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Feb
10
2011

Changelogs for firmware update PR1.1 for the N8/C7/C6-01

| February 10, 2011 19:38 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia N8 Dark Grey

When PR1.1 was officially released for the N8-00/C7-00/C6-01 last week, we only had  a partial changelog to give to you. This has now changed, and we know a little bit more of the update.

Upgrades and additions:

  • Social 1.2 – photo and video upload improvements, though 1.3 is now available as a patch to this
  • Ovi Store 2.0 preloaded – direct access, no launcher anymore
  • New Ovi Maps data (#25) – bringing new navigable countries, though note that this is still v3.4.
  • Quickoffice 6.4.166, with free editing licence on the N8, and improved zooming functions
  • Adobe Reader updated to 2.5.653
  • Web updated to 7.2.8.10, minor fixes
  • Big update to Nokia Email; performance improved; ‘unread emails’ flag added to homescreen widget; meeting requests can be accepted directly from email invitations; maps integration, which means people can view the meeting location on the map when the address is mentioned in the location field in the invite
  • Multiple general performance improvements
  • Dialler now works in landscape mode
  • Landscape qwerty layout altered to promote ‘@’ character
  • New music player screensaver (shows track name and cycles colours)

Fixes:

  • Charging indicator keeps going up when you disconnect charger under some circumstances
  • Battery indicator algorithm tweaked to be more linear (i.e. the old ‘six bars and then it dies ten minutes later’ syndrome is hopefully banished)
  • Problem with video streaming from web sites
  • SMS message stuck in outbox
  • MMS messages fail to send and get stuck in outbox
  • Device does not restore all settings after retuning from power saving mode
  • Screen image sometimes corrupted when you scroll up/down in Quickoffice
  • Minor N8 charging issues
  • Music player and Photos issues
  • Set “save sent messages” as ‘No’, but actually they still get saved.
  • Breathing light now optimised to ‘breathe’ only when screensaver is set to none or the phone is in powersaver mode
  • Animated screensaver option removed
  • Charging indicator erroneous when charging with power off
  • Web browser crashes when encoding is set to “Thai (TIS-620)”
  • Problem with National Geographic ‘web TV’
  • Phone freezes when you insert the letter É inside a Social network
  • All Widgets disappear after updating Social network and you set “Thai” UI
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| February 10, 2011 19:38 UTC | no responses | source
Jan
27
2011

Video: Italian Nokia N8 running firmware version PR1.1

| January 27, 2011 14:23 UTC | 0 comments | source

Some user in Italy has apparently gotten their hands on a N8 with PR1.1 on board. The firmware is dated January 7th, which means that it could currently be subject to heavy testing. Let’s hope this will be released soon enough!

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| January 27, 2011 14:23 UTC | no responses | source
Jan
26
2011

Nokia N8 PR2.0 delayed till late spring?

| January 26, 2011 13:20 UTC | 1 comment | source

Nokia N8

Nokia Sweden commented on their Facebook page that the bigger N8 update will arrive later this spring. MyNokiaBlog was the first to spot this. According to their Google Translator skills Nokia posted this comment:

Hi Matt! As Marcus says, a new software (PR 1.1) in February. A major update will be done later in the spring, but the time is still undetermined.

So, we will see the smaller PR1.1 update in February, but the bigger (possibly PR2.0) update is now delayed till ‘late spring’. Late spring in Sweden could actually mean anything between February and May, but I don’t think we will see it in February. So we will most probably see PR2.0 in March the earliest. PR2.0 is said to contain the new and improved browser.

I just eyed through the Nokia Sweden’s Facebook page, but couldn’t find any more info. The original message also appears to have been removed from there.

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| January 26, 2011 13:20 UTC | one response | source
Jan
19
2011

Finnish winter filmed with a Nokia N8

| January 19, 2011 16:50 UTC | 0 comments |

Here’s a pretty cool entry in the Nokia N8 Producers contest. Guy filmed this whole thing with his Nokia N8. The camera on the Nokia N8 is truly incredible.

On a side note, I can confirm that the winter really looks like that here in Finland now. Last night it snowed 29cm here in Vaasa, Finland. I had a hard time digging out my car in the morning! :)

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| January 19, 2011 16:50 UTC | no responses
Jan
14
2011

Official Nokia N8 PR1.1 (v013.015) release imminent – Now available via Navifirm

| January 14, 2011 21:22 UTC | 2 comments | source

Nokia N8 PR1.1

The Nokia N8 is about to get updated to PR1.1, aka version 013.015. This is not the major update that will bring the new browser and the promised 50+ features, but it still is an update that will bring performance and stability improvements. A Navifirm release usually means that we will see the official release in the near future.

PR1.1 is dated January 7th, 2011, so today it is exactly one week old. We could see the N8 officially updated during the following few days. Just keep on waiting! :)

Edit: Apparently it has now been removed from Navifirm. Could mean that is is back in testing, or then that it will be released soon. More info later :)

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| January 14, 2011 21:22 UTC | 2 responses | source
Jan
05
2011

Nokia Big Screen beta released

| January 5, 2011 14:45 UTC | 0 comments |

With this mobile application for phones with HDMI output (like the Nokia N8 and Nokia E7), you can turn your phone into a portable media center that you can easily connect to any TV set that supports HDMI. This way, you can show all your good stuff on the big screen of a high-definition TV and play your music through a home theatre system. Whenever the situation calls for it.

Nokia Big Screen brings you the following features:

  • Show your photos and videos in high definition on your TV screen
  • Listen to music from your phone on your home audio system
  • View song lyrics in karaoke style and watch videos with subtitles
  • Play music in the background while you browse your photos
  • Enjoy slideshows with music of your choice
  • Have a screen saver activate after a minute’s idle time to protect your TV
  • Use your phone as an entertainment hub you can take everywhere with you

To download Nokia Big Screen beta, follow this link.

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| January 5, 2011 14:45 UTC | no responses
Dec
29
2010

Analyst: 4 Million Nokia N8's Sold During 4Q2010

| December 29, 2010 14:44 UTC | 0 comments | source

According to analyst firm Independent Equitu Research, sales of the Nokia N8 have been very strong. They don’t have exact sales numbers, but they base their analysis on several factors around the Nokia N8. According to them, the Nokia N8 has sold between 3.5-4 million units during Q4. They get this number by analyzing component manufacturers reports, the publicity stunts with the N8, overall mobile sales during this quarter and the fact that Nokia recruited 200 new workers to their Salo factory in Finland. One of their strategies is to analyze search engines and what people are actually searching (Google Trends). By using this tactic they’ve successfully estimated the sales of for instance the iPhone 3GS in 2008 when it was released.

In the image above you’ll see search trends for the Nokia N8, Samsung Galaxy S and the HTC Desire. The image shows data from the past 4 months, from September to December 2010. You can see that the Nokia N8 is almost equal with the HTC Desire, and both of these are above the Samsung Galaxy S.

Highest sales of the Nokia N8 come from Finland, India, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.

Hit View Post to see the sales trend for the iPhone 3GS in 2008.

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| December 29, 2010 14:44 UTC | no responses | source
Dec
19
2010

Nokia N8 Will Receive a New Firmware in January 2011

| December 19, 2010 23:56 UTC | 0 comments | source

Nokia N8 Firmware Update

Nokia India today revealed that N8 users should see a new firmware for their phones in January 2011. They didn’t care to reveal what this update will bring, but it could be the update that will bring the new browser on board? Only one month left guys! I know you can do it! :)

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| December 19, 2010 23:56 UTC | no responses | source
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