Well you might think what is this heart shaped gadget doing on a mobile blog ? You might heard about the gadget below – Sony Walkman Unwired either online or seen the promos on TV. Some users had a doubt if this was a bluetooth headset . The NWZ-W202 is a wireless Walkman MP3 player from Sony and it looks very similar to a wireless headset for your phone but its NOT one.
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Samsung To Launch Its Own Application Store on September 14
After the Immense success of Apple’s App Store and moderate success of Nokia’s Ovi Store, Samsung is coming up with its own new app store for all the Samsung Smartphone users on September 14th 2009. However Initially, the Samsung App Store will be open only for the UK, France and Italy users of Omnia and I8910 HD, with 30+ countries like Germany and Spain to follow later. Samsung has further added that the App Store will be then expanded to accomodate other models such as Omnia II and OmniaLITE etc.
The Samsung Application Store will supposedly kickstart with 300 native apps and then grow it to approximately 2000 apps by the end of year 2009. The various apps present in the app store will range from Games, references, social networking, e-books and health related apps which can be easily downloaded in a single click. Companies like Gameloft, Electronic Arts, Handmark, TAITO, Paragon SW, Capcom etc will be among the main providers of applications to the Samsung Application Store.
However in order to activate the App Store Service, Both Omnia and I8910 HD users will have to upgrade their devices. Omnia users can simply download and install the mobile client from www.samsungapps.com to access the app store on their mobiles once the store opens up on 14th Sep 09. Samsung I8910 HD users also can download the mobile client by selecting the Application Download icon on their mobile phones.
So if you are an Omnia or I8910 HD mobile user, you can just head over to www.samsungapps.com for more details on the app store and also to browse featured applications after 14th Sep 2009.
Nokia N900 already up for preorder in USA for $649
In less than 48 hours of completion of Nokia World, The Nokia N900 is already up for sale in USA and is now available for preorder directly from the Nokia USA Online store.
As discussed in our Nokia World coverage, Nokia N900 is going to be the first Nokia mobile phone to run the Linux derived OS, Maemo.
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A Sneak Peak into Nokia N97’s Firmware 2.0
Here is a a sneak peak into the new Nokia N97 firmware 2.0 (i.e. v20.0.005) that is coming shortly for all the N97 users. The Nokia N97 will finally going to have full kinetic scrolling across the device. Also some of the other new features, N97 Firmware 2.0 is going to possess are New Homescreen Widgets, An Updated Facebook application, Increased Free internal memory, some usability enhancements and also many stability improvements.
Check out the Video Demo below which shows all the major changes, the new firmware is going to sport.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_iajkv2YE8
The Nokia N97 Firmware 2.0 is going to come out this October via Software Update.
Kinetic scrolling across all the menus and increase in internal space memory was a big addition and also was one of the most requested feature by the N97 Users.
So what do you think about this firmware that is going to come out for Nokia N97? What else do you think is missing? Do pass on your comments.
Update : Found one more interesting video of the N97 Mini running v2.0 software
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tks_cG01fFg
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Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta Updated
The Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta just got another update today.
What Things Have Changed?
- Support during application installation. Just double click your device application (.jar, .sisx) in PC and you should be able to get your apps easily into the device.
- Performance wise, a lot of work has been done on fixing the memory consumption problem and optimize the load times.
- Lot of bug fixes including error in photos and music sync.
How to Update?
If you already have been using Ovi Suite 2.0 beta, you just have to invoke the application and then upgrade. However, if you are planning to use the Ovi Suite for the first time, you can download the 2.0 beta from here.
Ovi SDK Launched
Creating applications for Nokia devices has just now got a whole lot easier. The Ovi SDK Beta was unveiled today, on the second day of Nokia World 09, along with a new navigation API.
The new SDK will also enable developers to deploy applications across multiple devices, quickly and easily and the new navigation API gives the developers an opportunity to bring navigation directly onto their applications.
The SDK is web based, therefore developers can develop apps not only for Symbian and Maemo but also for the web. This SDK also has a refreshing new and a distinct UI which is made up of a series of libraries, along with Ovi features integrated to it. Therefore anybody who knows HTML, CSS and JS can now create some amazing mobile applications.
Developers can also now make use of Ovi Navigation Player API along with previously released Ovi Maps Player API to make their app both contextual and relevant since Ovi Navigation Player API has the ability to guide app users to specific destinations as well.
The SDK Beta is now currently available by invitation, therefore just head over to Forum Nokia to register for Ovi Developer Beta, and get an exclusive preview of the technology that’s behind some of the amazing Ovi apps the Ovi Store possesses.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErRqDLYQ6k
Nokia Messaging Goes Social
Nokia Messaging is now getting a social flavour to it with the addition of Facebook. It will bring your latest wall posts on Facebook to your homescreen on the N97 and also gives you quick and easy access to your Facebook status and other messaging features.
N97 users will also be treated to a new refreshing integration of Facebook on their homescreen. Also, you can now scroll through your latest wall posts within the homescreen. If you want to see one of your friends profile in detail, you just have to simply click on their status message and voila! you will be taken directly to the Nokia Messaging Facebook app.
The Nokia Messaging beta is available on Nokia Beta Labs today, and is compatible with N97 and 6700. So If you have an N97 or a Nokia 6700, I would recommend you to download the app from Beta Labs right now.
You can also catch a demo of Social Messaging beta from Nokia Messaging below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzSOrdMIxik
Nokia 5230 Announced priced at Rs.10000
Nokia have announced the 5230 handset as an entry level touchscreen smart-phone. The phone which looks identical to the 5800 XpressMusic has features which are also nearly identical to the 5800 Xpressmusic. Continue reading “Nokia 5230 Announced priced at Rs.10000”
Nokia N96 Black Edition Photo Gallery
These pictures are of the Nokia N96 Black Edition taken by Centrinos. Thanks to Centrinos for the pictures. The Nokia N96 Black Edition has the same features as the regular N96 but has a black trim on the sides as well.
The main features of the N96 are:
- 2.8″ 16Million Colours Screen with 240*320 resolution
- 128MB RAM, 16GB Internal Memory, micro-SD card slot
- GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, micro-USB
- 103 x 55 x 18 mm, 125grams
- 5MP Carl Zeiss Camera with Dual-LED Flash and VGA 30 FPS Video Recording
- 264mHZ Processor, DVB-H TV, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kickstand, 950mAH Battery
iPhone 3GS India Launch Delayed not coming on August 9th
Sorry iPhone fans. Looks like iPhone 3GS will not be coming to India on Aug 9th. I visited a iStore in the city and from what they told me August 9th seems impossible and 3rd week of August looks more probable .
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Nokia N97 Camera Lens Scratching Problem Revealed!
Very soon after the Nokia N97 was launched, consumers started complaining about straight line or scratches appearing on the Nokia N97 camera lens. The scratches were appearing on most handsets regardless of the time used, country of purchase or country of origin.
Here is a shot shown a scratched Nokia N97 camera lens:
Here’s a lens with some more scratches:
Well now brkix, a member of the Nokiausers.net forums has uncovered the reason behind the Nokia N97 camera lens scratching problem. After dismantling the Nokia N97, brkix reports that there is a piece of plastic with a square piece of metal attached to notify the phone of the opening of the lens cover and in turn activate or deactivate the camera application.
The piece of plastic is the blue stuff which we see below the lens cover. This was the same thing people used to think was a cleaning cloth. The blue stuff is too close to the camera lens and it scratches the lens when it is moved especially if there is dust trapped in between.
Apple iPhone 3.0.1 OS Update Released Fixes SMS Vulnerability
Last week, O2 a UK based carrier said that Apple was due to roll out a new firmware update for the Apple iPhone in the coming weeks. Well now O2’s prediction has come right. Apple released the iPhone 3.0.1 OS Update on iTunes. The update was released a day before earlier predicted. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 3.0.1 OS Update Released Fixes SMS Vulnerability”
Nokia E52 , 6730 classic and 6600i slide coming soon to India .. launch date not far away
Apparently Nokia has launched the much anticipated E52 along with 6730 classic and 6600i slide in Taiwan / China according to a Taiwan based site ePrice . Some pics from the launch below .. The E52 looks hot !
Nokia N97 vs HTC Touch Pro 2 Photo Gallery
Here is a gallery howing the comparison between the Nokia N97 and HTC Touch Pro 2. The pictures have been taken by a good friend of mine, Centrinos. Thanks goes to him.
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Blackberry Curve 8520 Announced!
RIM (Research in Motion) and T-Mobile announced the Blackberry Curve 8520. It’s features include:
- 2MP Camera with QVGA Video Recording
- 2.64 inch 65k Colour TFT Display with 320*240 resolution
- 109 x 60 x 13.9 mm, 106g Continue reading “Blackberry Curve 8520 Announced!”