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The show formerly known as 3GSM is now called the Mobile World Congress. Apart from the name change, however, little else appears to be changing. The event is still in Barcelona, and as was the case with past 3GSM shows, we still expect to see a lot of new handsets being launched. The show technically starts on Monday the 11th of February, but the show's new device onslaught will kick off the night before at the Sony Ericsson press party.
We don't know exactly what to expect this year, but we are convinced that the show will be much bigger than CES was when it comes to new devices. LG has already shown one of its planned releases for next week, and Motorola has also been hinting at a new multimedia device (likely another UIQ based Symbian handset). That Motorola device could well tie into the new Kodak 5 megapixel sensor we wrote about recently, too. Samsung is rumored to be launching a new high-end cameraphone, and we expect some news from Nokia as well.
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Today Nokia announced the 3120 Classic, a bar-style phone that has quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band 850/1900 WCDMA 3G radios. It will come with three different 3G radio configurations, including the North American version, as well as versions for Europe ...
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Nokia has finally begun making a beta version of its N-Gage gaming platform available to users of the N81 multimedia phone. The N81 is optimized to take advantage of N-Gage, which is why it is the first phone supported. ...
Nokia has finally begun making a beta version of its N-Gage gaming platform available to users of the N81 multimedia phone. The N81 is optimized to take advantage of N-Gage, which is why it is the first phone supported. ...
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FCC has just approver the Nokia RM-359 also known as the 5610 XpressMusic . Just to let you know, the same de...
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AT&T now offers the Nokia 6555 in a new Sand color.
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Vodafone and 3 offer a free Nokia N95 8GB if you agree to sign an 18-month contract.
Sounds cool, doesn't it?
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FCC has approved the US version of the Nokia N95 with 3G support.
This means that the device will soon hit the stores, and we expect to see it on February 15, 2008.
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Prosecutors in Germany said Friday they had opened a formal inquiry into allegations that Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia breached promises it gave in exchange for state aid.
The AT&T Sand Color Nokia 6555 was just recently released. The AT&T Sand Nokia 6555 is basically a beige color. Nothing has changed feature-wise, so you’ll get the same old mid-range 3G flip phone as before.
Here’s just a quick reminder of the AT&T Sand Nokia 6555’s features: streaming video capability, musicID song recognition, XM Radio, MicroSD card slot, Bluetooth, 3G, Push-to-Talk amond other things.
You can get the AT&T Sand Nokia 6555 now for just $49.99 after 2 year agreement and rebates.
Some new Nokia N95 8GB NAM specs and photos have been flying around the web lately. At left is a picture of the Nokia N95 8GB NAM from the FCC’s website - they just gave it the ok! The “NAM” basically stands for North American model of the phone. We’re not sure if any carrier will pick this one up, but at least you should be able to get it unlocked in the near future for $750-$800. Actually a couple online stores are taking pre-orders for the Nokia N95 8GB NAM now.
BGR has more on the features / specs: “the upcoming Nokia N95 8GB NAM version sports 850/1900 MHz HSDPA and is compatible with AT&T’s high-speed 3G and 3.5G networks. Cave dwellers somehow unaware of the Nokia N95 8GB’s specs will be pleased to learn that 8GB of internal storage, a 5 megapixel camera with Zeiss optics, 30 fps DVD-quality video recording, internal GPS and the kitchen sink are among this new North American verison’s key features.”
The Nokia N95 8GB with US 3G has just been OK’d by the FCC. This means that Nokia’s last hurdle to selling the device in the USA is now over. The Nokia N95 8GB with US 3G is basically the same unlocked handset that the company sells in other parts of the world, gaining of course 3G support which some American carriers use.
This could mean that one of the carriers pick up the US variant of the Nokia N95 8GB, which was rumored a few months back. But, if not hopefully they’ll at least be selling the handset unlocked soon.
Nokia and Facebook are talking about putting a special Facebook widget on Nokia phones. Like the YouTube button, the Facebook button will give Nokia users a quick way to access Facebook whenever they are connected to the Net. No details of the “button” are available but sources say Nokia may also buy a stake in Facebook while Facebook logos will be displayed on Nokia displays. It looks like it’s almost a merger between the two companies.
A senior Nokia exec has this to say: “There is talk of a partnership in the works… it’s safe to say we’re testing the waters and things still have to be worked out.”
It’s clear why Facebook would want a partnership with the world’s biggest cellphone manufacturer. With a number of social networking sites old and newly minted competing against it, a partnership with a ubiquitous brand will go a long way in consolidating its market position. To Nokia it can mean an expansion into Web 2.0 and possibly Web 3.0.
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Apparently, Nokia and Facebook are looking to partner up here soon. The deal may be to splash Facebook all over Nokia phones in the near future, or even Nokia buying a stake in the Facebook company.
EngadgetMobile has more: “Nokia and Facebook reps are mulling a potential partnership, and there has even been whispers of dollars changing hands in the process. Apparently, the deal could involve making the Facebook icon a prominent fixture on Nokia handsets and product displays, and while it’s far from confirmed, it could also involve Nokia purchasing a stake in Facebook.”
MobileBurn reviews the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic: “The Nokia 5310 XpressMusic is an attractive, ultra-slim phone. Although not particularly basic, neither is it hugely feature-rich when compared to other phones on the market. Instead, the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic excels at the task it was designed for - being a very pocketable phone that plays music well. The slim form factor certainly caught the attention of my friends, and I enjoyed using it for the entire two weeks that I tested it.
The camera could have been better, but those who are looking for a superior camera need look no further than the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic’s elder brother, the 5610 - which is in a sliding form factor. The memory card slot offers expandability and the versatility of being able to switch between different music libraries stored upon different microSD cards. The best feature of the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic, which isn’t found on the 5610, is the 3.5mm audio jack. To me, that alone makes the 5310 a winner.
With good audio quality and battery life, it’s really quite difficult to fault the Nokia 5310 XpressMusic and we highly recommended it if you’re looking for a mid-ranged music phone which comes in ...

Nokia unveiled its latest addition to the Prism Collection, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism. With its diamond-cut design and crystal center key, the Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism is aimed at design-conscious consumers, highlighting the geometric shapes and of the Prism Collection.
Collaborating with creative designer Frederique Daubal, the unique laser-etched graphic designs, distinctive wallpapers and accessories, communicate the reflection of light and capture the feel of angular prisms and triangles. The graphic design of the aluminium back cover, together with light effects, make each handset unique.
The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism features a large OLED display, with modern art wallpapers inspired by Daubal. It comes with a 2.0-megapixel camera, 3G technology for fast and easy downloads and browsing, 1 GB of internal memory and a music player with matching headset. The user can also personalize the color of the light in the keymat choosing from 49 different colors.
Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism will be available in the first quarter of 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR ...
Nokia has agreed to purchase Oslo-based mobile software provider Trolltech for $155 million. Once the acquisition is complete, which still needs to pass regulatory hurdles, Trolltech will become part of Nokia's Internet Services division. Nokia hopes the acquisition will ...
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Nokia and Trolltech ASA have entered into an agreement that Nokia will make a public voluntary tender offer to acquire Trolltech. Trolltech provides cross-platform software development frameworks and application platforms. Trolltech's Qt is used in popular software such as Skype, Google Earth, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Lucasfilm and by more than 5000 customers worldwide.
MobileBurn reviews the Nokia E51: “The Nokia E51 certainly isn’t a ‘multimedia computer’ like the manufacturer’s Nseries of devices, it doesn’t have to be. The Nokia E51 is targeted as an entry level business smartphone, and in this class, it is simply unparalleled.
The combination of a slim, solid device with a great keypad, good screen, 802.11g WiFi, and the powerful and usable S60 UI really do make this device the complete package. While I wasn’t too impressed with the Nokia E51’s looks on first inspection, it strangely grows on you, and I really have to struggle to find something bad to say about it.
Those wishing to spend more time writing emails might want to look toward something with a QWERTY keyboard, and folks wanting a mobile web browsing device may need a bigger screen, but otherwise the Nokia E51 is as close to the perfect business phone around at the moment, and should you reside in an area with 3G data access, the experience just gets better.”
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