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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Archive for the “Android” Category

Archive for the “Android” Category
Despite recent news that Sony would be purchasing Sony Ericsson, they’ve still managed to put together their latest Android phone, the Xperia Arc HD. Pictures of the newest device have just been leaked. Details after the break.
Their latest offing will allegedly feature:
4.3-inch 1280 x 720 display at 320 DPI
Powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor
1 GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage

12MP Exmor R camera

Leaked: Xperia Arc HD images

Leaked: Xperia Arc HD images
Sony Ericsson ST18i 'Urushi' Leaked HD Pictures?! Smaller Xperia Arc Same Internal, No HDMI Output?

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Nokia E7 Preview by Phone Arena

Nokia E7 Preview by Phone Arena

Phone Arena got their hands on a prototype Nokia E7 and just published their preview. They were thrilled by it’s fantastic design, rock solid construction, and its choice of premium materials. However, they were put off the OS. They felt it was too uninspiring when compared to other modern rivals. There’s a video with the preview for those who don’t like to read.

Nokia E7 Preview by Phone Arena

I don’t see any of the expected UI updates on the video, so the experience should be very similar to the Nokia N8 (read our review). I kept cringing when Phone Arena said “fixed-focus” camera. Dude, it’s Full-Focus! Nevertheless, 73% of The Nokia Blog readers aren’t excited about this new camera technology either. We want auto-focus in our cameras! On the other hand, the Nokia E7 is targeted towards business users.

Nokia E7 Preview by Phone Arena

Let’s keep in mind that the device in this preview is a prototype. It does not represent the final product. Keep your eyes peeled for our review when we get our hands on the retail version.

Nokia E7 Preview by Phone Arena

Nokia E7 Preview by Phone Arena

Nokia E7 Review

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Nokia’s Plans for Mobile World Congress 2011

Nokia’s Plans for Mobile World Congress 2011

Leaders in the mobile technology and cell phone market will gather, collaborate, and network in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress in a couple of weeks. We’ll probably even see some product announcements. I just got an overview of Nokia’s activities during the conference so you can prepare for what’s to come.

On Sunday, February 13th, there will be a Nokia Media Reception and Briefing. Any guesses to what this could be about?

Nokia’s Plans for Mobile World Congress 2011

In the meanwhile, below are details on where Nokia executives are speaking at the show:

Stephen Elop, President & CEO, will participate in a keynote panel entitled “Connecting the Dots – A 360° View on Consumer Electronics” from 11.00 – 12.30 CET on Wednesday, February 16
Mary McDowell, Executive Vice President, Mobile Phones, will participate in a panel entitled “Taking Apps to the Mass Market” from 14.00 – 15.30 CET on Monday, February 14
Rich Green, Senior Vice President & CTO, will participate in a panel entitled “Mobile Innovation: A Vision of 2020” from 14:00 – 15:30 CET on Wednesday, February 16
Teppo Paavola, Vice President & General Manager, Mobile Financial Services will participate in a panel entitled “Mobile Money: Mobile Strategies for Financial Institutions” from 9.30 – 11.00 CET on Thursday, February 17

MyPhone at Mobile World Congress 2011

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Android Overtakes Symbian as the World’s Leading Smartphone OS

Android Overtakes Symbian as the World’s Leading Smartphone OS

Google’s Android has overtaken Symbian as the smart phone platform leader according to research firm Canalys. Shipments of Android-based smart phones reached 32.9 million in Q4 2010, while devices running Nokia’s Symbian platform trailed slightly at 31.0 million worldwide. While this is certainly bad news, Nokia remains the leading vendor. This reports tells us the total shipments of Android devices from LG, Samsung, Motorola, HTC, and others combined just slightly beat Nokia.

Android Overtakes Symbian as the World’s Leading Smartphone OS

Notice that Nokia’s market share dropped from 44% in 2009 to 31% in 2010. That’s a steep decline that is unprecedented according to analyst Tomi Ahonen. If you’re interested in getting deeper into this topic, read Tomi’s (very long) article on why Nokia’s market share took a dive.

New Nokia CEO Stephen Elop tweeted a few days ago that, “It’s time for Nokia to change faster.” A number of analysts and bloggers translated this into, “Nokia needs to go Android or Windows Phone 7.” This will be clearer when Elop presents to shareholders at Capital Markets Day on February 11th.

Android Overtakes Symbian as No. 1 Smartphone OS (GOOG, NOK)

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Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Nokia announced during Lotusphere 2011 in Florida that improved and upgraded Lotus solutions will soon be available for the new Symbian powered devices such as the Nokia N8, E7, and C6-01. Lotus solutions have already existed on Nokia phones on previous S60 devices but they’ve been upgraded to run perfectly with a new UI experience.

The Nokia Conversations blog has some screenshots of these new solutions.

Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Lotus Traveler – Corporate email, calendar, address book, journal, to-do list.

Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Lotus Mobile Connect – a mobile virtual private network (VPN)

Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Lotus Sametime – Instant Messaging

Lotus Connections – a social network where you can connect with the people

Now Nokia just needs to release the Nokia E7 for the business users

Updated Lotus Solutions Coming to Nokia’s Latest Symbian Devices

Telenor Smart Mail

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011
We got a closer look at the Nokia Asha 300 at Nokia World. The Nokia Asha 300 is a touch device which also offers the convenience of a keypad. The Nokia Asha 300 has a 1GHz processor and 3G. It has a 5 megapixel camera, a music player, FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity and can handle memory cards up to 32GB.
You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Subscribe to the channel to preview the latest videos before they get published on the blog.
The Nokia Browser allows for fast, affordable and localized Internet access by compressing web pages by up to 90%.
Users have fast access to messaging, email and instant messaging from the home screen and can swipe to access apps, music or games from the Nokia Store. The Nokia Asha 300 also arrives preloaded with the popular Angry Birds game.
The estimated retail price for the Nokia Asha 300 will be approximately 85 EUR, excluding taxes and subsidies. It is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

Nokia Asha 300 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World 2011

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Nokia Asha 200 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World

Nokia Asha 200 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World
I took a look at the Nokia Asha 200 during Nokia World. Nokia Asha 200 is Nokia’s latest dual SIM phone with Easy Swap functionality, allowing consumers to easily change their second SIM without switching the device off. Watch the video!

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From Hindi, Asha means hope. Nokia focuses on positive user experiences and connecting millions of people to new opportunities that help them reach their aspirations. The Nokia Asha 200 makes it possible to carry thousands of songs with support for 32 GB memory cards and providing a battery for 52-hour playback time.

The estimated retail price for the Nokia Asha 200 will be approximately 60 EUR, excluding taxes and subsidies. It is expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Nokia Asha 200 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World

Nokia Asha 200 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World

Nokia Asha 200 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World

Nokia Asha 200 Hands-on Preview from Nokia World