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the nokia phone blog
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07/08/2007 - Covering Nokia N95 covers and housings - So, you bought a shiny new Nokia N95 and neglected to notice that, after opening up the box, the actual handset is the Sand version and quite possibly one of the ugliest colors to ever grace such a stunning phone.... |
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07/08/2007 - Geez: $9.99 GSM Phones at AT&T - Okay, none of them are Nokia phones but that's besides the point. The point is, these three phones are on fire sale at AT&T's GoPhone (prepaid) web site. Factor in the free shipping, and BAM! instant GSM backup phone. Get... |
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07/08/2007 - Kingston 2GB MicroSD TransFlash Memory Card $19.99 - Unload that 128 megabyte MicroSD clunker you have stuck in your cell phone, and grab the Kingston 2 gigger for only $19.99 from Frys - no rebates! Free same-day shipping. Comes with an SD adapter for use with card readers... |
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07/08/2007 - Nokia HF-300 Speakerphone - Well, well. Only a couple of days after my comments about the lack of visor-mounted car kits, Nokia has announced the HF-300 Speakerphone. That would be a first from a company that previously produced only cigarette lighter-pluggable Bluetooth car kits.... |
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07/08/2007 - Zander on Cramer CEO "Wall of Shame" - The ranting and raving investment "guru" and TV madman, Jim Cramer, added Motorola's CEO to a spot on the not-so-coveted Wall of Shame today on Mad Money. The Wall is reserved for chief executives and higher-ups who have pretty much... |
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07/08/2007 - Is Motorola's Future Bleak? - And the answer looks like a yes. Just ask a couple of heavyweights at the company who've been selling shares of Motorola stock. Forbes reports that the Executive Vice President Dan Moloney (wasn't he in Police Academy?) sold over 100k... |
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07/08/2007 - iNES v3.4 Released - I've been behind on quite a few software releases and reviews, but this should start the ball rolling again. Marat Fayzullin has updated his iNES emulator for Symbian phones to version 3.4. Main updates are: support for new controllers (keyboard,... |
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07/08/2007 - Apple and Its Margin - Everyone's iPhone crazy these days. Heck, this is a Nokia phone blog and I'm talking about iPhones. There's definitely no shortage of news for Apple's sleek handset. So in the latest news regarding the iPhone, research firm iSuppli has estimated... |
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07/08/2007 - Nokia Picks New Marketing Agency - In an attempt to improve its current image (and just maybe improve its standing the USA, where Nokia is still ranked #4 in terms of mobile phone market share), Nokia hired advertising and marketing agency Wieden+Kennedy to push the Mobile... |
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07/08/2007 - Behind the iPhone Sales Numbers - So how many iPhones were sold over the weekend? Try a little over half a million, or 525,000 to be exact. Reuters reports that "half of the Apple stores on the U.S. West Coast sold out of the devices on... |
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07/08/2007 - Unlocking the iPhone? - Is it possible to unlock an iPhone for use on another network (or for international usage)? According to iphoneunlocking.com, it is - and apparently 4,007 iPhones have been unlocked since the service's inception. That's out of a total 130,000 requests... |
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07/08/2007 - Siemens Bluetooth Car Kit HKW-700 $24.99 - Master of the one-day-one-deal sites, Woot.com, is selling this Siemens HKW-700 Bluetooth Car Kit for $19.99 + $4.99 shipping. The HKW-700 plugs into your car's cigarette lighter and once it's paired for the very first time, it'll automatically connect to... |
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07/08/2007 - T-Mobile: The @Home Service - I can't remember the last time I heard the term "@Home" for Comcast's cable internet service, but it appears that a new agreement between Comcast and T-Mobile could be the start of something big. iPhone big. T-Mobile's new @Home service... |
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07/08/2007 - Deja Vu All Over Again (iPhone release) - Seriously. In scenes reminiscent of last November's Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii launch, thousands took to the pavements in anticipation of Apple's iPhone launch. Outside the Apple Store in New York City, eager iPhone-ists have waited since Monday. On the... |
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07/08/2007 - The Future of Palm (again) - Quote from Motley Fool article: "I'm really starting to feel bad for Palm." After reporting lower earnings today which were mainly due to crappier sales of Palm's palmtop computers, one just has to wonder: is this company ever going to... |
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the Nokia blog
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07/04/2007 - Nokia N93i Transformers Edition - A search on Google led to me to discover an interesting press release from Russia Nokia. I wonder why they did not release it Nokia Europe? According to the press release, Nokia N93i Transformers Edition is preloaded with the game “Transformers”, three thematic background images, as well as two exclusive ringing set in the model. [...] |
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07/01/2007 - Nokia Bluetooth Bus Shelters and Nokia NYC Events - According to Nokia, there are bluetooth enabled bus shelters around New York City where you can download free music every week, or a weekly listing of summer events around town. There’s actually one around where I work that I’ve seen several times, not knowing it sent bluetooth messages. Last night, I walked by and received [...] |
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06/28/2007 - Sighting: Plenty of Nokias in Live Free or Die Hard Movie - Nokia fanboys who saw the movie, Live Free or Die Hard, knows that a lot of Nokia phones were featured. I saw it yesterday and every time I saw a Nokia device, I shouted it out loud (in my head LOL). Terrorists and Bruce Willis had the Nokia N90. The Apple Guy, Justin Long, had [...] |
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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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Nokia Press Releases
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07/06/2007 - Exercises with stock options of Nokia Corporation - Espoo, Finland - A total of 959 931 shares of Nokia Corporation ("Nokia") were subscribed for between 5.6.2007 - 2.7.2007 based on Nokia's 2001, 2003 and 2005 employee stock option plans. The total amount of subscription prices, EUR 13 693 901.23, is recorded in the fund for invested non-restricted equity. The new shares carry full shareholder rights as from the registration date July 6, 2007. The shares are admitted to public trading on the Helsinki Exchanges as of the sa... |
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07/04/2007 - Honey, we need to talk - with my Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 - Espoo, Finland - Having a conversation in and out of the car is about as simple as talking to yourself, thanks to Nokia's first speakerphone, the stylish Nokia Speakerphone HF-300. This detachable Bluetooth speakerphone hosts a powerful speaker and microphone. Its audio quality is enhanced even more with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), canceling out excess noises and echoes. No need to concern yourself with the power button - this clever device knows when to turn off (auto power of... |
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07/04/2007 - Call for new regulatory framework to allow greater access to financial services via mobile phones in developing countries - Espoo, Finland - A new regulatory framework is needed to encourage financial transactions by mobile phones and transform access to financial services in developing countries, claims a new policy report 'The Transformational Potential of M-Transactions' , published today (4 July 2007) by Vodafone in partnership with Nokia and Nokia Siemens Network. The report, Vodafone's sixth policy paper, of which three focus on the social impact of mobile phones, details new, independent research ... |
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07/02/2007 - Wieden+Kennedy chosen as the lead strategic and creative agency for Nokia's Mobile Phones - Espoo, Finland - Wieden+Kennedy (W+K) has today been appointed as the global lead agency for Mobile Phones group in Nokia. W+K will act as the strategic global driving creative excellence across Mobile Phones' marketing, and will be responsible for the creation and development of all global campaigns. Mobile Phones marketing is currently changing its mode of operation with a focus on planning and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of all marketing activities. The agency rev... |
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06/29/2007 - Nokia offers mobile photo printing services in Europe - People can now order prints directly from their compatible Nokia Nseries device Espoo, Finland - Nokia launches a fully integrated mobile printing service in Europe*. The new Nokia service enables people to order high-quality prints easily and directly from the device, over cellular** or wireless LAN (WLAN) networks, and have them delivered to your home or to a friend. "Remember when you had to drag yourself to the store to have your film developed?" asks Mikko Pilkama, di... |
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06/29/2007 - A change in the Nokia Siemens Networks Board of Directors: Siemens CEO Peter Löscher joins the Board of Nokia Siemens Networks, Klaus Kleinfeld resigns from the Board - Espoo, Finland - Klaus Kleinfeld, 49, President and CEO of Siemens AG until June 30, 2007 has resigned from the Board of Directors of Nokia Siemens Networks B.V., effective as of July 1, 2007. He will be replaced by Peter Löscher, 49, President and CEO of Siemens AG, effective as of July 1, 2007. After the changes the Board of Nokia Siemens Networks will consist of the following seven members: Nokia President and CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo (Chairman of the Nokia Siemens Networks Boa... |
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06/28/2007 - Forum Nokia announces Launchpad community offering for mobile application development companies - New component to Forum Nokia developer program delivers targeted technology benefits to developers of applications for Nokia platforms Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced its new Launchpad mobile software developer offering for the broad range of software developer companies seeking a fast-track for creating applications that target the millions of devices based on Nokia mobile platforms in the market today. Available immediately to developer companies actively seeking larger mar... |
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06/28/2007 - Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email selected as Rambler.ru's mobility platform - First Russian Internet portal Rambler.Ru will offer mobile email to mass market Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that Rambler.ru portal, one of the largest Russian Internet services and Email provider, has chosen Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email as their strategic mobile email platform. Rambler will offer mobile email, calendar, contacts and task synchronization services, powered by Nokia Intellisync technology, to its more than 20 million subscribers of Mail.Rambler.Ru. The s... |
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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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