Nokia 808 PureView Snaps Photo That Picks Up 2nd Place In International Photo Contest

Nokia 808 PureView Snaps Photo That Picks Up 2nd Place In International Photo ContestThe Nokia 808 PureView which was announced early last year certainly captured the imagination of the masses with its 41-megapixel sensor, considering how smartphones at that point in time did not feature such a high megapixel count. Still, all those megapixels does not automatically mean your images would look great, since there is more to snapping a photo than by bumping up the number of megapixels the sensor can capture. Still, this has not stopped a certain Kartanofoto who captured the Aino Fountain (by Emil Wikström of Finland) with the Nokia 808 PureView which had picked up the first runner up spot in the “Wiki Loves Public Art 2013″ competition.

Over 9,250 images were uploaded by 225 uploaders, and out of that figure, 57% of them were first time contributors. The jury was truly an international one, where they hailed from Sweden, India, Lithuania and Germany. Comments from the jury concerning this entry was “Vivid and vibrant photo, nice dominance of green color (background, reflections in the water, statues).” Still, you will not see professional photographers on an assignment like at a wedding use a smartphone with a great digital camera sensor within as their primary working tool of choice. What do you think of the winning photo above?

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Nokia EOS Camera Lens Closeup Picture Allegedly Leaked

An alleged closeup picture of Nokia EOS smartphone’s camera lens has been leaked online. This rumored smartphone is said to have a 41 megapixel rear camera.

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Next Nokia Flagship Smartphone To Have 41 Megapixel Camera

Next Nokia Flagship Smartphone To Have 41 Megapixel Camera

Nokia smartphones are known for their impeccable cameras. The Finnish manufacturer is reportedly working on a smartphone that will have a whopping 41 megapixel camera, a feat previously achieved on the 808 Pureview. Details about this imaging flagship device have been shared by a source familiar with Nokia’s plans, claiming that two different models of EOS are being tested currently. Specifications are reportedly the same, the only difference will be either a dualcore or a quadcore processor. The final device might come with a dualcore one since the quadcore processor is proving to be a bit much for the battery.

The EOS smartphone will reportedly have the same battery as Lumia 920, that being 2,000 mAh, as well as the same screen resolution of 1,280 x 768 pixels but the display will be AMOLED. The 41 megapixel camera on the back will be accompanied by a Xenon and LED flash, OIS and probably a Variable Aperture lens as well. The Nokia EOS smartphone will reportedly be an AT&T exclusive at first, it will be globally released some 1-3 months after that. It is also said to have a FM transmitter and a detailed camera UI similar to that of the 808.

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Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2 pulled again due to reported user issues

Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2 pulled again due to reported user issues

Like something from a school play, Nokia’s Feature Pack 2 for Symbian Belle first bounded onto the stage prematurely, before being ushered back behind the curtain. Now, despite walking out at the proper time, it looks like it’s fluffed its opening lines, and has been taken offline once more. The announcement came via a support discussion on one of Nokia’s forum threads, with some users claiming they were unable to install it at all, or that some functions weren’t working properly — or worse, being unable to turn the handset back on — for those that could. At the moment Nokia simply states that it has been pulled from servers, and it will advise once the update is back online. If you’ve been affected, head to the source for the official thread on the issue.

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Nokia launches Belle Feature Pack 2 firmware OTA, Pureview 808 gets extra imaging goodies

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Like the proverbial groundhog, Nokia’s Feature Pack 2 for Symbian Belle peeked out a bit too early last month and had to withdraw back into its burrow. Now the new firmware upgrade for the Nokia 701, 700, 602 and Pureview 808 is out for realsies, with the latter star of the lineup getting the lion’s share of new trinkets. Specifically, the big-sensored phone will now have a landscape Gallery Grid view option, which will enable faster and easier zooming, editing and sharing of images; more picture info like ISO value, white balance and location; and a reset button to get back to the default image setting in one touch. All the above Symbian Belle phones will get an updated browser with better HTML5 support, a (much) faster keyboard, the Video Pro editing application and Car Mode — which gives “easy access to your phone’s key features when you’re driving,” according to Nokia. If that makes you feel better about your legacy Nokia OS investment after all the company’s Windows Phone 8 hoopla, check the source to see how to get it.

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Nokia launches Belle Feature Pack 2 firmware OTA, Pureview 808 gets extra imaging goodies originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visualized: 808 PureView display at Nokia’s flagship store

Visualized 808 PureView display at Nokia's flagship store in Helsinki

While in Helsinki, do as the Finns do — shop at Nokia’s flagship store, right? Just as we were contemplating the purchase of an unlocked Asha (or three) as stocking stuffers, we stumbled upon this delightfully futuristic 808 PureView display — complete with quirky dioramas. Sadly, we weren’t packing Nokia’s imaging handset, nor the phenomenal Lumia 920 camera, so we used our trusty HTC One X to capture the moment. Check out the gallery below — where you’ll find the 808 PureView serving as a swimming pool and being assembled by tiny workers — then hit the break for a short video.

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Visualized: 808 PureView display at Nokia’s flagship store originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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From the lab: Lumia 920 low-light shootout with Nokia 808, iPhone 5, HTC One X and Galaxy S III

From the lab Lumia 920 lowlight shootout with Nokia 808, iPhone 5, HTC One X and Galaxy S III video

It looks like Nokia’s controversial marketing move, which involved using pro DSLRs to “simulate” low-light shooting, was even less necessary than the smartphone maker may have thought. During our visit to the company’s Tampere, Finland research and development complex, we were given access to a comprehensive testing suite, enabling us to shoot with a Lumia 920 prototype and a handful of competing products in a controlled lighting environment. Technicians dimmed the lights and let us snap a static scene with each handset at just 5 lux — a level on par with what you may expect on a dimly lit city street in the middle of the night. The 920 took the cake, without question, but the iPhone didn’t fare too poorly itself, snatching up nearly as much light as the Nokia device. The 808 PureView also performed quite well, but the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S III yielded unusable results.

It’s one thing to snag proper exposure, though — capturing sharp details with little noise and superior color balance is an entirely different beast, and the Lumia managed to do just that, as you’ll see in our 100-percent-view shots further on. Later in the evening we hit the streets of Helsinki for a real-world shootout. The 920 did present some issues with exaggerated shake and other rapid movements, but it offered up excellent results overall, even in scenes that were too dark for us to make out any details with our own eyes. Our nighttime shoot can be found in the gallery below, followed by plenty of comparison photos after the break.

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From the lab: Lumia 920 low-light shootout with Nokia 808, iPhone 5, HTC One X and Galaxy S III originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Engadget Interview (captured with Lumia 920): Nokia CEO Stephen Elop on WP8 and beyond

The Engadget Interview Nokia CEO Stephen Elop shot with the Lumia 920

Do you know what’s better than one interview with Stephen Elop? Two interviews in one month. We’d barely recovered from yesterday’s bout of nostalgia when we were given the opportunity to sit down with Nokia’s CEO in his office at the company’s HQ. Better yet, we were allowed to record the discussion with a hand-held Lumia 920 prototype. The resulting video is remarkably stable. Full disclosure: the audio was recorded with a shotgun mic mounted on a Sony NEX-C3 camera.

We talked about HTC’s colorful “signature” Windows Phone 8X and 8S and what that means for the Nokia-Microsoft partnership. Next we asked if Nokia is planning to work with carriers to offer incentives for existing Lumia owners to upgrade to the company’s 920 and 820 handsets. Finally, we discussed the evolution of PureView imaging technology from the 808 to the 920 and how Nokia plans to combine these building blocks in the future. Hit the break for our video interview.

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The Engadget Interview (captured with Lumia 920): Nokia CEO Stephen Elop on WP8 and beyond originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin’ it real fake: the 808 PureView that wasn’t

Keepin' it real fake the 808 PureView that wasn't

Meet the 808 Android: the modern day equivalent of those fake mobile antennas that people would attach to their cars in order to make others think they were a big shot. Yes, this device is an Android 2.3-powered forgery of Nokia’s 808 PureView, but instead of 41 megapixels of imaging awesomeness, you’ll find a mere 3.2MP setup that occupies the presumably hollow protrusion on the rear. Keeping with the theme of slumming things up, the 808 Android offers a 550MHz CPU, a 3.5-inch HVGA resistive touch display, a stylus for easier input and data connectivity that tops out at EDGE. If you were wondering, yes, it’s a dual-SIM phone. All of this — complete with rip-off Carl Zeiss badging — can be yours for just $73.50. Be sure to peep the gallery below, where you can almost smell the shame.

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Keepin’ it real fake: the 808 PureView that wasn’t originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Symbian Belle FP2 for Nokia 808 PureView spotted early, pulled quickly

Symbian Belle FP2 for Nokia 808 PureView spotted, pulled early

Nokia has been tuning up its Symbian Belle phones with new software over the past few days, but there’s been one glaring exception: the 808 PureView. The camera-centered behemoth isn’t far behind, though, as a handful of users have spotted and grabbed a 113.10.1506 OS update lurking on Nokia’s servers before it was abruptly yanked. While Nokia hasn’t confirmed details of the upgrade, those few who tried the download can vouch that it really is Belle FP2, or Belle Refresh. As such, it’s bringing an overhauled keyboard with text prediction, new versions of the browser and music player apps, fresh widgets and no doubt a few under-the-radar bug fixes. It’s hard to know if the update is final code, so we’d advise caution before loading up any unofficial copies you might find — even so, it’s a portentous sign for 808 owners who’d like to have a definitive instance of smartphone-grade Symbian before the platform rides into the sunset.

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Symbian Belle FP2 for Nokia 808 PureView spotted early, pulled quickly originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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