Anssi Vanjoki quits from Nokia just one day before Nokia World

Anssi Vanjoki who is currently heading the Nokia Mobile Solutions unit has resigned from the company. It is important to note that he was the same took responsibility of the Fight Back by the Finnish phone maker. Did Anssi resign due to the failure of the N97 or was he upset at OPK’s removal ?

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Nokia launches X3-02 in Lebanon first and gives away 100 free phones !

Nokia has launched it’s first S40 Touch and Type phone the X3-02 in Lebanon and it’s the first country where the phone is going on sale. Nokia also decided to giveaway 100 free X3-02  to users present at the venue and a discount on the sale price for the unlucky souls present there.

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Video: Tilt ‘n’ Roll – Nokia N900 records and rewards Skate Boarding moves

You must have have heard about the PUSH N900 Challenge which took place back in 2009 where we saw a lot of hackers doing really cool things with the N900. The Tilt ‘n’ Roll game is a brainchild of the same challenge and it’s a contribution from the Solderin’ Skaters which comprises of 6 individuals – Keywan Tonekaboni, Nick Thomas, Jan Anlouff, Sebastian Zehe, Erik Weitnauer and Alexander Lenhard.

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Smartphone Championship: HTC EVO 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S

Last match of FoneArena Smartphone Championship was between the Nokia N900 and Blackberry Storm 2, and our readers have chosen the Nokia N900 as a winner. The Nokia N900 got 488 votes, and Blackberry Storm 2 got only 143 votes, which is a quite less score. Well, N900 is now in the next round, and it will face the Palm Pre. Now lets head to the next match.

I was waiting for this match from a long time. The next match is between the HTC EVO 4G and Samsung Galaxy S, both are highly qualified phones and known as the best smartphones available in market, but now only one will win, so folks you have the voting right, so on your marks, get set, VOTE!

Samsung Galaxy Tab walkthrough

Recently Samsung introduced us to the Samsung Galaxy Tab, a next generation Android powered tablet. You may have seen the Galaxy Tab teaser video in which you may see all the features included in the tablet, but now it’s time for a full walkthrough. There are a lot of good features in the video, and you should watch the video if you are planning to buy the tablet in future. Have a look on the video after the break, and share your thoughts in the comment box:

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Nokia gets a new CEO Stephen Elop as Nokia veteran Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo leaves

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo who is currently the CEO of Nokia will quit from his position and exit the Nokia board on Sept 20 this year. Stephen Elop who is currently heading the Business Division of Microsoft will take up the role of President and CEO of Nokia on Sept 21.It’s kinda shocking to see that OPK is not even in the Nokia board anymore. He only has a non-executive capacity in the board of Nokia Siemens Networks. Looks like he was forced to quit to keep the shareholders happy. We were expecting a new Nokia CEO to be announced at Nokia World but it came in a bit early Continue reading “Nokia gets a new CEO Stephen Elop as Nokia veteran Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo leaves”

Samsung Windows Phone 7 powered phone leaked !

Folks over at Gizmodo was sent in some sexy shots of an upcoming WP7(Windows Phone 7) powered phone, which is manufactured by Samsung, and known as Samsung GT-i8700. I believe that this handset is a part of Samsung Galaxy family, and currently we only know that the phone comes with 8 GB of internal storage, and it also has a camera with LED flash, that’s all we know. Continue reading “Samsung Windows Phone 7 powered phone leaked !”

Motorola Android tablet appears in Verizon inventory!

It’s not a secret anymore that an Android tablet from Motorola will be hitting Verizon, probably in the first half of 2011. Our friends over at Phandroid got their hands on a leaked screenshot which is showing that Motorola Mz600 “Stingray” Android tablet demo Continue reading “Motorola Android tablet appears in Verizon inventory!”

T-Mobile G2 will be available in Best Buy for $199, pre-sale starts tomorrow

Yesterday, T-Mobile launched the long awaited smartphone, the T-Mobile G2, a true and a powerful successor to the first Android device, the T-Mobile G1. We told you that you can expect a price tag around $200, and yes we were right. Continue reading “T-Mobile G2 will be available in Best Buy for $199, pre-sale starts tomorrow”

Android Market got more than 80,000 apps

Android Market is growing up faster then everyone’s imaginations. Android was launched in 2008 with 50 apps, and after 2 years there are more than 80,000 apps in Android Market, you heard it right. Android Market just crossed 80K mark, and in a few months, it will be above 100k. Continue reading “Android Market got more than 80,000 apps”

Shocker : HTC Desire HD to run on Windows ?

BestBoyz has posted leaked image of what looks like the upcoming HTC Desire HD . As you can see in the image , it is running on something similar to  Windows Mobile 6.5  and the Desire HD might be a HD2 successor if this is true.Specs we have heard earlier include a 8MP Camera , 4.3 inch Display and 8GB inbuilt memory . We really hope this device runs on Android as expected before.

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[Video] Nokia N8 TV Ad – It’s not technology, it’s what you do with it

Nokia is gearing up to launch the Nokia N8 around the world and all of you are going to hear a lot about it from Nokia World which is starting next week . Here is a cool TV ad for the N8 titled – It’s not technology, it’s what you do with it.The Ad features a Hamster, skateboards ,  a Nokia N8 mounted on a Remote-controlled helicopter and  a Dancing Robot powered by a Nokia N82. Totally worth watching !

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Nokia Music Connects 2010 – Mumbai

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We had an opportunity to attend Nokia Music Connects 2010 on September 2, 2010 and to discuss Nokia OVI Music Services in India with Adam Mirabella (Global Director of OVI Music Services, Nokia). Its his 4th visit to India in a year, Adam Mirabella was pretty excited about the opportunities in Indian Market. It was not just related to Nokia Ovi Music Services but also bringing together all the Music industry giants  which includes Sony Music India, EMI, BMG, RPG SAREGAMA and many others at Nokia Music Connects 2010. The opening of the ceremony was done with a beautiful song named ‘Shanti Aye’ performed by Australian Band ‘Old Man River‘ with Hamsika Iyer.
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