Video: New Nokia N97 Firmware Preview

Together with the Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia is bringing a new firmware for the current Nokia N97 next month with many improvements and bug fixes. The new firmware will add-on more social network application, widgets and the useful kinetic scrolling. Check out a video from thenokiablog with some of the new features.

[via SlashPhone]

Video: Nokia N86 - Nokia 8 mega pixel camera phone

Nokia N86 8MP Hands On Photos From Singapore

We told you about an 8 megapixel Nokia Nseries to be announced at MWC and we were right! Nokia haven’t announced it at MWC yet, but Lester Chan from Singapore has taken close-up photos of the device from Showcase Nokia 2009. It is labeled as the Nokia N86 8MP.

From what I can see from the photos, it looks like the Nokia N86 8MP is an upgraded Nokia N85 with a desk stand swivel, 8 megapixel camera, and new button style.

Specifications Highlights:

• 3rd Edition FP2
• 1200 maH battery
• AM OLED 2.6in display 240×320 resolution
• 8mp camera with aperture f/2.4 (good for low light)
• Mechanical shutter goes up to 1/1000 sec (good for action shots)
• Video 640×480 resolution at 30 FPS
• Scratch Resistant hard-glass front
• 3rd gen dual LED flash and video light
• 8GB internal storage + microSD slot

[via NokiaBlog]

MWC 2009: Nokia's 8 Mega Pixel Camera Phone...Coming Soon??

Nokia is all tight lipped about its upcoming 8 mega pixel camera phone, which will be the Finnish giant'' flagship camera phone after the N82, which was one the best camera phones that Nokia ever came out with.

The phone's specs have leaked, which look something like this:

• 3rd Edition FP2
• 1200 maH battery
• AM OLED 2.6in display 240×320 resolution
• 8mp camera with aperture f/2.4 (good for low light)
• Mechanical shutter goes up to 1/1000 sec (good for action shots)
• Video 640×480 resolution at 30 FPS
• Scratch Resistant hard-glass front
• 3rd gen dual LED flash and video light
• 8GB internal storage + microSD slot

Lets wait and see what in store for all you Imaging Phone fans out there.

[via NAMP]

Review: Nokia N97

Nokia unveils the Nokia N97, the world's most advanced mobile computer, which will transform the way people connect to the Internet and to each other. Designed for the needs of Internet-savvy consumers, the Nokia N97 combines a large 3.5" touch display with a full QWERTY keyboard, providing an 'always open' window to favorite social networking sites and Internet destinations. Nokia's flagship N97 mobile device introduces leading technology - including multiple sensors, memory, processing power and connection speeds - for people to create a personal Internet and share their 'social location.'


Nokia N97 multimedia phone
"From the desktop to the laptop and now to your pocket, the Nokia N97 is the most powerful, multi-sensory mobile computer in existence," said Jonas Geust, Vice President, heading Nokia Nseries. "Together with the Ovi services announced today, the Nokia N97 mobile computer adjusts to the world around us, helping stay connected to the people and things that matter most. With the Nokia N97, Nseries leads the charge in helping to transform the Internet into your Internet".

A-GPS integrated in the Nokia N97
The Nokia N97 introduces the concept of 'social location'. With integrated A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, the Nokia N97 mobile computer intuitively understands where it is. The Nokia N97 makes it easy to update social networks automatically with real-time information, giving approved friends the ability to update their 'status' and share their 'social location' as well as related pictures or videos.

Nokia N97 features a tilting touch display
The home screen of the Nokia N97 mobile computer features the people, content and media that matter the most. Friends, social networks and news are available by simply touching the home screen. The 16:9 widescreen display can be fully personalized with frequently updated widgets of favorite web services and social networking sites. The Nokia N97 is also perfectly suited for browsing the web, streaming Flash videos or playing games. Both the physical QWERTY and virtual touch input ensure efficiency in blogging, chatting, posting, sending texts or emailing.

Nokia N97 boosts a 5 MP digtal camera
The Nokia N97 supports up to 48 GB of storage, including 32 GB of on-board memory, expandable with a 16 GB microSD card for music, media and more. This is complemented by excellent music capabilities, full support for the Nokia Music Store and continuous playback time of up to 1.5 days. The Nokia N97 also has a 5 Megapixel digital camera with high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN.

Nokia N97 price & availability
The Nokia N97 camera phone is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009 at an estimated retail price of 550 Euro before taxes or subsidies.

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Review: Nokia N96

It is becoming more and more difficult for current manufacturers to put a unique mobile phone into the market. Many cell phones are equal when it comes to their functionality, and there are only minor differences between current models and their successors. Unlike a few years ago, when mobile phones were gradually taking on more functionalities of other devices. These new models definitely made a difference at the time. The Nokia N95 brought fame to Nokia, which eventually resulted in the N95 8GB version. For now, we are curious as to what Nokia is offering us with the new N96.

Nokia N96 multimedia phone review
The Nokia N96 features a beautiful monitor. It is a 2.8 inch QVGA LCD TFT monitor with a maximum of 16 million colors. The monitor is bright and clear. The cell phone features an option to rotate the monitor automatically upon rotating the handset, which is ever so convenient when using the mobile television function. Rotating is not always completely fluent, which is a pity whilst it are these little things that make a phone just that tad less appealing.

Nokia N96 test - Mobile internet
The default Internet browser inside Symbian software is familiar from previous models and works the same way. The large monitor and the fast HSDPA connection possibility make the N96 perfectly suitable for using the Internet. In addition to the use of the Internet through the network, it is also possible to connect a wireless network via WiFi. If WiFi is activated, the available networks are clearly indicated.

Nokia N96 review
The Nokia N96 phone is a long-awaited promising mobile phone of the Nokia brand. The internal memory of 16GB, the 5.0 Megapixel digital camera, FM radio, GPS receiver, HSDPA and of course, the mobile television function, make the Nokia N96 a fully equipped device. Just how well this cell phone functions in daily use can be read in the following Nokia N96 review.

‘DJ Mixer’ Application for Nseries Music Edition Devices launched by Nokia

Nokia India has just launched a new remixing application for Nokia Nseries music edition devices. Called ‘DJ Mixer’, this application allows users to remix sounds and then convert them into sound tracks.

The DJ Mixer application allows Nokia Nseries users to record songs on their mobile phones and create their own style of music by remixing them with their favorite tracks.

Nokia’s DJ Mixer application is available for N70 Music Edition, Nokia N73 Music Edition and Nokia N91 Music Edition devices.

According to phone-maker Nokia, music on the move plays a key role in enhancing a consumers’ mobile experience and the company has constantly endeavored to offer consumers a superior mobile music experience.

The Nokia DJ Mixer application is available as a free download. To download this application on a Nokia Nseries Music Edition device, users will have to SMS ‘Nseries DJ Mixer’ to 5555.

Nokia Nseries launches mobile tv device N92

Nokia today announced the launch of its new Nseries multimedia device – the Nokia N92. The company claims this is the world’s first DVB-H enabled handset that supports LIVE Broadcast Mobile TV.


Nokia's announcement follows the recent launch of DVB-H Mobile TV services in Delhi by national broadcaster Doordarshan. The service currently comprises 8 popular Free-to-Air Doordarshan channels [DD National, DD News, DD Sports, DD Bharati, DD Urdu, DD Punjabi, DD Bangla and DD Podhigai] supported on DVB-H compliant handsets.

Speaking on the occasion, Nokia director multimedia Vineet Taneja said, “Mobile phones today have emerged as a powerful multimedia convergence device, capable of executing a myriad of tasks and applications. Within a quick span, they have become the preferred mode for information & entertainment and we are glad to bring the Nseries flagship device – the new N92 to mobile users in the country."

He further added, “Television viewing has come a long way with close to 500 million viewers in the country today. With the growing popularity of mobile devices and its capability to offer instant access to information and entertainment, this initiative will bring in the perfect synergy between television content and the mobile platform.”

Nokia sees a huge market potential for DVB-H. Nokia’s global outlook is based on reports from Informa, Diffusion and Lehman Brothers to back their optimism:

(1) Around 50.7 DVB-H devices to be sold globally by 2010

(2) Market for DVB-H will be worth 6.8 billion euros by 2011

(3) TV revenues are set to grow by 1000%

(4) Mobile entertainment to double over the next five years to reach US$38.1 billion in 2011

For India, Nokia’s snapshot figures are:

(1) Total TV audience meanwhile, has grown from 430.7 million to 437.8 million.

(2) Indian mobile market to touch 348 million by 2010

(3) Mobile market to ring in revenues for broadcasters: over 30% in the next 1-2 years.

(4) By 2010 the report estimates mobile data to be a US$10 billion (Rs.430 billion) market in India.

Nokia also shared the findings from the London School of Economics Mobile TV report regarding new program formats:

(1) Talking heads and close-ups: To fit the screen size, broadcasters will need to focus on talking heads, where viewers will be able to watch close-ups and see the details, rather than capturing a wide screen.

(2) Snackable content: Mobile TV content will need to be suitable for ‘snacking’

(3) Mobisodes: Mobile TV content will need to be suitable for ‘snacking’

(4) Visual spectacle: programs will need to emphasize visual spectacle over conventional narrative.

Nokia claims to be a pioneer and a global leader in DVB-H and has both the head-end infrastructure based on the open industry standards and terminals to support these services.

Nokia has supported the launch of Mobile TV services across several countries, including commercial launches in Vietnam and Finland, and as a part of this initiative been involved in multiple pilots and research initiatives. The test results from these markets clearly indicate an outstanding demand for Mobile TV services and outlines India as one of the leading countries in Asia to deploy live Mobile TV.

The Nokia N92 is the world’s first 3G/GSM device to feature an integrated Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld (DVB-H) receiver. It works in conjunction with DVB-H technology to deliver live digital TV broadcasts, making it as easy to tune into TV channels on this device as it is at home Users can set reminders to watch their favorite TV programs, create personal channel lists and subscribe to TV channel packages.

The Nokia N92 introduces a new form factor perfectly suited to watching TV on the move. The viewing experience is further enhanced by the large 2.8” anti-glare QVGA screen with 16 million colors and the dedicated media keys which deliver a rich viewing experience. Nokia N92 is a complete value proposition for the customers, providing them a personalized experience and flexibility to choose content anytime, anywhere.

Mobile TV broadcasting allows the user to watch their favorite TV programs such as dramas, news, music, sports and documentaries on their mobile device. The service works by receiving a digital TV broadcast signal optimized for mobile devices from the air in much the same way as televisions at home do. Channel guides will also be broadcast allowing users to keep abreast of the latest programs on air. Broadcast mobile TV is not the same as a streaming video service over 3G or GPRS where each recipient gets a separate copy of the program stream. Rather, one simultaneous TV stream can be received at any time by any number of users enjoying high picture quality and low battery power consumption.

Project 95 - Explore China with Nokia Nseries

Nokia’s “Project 95″ will take Peter Schindler - a seasoned traveler - on a 20,000-plus kilometer, Nokia-solely-sponsored, road-trip across China. Peter will be equipped with various Nokia Nseries devices, most notably the Nokia N95. He will keep a record of his excursions by maintaining a mobile blog that shares his thoughts and images taken through his Nokia N95, which can access the internet anytime and anywhere.
“I am looking forward to this adventure, driving across China,” said Peter, who has traveled by himself over one million kilometers throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. “I am eager to explore the modern lives of Chinese people; their thoughts on life and their expectactions for the future. The Nokia N95 will allow me to share my experiences with people around the world.”
The Nokia N95 will be Peter’s most important and powerful partner. The Nokia Nseries flagship device was launched in September 2006 and will debut in China in May 2007. The all-in-one multimedia computer features an innovative 2-way slide design, an integrated Carl Zeiss five megapixel camera, GPS* and multimedia player. The device features a large 2.6″, 16.7-million-color QVGA display - allowing users to watch and record videos, listen to music, take high-quality photos, browse the internet, use instant communication, search on the internet, and access e-mail while on the move.
“Project 95″ will also raise funds for the China Youth Development Fundation (CYDF) to support sports and education programs for children in remote regions. When the trip ends, Nokia will put the car that Peter drives for auction, the Caterham Superlight R300 sports car - proceeds will be donated to the CYDF. The public can also contribute donations through various channels during the road trip.