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Nokia N8. Connect. Create. Entertain.

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by admin.

The Nokia N8, Nokia’s latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most. With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010, the estimated retail price of the Nokia N8 is EUR 370, before applicable taxes or subsidies.

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite. Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic. Additional local Web TV content is also available from the Ovi Store.
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Social networking and messaging brought to life with the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5

Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by admin.

Nokia has announced three new handsets – the Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 – designed to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world, at affordable prices. These new handsets feature full QWERTY keyboards, and enable access to a range of different email accounts, IM communities and social networks.

“Our messaging device range is very successful,” said Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia’s Head of Markets. “Services that provide easy access to the world’s consumer and corporate email and instant messaging are really popular on our QWERTY smartphones such as the Nokia E71 and Nokia E63. People want the best messaging and social networking experience on an affordable device, whether it’s sending a simple text or instant message, an email, or a direct message from their Twitter account. The Nokia C3, Nokia C6 and Nokia E5 are made for just that.”
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Nokia honors consumer innovation at CTIA

Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by admin.

Announcing the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA winner

Continuing a rich history of fostering innovation, Nokia is proud to announce the winning team of the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA competition – BrettSarahTops – for their work turning the Nokia N900 into a car-like dashboard showcasing odometer, speedometer and more. The competition, which began in January, pushed the capabilities for the Nokia N900 both from a hardware and software prospective; further showing that the Nokia N900 is one of the most advanced mobile computer currently available.

“Seeing what these teams were able to create using the Nokia N900 in just a few weeks time is a true testament to the spirit of human innovation,” said Eddie Hold, Vice President, Current Analysis. “It’s refreshing to see what people can come up with when they are supplied with tools like a open platform – such as the one that the Nokia N900 operates on. Kudos to Nokia and the participants for cultivating this kind of consumer innovation.”

The three finalists of the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA competition were each flown to CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, where they presented their ideas to a panel of judges. Each presenter was given 15 minutes to discuss their inspiration and why they deserve the grand prize. After a very intense deliberation, the judges decided that Bike Dashboard earned the grand prize based on inventiveness, feasibility, conversation generation and demonstration of the Nokia N900’s capabilities. As the grand prize winner, BrettSarahTops will receive a USD 10,000 prize.

“We’re extremely excited to have won this competition! To think that just a few weeks ago we were brainstorming an idea to submit and now we’re here in Las Vegas with that idea a reality is truly amazing,” said Brett Peterson, a member of BrettSarahTops. “It’s really cool that Nokia put together a competition that encouraged us to develop something we thought would be an awesome spin on their existing innovations.”

BrettSarahTops utilized several different features of the Nokia N900 to create a Bike Dashboard. From the GPS to the camera, the team transformed the Nokia N900 into a car-like dashboard. The screen of the Nokia N900 showed a speedometer, odometer, mapped routes with GPS and even provided a car horn – becoming the killer app for cyclists everywhere.

While BrettSarahTops took home first place, the fact that both Niko and Pit Crew had very creative and innovative mods made it a difficult decision for the judges. For both team’s hard work creating their respective mods, they’ll also be taking home prizes. Niko placed second and will receive a prize of USD 5,000 while Pit Crew will receive USD 3,000 for placing third.

The Nokia N900 has broadened the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer. Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously while taking full advantage of the cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia N900 also packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration as well as 32GB of storage space, a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics, high resolution WVGA touch screen, HSPA, WLAN and much, much more.

The global PUSH N900 competition held in October 2009 drew hundreds of entries and resulted in the construction of five widely varying mods. With finalists from both global and USA-focused competitions coming up with ideas that span a broad spectrum – from transforming the N900 into spray-can that emits light graffiti to the brains of a robot, as well as other very, very creative ideas – the capability of a truly open device such as the Nokia N900 has been a great source for innovation and creativity.

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Nokia Custom Dictionary for Predictive Text

Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by admin.

The Nokia Beta Labs team have been working on this particular application following many requests from end users. They have designed this experimental application to address the wish that many S60 users have had: for example:  To be able to edit the list of words used by the phone for text prediction,  and then transfer it between phones quickly. Nokia Custom Dictionary does exactly that, and they have also given you the chance to import words from a text file too.

This means you can quickly “teach” your phone commonly used words or even create specific word lists to be shared among a like-minded community, for example in the medical domain.

Please remember, as with any public beta launch, the application is not yet perfect. There are some known incompatibilities with some of the older S60 3rd edition devices for example. There might also be the odd functional or usability issue. Beta Labs hope that their enthusiastic Beta Labs community, yes, thats you, can uncover these teething problems together, by reporting any problems, or issues directly to the team in the link below..

Please download the application (requires login) and share your feedback with the Beta Labs team. They are eager to know if you find this application useful and how they can improve it further for its users.

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Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition launched

Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by admin.

Nokia today announced the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, an entertainment hub that combines mobile broadcast TV (DVB-H), social networking, music and gaming in one compact 3G device. With mobile broadcast TV consumption on the rise – by 2012 there will be over 300 million people worldwide watching TV on their mobile phones – this handset offers easy access to anyone wanting to enjoy an exceptional live, on-the-move TV experience.

Nokia vice president Mark Selby said, “The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition responds to the arrival of DVB-H broadcast mobile TV networks in new markets and offers an affordable device for new and existing customers alike. Customers are increasingly watching a variety of programmes on their mobiles, such as drama programs, news and sport, for a longer period of time. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition has the sound and image quality to hold audiences captive.”

Watch TV. Anywhere.

Thanks to the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition’s DVB-H technology, programs burst through the QVGA 2.4″ screen in full-colour, crystal clear, sharp images. Plug in 3.5mm headphones for personal viewing or use the loudspeaker option to share the experience with friends and family.

With one-click access to live broadcasts, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition can pick up the best channels around. Set reminders for favorite shows to make sure key episodes aren’t missed and create personal channel lists with Nokia’s innovative Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for a truly tailored mobile broadcast TV experience.

The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition provides broadcast picture quality while the headset acts as an antenna for outstanding reception, so no blank screens or interference during those all important moments. Long battery life gives up to six hours of DVB-H usage; enough time to watch three football matches – or six episodes of a soap opera – before recharging. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition will retail for 155 Euros before taxes and subsidies.

Franklin Selgert, Chairman, Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum said, “It is essential for DVB-H service providers to have a variety of devices capable of serving the mass market. Having a complete portfolio of handsets is pivotal for the commercial success of mobile TV. The new Nokia DVB-H enabled mobile phone, the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, is a great addition to the current portfolio of broadcast TV-capable handsets.”

Catch up with friends. Anytime.

The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition comes with all the latest social networking software, making it simple to stay in touch with friends via Ovi Contacts, Facebook, MySpace and YouTube. Post status updates for friends and family to follow or instant message (IM) them via Windows Live(TM) Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, ICQ, AOL and many others.

Capture photos and video clips, day or night, using the 3.2 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and LED flash before uploading and sharing favourite shots via sites such as OviShare and Flickr. Alternatively, email them via Ovi Mail, Nokia Messaging, Windows Live Messenger, Gmail, or Yahoo! Mail.

Play music. Whenever.

Accessing music and other apps is easy with dedicated music keys and links to the Nokia Music store (where available).  The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV edition is also compatible with Nokia’s innovative Comes with Music service – providing free, unlimited access to millions of tracks.  Download free music anytime, anywhere – and keep all the music forever.

Keep up-to-date. Wherever.

Check out the choice of personalized media and applications in the Ovi Store. A one-stop-shop for thousands of applications, games, videos, podcasts, productivity tools, web and location-based services and more, means personalizing the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is just the touch of a button away.

Mobile TV. Roll-out.

Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks work with more than 30 operators worldwide on Mobile TV implementations. Commercial launches with Mobile TV services based on DVB-H and OMA BCAST standards include Austria, Finland, Ghana, Kenya, India, Italy, Namibia, Nigeria, Netherland, Philippines and Switzerland. Additional commercial launches can be expected during the next 12-18 month in more than 20 countries.

Stefan Schneiders, Head of Mobile TV solutions at Nokia Siemens Networks said, “It is great that Nokia has affirmed its commitment to DVB-H by launching the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. 2010 brings a series of high-profile global sporting events and this is a good opportunity for operators to create, drive and bundle innovative mobile TV services based on DVB-H. In fact, during the 2006 World Cup, Italy saw the launch of the most successful mobile TV Broadcasting service in Europe.”

Francois Theron, CEO at DStv Mobile comments: “DStv Mobile has rolled out DVB-H networks in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Namibia and we are currently rolling out a number of new networks in other African countries. Our success has been built around offering innovative and premium television content at an affordable price while facilitating access to inexpensive handsets which suit the requirements of consumers in Africa. The introduction of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is a welcome development as Nokia is a trusted brand in Africa and will further encourage television viewers to access entertainment, sport and news on the DStv Mobile platforms.”

Vincent Grivet, Vice President, Mobile TV TDF, France said “We are very excited by the launch of the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition. It is a highly seducing and compelling device and will be the perfect platform for introducing both European mobile users and operators to a high quality and constraint free mobile TV experience. This is exactly what the industry has been waiting for to accelerate the broadcast mobile TV roll out, and we look forward to the successful and fast distribution of this innovative device in our key European markets such as Finland, Austria, Germany and France.

Vincenzo Novari, CEO at Hutch 3G, Italy, said: “As the largest handset producer in the world, Nokia’s announcement is real evidence of their commitment to the development of the broadcast mobile TV market. Networks, content and handsets made for mass consumer consumption are the key ingredients for fuelling the market’s growth”.

Erik Sylvestersson, Vice President Sales & Marketing at DNA Finland said:  “Live digital TV broadcasts over DVB-H networks is becoming more accessible to more people.  In Finland, we have found that sport and news are the key drivers for broadcast mobile TV consumption among consumers. People want to be able to watch the action as it happens – rather than settle for highlight shows once they get home.  Consumers expect an exceptional on-the-move TV experience at an affordable price, something the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is fully equipped to deliver.”

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