Mobile GPS software: Nokia launches a free navigation service

In these days, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have a good sense of orientation when you are driving. It is enough if you have one of those devices known as satellite navigators at hand. But those gadgets are not cheap at all. Currently, the most inexpensive satellite navigator costs about $100, and the most sophisticated one costs about $400. Besides, if you need additional services such as traffic reports or suggestions about how to avoid traffic congestion, then you have to pay a monthly subscription.

However, all of this might change soon. Satellite navigation is moving more toward the mobile phones market. And now, Nokia has launched a free satnav service, which is called OVI Maps. This service does not even require an Internet connection in order to operate.

In sharp contrast with other similar services, the OVI Maps users won’t have to update the maps themselves or download several updates from Internet. Instead, Nokia stores those maps directly (and automatically) on mobile phones.

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Android dual-boot could make Nokia N900 jack of two trades

Two open platforms, of course, creating a vortex of pure, unadulterated openness the likes of which the world has never seen. Hacking is par for the course with Nokia's N900, so it comes as no surprise to see that a motivated individual has managed to get his unit set up in a trick dual-boot configuration with Maemo on internal storage and Android on a separate partition loaded from the microSD card. He says it's "proof of concept" for the moment -- but to steal his words, "its [sic] real and it could be spectacular." We couldn't agree more, and as much as Nokia loves its own code, we can't help but think this precisely the sort of tinkering the N900 was made for.

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Nokia E72 full QWERTY handset launched in India

Nokia unfurled the newest Eseries offering crafted for business and personal messaging, the Nokia E72. Delving to offer desktop-like, mobile email experience, this full QWERTY smartphone promises to serve as an ideal device for elevating productivity in both professional and personal lives.

The Nokia E72 features push consumer email service, Nokia Messaging and onboard clients for Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. To further enhance the mobile email experience, it allows effortless access to Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Windows Live Hotmail, Ovi Mail and other email service providers through an on-device email setup.

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Nokia 1662 India

Nokia 1662 cell phone is the cheapest phone. In Nokia many facilities like color Displayed, good production and service.

Nokia 1662 is user friendly and connecting people who's are very near to you. It has FM radio, speakerphone and also torch. It is easily used by anyone and also is an easy-to-use mobile phone that helps keep you connected to friends and family and offers a range of useful features designed to assist you in your everyday life.

Nokia 1662 Specifications:

Model: Nokia
Internal Memory: 250 SMS
GSM Bands: 850/1900
SKU Status: Pre- order
Internal Memory:Up to 8 hours
Weight: 82 g
Dimensions: 108 x 45 x 13.8 mm
Battery: 720mAh
Camera : No
Main Display : 65k color 128x160 pixel TFT

The Nokia 1662 is Practical phone. Features a colorful display , FM radio, multiple phonebooks, Fash light, themas etc.

Price: Rs.1850

Nokia N86 comes to US

Nokia is all set to launch the N86 handset in the US. The Nokia N86 was officially unveiled in February this year and was launched in India earlier this month.

The main highlight of the phone is the 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and Carl Zeiss optics. This 8MP camera will allow users to capture crisp and clear images. The clicked images can be viewed on its 2.6-inch AMOLED screen.

Other features have been included in the package as well, such as the Share Online client that comes pre-installed on the device and allows for images and videos to be shared with only one click on favorite social network sites. There are also the over-the-air uploads that need to be mentioned, as well as the Ovi Share support, preloaded Ovi services, including Ovi Maps, N-Gage and Ovi Files, and others more, just as anyone would expect from an Nseries device.

As for the hardware specs of the phone, we can count an AMOLED 2.6-inch QVGA display, delivering a 240 x 320-pixel resolution along with support for up to 16 million colors, assisted GPS (A-GPS), TV-out support, a microUSB connector, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity, a 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug, 8GB of internal memory and a microSD memory card slot that offers users the possibility to add up to 16GB of external storage space into the equation.

The Nokia N86 8MP seems to be a great device for the US market, which joins other 8MP behemoths that are available in the country, including the Sony Ericsson C905a that went live on AT&T's airwaves only three days ago. What this device has to offer to users includes a camera that sports dual LED flash, video light, variable diaphragm and Carl Zeiss Tessar optics. In addition, the phone also comes with the Symbian S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 operating system, in a dual sliding form factor.

Nokia Surge Smartphone available through AT&T

Nokia announced that its S60-powered Surge smartphone will be available to AT&T customers starting on July 19. The novel-looking Surge features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and is well-suited to messaging tasks.

Users can now enjoy consistent connection with their family and friends on the social networking sites with AT&T and Nokia’s new offering. Launched by AT&T and Nokia, this 3G-enabled Nokia Surge smartphone is packed with amazing multimedia and networking features with Symbian S60 multitasking capabilities.

It is sleek and stylish smartphone with a comfortable QWERTY full slide-out keyboard. This smartphone is supported by Flash to enable a complete view of websites (full HTML) as well as videos on You Tube. Users may also post images, videos, messages and comments to web sites like Facebook while traveling, thanks to the pre-installed JuiceCaster application.

Impressive features of Nokia Surge:

• 2.4-inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels resolution) screen display
• 2 megapixel color camera with 4X digital zoom
• Full HTML web browser with Flash support for viewing most sites in full HTML or watching YouTube videos
• A-GPS with AT&T Navigator support providing users an audible turn-by-turn directions
• AT&T Mobile Music allows users to listen and download their favorite music from Napster Mobile, eMusic Mobile, XM Radio and more over the air
• AT&T Video Share allows users to share live video over wireless devices while participating in a voice call
• JuiceCaster allows users to share videos and images from their wireless device to the Web’s most popular sites including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr

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Nokia launches N86 8MP camera phone in India

Nokia has announced the launch of its new 8MP N86 camera phone in India. Apart from an 8 MP camera, this handset also incorporates wide-angle Carl Zeiss Tessar optics and is claimed to be apt for still and video imaging. Sharing of videos and images is made convenient with its easy and quick connectivity options.

The fast mechanical shutter and the Automatic Motion Blur Reduction features ensure minimal motion blur and short latencies while capturing fast moving objects. It is capable of processing images in 50 percent less time than conventional camera phones.

The Nokia N86 8MP comes with a built-in compass, along with a trial navigation license for driving. It also includes pedestrian navigation so that happy snappers don’t lose their way when capturing life through the camera lens.

The device also supports full sync capability with a PC and TV-out support for slideshows, he said. In addition to it, it comes with dedicated gaming keys and 17 pre-loaded N-Gage game out of which customers can choose one license game for free.

The unlocked N86 with the 8MP camera attaches a price tag of Rs 27,359 in India.

Nokia 6600i mobile phone unveiled in India

Nokia has launched its 6600i mobile phone in India. Claiming to be Nokia’s smallest 5 megapixel slider handset, it was released back in May. This phone promises to deliver excellent imaging and sharing capabilities.

Nokia 6600i comes equipped with 5 megapixel camera and auto focus. The steel cover and chrome center key portrays simplicity and style. The phone incorporates tactful tap commands for lighting up the display, snooze alerts and silencing or rejecting incoming calls.

Nokia 6600i Slide has dual LED flash for high quality snapshots that bring users` images to life. Nokia 6600i Slide represents understated elegance and simple exteriors. It is brushed with steel covers and chrome center key. The discreet tap commands light up the display as well as ‘snooze’ alerts and offer the option of silencing or rejecting incoming calls.

The other features include XHTML browser, OMA DRM 1.0 and 2.0, in terms of internet service and Java MIDP 2.0. These services enable users to share images as well as videos. Nokia maps exist to help users navigate through new and unfamiliar places.

The phone is equipped with other features like stereo music player, which supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ and WMA, plus FM Radio in stereo headset.

Nokia 6600i Side phone offers WCDMA 850/2100, GSM/EGSM quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 support, based on the series 40 platform. 2.0 Bluetooth connectivity as well as Micro USB connectivity which make up the other features.

Vodafone Nokia 6730 Classic handset to release in June

Nokia together with Vodafone has launched its new Nokia 6730 classic handset. It packs in Vodafone Music Client and offers personal as well as business email access, mobile Internet and mobile navigation capabilities.

The Nokia 6730 is a great all-round handset - just as perfect for mobile internet users as for music fans who want to take their tracks with them. This product follows a successful line-up of Vodafone exclusive devices from Nokia and is another great example of our collaboration.

This 2.2-inch sleek handset with 240 x 320 pixel display features 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, microSD expandable memory, Bluetooth, USB connectivity and multimedia, etc.

While pricing will differ depending on market and is unannounced, the 6730 Classic will begin shipping in June, available in both black and white colors.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Star Trek Edition introduced in UK

Star Trek fans have an opportunity to get their hands on a mobile phone dedicated to the flick.
As per I4U, Nokia has raised the curtains off the latest edition of the very popular 5800 XpressMusic handset in order to celebrate the release of the Star Trek film.

Called the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Star Trek edition, the phone is now available for only £25 (approx. Rs. 1,839) per month exclusively through Phones4U. Glittering in blue, red and black/silver colors, the handset is fully loaded with Star Trek content such as animated screensavers, etc.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is already a big hit around the world with the sale of about 1 million units per month. This phone will feature four screensavers, three wallpapers and eight brand new ringtones including “Phazer Shot,” “Red Alert” and “Kelvin Communicator.” Moreover, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone will also integrate a Phaser application.

Additionally, this phone sports a touchscreen display with tactile feedback and a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and Carl Zeiss Optics. It will also include GPS capabilities and upto 16GB storage space.

This is not the first time that a mobile phone manufacturer has teamed up with a popular movie in order to boost its production. Phones have indeed become a fashion statement and one can expect this trend to continue even in future.

Top 5 Music Phones

1. Sony Ericsson W200i:

A 128 MB Memory Stick Micro card is supplied with the phone and you can replace it with another one up to 2 GB to save even more music. The W200i has a very good sound quality and performs well as a music phone. The Sony Ericsson W200i costs Rs. 3,900.

2. Motorola EM30:

The EM30 inherits the excellent sound quality of the E8 and also has a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting your own headphones, along with Bluetooth A2DP profile for connecting your wireless stereo headset. The EM30 also has an FM radio and a music recognition service.
It comes with a 1 GB card in the bundle and can be expanded up to 8 GB.


The battery is rated to last up to 13 hours of continuous music playback, which is great. Priced at Rs. 7800, the EM30 is a solid music phone that won't burn a hole in your wallet.

3. Nokia 5320:

The phone comes with a 1 GB card bundled and you can expand it further up to 8 GB by microSDHC cards.

As for the battery life the phone is capable of a stunning 24 hours of continuous playback. At Rs. 10,050 I believe the 5320 XpressMusic is an excellent music phone.


4. Samsung BEAT 450:

The phone supports a wide range of formats, which can be further expanded by third party applications that the BEAT 450 supports, thanks to the Symbian S60 platform on which it runs.

The phone also supports Bluetooth stereo headsets and has a built-in FM radio. Priced at Rs. 11,000 the Samsung BEAT 450 is a really good music phone.

5. Sony Ericsson W595:

The W595 offered good sound quality, especially through the loudspeakers. It also supports a wide range of formats such as MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA and WAV. Then there is also the support for Bluetooth stereo headset and FM radio. Overall at Rs. 14,000 the W595 is a great choice.

Nokia 5730 XpressMusic

Nokia is back to please a wide range of audiences, this time round by launching a trio of handsets that will cater for everybody with different budgets. Available across a wide spectrum of price points, it will open up more markets with Comes With Music service and the Nokia Music Store, in addition to integrating these elements as seamlessly as possible on both the cell phone and the PC.

Nokia attempts to turn the digital music player that rings in your pocket into a library, shop and platform that manages all your music as well.

The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic comes with a full QWERTY keyboard for fast messaging and email, where the Homescreen for XpressMusic offers access and dynamic information on music, people, games, email and calendar.

You can also enjoy an improved contacts bar with up to 20 friends and family members, while getting direct access to music, N-Gage and other applications (including Facebook, Photos, Ovi Contacts, Maps and messaging among others).

Dedicated gaming keys make the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic a true N-Gage gadget, where direct access to the N-Gage Arena community and preloaded N-Gage games will go down well with the competitive types. It will retail for about $400 in quarter three this year.

Vodafone to release Nokia N97 in July

Vodafone has announced the launch of the most awaited Nokia N97. The phone is scheduled to be launched this July in UK. Designed to meet the needs of today’s netizens, the N97 offers a 3.5-inch touch display with up to 16 million colors nHD16:9 widescreen (640×360 pixels) and a full QWERTY keyboard.

This Nokia Nseries device packs in a variety of technologically advanced features including multiple sensors, 16GB expandable memory, processing power and connection speed.

The phone comes with an ‘always open’ window which allows users to connect to their favorite social networking sites and internet destinations anytime, anywhere.

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Nokia 6500 Slide

The vibrant Nokia 6500 Slide mobile phone has several great features to its name. The Nokia 6500 Slide phone has Bluetooth and FM radio with Visual radio. It also comes with a high resolution LCD display, video camera with a 4x digital zoom and a 3.2 mega pixel camera with 8x digital zoom for high picture quality and offers image capturing flexibility to the user.

3G Video calling, MP3 player, expandable memory and xHTML web browser are some of its great features. The Nokia 6500 Slide can be easily connected to USB 2.0, 2.5-mm headset socket and Bluetooth 2.0 and TV-out. The memory is expandable upto 4GB and the phone is reasonably priced.

Nokia N95 8GB

When it comes to a perfect example of high-tech multimedia mobile phone then the Nokia N95 8 GB would be a perfect choice. With a massive 8 GB of internal flash memory, this supremely stylish mobile phone comes power-packed with plethora of highly advanced yet sophisticated features that will help the users to get the best quality entertainment and business functionalities with extreme ease.

For its highly powerful GPRS and EDGE technologies and powerful Web browser, you will be able to browse the Internet at a high speed and without any hassles. Establishing connectivity with other devices would not be a problem at all, as the Nokia N95 8 GB is equipped with powerful connectivity technologies including WLAN, A2DP enabled Bluetooth and USB port.

Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus and flash oriented 5 mega pixels camera would be ideal tools for capturing all the memorable and funny moments of the users. Its built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS function would be a perfect companion of the users while on their visit to unknown destinations.

Nokia 5800 Xpress Music

Nokia is a world famous mobile phone manufacturing company. The Nokia 5800 Xpress Music is from this leading brand, which is specifically designed for listening to music.

The MP3 player and stereo FM radio installed in this gadget are the entertainment tools, the music listeners would love to listen to their favourite songs through these. The TV out feature lets the users watch videos on their television sets.

It offers a 3.2 mega pixels camera which enables one to click high quality pictures in an instant way. It has an operating system called as Symbian OS. It is quite easy to use. This widget comes in three popular colours, including Red and Blue.

The dimensions of this mobile phone are 111x 51.7 x 15.5 mm and its weight is 109 grams. Apart from these features, this wonderful gadget can keep call details for up to 30 days. It provides a phonebook which lets the users keep unlimited contact entries.

Nokia N 96

Nokia N 96 is stylish mobile phone produced by the leading mobile manufacturer Nokia. It has 3.2 inches touch screen showing millions of colours. The phone comes with an attractive keyboard.

It has 6 mega pixel camera that is capable of producing the digital quality of pictures and videos. This champion handset has an inbuilt memory of 10 GB which is the best in the category. Now, users can store a large amount of pictures, data and other files in the phone. One can experience the sleek design and the light weight of this handset.

The weight of this stunning device is just 115 grams which is better than many other handsets in the similar category. For having fast internet connectivity, this handset is equipped with Bluetooth, Infrared and USB port.

It also boasts of a powerful music player, FM radio, TV input and other applications which are used for having fun and entertainment. Overall, Nokia N96 is a great phone for both professional and personal users.