Feb 03

Nokia ramping orders in preparation for “several” multi-touch phones?

Posted in: cellphone, nokia, qualcomm, rumor, texas instruments, ti, Today's Chili, touchscreen

While DigiTimes tends to nail rumors focused on Taiwanese companies like Acer and ASUS, its component supplying sources can be hit or miss across other geographies. So take it with the usual lump of NaCl when talkative sources say that Nokia is increasing orders in March as it prepares to “launch several 3G and 3.5G products with multi-touch and multimedia functions in 2009” — Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, and Synaptics being the chief beneficiaries. Of course, Nokia has been perfectly clear that its 5800 was the just the initial salvo in an onslaught of touchscreen devices to come and led by its flagship N97. Nevertheless, with profits down and the economy mired in the suck, it’s nice to have confirmation (as tenuous as it is) that things are on track in Espoo.

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Nokia ramping orders in preparation for “several” multi-touch phones? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 29

Nokia Intros Three Classic Phones

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While the rest of the mobile world is prepping itself for a trip to Barcelona’s GSMA conference next month, Nokia today announced a trio of new devices, the 6700 classic, 6303 classic, and the Nokia 2700.

The 6700 is the company’s successor to the popular 6300. The handset features a metal keymat, 5-megapixel camera, assisted GPS navigation, and high-speed data access. It’ll run European customers EUR 235.

On the other end of the spectrum is the EUR 65 Nokia 2700, which offers expandable memory, an integrated music player, and a 2.0-megapixel camera. The 6303 classic splits the difference at EUR 135. The handset features a 2.2-inch screen, a 3.2MP camera, and comes preloaded with Nokia Maps.

No word on availability in the States yet.

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Jan 29

Nokia’s 8800 gets more bling, more expensive, more ugly

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Nokia's 8800 gets more bling, more expensive, more ugly

How do you improve on a phone that’s already been diamond-studded, layered in carbon fiber, and then dipped in gold? Why, you add more diamonds and some hints of gratuitous platinum, of course. Meet the Nokia Royal Edition, an 8800 that succeeds its predecessors in terms of pretentiousness — but not necessarily in looks. It has 1160 wee diamonds around the edges and platinum plates on the fore and aft, all surrounding the same internals as those other, plebeian fashionphones. Only 50 of these will be sold at an undisclosed price that surely is equally excessive.

[Thanks, Robin]

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Nokia’s 8800 gets more bling, more expensive, more ugly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 29

Days to 1 million: the smartphone wars

Posted in: iPhone, iphone 3g, Iphone3g, nokia, RIM, smartphone, Today's Chili

In a fit of editorial sobriety, reader Noel just sent us this handy “1 million devices sold” graphic above. The image demonstrates the speed (in terms of days) at which each competing handset achieved the magic milestone. What it leaves out is the footprint at launch which of course, affects the total population able to purchase the device. For example, the iPhone 3G launched in 21 countries simultaneously whereas the G1 launched in the US only. It’s also worth noting that the precision reflects that of the announcements made. For example, VZW announced that the Storm hit 1M “through January” which could be interpreted as January 31st or January 27th, the day of the announcement — and that’s just US sales. Still, the table is a valuable tool for the fanboy braggarts and budding marketeers amongst you. Data after the break.

[Thanks, Noel F.]

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Days to 1 million: the smartphone wars originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 29

Nokia rests on laurels, launches 6700, 6303, and 2700 classic handsets

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Nokia just launched three new handsets said to “build on the formula that made Nokia the world leader in mobile phones.” The threesome includes the new 6700 classic (pictured) that continues the legacy of the Nokia 6300, a phone that “topped all sales records for a mid-range mobile phone” back in 2006 according to the tall slender cats from Espoo. As such, don’t expect any fancy-pants software or touchscreen novelties here — the “slim” 6700 classic (pre-tax €235 / about $311) plays it straight as a small-screened candybar with a 5 megapixel camera, aGPS navigation, and “high-speed” data access undoubtedly of the HSPA variety. Nokia has the nerve to call the 2.2-inch display on the (€135) 6303 classic, “large,” but makes up for that assery with the inclusion of supposed “excellent” battery performance, a 3.5-mm audio jack, and aGPS with Nokia Maps. Bringing up the rear is the (€65) Nokia 2700 classic touting 2GB of on-board memory plus memory card expansion, a 2 megapixel camera, and full integration with Nokia’s Ovi suite of services, natch. All are expected to ship before June. Hey, Nokia, we understand your quest for mid-market domination, but with market share in decline and your unlaunched, flagship N97 receiving a lukewarm response at announcement (think Palm Pre by comparison)… might we suggest looking forward, not back?

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Jan 28

T-Mobile Launches Nokia 7510 and Shadow 2

Posted in: nokia, t-mobile, Today's Chili, Windows Mobile

T-Mobile_Shadow_2009.jpgT-Mobile has launched two new phones this morning: the Nokia 7510 and the revised T-Mobile Shadow (pictured). The Nokia 7510 is a flip phone with a hidden external display that can show different designs when backlit. The handset is available with three face plates: expresso brown, fatal red, and emerald green. It features a 2-megapixel camera, a music and video player, and a microSD slot. The 7510 also works with T-Mobile’s Unlimited Hotspot Calling service. It’s available now for $49.99 with a two-year contract.

The 2009 version of the Shadow, meanwhile, is a mildly refreshed version of the mediocre T-Mobile Shadow. The HTC-manufactured handset runs Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and features a quad-band GSM radio (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), Wi-Fi, and UMA support for T-Mobile’s Unlimited Hotspot Calling service. There’s a navigation wheel and a pseudo-QWERTY, 20-key keyboard that slides out. The Shadow also includes a 2.2-inch QVGA (320-by-240-pixel) touchscreen LCD, a 2-megapixel camera, and a microSD slot. It’s available now in black burgundy or white mint for $149.99 with a two-year contract and appropriate data plan.

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Jan 28

T-Mobile launches new Shadow today alongside Nokia 7510

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It always brings joy to our hearts to see a new UMA-compatible device come into the market, and T-Mobile’s revised Shadow from HTC certainly fits the bill. In fact, it’s being launched today as the very first Windows Mobile device to support HotSpot calls over WiFi, joining BlackBerrys and a handful of dumbphones on the support list. Speaking of HotSpot dumbphones, the stylish 7510 flip is also hitting shelves today with changeable faceplates, a trick semi-hidden external display, and 2 megapixels of Pulitzer-caliber shooting power around back in addition to the WiFi radio. Nab the Shadow for $199.99 and the 7510 for $49.99, both on contract after rebates.

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Jan 27

Screen Grabs: Nokia N95 8GB is Simon Cowell’s American Idol

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It kind of figures, right? Famed American Idol judge Simon Cowell sports a phone crafted by a Finnish handset maker. We know, that’s not quite England, but it’s close enough. In tonight’s episode, he proceeded to tell the iPhone that it simply “wasn’t the complete package” while alluding to the lack of copy / paste, the T-Mobile G1 that it was “too young to be taken seriously” and the BlackBerry Storm that it just “pushed his buttons the wrong way.” Ultimately, Paula, Randy and even Kara were coaxed into agreeing, sending the N95 8GB to Hollywood for one more shot at stardom. Sigh.

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Jan 27

How to Set Up the Nokia N95 with Windows 7 Device Stage

Posted in: Microsoft, nokia, Today's Chili, windows 7

Nokia N95 Device Stage.pngPlug a device into your Windows Vista computer and–poof! Nothing happens. Plug a device into a Windows 7 machine, on the other hand, and a photo realistic image of it appears in your taskbar, where it lives permanently, offering you easy access to some common tasks, services, and information. Microsoft calls it Device Stage; let’s walk through what it does for cell phones like the Nokia N95.

Getting the N95 working properly took some legwork, because different drivers install based on which mode you connect the phone in. First, install Nokia’s Ovi Suite–the Music app isn’t compatible with Windows 7, but everything else is. Restart, launch Ovi, and plug in the phone. Then Select PC Suite as the connection method from the N95’s screen, and wait for device to finish setting up in Ovi. You’ll see the N95 icon in Ovi when it’s through. Then unplug the phone and reconnect it, this time selecting Media Transfer as the connection method from the device screen. Next bask in the glory.

But what does Device Stage do for the phone? After the jump, a full run-down on features.

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Jan 25

Commodore 64 emulator brings retro joy to Symbian S60

Posted in: gaming, nokia, Retro, symbian, Today's Chili

Have a Symbian S60-based handset in your pocket, do you? If you’ve a fever that can only be cured by more Commodore 64, you’re in luck. The FrodoS60 application brings C64 emulation right to your N95, N96 or any other S60 mobile, and the updated version (1.5) even includes accelerometer support. Head past the break for a quick look at how much joy this little app could bring to your life, and hit the read link if you’re interested in getting in on it. Which you are, so stop denying it.

[Via digitoday, thanks Antti]

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