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Video : Giant Ovi Maps Interactive signpost in London

OVI Maps is now free for Nokia devices. Back in October 2009 , FoneArena and a bunch of bloggers from around the were world invited to London for a Nokia Event. We managed to spend some time under the Giant Ovi Maps arrow. The signpost was suspended in mid-air by cranes and users could SMS their message to be beamed on the display. Watch the video to get a glimpse of the the whole idea behind the signpost and how it works !

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HTC Bravo Leaked Pics And Specs

HTC Bravo is an amazing device manufactured by HTC Corporation. This device has almost similar specs as compared to Nexus One. HTC Bravo is powered by Android 2.1 operating system and 1 GHz snapdragon processor. Check out the leaked pics and specs.

HTC Bravo is an amazing device manufactured by Taiwan-based mobile phone maker HTC Corporation. This device has almost similar specs as compared to Nexus One. It is even said that, this device is a Nexus One, without Google’s branding. HTC Bravo is powered by Android 2.1 operating system and 1 GHz snapdragon processor. Check out the leaked pics and specs of this device below.
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Samsung Launches Android-Powered Galaxy Portal In UK

Samsung recently launched an Android based smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Portal in the UK. This handset comes with 800MHz processor, 3G connectivity, 3.15 MP camera and so on.

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung recently launched an Android based smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Portal in the UK. This handset comes with a 800MHz processor, Android OS v1.5, 3G connectivity, 3.15 mega-pixel camera and so on.

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Nokia Event on Jan 21st in London , OVI Store Version 2 coming up ?

Nokia wants to share some big news about OVI on 21st Jan in London, UK . The event will feature Nokia Executive VP Anssi Vanjoki and Nokia UK GM  Mark Loughran.  What big OVI news can we expect from Nokia ? Continue reading “Nokia Event on Jan 21st in London , OVI Store Version 2 coming up ?”

Nokia Most Preferred Mobile Phone Brand Among University Students

A recent survey by Mobile Youth Consultancy conducted among 1,000 university students in UK found out that Nokia was the most preferred mobile phone brand, followed by Sony Ericsson and BlackBerry.

According to report at Financial Times, Mobile Youth Consultancy conducted a survey among 1,000 university students in UK during November and found out that Nokia was the most preferred mobile phone brand, followed by Sony Ericsson and  BlackBerry.

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iPhone 3G and 3GS release on Vodafone UK

While the whole India waits for iPhone 3GS to appear legally and legitimately on our shores, UK users now get another option to purchase iPhone. Vodafone is set to bring the phone to the “classes” on 14th January. After O2 and Orange, that’s the third operator for UK.

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LG BL40

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The looks of the LG BL-40 will amaze anyone ! Is it a phone or a chocobar ?  The phone has some revolutionary features like a 4inch Touch- Screen with resolution of 800×345 pixels and for the first time on a mobile, screen with 21:9 aspect ratio. Actually it’s just recently that the first 21:9 aspect TVs were announced by Philips, so this is a remarkable achievement. It also sports a 5 Megapixel camera.Its also got  HSDPA, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Multi-Touch, Flash Based 3D UI
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O2 Now Allowing iPhone Unlocking but with Restrictions!

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As Orange released the Apple iPhone 3GS on it’s network, O2 felt that it needs to come up with something good for it’s customers too. Hence they decided to unlock the Apple iPhones for their customers. The Apple iPhone unlocking is available to O2 customers in the UK from 10th November onwards but under the following conditions: Continue reading “O2 Now Allowing iPhone Unlocking but with Restrictions!”

Samsung CorbyTXT B3210 aka Genio QWERTY coming soon to India

Samsung genio touch corbyTXTSamsung Corby is already doing pretty well in terms of sales in India and now those users who miss the keyboard on the Corby might have some good news. I spotted this handset in UK and its called the Samsung Genio QWERTY in Britain . This handset will be called the CorbyTXT in other part of the world including India. It carries the model number B3210 and features a full QWERTY keyboard as you can see Continue reading “Samsung CorbyTXT B3210 aka Genio QWERTY coming soon to India”

Nokia shows off the UK’s Good Things on The world’s largest signpost

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The world’s largest signpost maps out the UK’s Good Things

Nokia gives the UK ‘Good Things’ as X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke could play live in your town

London, UK – A signpost the size of two London buses will be suspended next to the capital’s iconic Tower Bridge as Nokia asks Brits to map out – and point to – the nation’s ‘Good Things’. To celebrate the launch of the Nokia N97 mini with in-built OVI Maps, the 40ft long signpost will be unveiled on 23rd October, asking people to send in their ‘Good Things’ to http://www.nokia.co.uk/maps or text 62010 to have it displayed above London’s skyline. Continue reading “Nokia shows off the UK’s Good Things on The world’s largest signpost”

Nokia Flagship Store in London – Photos

We had a chance to visit the Nokia Flagship store as a part of the Nokia Good Things Event in London. This Nokia Store was spacious and well lit compared to the really jampacked Chicago Flagship store. The store is in Regent Street which is where all the big shopping brands have a store. Here are some pics from the store

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Nokia N97 version 20 firmware now out for download

n97v2-1 The new software update for the Nokia N97 which is due in October is finally out for download now over Nokia Software Updater and FOTA. This firmware update mainly brings improved touch screen scrolling and Improved OVI Maps 3.1 with 3D Maps. Continue reading “Nokia N97 version 20 firmware now out for download”

The Symbian Exchange 2009 – SEE2009

The Symbian Foundation is holding the  Symbian Exchange and Exposition (SEE)  at Earls Court 2, London on 27-28 October 2009. This is a FREE TO ATTEND event and its a must for anyone involved or interested in the future of mobile and the mobile industry.

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