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Aug
31
2010

MeeGo 1.1 Coming in October 2010, MeeGo 1.2 Six Months Later

Jonne Eilimö | August 31, 2010 11:20 | 0 comments |

According to the official MeeGo Wiki, we will get a final version of MeeGo 1.1 between October 21st and 27th, 2010.

GA, RTW: MeeGo 1.1 Release for Core, Netbooks, Handsets, … (General availability, release to web

Six months after that, between April 21st and 27th, 2011, we’ll get MeeGo version 1.2.

MeeGo 1.2 Release for Core, Netbooks, Handsets, … (General availability, release to web on 2011-04-27)

This follows the same release cycle as what Android is currently following. Please keep in mind that the release schedule is just an target, and things could go wrong with it.

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Jonne Eilimö | August 31, 2010 11:20 | 0 comments |
Aug
29
2010

Exchange ActiveSync Comes to Hotmail Tomorrow

Jonne Eilimö | August 29, 2010 09:59 | 1 comment | source

Windows Live Hotmail

Microsoft is tomorrow going to enable Exchange ActiveSync for Hotmail accounts . Basically, this means that you will get push mail on your Exchange enabled phones including Android, iOS, Maemo, Symbian and Windows Mobile devices.

With Push Email, you can also sync your contacts and calendar with Hotmail’s service.

To enable push Hotmail on your beloved smart phone, simply configure your Exchange client to server m.hotmail.com, and enter your credentials.

Update: It’s now live and kicking. How-To posted here.

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Jonne Eilimö | August 29, 2010 09:59 | 1 comment | source
Jun
22
2010

Firefox For Maemo 1.1 RC 1 Available

Jonne Eilimö | June 22, 2010 13:43 | 0 comments | source

Firefox 1.1 RC 1

Firefox for Maemo got yesterday updated to version 1.1 RC 1. As the name suggests, this is the first Release Candidate for the final 1.1 release.

Here is a changelog of the biggest features that have changed from release 1.0 to 1.1:

Some of the bigger features include:

  • Form assistant improvements, including autocomplete
  • Start Page redesign
  • Auto update add-ons
  • New smart-tapping system for better tapping links, fields and buttons
  • Portrait support on N900
  • Context Menu with Open Link in New Tab and Save Image
  • Web content theme update
  • Improved Site Menu
  • Use volume keys to zoom on N900
  • Save page to PDF
  • Built in Crash Reporter

Important note for those of you who installed the 1.0 version via Ovi Store:

If you installed Firefox 1.0.x from the Ovi Store, you will not be able to upgrade to Firefox 1.1 RC 1 (either from the N900 Application Manager or by downloading the software from Mozilla). We are working to solve this for future releases so that anyone can participate in our Beta programs. Don’t worry, though, if you got Firefox 1.0.x from either the Ovi store or directly from Mozilla, you will be updated to Firefox 1.1 (final) when it is released.

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Jonne Eilimö | June 22, 2010 13:43 | 0 comments | source
May
28
2010

Nokia N900 has Sold Below 100,000 Units

Jonne Eilimö | May 28, 2010 12:02 | 0 comments | source

Gartner today said that they estimate Nokia to have sold below 100,000 units of the Nokia N900 since its launch five months ago. Nokia’s previous top selling phone has been the N95, that was released in 2006.

Nokia sold below 50,000 N900s in January-March, while the iPhone has sold 8.75 million units during the same time.

A take from Reuters article:

The sales of less than 100,000 N900s compares with sales of 8.75 million iPhones in January-March alone.

The N900, which went on sale last November, is Nokia’s first phone running the Linux Maemo operating system, which analysts see as a key for Nokia to regain ground in the coming years.

In February this year Nokia unveiled a plan to merge Maemo with Intel’s Moblin operating system.

Nokia sold 50,000 N900s in the last quarter of 2009, and quarterly sales fell in January-March, Gartner statistics showed. Gartner does not track phone sales per model, but as the N900 is the only phone using Maemo, the statistics for operating systems show sales for the model.

Read More: Reuters

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Jonne Eilimö | May 28, 2010 12:02 | 0 comments | source
May
25
2010

Nokia N900 Firmware Update Coming Today – Changelog Inside for PR1.2

Jonne Eilimö | May 25, 2010 09:26 | 0 comments | source

Nokia just confirmed that the N900 will receive the long awaited PR1.2(V10.2010.19-1) firmware update today. UK users will receive the update today, followed by the rest of the world tomorrow on Wednesday 26th.

First up – new games join the veritable arcade already on offer in Ovi Store. Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster, Zen-bound, Angry Birds (level pack), Sygic, Kroll, Weatherbug, and GoGadget are all available to keep you entertained. Important to note though that Ovi Store will do a full switchover this week Thursday, May 27, so these games and other for-purchase apps will show up then.

Next are the improvements to communication. Email has been improved with the ability to accept or decline an event invitation right there in your inbox, and Facebook IM chat has also been bundled in. The release also brings with it video calling, allowing users face-to-face chatting anywhere.

An additional update you will be pleased to hear about is portrait browsing on the internet is a-go on the N900. Ovi Maps also gets the update treatment with changes to the UI, improving the experience of finding your way around. And finally, there’s also a change to the menu system UI with the first level now customisable.

Sounds like a pretty neat update, and a must have for your Nokia N900 owners. Hit View Post to see a Video from Nokia Conversations.

Update: Full changelog added after the break.

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Jonne Eilimö | May 25, 2010 09:26 | 0 comments | source
May
19
2010

MeeGo In-Vehicle Released – Video Inside

Jonne Eilimö | May 19, 2010 11:46 | 1 comment | source

MeeGo In-Vehicle was released a few days ago. In-Vehicle systems are designed to be used in for instance cars and airplanes as their entertainment system.

In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems are devices that deliver navigation, entertainment, and networked computing services in vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and buses. Automotive manufacturers in particular are increasingly viewing IVI systems as a key differentiator in their products. Drivers and passengers are coming to expect the same type of innovations they see in other devices, such as mobile computers and handsets, in their vehicles. As vehicles become connected to the internet, the demand for internet-based entertainment applications and services increases and MeeGo strives to accelerate the pace of innovation in IVI.

The MeeGo IVI software platform is designed to enable rich internet and multimedia consumer experiences for vehicles. MeeGo IVI builds on the foundation laid by Moblin IVI for rich multimedia, CE device management, internet, and automotive connectivity.

Read more: MeeGo.com

Hit View Post to see a preview of this in action.

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Jonne Eilimö | May 19, 2010 11:46 | 1 comment | source
May
17
2010

uRemote for Nokia N900 – Remotely Manage uTorrent

Jonne Eilimö | May 17, 2010 10:47 | 1 comment | source

uRemote is an app that can control your remote uTorrent installation. With uRemote you can view, add, remove and filter torrents in uTorrent.

Download the latest version(1.0.1) here.

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Jonne Eilimö | May 17, 2010 10:47 | 1 comment | source
May
12
2010

Opera Mobile 10 for Maemo Released

Jonne Eilimö | May 12, 2010 17:51 | 1 comment |

Opera Mobile 10 was today released for the Nokia N900/N800/N810. This is an unofficial release, since it has been done by a group of devoted Opera users. The only bad thing about Opera Mobile 10 for Maemo, is that Flash-support hasn’t yet been implemented.

Hit view post to see the full blog post and for download instructions.

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Jonne Eilimö | May 12, 2010 17:51 | 1 comment |
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