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Nokia Privately Paying Windows Phone Developers

Mark Guim — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:34:52 +0000

According to a recent CNN article, Nokia is privately dispensing cash to developers to make apps for Windows Phone. They’re also offering incentives like pre-installing developers’ software on upcoming phones and marketing their products. CNN says such payments from phone manufacturers are unusual. There are over 425,000 apps in Apple’s App Store and over 200,000 [...]

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Prisoners Think the iPhone is Too Big

Mark Guim — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:07:38 +0000

A prison guard at Folsom told Boing Boing co-editor Xeni Jardin that the iPhone isn’t the preferred cellphone to smuggle in. According to the guard, the iPhone “takes too much real estate.” A commenter thought of a couple of Nokia phones that might have more efficient use of smuggling space. Remember the Nokia 7280? How [...]

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Is Nokia Going to be Late in the Game Again?

Mark Guim — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:30:57 +0000

September. That’s when the next iPhone is rumored to come out. It’s also when industry sources claim HTC, Samsung and LG will launch the first Mango-based Windows smartphones. Nokia CEO Stephen Elop wants to release the first Nokia Windows Phone this year. Long-time Nokia fans probably assume December 31st, 2011 because Nokia has been really [...]

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Demo: Nokia Maps on iPhone 4

Mark Guim — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:43:37 +0000

Nokia Maps was released as a web app last week. Devices with HTML5 browsers can use it. That means iPhone, iPod touch and iPad with iOS4 or Android phones with Android 2.2 and Android 2.3. I made a video to show you how it looks on the iPhone 4. You can also watch this video [...]

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Apple Blogger Ditches iPhone For Nokia C3

Mark Guim — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:34:47 +0000

Cult of Mac editor John Brownlee wrote he doesn’t need an iPhone anymore. He loves his new phone, the Nokia C3. He admitted that the C3 is a “pretty big step down from any iPhone,” and the device just sucks at Twitter, Facebook, browsing the web, and more. The reason he loves the Nokia C3 [...]

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Former Nokia CEO Now Living Ordinary Life, Will Never Buy an iPhone

Mark Guim — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:30:21 +0000

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo (OPK) worked at Nokia for nearly 30 years, but last September his position as CEO was replaced by Stephen Elop. What is OPK up to nowadays? Helsingin Sanomat reports that he is back to living an ordinary life. He turned down dozens of offers to serve on boards of various companies and plans [...]

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Nokia N8 Components Cost $187.47, Four Cents Cheaper than iPhone 4

Mark Guim — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:48:58 +0000

Researcher iSuppli Corp. told Bloomberg today that the components in the Nokia N8 cost $187.47. The most expensive element is the display and touchscreen which cost $39.25. Retail price of the Nokia N8 is $549 in the US without contract. Materials and parts were reportedly supplied by companies including Samsung, Toshiba, and Texas Instruments. Nokia [...]

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Nokia Responds to Steve Jobs’ iPhone 4 Antenna Press Conference

Mark Guim — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:39:50 +0000

Steve Jobs held a press conference today about the iPhone 4 reception problems. It resulted in free cases for iPhone 4 owners and waived return fees for unsatisfied buyers. He also mentioned Nokia during the conference by saying, “You can go on the web and look at pictures of Nokia phones that ship with stickers [...]

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Nokia Pokes at iPhone 4 Reception Problems

Mark Guim — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:06:00 +0000

The Nokia Conversations blog are poking fun at the recent iPhone reception issues, by asking, “How do you hold your Nokia?” They listed the thumb and finger, cup, balance, and the four edge grip. The point is that there’s no signal loss no matter how you hold a Nokia. Here’s what they have to say, [...]

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Are You Ditching Nokia for the iPhone 4?

Mark Guim — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:52:50 +0000

The iPhone 4 will be available in just a couple of days and a couple of reviews have already popped up. How are the Nokia faithfuls feeling? The next big thing from Nokia, the Nokia N8, isn’t due until the third quarter of this year, leaving enough time for some fans to join the dark [...]

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Nokia N8: Will 256MB RAM Be Enough for Multitasking?

Mark Guim — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:16:14 +0000

iPhone users rejoice today as they finally get a taste of multitasking. Nokia users have been doing it for a while now, but with certain limitations. Running too many multiple apps in the background results in “memory full” errors. Previous Nokia N97 and N96 power users are aware of this. Is the Nokia N8′s 256MB [...]

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Symbian Pokes at the iPhone During SXSW

Mark Guim — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:01:55 +0000

I’m hanging out at SXSW this weekend with the winners from the WOM World Nokia video contest. The thousands of people who entered the convention center received a bag of goodies. Among the swag was a card-sized ad for Symbian with a nice little remark against the iPhone. Take a look. The SXSW bag of [...]

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Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS Night Photos

Mark Guim — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:30:40 +0000

I’ve showed you an iPhone 3GS vs Nokia N97 photo comparison during daylight, so now it’s time for some evening shots. My wife and I were at South Street Seaport in New York City and I snuck some photos while she wasn’t looking. I didn’t want her to think I was playing with gadgets on [...]

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Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS Photos Comparison at the Park

Mark Guim — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:30:22 +0000

The wife and I took our dogs to the park today. I also brought along the Nokia N97 and iPhone 3GS for a photo comparison. Take a look and let us know the differences you notice. Update: I’ve also taken more comparison photos at night. Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS Night Photos Thirsty iPhone 3GS [...]

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Top 6 Reasons I Prefer the iPhone 3GS Over Nokia N97

Mark Guim — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:17:03 +0000

For the past week, I’ve been using the iPhone 3GS and had a hard time putting the SIM card back into the Nokia N97. It’s not because I didn’t have a clip to pop the SIM out of the iPhone neither. Here are 6 reasons why I’ve been using Apple iPhone 3GS versus Nokia N97. [...]

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Vlog: Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS Web Browsing

Mark Guim — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:37:36 +0000

I love Nokia devices, but when it comes to web browsing, the iPhone is simply better. In this video, I compare the speed and user experience of the current flagship Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS. Take a look. You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Overview iPhone 3GS loads websites faster than [...]

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Vlog: Nokia N97 vs iPhone 3GS Hardware

Mark Guim — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:35:34 +0000

I just got the iPhone to play with, so look out for plenty of comparisons with Nokia devices especially the Nokia N97 in upcoming posts and videos. Let’s start out with the hardware stuff as I compare the physical aspects of the two phones. You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Quick [...]

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Nokia N97 vs iPhone vs N85 vs N82 Flash Test in Darkness

Mark Guim — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:13:15 +0000

I couldn’t sleep last night and was literally staring at the wall for a long time. I figured I might as well take some sample photos of the wall from the Nokia N97, N85, N82, and the iPhone to compare their flashes (or lack of flash). Check it out. For baseline, I’m going to use [...]

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Using the iPhone Reminds Me Why I like Nokia

Mark Guim — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:22:59 +0000

One of my favorite things to do in Nokia devices is tweeting and sharing photos immediately from wherever I am. This is possible thanks to the “Share Online” app within the camera using a free service called Pixelpipe. I borrowed my wife’s new iPhone 3G S yesterday to see if I can do the same [...]

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Poll: Nokia N97 or iPhone 3GS?

Mark Guim — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:30:28 +0000

Apple is really good with their keynotes and announcements because I was convinced of getting the new iPhone 3GS immediately after WWDC earlier today. A few hours passed by and it has worn off. I still want the Nokia N97! I’m curious how you feel after the announcements. Will you get the iPhone 3GS instead [...]

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What If Apple Announces Next iPhone With 5MP Camera and Keyboard – Death of Nokia N97?

Mark Guim — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:25:09 +0000

An iPhone announcement is not expected at the upcoming Macworld, but what if Apple surprises us with a direct competitor to the Nokia N97? If they talk about an iPhone with Qwerty keypad and at least a 5mp camera releasing before the first half of 2009, I’m predicting the death of the N97. Read on [...]

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Guess Whose Picture – Nokia E71 vs Nokia N95 8GB vs iPhone

Mark Guim — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:42:44 +0000

I took a picture with the Nokia E71, Nokia N95 8GB, and the iPhone for comparison. They all have different megapixels, but I resized them to all 450 pixels width to even the competition. You can compare how each one handles color. Take a look and let me know which phone corresponds to the photo. [...]

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Vlog: Nokia E71 Video Sample Asks Why People Are Lining Up At The NY 5th Ave Apple Store

Mark Guim — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:07:33 +0000

To show you a Nokia E71 video sample, I went to the Apple Store and asked the first guy on line the iPhone 3G why he has been waiting almost a week. He’s there with a group with good cause and also break a Guinness World Record. Check it out. Video formats: Maximum resolution, Mobile, [...]

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Review: Nokia N95 8GB Look And Feel

Mark Guim — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:40:41 +0000

In first of a few series, I’ll be giving a review of the Nokia N95 8GB concentrating on its look and feel. There are a few changes on this model compared to the other Nokia N95 variations, more importantly the bigger 2.8 inch flushed screen, bigger battery, and the shiny black color. In the end, [...]

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Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-Freak

Mark Guim — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:51:38 +0000

Symbian-Freak has an early review of the Nokia N82. What makes this new Nokia Nseries device stands out? It’s the first Nseries phone with bright xenon flash for better night photos. But that’s not all! It also features auto screen rotation that Symbian-Freak claims to be better than the iPhone! The rotation is definitely smoother [...]

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The iPhone Ads are Incredible and Makes Me Want to Buy It

Mark Guim — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 02:45:44 +0000

Wow… did you see the iPhone ads?! When I first read the specifications of the iPhone, I thought, “Yuck… that’s nothing compared to my Nokia N95.” But after watching the ads, I forgot all about specs, numbers, and features, and actually considered it as my next phone. The ads for the iPhone show exactly what [...]

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