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the nokia phone blog
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07/17/2007 - Kyocera Bluetooth Stereo Headset TXCKT10161 Review - Now that I actually have an A2DP platform to test out (stereo) headsets on, I was finally able to dig out those old Kyocera BT Stereo Headphones (code-named TXCKT10161). These are the over-the-ear type of headphones that double as a... |
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07/17/2007 - Google Adsense Hitting Cell Phones? - An article at The Utility Belt reported that Google has started recruiting publishers for the beta version of its widely used (see ad above) Adsense incentive program. The ads would be two lines, with a possible additional link to directly... |
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07/17/2007 - Samsung's Now #2 - Guess I'll have to update all my old blog entries. South Korean giant Samsung Electronics announced its results for the second quarter of 2007, and it turns out the company shipped out 37.4 million phones compared to a range of... |
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07/17/2007 - Sony Ericsson's Growing Profits - After Motorola's bleak pre-earnings warning, Sony Ericsson stepped up to the plate and reported a strong quarter. Sony Ericsson reported a strong quarter with growing profits at the expense of the average selling prices.... |
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07/17/2007 - Jabra BT350 Vibrating Bluetooth Headset $19.99 - Snag the Jabra BT350 Vibrating Bluetooth Headset for $19.99, or $9.99 if you sign up as a new Google Checkout Customer. Free shipping also! The BT350 features 7 hours of talk time (200 hours of standby time), a vibrating alert,... |
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07/17/2007 - Skype and the Nokia N800 Tablet - eBay's $1.3 billion dollar investment, known in some circles as Skype, is now available for download on the N800. Skype for the Nokia N800 = More Users = More Money for eBay!... |
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07/17/2007 - Motorola is So Screwed (Zander too) - Motorola offered a preview of things to come in the future with a really, really dismal profit warning. The warning was: there will be no profit. Not a good day for Motorola. Or a good year.... |
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07/17/2007 - 20 Minutes with the Nokia N95 (First Impressions) - I had the chance to play with the Nokia N95 for a bit yesterday. My first impressions, only three months late! (full review coming soon) First impressions of the Nokia N95 phone.... |
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07/17/2007 - A Short Week in Review - Some made-for-blogging short happenings in the wireless industry, due to a lack of any really exciting news. In this post: the FCC auction, Sprint, more Sprint, and some RIM.... |
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07/17/2007 - Stay Tuned, We'll Be Right Back - The Nokia Phone Blog will be undergoing a nice little upgrade for the next hour or so that may or may not completely break everything. Keep your fingers crossed! Update: my fingers are still crossed.... |
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07/17/2007 - Oh no: another iPhone? - JPMorgan analyst Kevin Chang claims that Apple will be releasing a "Nano" version of its popular iPhone. Sources for the claim included "people in the supply channel", as well as a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Will... |
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07/17/2007 - Lol: Even Sprint Will Kick You Out - What happens when you go from typical customer to just plain annoying? You get the Boot, Sprint Nextel style. Whiners and complainers, take heed: bother Sprint's customer service too often in a year and you'll soon be cooling your heels... |
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07/17/2007 - Motorola HS850 $19.50, Jabra A120s $6.50 - A post on slickdeals reports that several Bluetooth items are officially on clearance at Staples - the two devices are the Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset, and the Jabra A120s Music Adapter. More details inside. A great deal for a new... |
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07/17/2007 - Yet Another Chocolate! - LG's Chocolate phone was a very successful cell phone in terms of sales. It's not too hard to see why - it was small and thin, the slider opened and closed like a champ (compared to the N80), and it... |
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07/17/2007 - How-To: Replace Those Nokia N95 Covers - 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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the Nokia blog
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07/14/2007 - Review: Nokia Media Transfer Beta for Mac - I’ll be reviewing Nokia Media Transfer for Mac. It lets you transfer pictures, videos, music, and more between your compatible Nokia device and Mac. I’ve been waiting for this software to come out since I started using Apple. I like the fact that now I don’t need to put my phone in Mass Storage mode [...] |
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07/09/2007 - Video: Playing Global Race on the Nokia N95 - I showed off the Global Race game on my Nokia N95 to my co-workers last week and they were surprised to see something like it on a phone. I also brought in the Nokia N93i to catch their reaction and thoughts on video. |
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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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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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