Nokia has issued a new update for its all-touchscreen 5800 XpressMusic smartphone. Once you’ve pushed the trigger and installed the latest firmware (version 31.0.008), you’ll see few changes on the device, including: Ovi Maps 3.1 Updated Ovi Store client (to version 1.05) In addition, the phone should be snappier after the update, freeing more RAM…
Nokia Messaging IM Beta 2.0 adds Google Talk, support for the E71 and E63
Nokia has released an updated version of its Nokia Messaging IM Beta software. There are two important things version 2.0 packs – support for new devices (Nokia E71 and E63) as well as support for Google Talk users. Those unfamiliar with the Nokia Messaging should know that it brings a “desktop-like IM experience” on your…
Brief: Nokia Booklet 3G available for preorder in Italy for €699 ($1020)
Hat tip to SlashGear for pointing out the avilability of the Nokia Booklet 3G, the company’s first netbook, in Italy for a whopping €699. I don’t know about you, but I’m staying far, far, far away. Specs, videos, and pictures can be seen in my Nokia World 2009 coverage blog post.
The Nokia Mural has been on sale for less than a week, and AT&T just pulled it off the shelves
The Nokia Mural, a really low end cheap clam shell phone that doesn’t even run S60, has been pulled off the shelves according to The Boy Genius Report who cites that the 3G feature inside the Mural has been “inadvertently turned off during production at Nokia.” Are you serious? Nokia doesn’t even know how to…
OtterBox Introduces Commuter Series
Right now OtterBox primarily offers two lineups of phone cases: the Impact series, which are lightweight skins, or the Defender series, which has three layers to protect from splash, scratch and impact damage. The problem with the latter is that is adds considerable bulk so you really need to mean business if you’re going to…
Nokia 7705 Twist for Verizon: QWERTY, 3 megapixel camera, $100 after 2 year contract
The Nokia 7705 is finally official, after numerous leaks, and even a clone produced by the Chinese. For $150 ($50 mail in rebate) and a 2 year contract you get a 2.71 inch x 2.71 inch x 0.59 inch phone that weighs 3.44 ounces and has a 2.5 mm headphone jack that makes it useless…
Nokia 2200 Slide leaked: Ultra cheap, dual band GSM/EDGE, 3.5 mm headphone jack
The Nokia 2200 Slide has been leaked by Czech site mobil.cz and while it may not be impressive spec wise, it is nice to see something in this price range (85 EUR; $125) with a standard headphone jack. What we’re looking at is a 97.2 mm x 47 mm x 15.9 mm thin device that…
Nokia 5230 without AT&T 3G gets an FCC approval
Nokia’s low-end 5230 touchscreen smartphone has been spotted while getting the so much needed FCC approval. The problem, however, is that the version of the device that has cleared the Commission doesn’t sing along AT&T’s 3G network. One must wonder why Nokia (and other handset makers for that matter) are going through the hassle of…
Nokia’s 3D mobile phone doesn’t need special glasses
Not sure how this one slipped through the cracks, but Nokia apparently showed off a new 3D stereoscopic display at Nokia World 2009 that it doesn’t require any special 3D glasses! The new tech can display simple 3D perspectives on a handheld-sized device, paving they way for truly 3D mobile phones in the future. Nokia…
Nokia: Hands off my Maemo!
Nokia’s just announced Nokia N900 has been getting some pretty solid reviews as of late. It’s single most intriguing feature is the Linux-based Maemo OS. With its touch-optimized user interface, Maemo OS promises to finally bring a powerful yet fun mobile platform to high-end Nokia smartphones. And, to keep the user experience as “cool” as…