower prices once it hits other online retailers. Nokia is sticking to its official third quarter release by displaying its availability as end of September. Who’s pre-ordering one?
#NokiaBox is About the Nokia C6
Just before leaving for a 4-day camping trip, I received a mysterious box and message in the business section of the New York Times. I had no idea what it was about, but another hint was posted at WOMWorld Nokia’s site. It became very clear that the participants will be using the Nokia C6 in the #NokiaBox challenge.
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