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Nokia ships E72 and 5800 Navigation Edition to the US of A
Nokia ships E72 and 5800 Navigation Edition to the US of A
engadget.com — We know it's the N900 you're jonesing for, but if you're looking to let those "other guys"... put Maemo 5 through the ringer while you continue to use an OS that's been around the block, Nokia's got two more for you to choose from starting today. Both ... (more) Nokia ships E72 and 5800 Navigation Edition to the US of A
Samsung details Bada, its new mobile phone platform
Samsung details Bada, its new mobile phone platform
boygeniusreport.com — Last month Samsung announced that it would be dropping Symbian from its handsets and replacing it with... its own mobile platform, Bada . Initial details on this touchscreen-driven platform were sparse and Bada was quickly forgotten. Forgotten by ... (more) Samsung details Bada, its new mobile phone platform

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Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Black Smartphone – $198 Shipped
53 minutes ago at GadgetReview
Android Struggling In Europe?
2 hours ago at Android Phone Fans
Android isn’t so hot in Europe, Nokia and Symbian still number one
5 hours ago at Boy Genius Report
Android isn’t so hot in Europe, Nokia and Symbian still number one
5 hours ago at Boy Genius Report
Samsung details Bada, its new mobile phone platform
7 hours ago at Boy Genius Report
In mobile, do developers or consumers matter most?
In mobile, do developers or consumers matter most?
news.cnet.com — Apple took the lead in mobile by appealing to consumers, but Google could surpass the iPhone if... it can marry a strong developer story with consumer sex appeal. (more) In mobile, do developers or consumers matter most?
Bell to launch Nokia N97 on the 10th
Bell to launch Nokia N97 on the 10th
boygeniusreport.com — In recent years, Canada’s Bell has done a good job of transforming its image of a boring... carrier with humdrum handsets to a fiercely competitive purveyor of cutting-edge smartphones such as the Bold 9700, iPhone 3GS, Omnia II and Palm Pre. ... (more) Bell to launch Nokia N97 on the 10th
Ovi Mail Setup application updated
betalabs.nokia.com — Written by Dave Dueblin, Product Manager, Ovi Mail (more) Ovi Mail Setup application updated
Google Maps gets updated to version 3.3 for Windows Mobile and Symbian
Google Maps gets updated to version 3.3 for Windows Mobile and Symbian
boygeniusreport.com — Windows Mobile and Symbian users don’t ever have to worry about getting lost or having to remember... their favorite places again. Google recently announced that Google Maps has been upgraded to version 3.3 for Windows Mobile and Symbian. The ... (more) Google Maps gets updated to version 3.3 for Windows ...
Want to Be Relevant Again, Nokia? Buy Palm.
Want to Be Relevant Again, Nokia? Buy Palm.
digitaldaily.allthingsd.com — Over the past few years, Nokia’s dominance of the smartphone market has been steadily eroded by competition... from the likes of Apple (AAPL) and Research In Motion (RIMM). In its latest quarter, the company’s smartphone market share slipped to 35 ... (more) Want to Be Relevant Again, Nokia? Buy Palm.
Symbian announces 9 new DOCOMO devices
Symbian announces 9 new DOCOMO devices
blog.symbian.org — I’m Kyoko Horikawa, Communications Manager in the Symbian Japan office. As you may know, Japan is a... leader in mobile phone technology and Japanese mobile phones have a wide range of high tech capabilities that allow you to do a lot on the go: ... (more) Symbian announces 9 new DOCOMO devices
Samsung intros Gold Edition Omnia HD
Samsung intros Gold Edition Omnia HD
electronista.com — Samsung on Wednesday introduced a Gold Edition of its Omnia HD handset, also known as the i8910... HD. As the name suggests, this special edition smartphone has a 24K gold inlay around its perimeter and is available in gold and brown. Otherwise, the ... (more) Samsung intros Gold Edition Omnia HD
Nokia slashing smartphone lineup in half for 2010
Nokia slashing smartphone lineup in half for 2010
engadget.com — One of the natural side effects of being the largest maker of cellphones in the world is... that you produce a lot of different models -- a lot -- which makes it way too easy for product planning, engineering, and marketing to all have corners cut for ... (more) Nokia slashing smartphone lineup in half for 2010
Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters
Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters
engadget.com — The miniaturized version of Nokia's N97 began shipping to eager consumers in Europe in late October ,... but for those unable to save their pennies in America while waiting for the N900 , today's the day to unload. As of right now, the (obviously ... (more) Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters
Nokia N87 12MP document leaked?
Nokia N87 12MP document leaked?
boygeniusreport.com — A random video on YouTube shows what looks something like an official Nokia document outlining some initial... features of the Nokia N87 12MP. According to the document, the N87 will feature a 12 megapixel Carl Zeiss lens with a dual-LED Xenon ... (more) Nokia N87 12MP document leaked?
Google updates Maps for mobile for Windows Mobile and Symbian, brings starred location syncing
MobileBurn.com — Google has released version 3.3 of Maps for mobile for Windows Mobile and Symbian devices. The new... version lets users sync starred locations between desktop PCs and mobile phones. Read the full story here. (more) Google updates Maps for mobile for Windows Mobile and ...
Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2 for both Symbian/S60 and Windows Mobile
my.opera.com — To view Asian languages Web pages you must download the "International version". This includes extra fonts which... take approx 3Mb space after installation. See this blog post for more information. Only phones with Asian language packs will show Asian ... (more) Opera Mobile 10 Beta 2 for both Symbian/S60 and Windows ...
Nokia improving Symbian user interface with speed enhancements, multi-touch in 2010
MobileBurn.com — Nokia plans to update the Symbian operating system user interface in 2010, bringing speed improvements, navigability enhancements,... and multi-touch features. Read the full story here. (more) Nokia improving Symbian user interface with speed ...
Nokia offers sneak peak at improved Symbian user interface
Nokia offers sneak peak at improved Symbian user interface
engadget.com — You know that new Symbian user experience promised by Nokia next year? Want a sneak peak? Although... Nokia's downloadable slide-deck from its Capital Market Day event leaves out all the new UI visuals, fortunately the webcast has 'em all. And if ... (more) Nokia offers sneak peak at improved Symbian user interface
Nokia making mobiles more simple to use
Nokia making mobiles more simple to use
techradar.com — Nokia has held its Capital Market Day, and that generally means it's a good chance to say... what the future holds (or 'please give us money, investor people, we're a good bet, honest'). The main talking point has been Symbian, Nokia's biggest operating system, and how the company plans to update ... (more) Nokia making mobiles more simple to use
Nokia's masterplan for 2010 and beyond (Capital Markets Day)
Nokia's masterplan for 2010 and beyond (Capital Markets Day)
allaboutsymbian.com — At its annual Capital Markets Day, Nokia has laid out its masterplan for 2010 and beyond. Extracts... from the full press release are reproduced below (there are several nuggets of interest) and Rafe and Ewan weigh in with a few comments of their own. ... (more) Nokia's masterplan for 2010 and beyond (Capital Markets Day)
Nokia maps out goals for 2010 and beyond
MobileBurn.com — Today at its Nokia capital Markets Day 2009 event, Nokia revealed some predictions for the industry as... a whole as well as outlined what it sees as being its own future in the next couple of years. Read the full story here. (more) Nokia maps out goals for 2010 and beyond
Nokia promises to take "Symbian user interface to a new level" in 2010, we hope they're right
Nokia promises to take "Symbian user interface to a new level" in 2010, we hope they're right
engadget.com — It's Nokia Capital Market Day again which means that boys from Espoo are fawning over investors and... giving them a reason to stick around in 2010. And you know what? It sure sounds promising for gadget nerds. Why the optimism? Easy: Nokia is ... (more) Nokia promises to take "Symbian user interface to a new ...
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Samsung i8910 HD Gold Edition merges luxury and multimedia
Samsung i8910 HD Gold Edition merges luxury and multimedia
MobileBurn.com — Samsung has announced the I8910 HD Gold Edition, a luxury version of its I8910 S60 5th Edition-powered... smartphone. Along with a 24-karat gold inlay, the multimedia-oriented device includes a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen and an 8.0 megapixel camera. Read the full story here. (more) Samsung i8910 HD Gold Edition merges luxury and multimedia
Nokia sets key financial targets and Devices & Services operational priorities for 2010
nokia.com — Helsinki, Finland - Today, at its annual Capital Markets Day event, Nokia set key targets and forecasts... for the company and its industry for 2010. Senior company executives outlined how Nokia's focus on execution combined with its core competitive ... (more) Nokia sets key financial targets and Devices & Services ...
Nokia N87 12MP with Xenon flash in the works? (Phone Arena News)
phonearena.com — This article contains unofficial information. Here’s a simple question: what comes after the Nokia N86 8MP ?... Well, of course – it is the Nokia N87 12MP ! And while the manufacturer hasn’t given away anything about such a handset for the moment, a ... (more) Nokia N87 12MP with Xenon flash in the works? (Phone ...
Press Release: Nokia Releases Qt 4.6
MobileBurn.com — Now Easier Than Ever for Developers to Create Great Applications for Symbian, Maemo, and Other Platforms Read... the full story here. (more) Press Release: Nokia Releases Qt 4.6
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Qt 4.6 Mobile Demos on Symbian and Maemo (video)
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Qt 4.6 Mobile Demos on Symbian and Maemo (video)
youtube.com — Qt 4.6 mobile demos running on S60 3.2, 5.0 and Maemo 5. Get Qt here: http://qt.nokia.com/downloads... (more) Qt 4.6 Mobile Demos on Symbian and Maemo (video)
The Top 100 Free Apps For Your Phone - Reviews by PC Magazine
pcmag.com — Your phone runs apps. Cool apps. Fun apps. Free apps. Even if it isn't an iPhone .... The popularity of Apple 's App Store vaulted mobile apps to prominence, but techies know that mobile phones have been tiny PCs for years now. The difference today is ... (more) The Top 100 Free Apps For Your Phone - Reviews by PC ...
What’s New? — Qt - A cross-platform application and UI framework
qt.nokia.com — Logo - Symbian version 1 Qt 4.6 introduces support for the Symbian platform with integration for the... S60 framework, expanding the addressable market for Qt applications by over 130 million Symbian devices. Find out more . Download Button - Qt SDK (more) What’s New? — Qt - A cross-platform application ...
Qt 4.6 with multitouch released plus second Maemo 5 tech preview [Video]
Qt 4.6 with multitouch released plus second Maemo 5 tech preview [Video]
slashgear.com — Nokia have pushed Qt 4.6 out of the door , complete with support for multitouch and gestures,... a new Animation Framework, and a new OpenGL paint engine. The app and UI framework also gains compatibility with a broader range of platforms, including Windows 7, OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Symbian and ... (more) Qt 4.6 with multitouch released plus second Maemo 5 tech ...
What’s New? — Qt - A cross-platform application and UI framework
qt.nokia.com — Logo - Symbian version 1 Qt 4.6 introduces support for the Symbian platform with integration for the... S60 framework, expanding the addressable market for Qt applications by over 130 million Symbian devices. Find out more . Download Button - Qt SDK (more) What’s New? — Qt - A cross-platform application ...
Nokia plans one Linux phone next year: source
reuters.com — Tarmo Virki , European technology correspondent HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia plans to install Linux software on just... one new smartphone next year, a source told Reuters on Monday, dampening prospects of a quick makeover of the Finnish group's struggling ... (more) Nokia plans one Linux phone next year: source
Nokia E71 firmware update brings Ovi and Messaging improvements
MobileBurn.com — Nokia has released new firmware for Nokia E71 devices, bringing the Symbian smartphone to version 400.21.013. The... update brings pre-installed Ovi Contacts, improved Ovi Store and Nokia Messaging applications, and standard bug fixes. Read the full story here. (more) Nokia E71 firmware update brings Ovi and Messaging ...
Nokia planning only one Maemo smartphone launch in 2010
MobileBurn.com — Nokia is planning to launch only one new Maemo-powered smartphone next year, according to a source familiar... with the company's 2010 roadmap. Read the full story here. (more) Nokia planning only one Maemo smartphone launch in 2010
Nokia launching only one Maemo device in 2010?
Nokia launching only one Maemo device in 2010?
engadget.com — Better sit down Maemo fans. If you expected Nokia to just kick its waning S60 5th OS... to the curb in 2010 after positive reaction to the Linux side of its dual-platform smartphone strategy, well, it ain't gonna happen. At least that's the word from a ... (more) Nokia launching only one Maemo device in 2010?
Is Symbian being strangled by lack of marketing?
blogs.gartner.com — I’ve just completed three Gartner symposium conferences and so have spent a lot of time talking to... clients in Europe, APAC and the USA about mobile platforms. And one thing I noticed was how seldom people talked about Symbian. Remember Symbian? It’s ... (more) Is Symbian being strangled by lack of marketing?
Nokia plans just one Linux phone next year: source
reuters.com — HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's top cellphone maker, Nokia, plans to install Linux software on just one... new smartphone next year, a source with direct knowledge of Nokia's product roadmap told Reuters. A Nokia spokesman said the company does not ... (more) Nokia plans just one Linux phone next year: source
Sony Ericsson acknowledges touchscreen issues on Aino
Sony Ericsson acknowledges touchscreen issues on Aino
engadget.com — As if the Aino's odd name wasn't handicap enough, Sony Ericsson's taking another hit on its high-end... Remote Play -capable full-touch (but Symbian -free) phone today with news that it's got a dodgy touchscreen. It's unclear exactly what's wrong or ... (more) Sony Ericsson acknowledges touchscreen issues on Aino
Facebook comes to the Nokia E71 & Nokia E72
Facebook comes to the Nokia E71 & Nokia E72
zomgitscj.com — Facebook comes to the Nokia E71 & Nokia E72 The Nokia E71 and Nokia E72 now has... a Facebook application, available right at the Ovi Store . Facebook Nokia E71 Nokia E72 The application is pretty nifty, and lets you use all the basic features of ... (more) Facebook comes to the Nokia E71 & Nokia E72
iPhones Use 50% of the Worldwide 3G Mobile Network Traffic
hardmac.com — A recent study conducted by AdMob indicates that iPhones capture 50% of the worldwide 3G network bandwidth.... In addition, this figure keeps growing as it increased by 7 points during he last month. Other mobile phone OS are far behind, Symbian ... (more) iPhones Use 50% of the Worldwide 3G Mobile Network Traffic
iPhone now 50% of all smartphone traffic worldwide
iPhone now 50% of all smartphone traffic worldwide
electronista.com — Apple devices now represent exactly half of all smartphone traffic on the Internet, AdMob said today in... its report for October. The iPhone has gained 10 percent of absolute share since August to reach 50 percent while Symbian has fallen again to 25 ... (more) iPhone now 50% of all smartphone traffic worldwide
Nokia unveils the 6700 and 7230, two new sliders
Nokia unveils the 6700 and 7230, two new sliders
boygeniusreport.com — Nokia has announced two new entry level 3G sliders, the Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230. Both... are set to launch in Q1 2010. The Symbian-powered Nokia 6700 slide features a 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and Carl zeiss optics, 2.2 inch QVGA ... (more) Nokia unveils the 6700 and 7230, two new sliders
Video calls on Symbian
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Video calls on Symbian
youtube.com — New: Video calls over IP on fring. you can now make Skype/fring video calls using fring on... your Symbian device. Supported devices: Nokia 5800, N97, N95 and N... (more) Video calls on Symbian
Fring Adds Video Skype Calls on Symbian Phones
Fring Adds Video Skype Calls on Symbian Phones
jkontherun.com — It’s difficult for me to imagine, but I’ve been using Skype for five years now. It’s a... must-have tool for me and it became extremely valuable when it moved beyond simple voice calls and gained video capability. It’s about to ... (more) Fring Adds Video Skype Calls on Symbian Phones
Unannounced Sony Ericsson Kurara U5 gets previewed
Unannounced Sony Ericsson Kurara U5 gets previewed
unwiredview.com — The Sony Ericsson Kurara has not been officially announced (or confirmed), but that didn’t stop Eldar Murtazin... from Mobile-review to publish an interesting preview of it. Also called Sony Ericsson U5, the handset is certainly an interesting one and ... (more) Unannounced Sony Ericsson Kurara U5 gets previewed
Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230 announced
Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230 announced
unwiredview.com — Nokia has just unveiled two new phones that should be available for purchase in the first quarter... of 2010: Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230. With a design that’s actually quite different from the one of Nokia 6700 classic , the 6700 slide features a ... (more) Nokia 6700 slide and Nokia 7230 announced
Swiss Manager Pro
cellphonesoft.com — Languages Synopsis: Swiss Manager Pro (SMP) is the unique application on the market that provides sufficient control... over a Symbian smartphone for the advanced user. By manual and automated cleanup it is the only remedy for phones that suffer from ... (more) Swiss Manager Pro
Apple's iPhone accounts for 50% of global mobile traffic
Apple's iPhone accounts for 50% of global mobile traffic
neowin.net — Since its release, Apple's iPhone has received a lot of praise and a lot of criticism; regardless... of which way you look at it, it has grown faster than a large amount of competitors. AdMob now states that the iPhone accounts for 50% of mobile traffic ... (more) Apple's iPhone accounts for 50% of global mobile traffic
Spotify for Symbian brings streaming to Nokia phones
t3.com — Home News Spotify For Symbian Brings Streaming To Nokia Phones Spotify for Symbian brings streaming to Nokia... phones Posted by Chris Smith on Mon 23 Nov 2009 A different kind of Comes With Music for Nokia users. Spotify has broadened its reach to the ... (more) Spotify for Symbian brings streaming to Nokia phones
PiZero Symbian Design - Free Nokia Themes and professional Mobile Multimedia services.
pizero.net — Latest Themes Premium Themes 2010 Collection by PiZero Premium Themes 2010 Collection by PiZero …more info coming... soon… Read More Halloween ‘09 by PiZero – Out Now! Halloween ‘09 by PiZero – Out Now! Halloween ‘09 by PiZero This is a very ... (more) PiZero Symbian Design - Free Nokia Themes and ...
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