Archive for November, 2010
Opera Mobile 10.1 for Nokia Smartphones Now Final
Opera today released the final version of Opera Mobile 10.1 for Symbian/Series 60 phones. A lot of emphasis is placed on speed, especially in javascript performance. Support for geolocation is also included, so web services such as maps and travel applications can recognize your location to provide you with customized, relevant content.
Poll: Do you like the Full Focus Cameras in Nokia C6, C7 or E7?
Nokia Conversations published a post yesterday explaining the Full Focus camera technology in their new devices such as the Nokia C6, C7, and E7. They even go on to argue that Full Focus cameras are in fact more complex than autofocus cameras. I must confess that I’m not a fan of this feature. I wonder how you feel about this.
Nokia Hires Former Verizon VP of Marketing as New Chief Marketing Officer
Nokia announced today the newly formed Marketing and Communications organization and appointed Jerri DeVardi to be in charge of it. She’ll be joining Nokia’s Group Executive Board and also have the title Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). The new organization’s goal is to bring together Nokia’s Marketing, Brand Management, Communications and selected Industry collaboration activities.
Nokia and Intuit Launch GoConnect in India, a Messaging Service for Small Businesses
In partnership with Intuit, Nokia launched a new messaging service for small businesses on Tuesday, called GoConnect. It allows businesses with up to 10 employees to send SMS to their customers about their products and services in a personalized manner. The service is being launched as a pilot in Delhi and Chandigarh, but they expect to roll out GoConnect across India by early 2011.
Nokia E7 Sample Photos in the Wild, Spotted on Flickr
You’re eager for the Nokia E7 to come out and you’re probably wondering if its camera is comparable to the one on Nokia N8. We have been informed by a tipster that someone has been busy taking some photos with the Nokia E7 already and uploading them on Flickr. These photos might be taken down by the owner after we publish this post, so be quick.
Pixelpipe 1.03 Update With Auto Uploads Hitting Ovi Store Soon
Pixelpipe is currently testing a new Send & Share feature that allows for automatic uploads of both Photos & Videos after capture on Symbian devices. This feature is currently available on version 1.03 for beta testers, but we were told that it is just about ready to hit the Ovi Store to the public. Common use cases would include having all of your media delivered to your Dropbox account as an archive or your Kodak account for printing. Video from Pixelpipe after the jump.
Deal: Nokia N8 Green Now $449 at Dell
There’s no coupon needed for this deal. The green Nokia N8 is currently available at Dell for $449 shipped. It’s cheaper than Nokia’s retail sites ($549) right now and even Amazon. There’s no expiration date listed with the $100 instant savings, but the header hints this deal is only valid today.
Video: Meego IVI Preview Demo
Justin Noel, a Senior Consulting Engineer at Integrated Computer Solutions, showed me an application they built on top of Meego IVI 1.1 from scratch in just a couple of weeks. They’re at the Meego Conference to show how far developers can get with Meego in a short amount of time. Justin showed a demo of the dashboard, radio, and sample transitions within the app. Take a look.
Geocaching Around Dublin
There’s a huge geocaching scene around us that I can’t believe I just stumbled upon. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. I was introduced to this treasure hunt by some of the attendees here at the Meego Coference. Here’s my first experience hunting caches around Dublin.
Live at Meego Conference 2010, Dublin
I’m live in Dublin at Meego Conference with a Nokia N900 on hand for quick photo sharing from the event. I’ll be using the Pixelpipe app to upload photos on this post directly from the N900. Most of the keynotes will also be streamed live at the Meego.com website, so make sure to tune in over there as well.
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