Archive for December, 2010
Nokia to Introduce New User Experience with MeeGo in 2011
Senior VP, Design & User Experience at Nokia, Marko Ahtisaari, spoke at the LeWeb conference today about the dominant patterns of interface and user experience in the smartphone industry. There’s the pattern used by iOS with just a screen full of apps and home button, and the pattern used by Symbian and Android. The introduction of Windows Phone 7 shows there’s demand for other patterns, and Nokia will introduce a new one with MeeGo in 2011. Video of the talk after the jump.
More Pics of Nokia X7 in the Wild, Better Glimpse of its Shape
Four new photos of the unannounced Nokia X7 just showed up on the internet, and they give us a much better look at its shape than the previous leak. The four speakers, AT&T branding, 8 megapixel camera, and dual LED’s flash are clearly visible. Take a look before Nokia asks to take them down.
Pixelpipe Share Online 1.03 Goes Final
The final version of Pixelpipe’s 1.03 release is now ready for public distribution. The app has been submitted to the Ovi Store, but it could take weeks to show up. Fortunately, Pixelpipe has provided a direct link for you to install on your phone right away. List of new features after the jump.
TwimGo for Nokia N900 Updated to 2.0.15, Adds Old/New Retweet & In Reply To
TwimGo, the best Twitter client for the Nokia N900, was just updated to version 2.0.15. It now includes old and new retweets, and the ability to view original tweets when viewing reply details. You can download the new version at twimgo.com, but make sure to remove older versions before installing the new one.
Three UK Gives a Sneak Peek of Nokia E7, Says It’s Coming Early 2011
Three from the UK just published a video giving their sneak peek of Nokia’s upcoming smartphone, the Nokia E7. They also mentioned it’ll be available on their network early 2011. That’s certainly different from Nokia’s promised release of December 2010, so some of you may be disappointed. Three pointed out the features that stand out on the E7 over its younger brother, Nokia N8, such as the bigger 4-inch Clearblack screen and the slide-out keyboard. Take a look.
How to Add (Huge) Ring Light to Nokia N8
Jan van der Meer, aka the Camera Educator, has been posting a lot of camera videos and gear tips online, and I’m really glad he currently has a Nokia N8 to play with. In a recent video, he shows how to attach a (huge) ring light to the Nokia N8 for just a few dollars. Check it out.
Nokia N8 x Tron: Legacy Trailer Projected at Nokia Theater LA
As if there wasn’t enough hype for the upcoming Tron: Legacy movie, a projection on the side of Nokia theater LA shows a trailer along with the Nokia N8. It’s part of a promotion by Nokia called the Inside Track in the LA area. They are giving away tickets to an early screening and even a Nokia N8 device.
Nokia to Award Top 12 Fundraisers to See Sold Out Coldplay Concert
Nokia and Crisis, the national charity for homeless people in the UK, are awarding tickets to see Coldplay live to the top 12 fundraisers through the Virgin Money Giving event. You have 11 days from Friday, 3rd December 2010 to raise as much money as you can for Crisis and work your Christmas socks off to get into the top 12 fundraisers by the closing date on Monday, 13th December.
Ovi Maps Beta Updated to 3.06, Download Maps Directly from Phone
Nokia Beta Labs released an update to Ovi Maps beta today, version 3.06. It includes several enhancements, but the biggest change in this update is the ability to download Maps directly (via WiFi) to your phone without a computer. Complete list of new features after the jump.
Nokia India Gives Gov’t Access to Users’ Emails & Messages
Nokia India on Thursday completed installation of servers that will enable security agencies to lawfully snoop into users’ emails and messages. Both Nokia and RIM have been asked by India’s domestic intelligence agency to create lawful interception facilities earlier this year. RIM has until January 2011 to follow in Nokia’s steps, according to the Times of India.
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