Nokia has made software version 10.031 available for Nokia 500 owners. The update is really big in size, 578MB, considering it is just a minor increase in the version numbering (from 10.029 to 10.031). Changes include performance improvements, updated applications and better stability. Nothing more specific was available at the time of writing this post.
Apple has made the first ever over-the-air update for the iOS available. iOS 5.0.1 was released earlier today, and can be obtained without plugging your iPhone to a computer. The update weighs 44.6 MB, and apparently fixes the battery drain issue. Other fixes include cloud syncing, Australian voice recognition, and the re-addition of multitasking gestures on the original iPad.
Check out this really amazing mini-documentary of how the Nokia Lumia 800 was made. However, the video doesn’t mention the N9, which is thought to be the origin for the Lumia 800. Which came first? The N9 or the Lumia 800?
Here is the description of the video:
We go behind the scenes at Nokia’s London design studio with Stefan Pannenbecker, VP of Industrial Design at Nokia, Chris Linnett, Head of Lumia UX design and Kate Freebairn, Creative Director for Lumia UX design to explore the story behind the creation of Nokia’s first Windows Phone.
Nokia N9 users out there can now download software version 20.2011.40.4. Those of you who can’t get the over-the-air update, should be happy to hear that the update can also be obtained via the Nokia Software Updater. The OTA update is roughly 200MB, while the NSU update is 1.1GB.
Highlights of software version 20.2001.40.4:
Away from blog update:
As some of you might know, I’m currently studying abroad in Bangkok, Thailand. My house in Rangsit is currently submerged in 2-3 meter deep water. Most of my stuff, including my computer, is at my apartment in there. All of Rangsit is evacuated, and no one is allowed to go there.
Due to this I haven’t been able to post here as I wish. I’ve been traveling around Asia for the past 5 weeks, and believe it or not, there isn’t Internet Cafés in every corner. This post is being written on my HTC Mozart, too. I read mobile news all the time, but I post what I find to be the most important when I have access to a computer.
Stay tuned, and wish for more posts! I will continue posting the usual amount of 4-10 posts when this situation is over.
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Here is a great video made by MyNokiaBlog, showing you how the Nokia Lumia 800′s screen will manage direct sunlight. The Nokia Lumia 800 has an AMOLED ClearBlack Display, so it should do pretty well in sunlight.
HTC used their Facebook page to let the world know of their Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update plans. The first eight phones will be updated in early 2012.
First HTC devices to receive Ice Cream Sandwich:
Here is the full post from their Facebook page:
HTC knows how excited our fans are to get their hands on Google’s latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, so we’re thrilled today to announce the first wave of HTC phones that will receive upgrades: We can confirm the brand new HTC Vivid, on sale beginning today, is upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich. In addition, Ice Cream Sandwich is coming in early 2012 to a variety of devices including the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation XL and HTC Sensation XE, as well as the HTC Rezound, HTC EVO 3D, HTC EVO Design 4G and HTC Amaze 4G through close integration with our carrier partners. We’re continuing to assess our product portfolio, so stay tuned for more updates on device upgrades, timing and other details about HTC and Ice Cream Sandwich.
The Nozomi will probably be released with Android 2.3.5, and updated to Android 4.0 ICS shortly after the release.
We’re expecting to see the Nozomi announced at MWC 2012, and released in March thereafter. We don’t know if this device will be branded Sony, or Sony Ericsson. This device is still developed by Sony Ericsson, and not by Sony. The first Sony developed devices will see the light of day in late 2012.
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Nokia Drive is one of the great features that we’ll see on Nokia’s Windows Phone hardware. While Nokia decided to release Nokia Drive to every Windows Phone out there, the voice navigation feature will remain a Nokia exclusive.
Some Windows Phone hackers have managed to port the full voice navigation feature of this application to run on a Samsung Omnia 7. It is just a matter of time before they manage to port it to other Windows Phone hardware, too.
Microsoft has yet again updated their hardware chassis requirements of Windows Phone. The specs have taken a small hit, with the front- and rear-facing camera being moved to optional hardware. The newest specs are dated September 23rd.
Here is the updated list:
Standard Hardware
Optional Hardware
On an additional side note, developers will get access to the proximity and light sensor in the future.
Additional sensors, such as proximity and light, are on the phone but are not available for developer interaction yet.
