CNN app for Nokia (Symbian) smartphones has been recently released in the Ovi Store, allowing users to get the latest news and articles across 12 categories, watch video on demand on CNN Live (when available), and use CNN’s iReport citizen journalism features. Like that’s not enough, Nokia is working on an enhanced version of the…
Nokia: We won’t have a tablet unless it can compete with iPad
I’m live here at the Uplinq conference and Nokia CEO Stephen Elop just got off stage and basically re-iterated what he’s been saying about why Nokia chose Windows Phone over Android. While we’ve heard this before, he did dedicate a segment to the tablet market and essentially said that we shouldn’t expect a Nokia tablet…
Live from Uplinq day two: HTC, Nokia CEOs
It’s day two of the Qualcomm Uplinq conference and we’re all set to hear from HTC CEO Peter Chou and Nokia’s Stephen Elop. Since this is a Qualcomm conference, we can expect them to heap some praise on the Snapdragon platform but there could be some other interesting tidbits that come out. HTC is about…
Nokia Bubbles gets a small update
If you enjoyed the Nokia Bubbles app, you’ll be glad to know it got a small update. The new version — still available from Nokia Beta Labs — comes with the following new features: Smart installer support with official Qt version. Settings dialog to activate/deactivate bubbles. Ability to deactivate the Bubble view with menu/power key…
Nokia E6 and X7 now shipping
Nokia announced that two Symbian Anna phones, E6 and X7, are now shipping. The first of the two will be available in Europe, Eurasia, Asia/Pacific, the Middle East and Africa; while the X7 will hit the store shelves of Europe, Eurasia, China, India and other Asia/Pacific countries. As a reminder, the E6 is an upgrade…
Microsoft prepared to purchase Nokia phone division for $19B? [Update]
Ever since former Microsoft executive Stephen Elop joined Nokia, rumors were rampant that the Finnish manufacturer would start using Windows Phone software. Many were skeptical, and then it happened. This naturally transitioned to the rumor that Microsoft would acquire all or part of Nokia, and again it looks like it might be headed in that…
China-only Nokia T7 gets FCC’s seal of approval
Nokia T7, which we described as the N8 for the Chinese market, has been approved by the FCC. In other words, it’s ready to be sold on the U.S. soil even though that ain’t gonna happen, like ever. The reason is simple – we’re talking about a TD-SCDMA-based device which is made to work with…
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop says Symbian to get software updates until at least 2016, he also carries an Oro
In a recent interview that was posted to the Chinese version of Nokia Conversation, full transcript on All About Symbian, Stephen Elop, the CEO of Nokia, said “software updates to Symbian devices are expected until at least 2016”. That’s half a decade away from now, which is kind of a hard pill to swallow since…
Nokia Oro: For yuppies who want a gold plated C7 with sapphire and leather
Earlier this month we wrote about a leaked Nokia handset called the Oro, and today it’s been made official. For 800 Euros, or more than $1100, you get the 7 month old C7 with 18-carat gold plating, a back made from Scottish leather, and a special home button made from sapphire. Oh and you also…
First Nokia Windows Phone to Run Mango
Today, Microsoft has been talking up their next Windows Phone update, and they’re newest best friend, Nokia, has confirmed that their first handsets running the operating system will be built on Mango. There are apparently over 500 new features to be included in the update launching this fall, but the big ones are a unified…