Nokia at 3GSM 2007

Nokia unveiled the latest E series at 3GSM 2007. The much slimmer E series range is bundled with a lot of additional features. E65, E61i are the sleek mobiles in dark red and brown black colours. Both devices run on S60 3rd Edition on Symbian OS 9.1. and have WLAN, GPRS and EDGE connectivity. Navigation and usability have been made easy with the “D-ring.” The center is a large square select button, and around it that is a raised, beveled square ring that controls the direction

Nokia E65

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The E65 has a 240×320 screen (QVGA), camera, MicroSD slot, and WCDMA (3G), EDGE, GPRS and WiFi connectivity whereas the E61i appears to be a tweaked version of E61 and has a QWERTY layout. The other models at the 3GSM 2007 by Nokia were the E90 and 6110.

Nokia E90

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The E90 has a two stage hinge, one stage that opens fully to put the screen at 90 degrees to the keyboard and a second stage that is adjustable from 90 to 180 degrees. The screen is pretty large anmd website can be viewed without the scrolling and resolution troubles.

Nokia 6110 Navigator

The 6110 features Nokia Navigator, which includes many of the features that must be purchased as add ons to Maps like directions and city guides.05_n6110_navigator_lowres.jpg

Nokia N77 

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The other models were Nokia N77 and 3110. N77 has stereo Bluetooth support, microSD memory card slot, a 2 megapixel camera and 3G support with video calls. On the other hand 3110 is a perfect mid range phone with 1.3 megapixel camera, a stereo FM radio, Bluetooth, Infrared and tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support.

Nokia 3110 Classic – the successor to the 3100 ?

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Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 6.0

The new version of Windows Mobile – 6.0 is coming and devices using the new operating system are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2007.

Whats in

  • Vista Look
  • Improved Office and Outlook 2007 integration
  • Windows Live platform
  • File Transfer possibility in Live Messenger
  • Improved HTML Email support

The OS  will be unveiled at the 3GSM in Barcelona next week.

Sony Ericsson K810 Cyber-shot Cameraphone launched

The K810 is an upgraded version of the K790,K800 . Its  a true cyber-shot phone with a 3.2 Megapixel image stabilized Camera, Auto-focus,Xenon Flash. It also sports a secondary video-call camera in the front.Network is Tri-band with 3G.

Interestingly there’s no EDGE but there’s Bluetooth and USB .

No pricing information is out yet. But the phone must be available for purchase in by Q2 this year.

Memory Expansion is the form of Memory Stick Micro – it comes with a 128MB card in addition to the 64MB onboard.

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Highlights

  • Cam
  • Slim Form Factor
  • Looks
  • Lack of EDGE support
  • Pricing ( This phone might be expensive)

Zune phone is coming

Apple’s iPod was a winner. Microsoft Zune entered the market after iPod Nano and is still struggling hard for market share. Now after the official launch of Apple’s iPhone, who knows , Microsoft might be putting together the Zune Phone.

some info

  • might not run windows mobile
  • mostly sport zune/ xbox interface
  • might not be available until early next year

Folks !! iPhone is coming in June

via [crunchgear]

Sony Ericsson completes UIQ acquisition

uiqSony Ericsson completed the acquisition of the Swedish software company UIQ Technology AB from Symbian Ltd. UIQ Technology, which uses Symbian OS, licenses the UIQ user interface and application development platform to mobile phone vendors worldwide.

Sony Ericsson has already used UIQ 3.0 in the P990 smartphone, M600 messaging phone and W950 Walkman phone.

UIQ Technology will operate as a separate business subsidiary of Sony Ericsson.

via [UIQ]

iPhone GUI based Iphony for Palm forces Apple to threaten Blogger

The iPhone fever seems to have hit some Palm addicts.

There was a iPhone like launcher utility which was launched a certain while ago. Its called Iphony.

But Apple seems to have taken this seriously and forced a blogger to remove links to the App.
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Folks , you can head over here to see the video:PDA Mexico

via: [engadgetmobile]

Sony Ericsson W200 budget walkman phone

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Sony Ericsson today announced a budget walkman phone W200i.

The phone can store upto 37 Audio tracks in its 128MB default Memory Stick Micro. It supports upto 1GB memory expansion.

Theres also a VGA Cam and FM radio to add to the features.

No word on the pricing yet.

Nokia launches updated N93i

Nokia is not going to let the NSeries fever go. One more new launch today. The Nokia N93 got a facelift and the N93i is out.

Nokia has tied up with Vox and the phone might be preconfigured for direct media uploads. The N93i could be called the N93 on a diet. It looks

the same apart from the metallic touch and the slight weight reduction.
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Features

  • The features are mostly same as the N93
  • 3.2 Megapixel Camera with VGA recording
  • 16 Million Colors Primary Display
  • 1 GB microSD card part of the retail package

Price

The phone is expected to be priced at Rs.35000 (800 USD)

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Nokia announces N76, Competion for Moto Razr ?

At CES Today , Nokia announced the N76 which is the latest entrant to the N Series family. Looks like the guys at Nokia want to give some competition for Motorola Razr. The phone is about .5mm thick weighs 115g .

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Features

  • 3g
  • 2 Megapixel Cam
  • microSD Memory Expansion
  • FM Radio
  • Bluetooth version 2.0
  • External Display

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Price

This one might be priced at around 500 USD which is about Rs.20000-25000 range.

Availability

Q1 2007

 More info about Nokia N76

Nokia announces new bluetooth headsets

Nokia today announced 3 new bluetooth headsets at the CES at Las Vegas.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-301

Match your headset to suit your mood with the interchangeable, stylish covers on the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-301. Available in either a light or a dark variant, choose cover colors ranging from ‘pink flower’ to ‘deep plum’, and many more. This headset will keep you talking for up to seven hours or it will survive on standby for up to 200 hours. Convenient keys for controlling your call functions, including redialing and voice dial activation*, will keep you on the go while you communicate.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-201

Communicate in comfort with this small and compact Bluetooth headset, designed to fit in almost any ear. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-201 has a soft earpiece wheel which you can easily adjust for an individual fit or choose from three different earbud sizes, included inbox. Available in stylish black, this Bluetooth headset has up to five and a half hours of talk time and up to 150 hours on standby. Control your conversations with on/off, answer/end and volume keys. You can even redial or reject your calls or use the voice dialing activation* or audio transfer with a compatible mobile device. Staying on track with the headset’s operation is easy with its red and greed LED indicators.

Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100

The ideal companion for a first-time Bluetooth user, the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100 is a simple and affordable addition to Nokia’s Bluetooth family. Small and lightweight at 11g, this headset will keep you talking for up to six and a half hours or up to 150 hours on standby. Give your headset a personal touch with a choice of colorful in-box earloops. The Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-100 is economic and efficient without compromising audio quality.
The three headsets are expected to be available globally in the first quarter of 2007.

The Hutch Saga continues

The rumors have started again. Reports suggest that the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa group is believed to be considering a sale of its telecom business. The sale might include Hutchison Essar as well. Hutch has postponed its IPO in India so many times.

Vodafone has shown interest in taking over Hutchison Essar. Its willing to offer upto 13.5 Billion Dollars for the deal. Reliance is reported to have teamed up with Blackstone Ventures and is willing to offer upto 15 Billion Dollars.

Its interesting to note that Vodafone has an 10% stake in Bharti Airtel  which is valued at  close to 1.4 Billion pounds. But  there is a no compete attached to this deal.

We still need to wait and see the turn of events.

[ibnlive ]

Nokia announces 6300, 6290, 6086 and 2626

Nokia today announced 4 new mobile phones at the Nokia’s annual Capital Market Days at Amsterdam.The list includes 3 mid-range models – 6300,6290,6086 and an entry level model- 2626.All four models are expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of 2007.

Nokia 6300

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Nokia 6290

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�Nokia 6086
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Nokia 2626
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