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the nokia phone blog
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06/27/2007 - Score One for Nokia's DVB-H - The European Union will be recommending the DVB-H as the mobile TV standard in, well, Europe, when it publishes its findings in July. Currently there are three competing mobile TV "standards" in Europe: Nokia's DVB-H, Qualcomm's MediaFLO, and South Korea's... |
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06/27/2007 - No Phone Ban for Sprint Nextel? - With a new software patch from Qualcomm, it looks like Sprint Nextel won't be affected by the ITC phone ban on all wireless phones that carry Qualcomm's infringing chips. Both Sprint and Verizon Wireless are two of Qualcomm's biggest customers... |
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06/27/2007 - Qualcomm Loses Yet Another One - After trying to get around the ITC phone banning, Qualcomm hit another snag as a judge declined to grant a stay for the ruling. (a stay would postpone the ban while the company appeals in court) So that means, phones... |
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06/27/2007 - Google Winner in Texting Services Comparison - SmartMoney did a short review on four text-messaging services that are supposed to be the new 411 - texting you back with local listings or general information. The winner? Google. (no surprise there) When searching for nearby pizza places, the... |
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06/27/2007 - Can you ID this piece of plastic? (Sony Ericsson HCB-100) - Usually I don't write about generic Bluetooth headset devices because there's just so many of 'em. But the HCB-100 caught my eye because I had absolutely no idea what it was. It looked like (and still looks like) a piece... |
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06/27/2007 - The Apple iPhone Guided Tour - Apple is now offering "Guided Tours" of the iPhone on its web site, a week before launch. The tour consists of a hella-long video (more than 20 minutes) of some guy showcasing the iPhone's controls, features, and pretty much everything... |
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06/27/2007 - Nokia DOWNgraded by Goldman Sachs - Goldman Sachs is like the king of investment banks. So when it issues any kind of rating or upgrade/downgrade, lots of people listen. And such was the case with Nokia. After hitting new 52-week highs almost daily for the past... |
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06/27/2007 - Amp'd Bounces Back a Little - On Wednesday, I wrote Amp'd Mobile's recent woes and lawsuit against Verizon Wireless. And as of Friday, Verizon agreed to let Amp'd Mobile continue to leech network capacity (Amp'd is an MVNO, which means it's a wireless carrier that doesn't... |
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06/27/2007 - How-To: Get a Nice Discount on Your Wireless Bill - Today's lesson: how to get the largest possible discount through your wireless carrier when upgrading/signing up for a new plan. Sure, you could go to an AT&T, Verizon Wireless, or T-mobile store. But you'll have to deal with annoying sales... |
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06/27/2007 - These headphones cost $160 bucks. (Nokia BH-604) - Possibly a new record? At the Nokia Connection event in Singapore, Nokia introduced the BH-604, a new set of "DJ" type headphones - in other words, those giant ones that completely cover your ear and generally the entire side of... |
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06/27/2007 - Nokia BH-200 Deal: $26.99 + $2 Shipping - At Yugster, which looks like Yet Another Woot Clone. If you don't know Woot, it's a one-day-one-deal site offering better than average prices on one item per day. Get the Nokia BH-200 Bluetooth Headset for $26.99 + $2 shipping. It's... |
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06/27/2007 - Amp'd Mobile Not So Loud Any More - Looks like another MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) is going down the drain. Amp'd Mobile filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a couple of weeks ago (June 1 to be exact), after being unable to pay Verizon for network capacity. Amp'd... |
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06/27/2007 - Why buy the iPhone when you can buy... - ...at least nine others. Forbes has put together a List of Nine alternatives to the highly-desired iPhone. If you're a frequent reader of the Nokia Phone Blog, you've probably seen most of these before. Nine alternatives to the iPhone.... |
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06/27/2007 - iPhone Upgrade Announcement - Geez. The iPhone isn't even out yet, and it's already received a slight overhaul: the new iPhone will ship with a larger capacity battery and better quality screen. The battery, which has been criticized for not being removable, will now... |
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06/27/2007 - Nokia 3500 Classic Phone - The 3500 is the lower-end of Nokia's new midrange phones. Priced at a measly 135 Euros, this candy bar offers a metal framework and 2 megapixel camera with a Series 40 interface on top. The new (or is that old?)... |
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the Nokia blog
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06/23/2007 - How the Nokia N95 Saved Me From the Doghouse - I’ll tell you how my Nokia N95 saved me from trouble with the girlfriend. I am very thankful for its phone, text messaging, internet, and GPS functions, or else I would still be in the doghouse. Coming from Miami, her flight was supposed to arrive at JFK International Airport around 7PM. I promised to pick [...] |
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06/18/2007 - Sighting: Nokia N95 & GPS in Daddy Yankee and Fergie’s Music Video - My buddy, Ninong Brown, submits another sighting of the Nokia N95 in a music video by Daddy Yankee and Fergie. The GPS function is showed off realistically. Instead of outrageous simulated demo on the screen, you see exactly how the GPS looks like when using it on the N95. Take a look at 01:30 and [...] |
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06/15/2007 - Preview: Nokia Maps 1.0 Update - I will preview the Nokia Maps 1.0 Update that is going to be publicly available soon. I was already told what to expect in the update, so I tested out the navigation on my Nokia N95 during lunch to see for myself. Take a look at the screenshots to see how it looks. |
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06/15/2007 - Pre-Preview: Nokia Maps 1.0 Update - I just got the inside tip from Nokia that an updated version of their mapping software, Nokia Maps, is due to be launched over the next few days, with some really cool updates. I have managed to secure pre-launch access to the software and already started playing with it on my Nokia N95. Before writing [...] |
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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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Nokia Press Releases
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06/25/2007 - Nokia Eseries business devices broadly available in U.S. - White Plains, New York - Nokia today announces the availability of Nokia Eseries business devices in the U.S. through a variety of channels, allowing both business and individual users to obtain enterprise-grade dual-mode devices - including the new Nokia E61i and Nokia E65 - in this market. Nokia is addressing the market demand from both businesses and individual users through complementary sales channels including IT, operator, and retail/e-tail. Business customers can now purchas... |
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06/21/2007 - Nokia Siemens Networks and Nokia strengthen commitment to the African region - Companies present mobile health data survey tool and Village Connection initiative in the EU-Africa Business Forum Accra, Ghana - At the EU-Africa Business Forum held in Accra, Ghana Nokia Siemens Networks and Nokia reiterated the companies' commitment and strategic direction in the African region. With a vision to increase communications access to urban and rural areas, the two companies are set to connect the people of Africa. Organized by the European Commission and the African U... |
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06/20/2007 - New website to help NGOs share ideas on how mobile technology creates social change - Espoo, Finland and London, UK - Nokia and Vodafone have launched a new website designed to help share ideas on how to use mobile communications for social and environmental benefits. The site, www.shareideas.org, was created in direct response to NGO calls for better tools and information to help them use mobile services more effectively in their work. Although initially created with support from Nokia and Vodafone, the site will be developed by a wide range of individuals and organ... |
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06/20/2007 - Nokia organizes for the converging marketplace - Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that it will introduce a new company structure from January 1, 2008. The move, driven by Nokia's strategy, is aimed at creating an organization aligned with the opportunities Nokia sees for future growth, and to increase efficient ways of working across the company. "The convergence of the mobile communications and internet industries is opening up new growth opportunities for us, both in the devices business as well as in consumer interne... |
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06/18/2007 - Nokia Connection 2007: making connected living a reality - New mid-range devices bring the promise of connectivity to the masses - Nokia and MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd bring promise of live broadcast mobile TV to Malaysia in the second half of 2007 - Upgrades to Mobile Search give users faster and better access to information and services Singapore - At its annual Nokia Connection event held in Singapore, Nokia, the world leader in mobility, today gave journalists, industry analysts and industry partners from across the Asia-Pacific region a ... |
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06/18/2007 - MiTV and Nokia announce live DVB-H mobile TV service for Malaysia - MiTV's 018 broadcast mobile TV service and Nokia Siemens Networks bring commercial DVB-H to consumers Singapore - Global mobility leader Nokia and MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd (MiTV) today announced their collaboration to launch a commercial mobile broadcast TV service, based on Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld (DVB-H) technology, in Malaysia in the second half of 2007. Announced at Nokia Connection 2007 in Singapore, and also in conjunction with Broadcast Asia 2007, the agreement is ... |
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06/18/2007 - Nokia pumps up the volume with three new Bluetooth headsets - Singapore - Nokia is proud to add three new members to its Bluetooth headset family - the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-803, Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-604 and Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602. Look stylish on the go with the premium design of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-803 or treat yourself to Hi-Fi audio with the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-604, a stereo headset. For business professionals who value talk over tunes, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-602 offers high quality audio... |
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06/18/2007 - Nokia introduces three versatile mobile phones targeted to mid-range market - Nokia 6267, Nokia 3500 classic and Nokia 6121 classic make advanced technology brilliantly simple Singapore - Today, during its annual Nokia Connection event in Singapore, Nokia expanded its portfolio of affordable, well-designed mobile phones for the mid-range market with the introduction of the Nokia 6267, Nokia 3500 classic and Nokia 6121 classic. The new devices offer a range of easy-to-use features and are designed for mid-range market, the industry's broadest audience. These n... |
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06/15/2007 - Nokia 6110 Navigator takes the 'Long Way Down' with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman - Mobile phone with integrated GPS and instant, easy-to-use maps, routing and navigation gets immediate test on epic journey from Scotland to Africa Espoo, Finland - The Nokia 6110 Navigator, which began shipping this week, will have its navigation capabilities tested as it accompanies actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they take the "Long Way Down" to Cape Town on BMW motorcycles. With the Nokia 6110 Navigator routing the path, best friends Ewan and Charley have be... |
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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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