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Nokia N97 gets a new firmware update
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Software on February 2, 2010
Nokia N97 just got updated, again. Well, firmware updates are always welcome even if there is nothing major on the list of changes. The only interesting news concerning the 21.0.045 firmware version is the improved kinetic scrolling, which should be smoother now.
As you already know, it's not long since the N97 got its highly anticipated system-wide kinetic scrolling. Unfortunately, it wasn't as smooth as expected.
Now, the firmware version 21.0.045 promises to fix this problem as well a……
Austin Powers in Goldmember – Nokia 6700 classic Gold Edition
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones on December 9, 2009
The Nokia 6700 classic is a very classy device and we loved it. But then came the rambling designer that gold plates everything and classiness went out the window. Introducing the Nokia 6700 classic Gold Edition, covered in 18-carat gold and Nokia 8800 Gold Arte turned green with envy.
The Nokia 6700 classic Gold Edition (catchy name, isn't it?) comes in two color variants – one with white on the front and back and another that is gold-color all over (not everything is gold plated though).
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Nokia 7230 and 6700 slide spring to life
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones, Portable device. on November 24, 2009
Nokia outed two new sliders today – the Nokia 6700 slide and the 7230. Both are 3G capable with a focus on messaging and social networks. The Nokia 6700 slide, unlike its namesake 6700 classic, is a Symbian device. The Nokia 7230 on the other hand runs S40.
Nokia 6700 slide
The Nokia 6700 slide packs a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and LED flash. It has all the right pedigree to be one of the best 5MP snappers out there, much like its classic sibling. Another thing it has kept from the cla……
Nokia N97 mini wins best handset, Asia Mobile Awards announced
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones on November 19, 2009
GSMA announced the winners of the Asia Mobile Awards and the Mobile Innovation Grand Prix – Asia Tournament. Uh, they aren't really tournaments. they are Awards that seek out the best products and showcase new and upcoming companies with innovative offerings.
The Best Mobile Broadband Handset/Device Award goes to Nokia N97 mini. We recently reviewed the phone and it left us a very positive impression.
Nokia N97 mini wins best mobile broadband handset award, thanks its friends and fami……
Nokia N900 is now available Stateside as well
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones on November 18, 2009
Following the official announcement that Nokia N900 starts shipping in Europe last week, Nokia today went ahead and confirmed Nokia N900 availability in the USA starting from today. The N900 is not getting a subsidized deal with some of the major carriers but it will instead be sold independently SIM-free.
As our specs testify, the Nokia N900 comes with full quad-band GSM support and 1700/2100/900 UMTS/HSDPA support no matter what region it's targeted at. So, you should be getting 3G connection wit……
Low-end market stormed by the Nokia 1616, 1800, 2220 slide and 2690
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones on November 4, 2009
Today Nokia reinforced the low-end part of their portfolio with four new handsets. Nokia 1616, Nokia 1800, Nokia 2220 slide and Nokia 2690 are all entry-level handsets with basic functionality and a really low price tag.
Nokia 2690
The S40-running Nokia 2690 comes with VGA camera, built-in stereo FM radio with RDS and a 3.5mm standard audio jack. Local connectivity options include Bluetooth and microUSB.
Nokia 2690
The quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support make Nokia 2690 capable of globa……
The Nokia 1280 costs only 20 euro Nokia's cheapest handset yet
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones, Software on November 4, 2009
Nokia has a firm footing in the low-end and regularly release new entry-level phones, driving the price lower with each release. The Nokia 1280 is designed with remote rural areas of developing countries in mind and its specs reflect that.
Nokia Life Tools is incorporated in the 1280, which helps it serve as an invaluable source of information. Nokia Life Tools will launch in Indonesia in early December 2009. The service offers content in three categories – Agriculture, Education and Entertainment.
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T-Mobile’s Nokia 5800 Chrome Comes With Music service
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones on October 31, 2009
T-Mobile has announced it is to pair up with Nokia to launch the Comes With Music service on its network, debuting on a special Chrome edition of the Nokia 5800.Available from 1 November, the shinified 5800 comes with all the us……
Pretty in pink is Nokia's Illuvial Collection
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones on October 29, 2009
We're not sure why the color pink tends to spawn special editions with greater frequency than other colors, but for pink lovers, it works out pretty nicely because you end up getting all sorts of free crap bundled with your phone simply for buying your favorite shade. Take Nokia's new Illuvial Collec……
Nokia N97 gets better with a new software update
Posted by thumpad.com in General, Mobile phones, Multimedia, Portable device. on October 28, 2009
The Nokia N97 software update 2.0 contains new user experience elements and functionalities. The standard version can be downloaded on the nokia update site. Prospects of updating via wap over the comming week is a must.
nokia n97
In addition, designed for style conscious, social networking active end users, the N97 mini enters the stores this week with stainless steel cues, tilting 3.2″ touch screen display, QUERTY keyboard and a fully customizable homescreen. It features thesame software as the N97.
nokia n97 mini
“In September, 2009, we exceeded 2 million Nokia N97 devices sold, and now introduce the Nokia N97 mini, underscoring the success of the design. We have also listened to consumer feedback about the performance of the device. The Nokia N97 software update 2.0 is a way for us to optimize the device and add new features and functions,” said Jose-Luis Martinez, Vice President, Nokia Nseries. “We are also excited about the early feedback that we have received on the Nokia N97 mini, which carries a very similar feature set to the original Nokia N97 and comes in a pocket-friendly size for those out and about.”
The free 2.0 software update features:
- ‘flip scrolling’ has been added in the entire user interface, making scrolling in all views very smooth
- shortcuts to personalized homescreen
- Ovi Maps 3.1 with 3-D maps
- Nokia e-mail (Nokia Messaging)
- Ovi Contacts
- Ovi Store.
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