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the nokia phone blog
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05/26/2007 - Forbes: Buy Ericsson - One of Forbes' editors (who does the International Investment Report) recommended buying shares of LM Ericsson stock for a couple of reasons: 1. The stock is cheap compared to Nokia, Motorola, and Alcatel Lucent. 2. Sony Ericsson has been extremely... |
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05/26/2007 - The Mobile Phone Telescope - If you're serious enough about using your phone as a digital camera to, say, buy a Nokia tripod for your phone, then you might as well go one step further: attach a 6X telescope to the back for that extra... |
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05/26/2007 - Helio's Ocean - A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how Helio is a mostly unknown service provider that leases radio spectrum from bigger guns - Sprint, Verizon, and Alltel, among others. Called a MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), Helio hasn't exactly... |
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05/26/2007 - Contest: Get Daring & Dynamic - Win one of Nokia's newest budget handsets, the Nokia 2610, in the latest Nokia Unwired contest. If you're picked as the Grand Prize Winner, you'll also receive "skullphone art", CDs from the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff (this guy's still... |
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05/26/2007 - Vodafone's New Cheapo Phones - Since the latest "in" thing is to make low-cost, budget phones for India and other emerging-market countries, Vodafone (officially the world's largest mobile phone service provider) is jumping on the bandwagon with two new phones: the Vodafone 125 and 225... |
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05/26/2007 - What would you change about your cell phone? - An article in the Star-Ledger reported on two mobile phone surveys conducted by the folks at In-Stat (some research company) and J.D. Power and Associates (the guys that you hear about in the car commercials). Here's some of the findings,... |
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05/26/2007 - fMSX 3.2 and Virtual GB 3.3 Released - There's two newly updated emulators for Symbian 9.1 phones: fMSX 3.2 and Virtual GameBoy 3.3. fMSX emulates MSX/MSX2/MSX2+ cartridge files. I've never heard of MSX, nor was I even alive during the MSX boom, but apparently it's a type of... |
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05/26/2007 - Nokia 6030 Prepaid Phone for $29.99 - If you checked out the Nokia 6103 phone deal and found it a tad bit too expensive, you can pick up the 6030 candy bar phone for $29.99 - and that includes a free $25 airtime card + $10 activation... |
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05/26/2007 - Nokia 6103 Prepaid Phone for only $59.99 - Oof! Talk about a hard-to-beat deal on a Nokia 6103 Prepaid Starter Kit. Right now it's $59.99, but The Kit includes the 6103 phone, battery, charger, hands-free headset, SIM card, and free $25 prepaid refill card. That's in addition to... |
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05/26/2007 - Patriot Signature 2GB MicroSD Card $18.69! - At the Nokia Phone Blog, we're always looking for ways to save you money (or is that making you spend more to save more money?). Either way, today's weekend deal is for a new MicroSD memory card by Patriot. Newegg... |
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05/26/2007 - Motorola Bluetooth Headset HS850 $24.99 GCO - Looking for yet another Bluetooth headset? Buy.com is selling the Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset for $34.99 - $10 New Google Checkout User discount = $24.99 with free shipping. Not sure if I like the looks of this one, but the... |
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05/26/2007 - AT&T Wins Against NASCAR and Buddies - You might recall a certain legal battle between AT&T, NASCAR, and Sprint/Nextel. As of Friday, a judge granted AT&T the right to change its old Cingular logo to the new AT&T one on Jeff Burton's Car #31. The argument between... |
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05/26/2007 - Some Upcoming Mobile Phone Accessories - The accessories market for cell phones is getting hotter and hotter, according to an article in BusinessWeek, especially with the advent of new music phones hitting stores. And there's two good reasons for it: customers are more nad more willing... |
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05/26/2007 - News: DirecTV and Mobile TV - Just when you thought the battle for global mobile TV supremacy was starting to get a little heated - there's a new competitor joining the free-for-all between Qualcomm's MediaFLO, DVB-H, and DMB. DirecTV, famous satellite television provider, recently launched its... |
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05/26/2007 - News: Motorola to start selling in...South Korea? - What is going on with these funky exclusive cell phone debuts in random countries deal? First Nokia's 6300 phone in Canada, and now Motorola's RAZR2 in South Korea. That's right, Motorola is planning to launch the RAZR2 mobile phone ahead... |
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the Nokia blog
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05/21/2007 - Review: Nokia DT-22 Universal Tripod - I will review the Nokia Universal Tripod DT-22. Now that our phones can handle exceptional pictures and video, it is almost a necessity to have something that will keep our phone steady to capture precious or random moments. Others have used homemade do-it-yourself tripods, but the DT-22 makes sure your expensive cameraphone is officially secure [...] |
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05/13/2007 - How To: Update Firmware, Debranding, and/or Change Language Pack on the Nokia N95 - Updating your Nokia N95 to the latest firmware, debranding, and/or changing the language pack is similar to the guide I wrote earlier on |
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05/11/2007 - What’s Become of Computers? - A new viral site for the Nokia N95 is up. I got an email from an old unwanted computer after the release of the Nokia N95. The computer says it used to be loved by its owner. Find out more about the story in this new web campaign by Nokia to see what’s become of [...] |
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04/29/2007 - Video: What’s In My Sister’s Pocket? - My sister is only 13 years old but she wants to win a Nokia N95. She asked me to make a video showing what’s in her pocket so she can submit it to the Nokia N95 contest. It is still in progress and a winner is named each week. In 4 weeks, Nokia will select [...] |
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04/29/2007 - Will Be Right Back - I am in the middle of final exams and projects for school. Last day is May 8th, so expect nothing/little blogging done until then. The first post when I get back will be a HOW TO guide. |
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04/22/2007 - Video: Gaming on the Nokia N95 - I made a video of how gaming looks on the Nokia N95 with one-handed, two-handed, and landscape views. It looks good! Nokia N95 is a serious little device, but it sure can handle fun. Check the video out and make sure to watch the end for a quick tip. |
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04/19/2007 - Nokia N95 New Firmware Version 11.0.025 - A picture of a new firmware version for the Nokia N95 dated April 12th, 2007 version 11.0.025 was sent to me for more information. I have none so far, but it’s good to know that a new version is in the works. As soon as I get a hold of the firmware, I’ll update my [...] |
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04/15/2007 - Contest: There Are Things in My Pocket - Because of the Nokia N95, Henry Needle & Sons’ Great Pockets are running out of business. Henry Needle sent something over to me and asked to get some publicity to save their clothing line. So here’s your chance of winning something rare and maybe even increase your chances in winning a free Nokia N95! Find [...] |
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04/14/2007 - Video: From Computer to Nokia N95 to TV - I made a video showing one of the many capabilities of the Nokia N95. I transferred a TV episode I had on my 24-inch iMac to the Nokia N95, then connected it to the TV-out with my television. If you haven’t done this yet, you will be surprised at the quality of the video. I’m [...] |
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04/11/2007 - The Nokia Blog’s Nokia N93 Goes to eBay - I just put my Nokia N93 up on eBay. This post will be proof to potential buyers on that I am the owner of this eBay listing. I also used the Nokia tripod DT-22 to take all of the pictures in macro mode. Any photographers know that a steady hand is not enough for taking [...] |
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04/10/2007 - How To: Convert Movies, TV Episodes, Videos for the Nokia N95 - I will show you how you can convert your favorite movies and TV episodes from your computer to watch right on the Nokia N95’s default movie player. The Nokia N95 supports H.264 playback. H.264 in simple words: high quality videos at small file sizes. Enough techno blabber! Find out how right now! |
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04/09/2007 - Nokia N95 Sample Photos at the NY Auto Show - I took some pictures at the New York International Auto Show with the Nokia N95. This phone holds like any other digital camera and takes good pictures. As expected, quality is not as good as standalone digital cameras, but satisfying enough for people who mostly share their pictures online like Flickr. Take a look and [...] |
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04/06/2007 - Nokia N95 Video Test: Mark TV Episode 1 - Right after the unboxing, I wanted to see the quality of the video on the Nokia N95. Since I’m a fan of Steve Garfield’s series of Steve TV using the Nokia N95 to follow short daily activities, I decided to follow the same format for my video test. I was still in the middle of [...] |
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04/06/2007 - Video: Chasing the Fedex Truck and Nokia N95 Unboxing - If you were following my twitter status today, you would know how crazy I was waiting for the Nokia N95 from FedEx. I had to leave the house to do some errands and was disappointed that I was going to miss the delivery. Fortunately, just when I was driving around the corner, the FedEx truck [...] |
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04/06/2007 - The Nokia N95 Fits on the Nokia Tripod DT-22 - The Nokia N95 fits fine on the Nokia tripod DT-22. I was disappointed a while ago when Steve Garfield commented that it doesn’t fit. I don’t think Nokia updated the tripod to make it work, but here’s proof that the DT-22 should fit most if not all phones. |
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Nokia Press Releases
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05/25/2007 - WidSets reaches 1 million registered users - More and more mobile phone users across the world discover easy way to access the Internet Espoo, Finland - Launched only in October 2006, WidSets today announced that it has reached 1 million registered users worldwide. "Having 1 million registered users in the mobile space is almost unheard of and WidSets has clearly set the benchmark for tools and distribution channels designed for content and media owners," said Ulla Särkikangas, Director, Consumer Internet Services, ... |
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05/24/2007 - Nokia responds to Qualcomm lawsuit in Wisconsin, files its first patent counter assertions and seeks injunction - Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced it has responded to the Qualcomm lawsuit filed in the Western District of Wisconsin on 2 April, 2007. Nokia remains confident that its products do not infringe either of the two Qualcomm patents-in-suit and asserts that both patents are invalid. Nokia also filed, in the same court, patent counter assertions against Qualcomm for its infringement of six Nokia implementation patents used in Qualcomm GSM/WCDMA and CDMA2000 chipsets. These six paten... |
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05/22/2007 - Nokia showcases Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Cisco business voice solution on new dual-mode Nokia E65 and Nokia E61i business devices - Fast ramp of Nokia Eseries underscores increasing importance of advanced business devices that deliver both brains and beauty Las Vegas, NV, USA - At the Interop show in Las Vegas, May 22-25, Nokia is demonstrating the combination of Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Cisco solution running on two of the latest Nokia Eseries devices, Nokia E65 and Nokia E61i. The full functionality of Nokia Intellisync Call Connect for Cisco can be experienced in the Cisco booth, No.1225, at Interop... |
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05/21/2007 - Changes in company's own shares - Espoo, Finland - Nokia has previously announced a decision of the Board to issue a maximum number of 2 500 000 Nokia shares held by the Company. In line with the decision the Company has today transferred 2 328 760 Nokia shares under Nokia Performance Share Plan 2005 to the participants, employees of Nokia Group. The interim settlement is made as the Company reached the predetermined financial criteria for the interim measurement period 2005 - 2006. The performance period of the Per... |
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05/18/2007 - Mobile connectivity goes back to basics - Nokia 3109 classic offers affordable, straightforward functionality Nokia today announced the new Nokia 3109 classic, a mobile phone that offers a productive feature set, long battery life and expandable memory for effective, reliable and distraction free communication. Nokia 3109 classic is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of EUR 140, excluding taxes and subsidies. The Nokia 3109 classic is a well-balanced package for consumers and... |
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05/14/2007 - Nokia increases its second quarter 2007 device market share outlook - Espoo, Finland - Nokia today updated its device market share outlook for the second quarter 2007. Nokia now expects its share of the global device market to increase sequentially in the second quarter 2007, from its estimated 36% share at the end of the first quarter. This is updated from the outlook Nokia provided in its first quarter 2007 earnings announcement on April 19, 2007, when the company said it expected its device market share in the second quarter 2007 to be approximatel... |
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05/11/2007 - Nokia and China Postel deepen strategic ties - Beijing, China - Nokia has signed a strategic partnership agreement with China Postel Mobile Communication Equipment Co., Ltd. (China Postel) of China P&T Appliances - bolstering the strong existing relationship between the two companies. China Postel is expected to purchase mobile devices from Nokia to the value of approximately USD 2.5 billion in 2007. In addition, both parties have agreed to deepen strategic ties, especially with regard to network channel development, as ... |
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05/10/2007 - Nokia becomes the first phone maker to add energy saving alerts to mobiles - Espoo, Finland - Nokia has launched the first mobile phones to include alerts encouraging people to unplug the charger once the battery is full, a move that could save enough electricity to power 85,000 homes a year. Starting with the new Nokia 1200, Nokia 1208 and the Nokia 1650, the alerts will be rolled out across the Nokia product range. Kirsi Sormunen, Vice-President of Environmental Affairs at Nokia said, "Around two-thirds of the energy used by a mobile phone is lost whe... |
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05/09/2007 - Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation - Espoo, Finland - A total of 3 231 747 shares of Nokia Corporation ("Nokia") were subscribed for between 28.12. 2006 - 2.5. 2007 based on Nokia's 2003 and 2005 employee stock option plans. This resulted in an increase of EUR 193 904.82 in Nokia's share capital and an increase of EUR 45 995 860.19 in other shareholders equity. The new shares carry full shareholder rights as from the registration date May 9, 2007. The shares are admitted to public trading on the Helsinki Exch... |
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05/09/2007 - Nokia and Tampere University of Technology to tighten their collaboration - Open innovation key for the new innovation center in Finland Nokia Research Center (NRC) and Tampere University of Technology (TUT) have today announced the creation of a new framework to tighten open and innovative collaboration in their research activities. TUT will become the first and central collaboration partner in the planned Nokia Innovation Center Tampere, Finland, opening in September. The aim of the center is to create a model for research based on open innovation, where ... |
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05/09/2007 - Project 95 - Explore China with Nokia Nseries - Helsinki, Finland and Beijing, China - 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... |
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05/08/2007 - Business mobility: the new competitive mandate, according to global survey - Mobility solutions lead to revenue gains rather than simply reducing operating costs; improved workforce agility, collaboration, and ability to attract and retain the best talent cited among key benefits NEW YORK, NY - Competition is pushing businesses towards greater mobility, and companies plan to adopt mobile applications for core business activities - these were two key findings in a recent global survey on business mobility conducted by Nokia and the Economist Intelligence Unit... |
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05/07/2007 - Forum Nokia introduces Series 40 platform 5th Edition for mobile application developers - New API support and advanced Java(TM) technologies let developers quickly provide latest applications and services to mass-market mobile consumers and business users JavaOne, San Francisco, CA, US - Nokia today announced the new edition of its Series 40 platform for mobile application development, opening up new opportunities for developers and operators to target the broader consumer marketplace with the latest in mobile services and applications. The new Series 40 5th Edition is a... |
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05/03/2007 - Resolutions of Nokia Annual General Meeting 2007 - Dividend of EUR 0.43 per share; Stock option plan approved; Board and Committee members elected; Nokia to buy back own shares; Shares issued as settlement under equity plans Helsinki, Finland -The Annual General Meeting of Nokia Corporation held on May 3, 2007 (AGM) resolved to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.43 per share for 2006. The dividend ex-date is May 4, 2007 and the record date May 8, 2007. The dividend will be paid on May 24, 2007. The AGM resolved to amend the Articles of ... |
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05/03/2007 - Leading telecommunications vendors and operators join forces to foster the realisation of next generation mobile broadband networks based on 3GPP LTE/SAE standards - Initiative aims to trial mobile data rates in excess of 100 Mbps Paris/France, Stockholm/Sweden, Espoo/Finland, Toronto/Canada, Bonn/Germany, Munich/Germany, Newbury/England: A group of world leading telecom technology manufacturers and network operators comprised of Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, France Telecom/Orange, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, T-Mobile, and Vodafone have announced a joint initiative aimed at driving forward the realisation of the next-generation of high pe... |
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05/03/2007 - Elegant style and ergonomic design combine to make an impression in the entry market - Unique smooth-back fold design separates the Nokia 2505 from other CDMA entry phones Espoo, Finland - Style and value-conscious consumers now have another way to make a great impression - with the Nokia 2505 unveiled today. One of Nokia's sleekest fold-style phones for the CDMA market, the Nokia 2505 offers a unique smooth-back design that makes the phone as ergonomic to hold as it is to carry in pocket or purse. The Nokia 2505 is expected to be available in selected markets in Asia... |
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05/03/2007 - New Nokia phones create the right image - New Nokia 2630 and Nokia 2760 deliver imaging and Bluetooth technology to the entry market Espoo, Finland - Building upon its belief that entry level handsets can be both attractive and affordable, Nokia today introduced two new handsets to its portfolio - the Nokia 2630 and Nokia 2760. In addition to a stylish design, each model also offers easy-to-use cameras and Bluetooth technology, enabling customers to take their entertainment with them wherever they go. "The progressivel... |
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05/03/2007 - Nokia answers needs of entry market with innovative sharing features - Two new phones offer call-time tracking, multi-phonebooks and more Espoo, Finland - In emerging markets around the world, mobile phones are often shared among families and even entire villages. To meet the needs of these customers, many of whom are first-time buyers, Nokia today introduced two new mobile phones designed to meet the unique needs of a shared mobile device, the Nokia 1200 and Nokia 1208 phones. Both of these phones introduce the industry's first call-time tracking appl... |
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05/03/2007 - Nokia empowers consumers in emerging markets to stay connected - Seven new products tailored to emerging markets launched in New Delhi, India Espoo, Finland - Nokia reinforced its preeminent position in emerging markets today with the launch of seven new products that provide functions and features specifically designed for consumers in these markets. The event, held in New Delhi, India underscores Nokia's commitment to consumers in emerging markets. "India is very important to Nokia and to the global mobile communications industry as a whol... |
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05/03/2007 - Contemporary design and functionality meet affordability - Nokia 1650 and Nokia 2660 phones elevate the entry market to a new level Espoo, Finland - Featuring contemporary metallic accents and strong feature sets, Nokia brings a compelling combination of form and function to the entry market with today's announcement of the Nokia 1650 and Nokia 2660. Both of these entry-level devices are designed to give consumers more features and a higher level of design than would be expected from such affordable devices. "Whether the consumer is a ... |
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04/30/2007 - New Nokia security appliances go deep to find threats, meet growing network performance demands - Mountain View, CA, USA - Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announces two new IP security appliances, Nokia IP290 and Nokia IP690 security platforms, rolling out a scalable hardware platform design offering better IT investment protection and a greater choice of security software applications to address emerging threats to company networks and data. Nokia IP690 is the first new IP security appliance with a multi-core and multi-threading architecture optimized for performance and scalability, re... |
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04/25/2007 - Nokia N76 teams up with Travis - Nokia N76 starts to ship with music from one of the UK's most influential bands. Espoo, Finland - Nokia has started shipping the Nokia N76 to key European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets. With the Nokia N76 multimedia computer, technology and design come together to create a revolution in design for a multimedia computer. Using premium materials to enclose world-class Nokia Nseries features and experiences, Nokia has created a very eye-catching device. Nokia is also pleased to ann... |
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04/25/2007 - Over 100 million S60 devices shipped - Volume market attracts mobile innovation S60 Summit 2007, Madrid, Spain - Nokia today announced that over 100 million S60 devices have cumulatively been shipped by S60 licensees to date. S60 software built on Symbian OS is the world's leading smartphone software, developed by Nokia and licensed by some of the industry's top mobile device manufacturers. With this announcement, S60 further demonstrates its strong lead in the volume market. Handset vendors, operators, developers as wel... |
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04/25/2007 - Nokia Unveils Significant Productivity Enhancements to Eclipse-based Carbide.c++ Developer Tools - New Carbide.c++ V1.2 tool functionalities drive cost-savings, speed project time to market for mobile application and device creation developers using Symbian OS Madrid, Spain - Nokia today announced the immediate availability of new developer productivity and cost-savings enhancements to its Carbide.c++ next-generation development tools for Symbian OS(TM), the market leading operating system for smartphones. Providing significant new functionality with device navigation utilities a... |
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04/24/2007 - Nokia N95 Wins Prestigious TIPA Award 2007 - Espoo, Finland - Nokia today revealed the Nokia N95 multimedia computer has been voted the 'Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe 2007' by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association), the largest photo and imaging press association in Europe. "A small mobile wonder and a camera as well," the Nokia N95 multimedia computer was commended for its outstanding imaging functionality, comparing its features directly with those of stand-alone cameras. The judging panel noted features s... |
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04/19/2007 - Nokia reports Q1 2007 net sales of EUR 9.9 billion and EPS of EUR 0.25 - Profitability strong for the quarter - driven by a sequential increase in gross margin The complete press release with tables is available at: NOKIA IN THE FIRST QUARTER 2007 EUR million Q1/2007* Q1/2006** Change % Net salesEUR Basic 0.25 0.25 Diluted 0.25 0.25 *Q1 2007 special items: - EUR 32 million restructuring charges (EUR 17 million impacting Enterprise Solutions operating loss, EUR 10 million impacting Mobile Phones operating profit, EUR 3 million impacting Multimedia operati... |
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04/18/2007 - Netvibes Mobilizes Its Feeds with Nokia WidSets - Entire Netvibes Ecosystem's 85,000+ Feeds Available on Mobile Phones via WidSets San Francisco, CA, USA and Espoo, Finland - WidSets, a popular consumer Internet service powered by Nokia, and Netvibes, the pioneer of the personalized startpage, today announced that they will publish the Netvibes Ecosystem's 85,000+ feeds on the WidSets service, making them easily accessible on most mobile devices. WidSets is a phone manufacturer-independent Internet service that multicasts preferred... |
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04/17/2007 - Nokia's latest mobile phone gives you more time for the important things in life - The new Nokia 6120 classic combines faster download speeds with functionality More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for tasks such as downloading music, streaming video, browsing the Internet or receiving emails with attachments. The compact Nokia 6120 classic phone makes these tasks faster and easier by utilizing HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), an evolutionary technology offering downloads up to 10 times faster than over usual WCDMA networks. Giving the N... |
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04/16/2007 - Nokia Demonstrates Leadership in Technologies for Internet on Mobile Devices at Web 2.0 Expo - San Francisco, US - This week at Web 2.0 Expo, Nokia will highlight how its mobile technologies strive to complete the Web 2.0 ecosystem. Through a global press announcement, speaking engagements, and live demonstrations, Nokia will showcase how it is enabling content and application developers to bring Web 2.0 experiences and communities to Nokia mobile devices to give people access to Internet content and services anytime, anywhere. Nokia introduces widgets Nokia announces today t... |
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04/16/2007 - Orb MyCasting Service Now Available for Nokia N800 Internet Tablet - Web 2.0, San Francisco, CA - Nokia (NOK) and Orb Networks today announced Orb MyCasting is available for use on the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. Orb MyCasting allows consumers to access digital media stored on their home computer directly from their mobile multimedia computer. Orb's intuitive solution simply streams a person's own content from their home PC using the Web browser and media player of the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet thus creating a "personal media portal" from ... |
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