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Feb
02
2012

Skype for Nokia Belle released

| February 2, 2012 20:28 UTC | 0 comments | source

Skype for Nokia Belle

Skype for Nokia Belle

Skype has finally been released for Nokia Belle. The software has previously only been available for Symbian Anna devices. The application has been updated to match with the Belle UI, and has also received a significant speed improvement. The exact version of this is 2.1.23, and it weighs in at 6.9MB. Skype for Nokia Belle can be downloaded from the Nokia Store.

Here’s the description from Nokia Store:

With all the benefits of Skype on your phone you can save money and stay in touch when you’re on the move.

  • Make free Skype-to-Skype calls and IM on 3G or WiFi.
  • Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad.
  • Share pictures, videos and other files from your phone.

It’s free to use Skype in a WiFi zone. If you use Skype with a mobile data connection, operator charges may apply, so we recommend an unlimited data plan.

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| February 2, 2012 20:28 UTC | Comments: | source
Feb
01
2012

I’m a proud owner of a Nokia Lumia 800!!

| February 1, 2012 16:41 UTC | 0 comments |

Nokia Lumia 800 Suomi

Nokia Lumia 800 Suomi

February 1st is finally here! This is a day many mobile enthusiasts in Finland have been waiting for. Why’s that? Well, the Nokia Lumia 800 is now available in Finland! I’m one of those lucky ones who got their hands on a new Nokia Lumia 800 today. The device is currently selling for 429€, so it’s pretty cheap!

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| February 1, 2012 16:41 UTC | Comments: |
Jan
30
2012

Nokia Lumia 800 hitting Australia in March with White version confirmed!

| January 30, 2012 09:43 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia Lumia 800 white

Nokia Lumia 800 in White (mockup)

The Australian wrote today that the Nokia Lumia 800 will be going down under in March. Australian carriers Opus, Telstra and Vodafone will all pick up Lumia 800.  This doesn’t really affect me much, but what actually does, is that the Australian announcement brings with it a new color for the Lumia 800, which is white! Let’s hope the white color alternative will hit other parts of the world, too.

Here’s what The Australian wrote:

THE first Nokia handset with the Windows Phone 7 operating system, the Nokia Lumia 800, will be sold in Australia from March.

Optus, Telstra and Vodafone are gearing up to sell the Lumia 800, which will be available in black, cyan, magenta and white, Nokia announced today.

Image credit to Flickr user mbiebush!

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| January 30, 2012 09:43 UTC | Comments: | source
Jan
29
2012

Nokia Belle update available on February 8

| January 29, 2012 20:52 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia Belle February 7

Nokia Belle February 8 (Google Translated text)

Nokia Vietnam has updated their local site with information of Nokia Belle (previously Symbian Belle). There is now a whole page dedicated to the update, and it states that the download will be available on February 8. Now we don’t know if this is a worldwide release, but I’d bet that at least some other countries will get it simultaneously with Vietnam.

The image shows that the following phones will receive the update to Nokia Belle: Nokia N8, E7, X7, E6, E7 (twice) and C6-01. The Nokia 500 appears to be missing from the list. Could it be that Nokia Vietnam didn’t get the updated memo where the Nokia 500 was added?

Just one week to go, so stay tuned!

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| January 29, 2012 20:52 UTC | Comments: | source
Jan
27
2012

Video: Nokia Lumia 800 teardown

| January 27, 2012 19:57 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia Lumia 800 teardown

Nokia Lumia 800 teardown


The guys over at Techrepublic had the nerve to rip the Nokia Lumia 800 open and expose it’s beauty within.

Here’s what parts the Nokia Lumia 800 packs inside its polycarbonate case.

  • 1.4 GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) processor (with Adreno 205 GPU)
  • Elpida B4064B2PD-6D-F 2Gb LP DDR2 DRAM (512 MB)
  • 16GB Hynix NAND flash chip (H26M52002CKR)
  • 3.7″ AMOLED display (800 x 480)
  • 8 MP rear-facing camera
  • 3.8V, 1,450 mAh Li-Ion battery
  • Atmel mXT224 touchscreen controller (MXT-N0K1 CCU-1R6 1G4456B)
  • Broadcom BCM4329 Low-Power 802.11n with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and FM (BCM4329EKUBG)
  • Qualcomm PM8058 power management IC
  • Qualcomm QTR8200 RF Transceiver
  • TriQuint TQM7M5013 Quad-Band GSM / GPRS / EDGE-Linear Power Amplifier Module
  • AAC Technologies ELV1411A X Direction Linear Vibrator (vibratior motor)

Hit View Post for the teardown video of the Nokia Lumia 800.

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| January 27, 2012 19:57 UTC | Comments: | source
Jan
27
2012

Video: Hands-on with the Nokia Lumia 900

| January 27, 2012 18:58 UTC | 0 comments | source

The guys over at Pocketnow has managed to get some hands-on time with the brand new Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T. As many of you should know, what’s packed inside the Nokia Lumia 900′s polycarbonate case is delicious. The screen is a 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack display (WVGA resolution), 1.4GHz Qualcomm APQ8055 + MDM9200 (WCDMA), 512 MB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 8-megapixel f/2.2 28mm back camera with LED flash, 1-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.4, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 1,830 mAh battery. Windows Phone 7.5 is what makes all of the above work together.

Current rumors and leaked roadmaps suggest that this thing will be released on March 18th by AT&T for $99.99.

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| January 27, 2012 18:58 UTC | Comments: | source
Jan
27
2012

These EA games will be coming to a Nokia Windows Phone near you!

| January 27, 2012 11:00 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia Conversations provided a list of EA games that will be exclusive to Nokia’s Windows Phones. It’s possible that these titles will be exclusive for the first, lets say, 90 days, and then be available to other devices.

Here’s a list of the games.

  • Mirror’s Edge – award winning Parkour sim with a futuristic spy thriller plot.
  • Real Racing 2 – hit racing sim pits you over 40 miles in 30 officially licensed cars.
  • Sims Medieval – The Sims meets Fable in genre-crossing adventures.
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour – Go golfing with the Pros in this leading simulation.
  • Monopoly – no need for an introduction to the classic property-baron board game.
  • Spy Mouse – a new one to us, it’s a portable puzzler with a flight control vibe.
  • Yahtzee – it’s poker but with dice. Good one for a train trip or the back seat of the car.
  • The Game of Life – another family board game; and an unknown quantity here. Opinions?
  • Vampire Rush – an combination of tower defence and survival horror.
  • Parking Mania – never played this one. Looks suspiciously like a parking simulation. Hope there is something we’re missing here…
  • Picnic Wars – an evolution of the ‘annoyed avians’ formula – this time featuring vicious veggies.
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| January 27, 2012 11:00 UTC | Comments: | source
Jan
26
2012

Marko Ahtisaari joins Nokia’s Leadership Team

| January 26, 2012 20:00 UTC | 0 comments |

Marko Ahtisaari, Executive Vice President, Design, Nokia

Marko Ahtisaari, Executive Vice President, Design, Nokia

Nokia announced today that Marko Ahtisaari will be named Executive Vice President of Design, and will become a member of the Nokia Leadership Team, effective February 1, 2012. Mr. Ahtisaari is the one responsible for the team that created products such as the Nokia N9, Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 900.

Here is the full press release:

Nokia appoints Marko Ahtisaari to Nokia Leadership Team

Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that Marko Ahtisaari has been appointed Executive Vice President, Design, and a member of the Nokia Leadership Team, effective February 1, 2012. He reports directly to President and CEO Stephen Elop.

Ahtisaari will continue to lead the Nokia design team, responsible for the industrial design and user experience design of all Nokia products. He has lead the team since 2009 during which time Nokia Design has created critically acclaimed products such as the Nokia N9, the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 900.

Previously, Ahtisaari was an entrepreneur, as CEO and co-founder of Dopplr, a social network for international travelers, and Head of Brand and Design at Blyk, an advertising-funded mobile network. Prior to this he was Director of Design Strategy at Nokia, and held roles in corporate strategy and venturing. Ahtisaari was also a Fellow of the Faculty and lecturer at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at Columbia University, and a composer and professional musician. He serves on the Board of Directors of Artek and WITNESS.

“One of the key differentiators of Nokia is the elegant and head-turning design of our products,” said Stephen Elop, president and CEO of Nokia. “As we have charted our new course, Marko Ahtisaari has ensured that we elevate the importance of distinctive design, which is evident in the industry’s response to our award-winning Lumia and Asha products. By appointing Marko to the Nokia Leadership Team, we believe his influence will ensure that design leadership becomes part of everything we make and also everything we do.”

This is great news to hear!! Awesome to have someone with such a good eye for design sitting in the NLT. This should mean more stunningly designed products from Nokia in the future! Can’t wait!

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| January 26, 2012 20:00 UTC | Comments: |
Jan
25
2012

Nokia confirms MWC attendance, sends out press invites

| January 25, 2012 17:57 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia Invite to Mobile World Congress 2012

Nokia Invite to Mobile World Congress 2012

Nokia has finally sent out press invites to an event they plan to hold on February 27 at 8:30 AM local time. The last time Nokia attended Mobile World Congress was in 2009. In 2010 the company stated that they’ll use the cash to fund other marketing activities, and in 2011 they focused on Nokia World.

This year’s Mobile World Congress will take place between February 27 and March 1.

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| January 25, 2012 17:57 UTC | Comments: | source
Jan
25
2012

Nokia Lumia production images from Finland

| January 25, 2012 17:31 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia Factory Finland - Lumia 800

Nokia Factory Finland - Lumia 800

Nokia just posted on their Facebook page a set of images taken from their manufacturing plant in Finland. The factory is one of those where the Lumia 800 is being manufactured.

Any of our Finnish readers recognize any of the workers in there? :) Hit View Post to see the gallery!

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| January 25, 2012 17:31 UTC | Comments: | source
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