Nokia’s next big handset, the N86, will apparently be hitting the American streets around August 22 according to warehouse stock information. The docs also list a suggested retail price of $499, considerably lower than what was previously stated. A firmware update just went out today, likely the last before we start seeing the devices on…
ATTN Nokia N86 users: Firmware 11.043 is out
One of the IntoMobile editors is reviewing the Nokia N86, I forget which one … that being said, for those of you who do have a Nokia N86, go to your Applications folder and select software update because version 11.043 just got released. The brief changelog from Nokia: This software release lets you download content…
Brief: Nokia to launch TD-SCDMA Symbian smartphone in China this year
Colin Giles, Nokia Senior Vice President for Greater China, Japan and Korea, told Reuters yesterday that they’re going to launch a mid-to-high end Symbian powered smartphone by the end of this year that will utilize China Mobile’s 3G network based on TD-SCDMA technology.
Nokia N97 accessory finally makes the device’s exterior match the age of the operating system inside
In a silly little marketing blitz started by Nokia’s ad men, they’ve created an accessory that looks like the Nokia Cityman 450, which was launched in 1987, to act as an anti theft device. While this accessory isn’t going to be on store shelves, ever, it is pretty sweet/sad to look at and helps the…
Nokia 1661 Available for Free on Fido
Rogers’ little brother Fido has released a new Nokia device as of today. The Nokia 1661, which features a 1.8″ display, FM radio, MP3 player and a bunch of standard apps (calendar, contacts, calculator) is now available for free on a 2-year contract… Or, you can pick it up outright for only $55. This is…
Over 280 mobile phone distributors from 15 provinces in China go to Beijing to fight Nokia
You’ve heard of the black market, a place where you buy things that are illegal to sell such as babies, human kidneys, drugs, automatic weapons, etc., but have you heard of the grey market? It’s fairly huge, and you’ve probably purchased something from the grey market without even knowing. All of you in America who…
An open letter to Nokia from a former employee: kill Ovi, spin off the hardware unit, become a bank
On numerous occasions people have commented that the way I write about Nokia makes me sound bitter about being fired. If I have given off that impression, then I must apologize because that is not what I’ve intended. The frustration I feel with regards to Nokia is like that of a parent who knows that…
Vertu concept phone is missing more than just features
Nokia’s uber-lux cellphone brand, Vertu, isn’t exactly known for its impressive feature set. The ridiculously expensive Vertu phones put a premium on material- and build-quality over extensive spec-sheets. In fact, part of the appeal of the Vertu lineup is that the handsets broadcast to the world that money is no concern. But, this latest concept…
Hot Deal: Dell USA has the Black Nokia E75 for only $285
Dell USA has the Black Nokia E75 for $285, which by any definition is a tremendous bargain. The E75 is the first Eseries device with a 3.5 mm headphone jack. It has a 3.2 megapixel camera, a full QWERTY keyboard and a full T9 keypad, GPS, WiFi, and everything else you would expect a high…
Nokia E72 preview in Russian hits the net: Most interesting device on the market, will ship in August
Eldar Murtazin, the Editor in Chief of Mobile-Review, has managed to get his hands on yet another mobile phone before everyone else, this time the Nokia E72. As a direct follow up to the E71, which has been wildly successful with over 5 million units sold thus far, the E72 brings to the table an…