Nokia is out with a new CDMA phone – 2228. The low-end device seems designed to help the Finnish giant grab some marketshare in the CDMA space, where traditionally Nokia doesn’t stack well. Being a low-end/entry-level device means there’s nothing to get too excited. The Nokia 2228 is a simple candybar-shaped phone, sporting such features…
Nokia N96 gets another firmware update
Three weeks ago we posted that the Nokia N96 got its first firmware upgrade. As we said then, some of the problems still occurred, prompting the Finnish giant to release another firmware update – version 11.101. Most of the stability issues are resolved now, including those related to mobile TV. Here are some of the…
Nokia 1606 lands on Cricket Wireless
If you’ve been looking for a really simple and easy to use phone, Cricket Wireless may have something for you, as they’ve just added the Nokia 1606 to their portfolio. The entry-level clamshell can be used for texting, making and taking phone calls, and that’s about it. It lacks a camera, memory expansion slot and…
UK: Darn fine deals at Expansys: Xperia and N96
eXpansys Friday Deals: Selected deals between 11am and 4pm, 17th October 2008 So what is basically my fave online retailer Expansys has mailed me to let me know that the Sony X1 Xperia is selling at a very reasonable £85 off the normal price, between 11am-4pm on 17th October! That makes it £499.99, which as…
Nokia earnings drop 30% in Q3, forcast strong
Nokia’s quarterly earning report made today was a little less than sparkly. Earnings dropped little under a half-billion euros, market share was down 2%, and total sales were down 5%, which isn’t all that bad considering they’re up 5% year-on-year. Overall, Nokia is looking to raise their volume 10% before the end of the year,…
Nokia N85 to come bundled with Zeemote in Germany
We’ve already talked about Nokia’s plans to partner with Zeemote in Germany. Now we see the first fruits of the joint plan, as the recently announced Nokia N85 will be sold bundled with Zeemote’s thumbstick controller – JS1. Under the deal, aside from including the controller in the box, the N85 will also come with…
Leading U.S. publishers join Nokia Media Network
Nokia announced another batch of new Nokia Media Network members. This time it’s the U.S. publishing giants which will help the Finnish giant strengthen the reach of its mobile advertising network in the United States. The additions include Fox News, A&E Network, Bio Channel, HISTORY and The Hollywood Reporter. These media companies join other network…
Nokia N79 passes FCC
We scoped out the N79 back at CTIA, and were amply impressed by all the features packed into the slim candybar form (GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G, 5 megapixel Carl-Zeiss camera), and are all happy to see it get through the FCC ringer. North American launch in the near future, maybe? If you’re waiting for this one,…
Touchscreen Nokia N-series in the works?
According to Nokia India’s Devinder Kishore, “We will have lot of touchscreen phones coming up, including an N-series device very soon.” This is some pretty good news in light of the warm reception of the XpressMusic 5800. The N96 model number is already spoken for, so this new one might come to market as an…
Details on Nokia 7100s (Supernova) Come to Light
Nokia is busy adding to its line of basic phones. The latest to be added will be the Nokia 7100s, also known as the ‘Supernova’. The device is a slider designed much in the same manner as the Nokia 6710. The 7100s is set to be cheaper than the 6710, and will have fewer features…