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the nokia phone blog
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06/13/2007 - Finally: 5 Reasons NOT To Buy an iPhone - Everyone seems to be able to dole out twenty reasons why you should buy an iPhone. Forbes has five reasons why you shouldn't. Five reasons why you shouldn't drop $499 or $599 buckazoids.... |
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06/13/2007 - Dumb Phones to Smartphones - Statistics like this really sadden me: 89% of phones sold this year will be "dumb" phones (aka NOT smartphones), according to the research firm Yankee Group. Not to mention that most of the dumb phones currently on the market are... |
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06/13/2007 - Nokia N77 Phone Starts Shipping - One of the more affordable Nseries phones, the Nokia N77 "multimedia computer"candybar phone started shipping today to retailers and providers in Finland, to be followed up with shipments to India and Vietnam later this month. The news was more or... |
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06/13/2007 - Get an El Cheapo Nokia 1112 for $19.99 - With the catch being that the service is Tracfone. So you can't just buy this for the phone and unlock it, since it doesn't even use a SIM card. But on to the deal. Sears (the actual store) is selling... |
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06/13/2007 - Nokia 770 Internet Tablet for $249.98 - If you're looking for a cheap internet tablet that runs Linux, check out the Nokia 770 - currently on sale at Walmart.com for $249.98. The 770 uses a touch-screen and stylus/finger for navigating the interface, as well as entering text.... |
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06/13/2007 - Ouch: The Qualcomm Phone Ban - Qualcomm was hit by a sucker punch today, in the form of a ruling that barred the importation of any new cell phones with certain computer chips. This doesn't include phone models that have already been released in the USA... |
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06/13/2007 - 2 Months with the Nokia N95 Phone (a review) - A BusinessWeek columnist put the N95 through its paces for about 2 months and published his results. Here's his findings. Find out how the N95 fared after a BusinessWeek reporter put it to the test.... |
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06/13/2007 - TouchFLO vs. iPhone - The Motley Fool has an enlightening article about one of many competitors with Apple's iPhone device - it's called the Touch, for want of a better name. The HTC Touch is making its way to the UK, and inevitably the... |
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06/13/2007 - Nokia N75 and N76 to Debut in USA - Nokia wants you to know that two of its newer Nseries devices, the N75 and N75 phones, are now officially available in the United States as of May 31, 2007. The N75 has been available through certain channels and providers... |
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06/13/2007 - Nokia 8600 Luna Phone - In the vein of the Nokia 8800 series, the 8600 Luna combines ultra-sleek looks with a stainless steel/glass slide casing. It's also about as expensive as most Nseries phones without the Nseries features, but that's a different matter. It's shiny,... |
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06/13/2007 - Nokia CP-191 Carrying Case - Ever wish you had a case that was custom-made for your N95? No, we don't mean a kooky Krusell case, we're talking about a genuine Nokia CP-191 carrying case. The Nokia CP-191: designed for the N95 phone.... |
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06/13/2007 - Nokia's newest project: Ticket Rush - After the downfall of Nokia Unwired, the music community created to showcase up-and-coming artists (and advertise phones at the same time), Nokia has bouncced back with its latest foray: Ticket Rush. Nokia Ticket Rush allows registered members to purchase tickets... |
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06/13/2007 - Palm Sells 25% of Company to Random Firm - Well, the deals between Palm and Nokia/Motorola never happened, but Palm still managed to sell off 25% of its company to a random private equity firm, Elevation Partners. In the process Palm will replace two older board members (among them... |
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06/13/2007 - Apple iPhone Launch Date: June 29 - The bomb has dropped. After months of typical Apple tight-lippedness and rumors flying around about a specific iPhone launch date - several commercials on Sunday night highlighted the June 29 release for the super-mega-highly anticipated device. The iPhone will retail... |
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06/13/2007 - Contest: Win a Nokia N80 - You gotta be in it to win it. This month's Nokia Unwired contest is called the "Freedom to Explore Sweepstakes" - one lucky winner will get a new Nokia N80, and some other musical relatd junk thrown in for good... |
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the Nokia blog
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06/11/2007 - Make Sure to Wear the N95 on Your Face! - At my summer job in the Emergency Room, nobody knows anything about the Nokia Nseries or S60 phones, so I was surprised when I heard one of the physicians say, “Make sure you wear the N95.” I turned around thinking to myself how he found out what phone I had. He was actually talking to [...] |
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06/08/2007 - Sighting: Nokia N95 in Michael Buble’s Everything Video - Ninong Brown sent a tip that the Nokia N95 appears in Michael Buble’s music video titled, Everything. Good eye, Guian! I only have one thing to tell the director of this video… You don’t need to slide open the the keypad to take pictures or videos on the Nokia N95! Check it out. |
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06/05/2007 - The iPhone Ads are Incredible and Makes Me Want to Buy It - Wow… did you see the iPhone ads?! When I first read the specifications of the iPhone, I thought, “Yuck… that’s nothing compared to my Nokia N95.” But after watching the ads, I forgot all about specs, numbers, and features, and actually considered it as my next phone. |
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05/26/2007 - Video: Can The Nokia N95 Stand on its Own? - I decided to see for myself if the Nokia N95 can stand on its own after watching Carol Chen’s aka Cybette’s video. I didn’t really try doing it before, so I was surprised that my N95 was actually able to stand still on its side and Cybette’s couldn’t. See the video to find out why. |
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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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Nokia Press Releases
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06/12/2007 - Wibree forum merges with Bluetooth SIG - Bluetooth technology expands for ultra low power PAN applications with Nokia's Wibree Bellevue, WA, USA and Espoo, Finland - The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the more than 8,000-company strong trade association responsible for advancing Bluetooth wireless technology, joined Nokia today in announcing that the Wibree forum, the group specifying the Nokia developed ultra low power wireless technology, will be merged with the Bluetooth SIG. With this announcement, the Wibree ... |
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06/11/2007 - Nokia asks Texas court to stop Qualcomm's unauthorized use of Nokia's MediaFLO and BREW patents - Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced it has filed patent counter assertions against Qualcomm in the Eastern District of Texas Court. The filing relates to Qualcomm's unauthorized use of 6 Nokia implementation patents in its MediaFLO and BREW businesses. Qualcomm has in previous litigation sought injunctions against Nokia and therefore in this case Nokia is seeking both damages and injunctive relief. "Nokia has a strong history of innovation in IP broadcast television and mobi... |
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06/11/2007 - Nokia N77 multimedia computer starts shipping - Live TV in your pocket Espoo, Finland - Finland is the first to experience optimized mobile TV with the Nokia N77 multimedia computer. Later this month also Vietnam and India will start shipments of the Nokia N77. Consumers will now be able to keep up to date with news and sports and enjoy their favorite TV shows live on the move*. The affordable Nokia N77 comes in a stylish and pocketable form factor with complete Nokia Nseries functionalities. "The Nokia N77 takes TV out of t... |
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06/11/2007 - WidSets Introduces Jaiku Widget - Espoo, Finland - WidSets today announced the launch of a Jaiku widget that extends the experience of Jaiku ( ), the leading conversational microblogging community, to the mobile phones. Enabling users to post thoughts, Jaikus, on what they're doing, how they're feeling, or where they're going right now, Jaiku community members can also converse in real-time by reacting to individual posts, share lifestream information like photos, personal blog entries at one location and establish ... |
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06/08/2007 - Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation - Espoo, Finland - A total of 1 997 770 shares of Nokia Corporation ("Nokia") were subscribed for between 3.5.2007 - 4.6.2007 based on Nokia's 2001, 2003 and 2005 employee stock option plans. The total amount of subscription prices, EUR 28 554 011.46, is recorded in the fund for invested non-restricted equity. The new shares carry full shareholder rights as from the registration date June 8, 2007. The shares are admitted to public trading on the Helsinki Exchanges as of the ... |
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06/05/2007 - Nokia works with Björn Weckström to dress up the already stylish Nokia N76 - New hand-crafted device jewelry will be available at the Helsinki Flagship store Helsinki - Nokia today announced that they are working with noted Finnish artist Björn Weckström to offer a customized, limited edition Nokia N76 multimedia computer available only at the Helsinki Nokia Flagship store. Inspired by natural forms made when the wind, together with the high tide broke up the ice along the Finnish sea shore; the miniature sculpture relief, hand-crafted by leading Finnish a... |
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06/05/2007 - Nokia powers mobile email solution for PCCW mobile - Leading Hong Kong carrier breaks into growing business mobility market with comprehensive wireless mobility offering from Nokia New York, NY, USA - Nokia today announced an agreement with PCCW mobile, a leading mobile carrier in Hong Kong, to provide the mobile email platform for the carrier's mobile business services for Hong Kong. The Nokia Intellisync solution will allow PCCW mobile to offer secure, easy-to-use mobile email to its business and consumer customers under its own bra... |
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06/01/2007 - AMR Research ranked Nokia's global supply chain number one in the world - Espoo, Finland - Nokia has been ranked as the world's number one supply chain by AMR Research in its 2007 report on the top 25 supply chains of manufacturers and retailers. The report studies and ranks the supply chains of a diverse range of companies. "As a pioneer in value chain strategy, Nokia has led in supplier development, sales and operations planning, and collaborative product development," wrote AMR Research. The report looked both at financial performance and pub... |
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06/01/2007 - AMR Research ranked Nokia's global supply chain number one in the world - Espoo, Finland - Nokia has been ranked as the world's number one supply chain by AMR Research in its 2007 report on the top 25 supply chains of manufacturers and retailers. The report studies and ranks the supply chains of a diverse range of companies. "As a pioneer in value chain strategy, Nokia has led in supplier development, sales and operations planning, and collaborative product development," wrote AMR Research. The report looked both at financial performance and pub... |
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05/31/2007 - An artful fusion of materials and technology define new mid-range handsets - Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide wrap third-generation features in innovative, highly detailed designs Espoo, Finland - Nokia today reaffirmed its leadership in driving the benefits of third generation technology to the mid-range market with the announcement of two new handsets, the Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slide. Designed to be precisely balanced in the hand, with large keys and ergonomically correct dimensions and surfaces, both phones have been created with maximu... |
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05/31/2007 - Nokia 8600 Luna: A definitive design statement with a touch of glass - The timeless beauty of glass highlights the latest evolution of Nokia's most coveted phone series Espoo, Finland - Building upon a tradition of crafting its most unique and prestigious phones from trend-setting materials like chrome, stainless steel and titanium, Nokia today unveiled the Nokia 8600 Luna, which has been precision engineered from the same material that has inspired both artists and craftsmen for centuries- glass. The melding of nearly opaque smoked glass with unique, ... |
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05/28/2007 - Nokia leads mobile Internet innovation - Nokia launches WidSets and Mobiledu for China market Beijing, China - Nokia introduced two mobile Internet services serving Chinese consumers -WidSets, China's first mobile Internet service to empower mobile phones with Web 2.0 services; and Mobiledu, China's first interative mobile learning service. Both services will greatly enhance consumers' mobile Internet experience, by providing users with rich, versertile, and personalized content for their mobile devices. "The rapid de... |
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05/28/2007 - Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks prepare for growth of telecommunications in Africa at CTO Roundtable - Telecommunications technology will in the coming years have a profound impact on many societies in Africa, contributing largely to the economic growth and wealth of millions of people on the continent. This development, and issues related to the regulatory environment supporting the foreseen growth, will be the major themes of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation's (CTO) European-African Telecommunications Roundtable in Helsinki and Bonn, a meeting that will bring togeth... |
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05/28/2007 - Nokia and Tsinghua University announce new research framework - Establishment of a joint research facility at the Tsinghua campus in Beijing will drive technology development 'for Asia and the world' Espoo, Finland - Nokia and Tsinghua University, China, today announced the establishment of a research framework and a facility dedicated to long term joint research programs. This agreement is the first of its kind in Asia for Nokia Research Center (NRC), which has established similar arrangements with several world-class universities in the US, UK... |
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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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