Nokia is gearing toward launching its “phone bundled with music” offering to Asia. At the recently held Mobile Asia Congress in Macau, head of entertainment and communities for Nokia China, T C Pan, said they [Nokia] are working on the implementation details with the labels to bring “Comes With Music” (CWM) to Asia and Greater…
Nokia looking to blitz Japan with its own wireless cell network
By now, it’s should be clear that the MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) boom was a fad. The passing fad saw carrier-wannabes like Ampd and Voce fizzle out of existence, failing to gain enough traction to stay afloat. But, when your the leading global mobile phone manufacturer, with almost a majority cellphone market share, niggling…
Nokia Music Store hits Italy
Nokia Music Store keeps expanding and now they are heading to Italy. The new store’s catalogue contains more than 4 million songs from both major and independent record labels, as well as new national talent. Nokia Music Store focuses on the local market, strongly associated with the consumer, as more than 54% of the music…
Madonna divorces Guy; I divorce my N95-8GB
Yup, today Madonna was apparently granted a quickie divorce from (now) former husband Guy Ritchie. They had been married for a good few years, and whatever happens, you hope the both of them will be happier now. Well, in a (kinda) similar sense, I have divorced my N95-8GB fully now. Cracks (not literally) started appearing…
Nokia Announces Lotus Notes Support
Now S60 3rd. edition Nokia handsets will be compatible with IBM Lotus Notes, bringing some 80 million owners direct e-mail access and other communication tools. Previously Windows Mobile was the only platform to work with Lotus Notes Traveler, but Nokia’s involvement brings a lot of communication capabilities to folks who can’t afford (or don’t want)…
Idea: Nokia should make the E61i with VGA screen!
After using the Nokia E71 for two weeks, I figured what is missing – a bigger, hi-res screen. Now, I know that would make the device larger and thus uglier, but I really need more space on the screen, so I could do some serious writing with a mobile phone and connected Bluetooth keyboard. And…
Nokia N96 Bruce Lee Edition Available in China
File this one under ‘too cool’… Well, at least I think it’s pretty darn cool. For those of you that dig those old Kung-Fu movies, or are just into the martial arts in general, have I got a device for you. Nokia China has announced that a special edition of the N96 is available. This…
Few things I would like to see in the next Nokia Internet Tablet device
First of all, let me share my somewhat sad story with you. I have the Nokia N800 and love using it with Sierra Stowaway Bluetooth keyboard. When the N810 was initially announced, I thought who needs this when I already have the N800 and a separate keyboard. However as friend bought one for himself, I…
EA Mobile has a mixed feelings for Nokia N-Gage
During the 2008 Nokia Games Summit which took place in Rome, Italy, Pocket Gamer’s Stu Dredge had a chance to talk to EA Mobile’s Peter Parmenter, who shared his mixed feelings for Nokia N-Gage. In a nutshell, Peter said EA Mobile is ready to support the platform and release its games to the N-Gage users,…
Nokia E71 for AT&T caught in the wild!
Always highly informed Boy Genius is there to enlighten us with a piece of hot news and/or “caught in the wild” photos. Today they brought us the first leaked image of the “slated-for-AT&T” Nokia E71. Apparently, the device will be sold as “E71x” where they hope that “x” won’t stand for “xtra crippled.” One thing…