The N9 Meego-powered handset is one of the most anticipated handsets from Nokia. This is the last Meego handset that Nokia will deliver, since they are now looking at Windows Mobile to power their smartphones. The expected date for the release of this 3.9-inch handset was supposed to be the 23rd of September, 2011. A countdown clock was put up on Nokia's Swedish website, indicating the same. However, this timer has now been quietly taken down.  Hopefully the N9 will release on time According to a report by GSM Arena, the countdown clock was put up on the website 50 days prior to the launch of the handset. When the timer popped up, there was no major announcement, and its removal was done as quietly. Hopefully, for those looking to get their hands on the N9, the launch of the phone should not get delayed. We certainly are hoping for the launch, as soon as possible. A brief look at the specifications of the Nokia N9:
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N9 Countdown Timer Pulled Off Nokia Sweden
Samsung Galaxy R is Official, Coming Soon to India
After a quick name change and some nips and tucks, Samsung has made the Galaxy R official and will start rolling it out, beginning with Sweden, followed by North & Eastern Europe, South East & West Asia, Middle East Asia, and China. The pricing for India is not set since it’s not actually launched here, just announed. My guess would be around 25K, which puts it just below the Galaxy S II and in line with the LG Optimus 2X, which it will undoubtedly destroy. The Galaxy R hasn’t changed much in appearance from the last time we spotted it in a leaked video. Think of it as a scaled down version of the Galaxy S II. Samsung hasn’t completely neutered it though; the only changes include a Tegra 2 CPU and a smaller screen size with a different panel and lower in-built memory and RAM.
Let the games begin!
To avoid eating into the sales of the S II, the video recording capabilities are capped at 720p. To bring the price down further, we have to bid adieu to the Super AMOLED Plus screen and make way for SuperClear LCD. The phone will run Android 2.3 Gingerbread along with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI (possibly 4.0). I wouldn’t be surprised if HTC is quietly prepping something to retaliate. It’s a known fact that their flagship phone is anything but ‘Sensational’, so they really need to bring their A Game if they have to stand a chance. Here are some of the highlights for the Samsung Galaxy R once more -
- 4.19-inch SC-LCD, capacitive touchscreen
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot, GPS with A-GPS support
- Bluetooth 3.0 + HS
- 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
- 720p video recording with Full HD video playback
- Stereo FM Radio with RDS
- Secondary front facing camera
- 8GB Internal storage
- Memory expandable to 32GB via MicroSD card
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Nokia to Launch Dual-SIM Touch and Type Mobiles: C2-03 and C2-06
Nokia has just rolled out additions to its existing range of dual-SIM mobile phones - the C2-03 and C2-06 slider phones. Additionally, a single SIM model has been announced too - the C2-02. The mobiles come with a 2 MP camera, stereo FM radio, media player and memory support of upto 32GB.
Nokia C2-03: Looks stylish!
Nokia claims that its latest introduction to the market would allow users personalisation of as many as five SIM cards, complete with individualistic appearance. It also comes with the Easy Swap feature, allowing users to change their SIM cards without actually having to switch off their mobile phones or remove the batteries, added Nokia. Among the featured specifications, Nokia states that both the dual-SIM, as well as the single SIM variants allow Internet browsing capabilities, which are both fast and improved owing to the Nokia browser's data compression technology..
C2:06: The Slider..
Nokia has bundled these handsets with a few pre-installed apps, some of which include Quickr, Ganesha Speaks, ESPN Cricket, among others, which Nokia claims will help the customers with their day-to-day tasks. In addition to the apps, users can also download apps from the Ovi Store. Pre-installed on the phone are location services, a part of which are local maps and directions to several places of interest.
The Nokia C2-02 comes with a price tag of Rs. 4,289 (MRP), while the Nokia C2-03 will cost the customer Rs. 4,949 (MRP). Nokia C2-06, on the other hand comes with a price tag of Rs. 5,349 (MRP). These phones will arrive in the country in the coming weeks.
Press Images of the Nokia N950
Nokia officially announced the N9, a few days back and it was received with a lot of admiration, owing to its premature launch. Alongside it the Nokia N950 made quite an appearance at the Nokia Connection 2011. This device would not be commercially available like the N9. Other than a few specifications, there were no images showing off the N950 developer’s handset. According to a report by Engadget, the Nokia N950 is a MeeGo based developer’s handset and will have limited availability. The Nokia N950 phone software is in beta stage and does not represent the final quality or feature set which will be available when Nokia N9 is commercially available.
The breakdown
Some of the specifications of the Nokia N950 are:
- QWERTY keyboard.
- 4-inch TFT LCD display.
- Display resolution is 854×480.
- 8 MP camera
- Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR
- N950 does not have support for NFC
- 1320 mAh battery
Since the announcement, not many people knew what this handset would look like. However, press images of the Nokia N950 have now surfaced with it looking a lot similar to the N9 albeit a few differences in specifications – internal, as well as external.
Nokia's S40 1GHz Speed Demons Snapped
We reported last month about Nokia prepping some 1GHz smartphones based on the S40 platform and today we finally get a glimpse of one of the phones. Called the C3-01.5, this unusually named mobile seems like a carbon copy of the existing C3-01 touch-and-type mobile but with beefed up internals. There are many other phones listed as well on Nokia’s site like the C2-01.5, X2-01/X2-03, X3-02.5, X2-01.  Proof that this naming scheme could make it to retail A couple of Chinese websites have managed to snap a picture of the upcoming C3-01.5 and along with the 1GHz CPU it will also be packing 512MB of RAM. While the naming scheme is a bit un-conventional, it marks a clear distinction from existing products.  Looks exactly like the C3-01 The display also receives an upgrade to a ClearBlack capacitive screen so videos and images should look better. Now I’m guessing there’s a good reason for packing all this horse power in these budget phones and that is HD video playback. I’m hoping they’ll be able to playback at least 720p files smoothly, else it’ll be a wasted potential. |
Is BlackBerry Working on a Media Box?
The Canadian mobile phone manufacturer known the world over for their business smartphones is rumored to be releasing a media box similar to that of an Apple TV. According to a report by NERDBERRY, this media player is said to be codenamed ‘BlackBerry Cyclone.’
BlackBerry Cyclone coming later this year? (Image credit: N4BB)
According to the report, the BlackBerry Cyclone will connect to a TV via an HDMI cable and will be Wi-Fi enabled. Other features of the media player are said to include YouTube and the ability to access media devices through Wi-Fi. No other information about the Cyclone is available as of now. The Cyclone is said to look like a larger version of the BlackBerry Presenter and the expected release date of this product will be later this year.
Do let us know what you think about this rumoured offering from BlackBerry in the comments section below.
Hands-on With the Nokia E6 Smartphone
Like its predecessors, the E71 and E72, Nokia’s new E6 business smartphone has some big shoes to fill and our first impressions of it say that it’s on the right track. This is Nokia’s first QWERTY Touch-and type handset and it comes with the latest version of Symbian Anna. While it hasn't deviated too much from the original design, it does pack in some nifty improvements. At Nokia's event, I managed to grab some private time with the device and here's what I thought.
Design
The form factor is what made the E71 and E72 very popular and the same is carried forward in the E6. This makes it fit snugly in your hand without being too small or too big, therefore it's comfortable to hold. It’s not too heavy, either at 133g and the stainless steel panels gives the appearance of a premium handset, a big tick mark for any business handset. The edges are curved, more so at the bottom which breaks the slightly blockier shape of the E72.
Two very professional looking colors
The keyboard is like the Holy Grail for any business phone, screw this up and you might as well wave the white flag. That’s not the case here, though, the keyboard is very comfortable to use (dare I say slightly better than the E72) and even though we didn’t use it for very long, it shouldn’t be a problem even for those lengthy mails. Nokia have increased the size of the Spacebar so it’s easier to type. The feedback of the keys was good just like its elder siblings.
E-Series style comfortable looking keypad
The power button is located on the top along with the 3.5mm headphone jack and the micro-SD card slot. The three circles you see upfront are the ambient light sensor, proximity sensor and the front facing VGA camera. The volume rocker and lock screen slider is placed on the right which makes it easy to operate with your thumb if you're a righty. The other side hosts the micro-USB port which we've seen on all their recent phones.
MicroSD card slot on top
Overll, the E6 makes a very good first impression when it comes to build and finish and is quite visually appealing in the two color options it comes in.
Features The touch screen is Nokia’s latest addition to this form factor and it’s not too bad, actually. There’s not much room to work with obviously on the 2.46-inch screen, but it’s fairly responsive. Even with fat fingers like mine, I was easily able to navigate through the menus without accidently hitting something else. Also, since this screen has a higher than usual resolution of 640x480, everything looks really crisp and sharp. No more pixelated icons and wallpapers, everything looks modern and fresh. While opening folders or the menu, there is a very minor lag, but it’s a lot less pronounced compared to, say, the X7. I think this is because it’s easier for Symbian to render a 2.46-inch screen instead of a 4-inch where the lag is more pronounced.  Anna's menu on the Touch and Type Nokia has packed in plenty of productivity applications, like for instance you get the full version of Quick Office, which lets you create documents, as well. We’ll get into the full details once we get the unit for review.  All metal, all business The 8MP camera is a bit of a step backwards, though. Although the mega-pixel count has been bumped up from 5MP on the E72, it's now a fixed-focus camera instead of an auto-focus. This means capturing proper, in-focus shots will be a challenge. Nokia have added another LED for the flash and the new E6 can record 720p videos with Geo-tagging. This is made possible thanks to the 680MHz ARM 11 CPU in side with a graphics hardware accellerator. The phone also support more video formats out-of-the-box like H.264 and H.263. Storing all this HD content is not a problem either as the E6 has 8GB in-built memory that's expandable to 32GB via micro-SD card. Verdict Like the previous two phones, the E6 also launched at Rs.22,000 (approx), but unlike the E72, the E6 has already seen a price drop in this short span of time. You can find it on Flipkart for as little as Rs.17,499.  Slim looks with easy access buttons on the side Nokia has stuck with their winning formula with E6, and if you loved the E71 and E72, then you'll no doubt love this one. After my brief stint with the device, I liked the overall build and feel of the device. The keyboard is very comfortable to use and the high resolution screen is simply gorgeous. The only downsides that I can see for now is the fixed focus camera and perhaps the Symbian Anna, which is still not as fluid as you'd want it to be. Also, Nokia will face some stiff competition from the Samsung Galaxy Pro and the upcoming BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 and even though they fall under different price brackets, they still fall under the new touch-and-type QWERTY family. Stay tuned for our full review on the E6. |
Zen Mobiles Launches Flikk M45
Upcoming mobile brand, Zen mobiles has introduced in the market what it calls the next generation Touch Screen phone, Flikk M45. Perhaps, the only in this low-price category The phone comes with a modest price tag of Rs. 5,000. Calling it India’s finest Capacitive Touch Screen phone, Zen mobiles’ Flikk M45 comes with a 7.1cm large display screen, and Zen mobiles claims that its Touch Screen is feather soft and allows easy navigation. Here’s a detailed look at the features of Flikk M45:
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What’s New with Symbian Anna?
| Nokia brought Symbian Anna to India along with their launch of the X7 and E6. Not that you haven’t heard of Anna before, but in case you’re wondering what the latest Symbian version is all about, Nokia had conducted an event titled “Get to Know Symbian Anna” and ZOMG gave a quick lowdown on what the new OS had to offer. One pretty apparent change is that the icons throughout the interface are rounded. Add to that, there’s real time scrolling so as you scroll, transitional animations will follow your touch. You can also scroll between the main homescreen panes.  Rounded Icons look cool A much needed update this, Symbian Anna’s browser is updated giving the application support for HTML5, hardware acceleration for fluid CSS animations and the overall look of the browser looks quite clean without any unnecessary icons. Nokia has still managed to keep the more commonly used functions like a Back button and an address bar constantly available. Browser version 7.3 also has support for Flash Lite and multi touch. Obviously all this wouldn’t make a lot of sense without any improvement in performance, which has also been promised.  Browser's got an update as well There’s a new virtual QWERTY keypad that has been incorporated and the older T9 keypad has been ditched. Also, unlike virtual QWERTY keypads found on most phones that have the digits on the first line only, Nokia has placed them over a few rows. The Ovi Maps have been improved, although it’s the same app available on Nokia Betalabs, where you can download full maps over the air. The email application has got an update albeit a small one. There’s more space to check mails and the UI has been improved and is a tad quicker than the earlier versions. There’s some change to the calendar app, with a Dual Pane layout in monthly view. So that’s about what the Symbian Anna has to offer. It cannot be termed as a major revamp to the user interface but even then, it seems to be a lot better than the current iterations of Symbian. The interesting bit however, is that Symbian Belle which will be the next update is going to be a different platform altogether. Nokia says, “If you like Android, you’ll love Symbian Belle.” Check out a video overview of Symbian Anna by Nokia India’s Product Manager below |
Tata DOCOMO Introduces Rs. 2 Per Day 'Endless Music' Plan
Mobile service provider, Tata DOCOMO, has announced the launch of its music service, today. Called Endless Music, this service by DOCOMO is a part of their attempt to boost their VAS (Value-Added Services) segment. Beginning from today, users will be able to access a wholesome bank of music, complete with categories, sub categories of music, allowing users to listen to music endlessly throughout the day.
Now, get music endlessly..
Also, for a subscription charge of Rs. 2/- per day, devoid of any additional costs, the brand adds, users can download their favorite ring tones, and for a rupee extra, they would get access to download unlimited Call Me Tunes (CMTs). The service is being made available to users in both, the prepaid as well as postpaid segments. The service can also be auto renewed on a daily basis. To avail this customers will have to dial their IVR Short Code 59090, which is a toll-free number.
Samsung Galaxy Pro Going for Just Rs. 8,700 on Saholic
We are currently testing the Galaxy Pro and so far it seems like a great option for Rs.10,000. But what if we said you can now buy it for as little as Rs.8,700? Well, head over to Saholic.com where you’ll find the Samsung Galaxy Pro for this reduced price. Not only that, ‘Liking’ their Facebook page will avail you a further Rs.400 discount. Thanks to AndroidOS.in for the heads-up. We are not sure if this is a limited time offer, so you better act fast if you were planning on picking one up. A sweet deal! The Galaxy Pro (B7510) is powered by Android 2.2 and features a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen with 3G, Wi-Fi ‘n’ and Bluetooth 3.0. There’s an 800MHz processor running under the hood, which should easily run all your applications smoothly. The best part about this phone is that it sports a physical QWERTY keypad for easier typing. Other features include a 3.0MP camera, A-GPS and Samsung's TouchWiz UI. Stay tuned for our detailed take on the Samsung Galaxy Pro. |
LAVA Announces M30 Music Handset with Yamaha PA speakers
LAVA International Ltd., one of India’s fastest growing brands in the mobile phone industry have recently unveiled the LAVA M30 music handset. LAVA states that this latest offering is designed exclusively to bring a rich and exhilarating sound experience that proves to be a delight for music lovers. This handset features SRS WOW HD Technology and Yamaha PA speakers and can support music formats like MP3, MIDI, AMR, WAV and AAC.
The M30 handset with SRS WOW HD Technology and Yamaha PA Speakers
In addition to this the LAVA M30 also features a 3.5mm audio jack, whereby it can be connected to a variety of headphones, earphones or speakers. The phone also features IPS screen technology that allows users to have viewing angles and real colour pictures at a 178 degree angle.
Speaking on the M30 handset, Mr. Sunil Raina, CMO, LAVA International Ltd., said that they realized that consumers wanted to have improved audio clarity with reduced background noise to effectively maximize speaker output. They are thus thrilled to bring SRS WOW HD to the M Series mobile phones to deliver an unparalleled multimedia experience that is both impressive and natural.
The additional features of the LAVA M30 include:
- 2.2-inch QVGA Hi-brightness IPS Screen (178 degree wide viewing angle)
- 2 mega pixel camera
- Metallic Body
- Earphone sharing hub
- G-Sensor
- Dual Sim (GSM + GSM)
- Bluetooth
- Snaptu Opera Mini Web Browser
- Used as a web cam / PC Sync
- Auto call recording
- Java Enabled
- Micro SD Card support up to 8GB
- Privacy lock
- 1200Mah Battery
LAVA claims that to provide consumers a first-hand experience of superior music quality of M30, the brand has installed 1500 LAVA M30 Experience Zones pan India. The LAVA M30 is available at a maximum retail price of Rs. 4,499.
Samsung Galaxy Z Unveiled, a Galaxy SII with Low Specs
ust as the Galaxy S got a sibling with slightly lower specifications i.e. the Galaxy S-LCD, it looks like the Galaxy SII willl also follow suit with Samsung's soon to be officially announced Galaxy Z (aka I9103). The Galaxy Z also has specifications that are a little lower than the original. The smartphone surprisingly has not been unveiled by Samsung but by Swedish carrier Three.
It's ze Galaxy Z
The Galaxy Z boasts of a slightly smaller screen and this one’s not SuperAMOLED Plus but an SC-LCD (Super Clear LCD) capacitive touchscreen, instead. The smartphone is powered by a Tegra 2 1 GHz Dual Core processor. It'll run on Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread and here are the rest of the specifications:
- 4.2-inch SC-LCD capacitive touchscreen
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot, GPS with A-GPS support
- Bluetooth 3.0 + HS
- 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
Stereo FM Radio with RDS - Secondary front facing camera
- 8GB Internal storage
- Memory expandable to 32GB via MicroSD card
- 3.5 mm audio jack
Unlike the Galaxy SII’s camera, this one can only record videos at 720p and has features like video-calling and geo-tagging. There’s support for DivX, XviD and MP4 video formats and the usual MP3 and WAV for audio. It has all the Google applications like YouTube and Picasa plus it also has support for Adobe Flash.
The smartphone’s priced at $630 (approx Rs. 28,100), which is a tad lower than the Galaxy SII as well. The Galaxy Z’s specifications don’t look that bad, but then we’ll have to wait and see how the handset fares in our reviews, once it makes its way to Indian shores, that is.
Nokia Launches E6 and X7 with Symbian Anna in India
We knew Nokia would be launching the E6 and X7 sometime in June, but didn’t have any details on the Indian pricing at the time. Well, today in New Delhi, Viral Oza, Marketing Director for Nokia India Pvt. Ltd. launched the E6 for a MRP of Rs.18,679 and the X7 for an MRP of Rs. 22,829.
Best of both worlds
The pricing for the E6 seems pretty justified given the MOP should settle at around Rs. 17,000. This is also the first ‘touch & type’ QWERTY handset from Nokia, although Samsung's Galaxy Pro could claim to be the first of this kind. I think Nokia should not have too much trouble moving this off the shelves given how well its predecessors, the E71 and E72 did. Thier E-Series of business class devices have always enjoyed a rather large sum of the market share but the big question is whether or not Symbian is on it's way out?
Here’s a quick look at the specs of the phone:
- 2.4-inch TFT touchscreen with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels
- 3G, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPS with A-GPS
- Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
- 8 Megapixel camera with fixed focus and Dual LED flash
- Secondary camera
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Memory expandable up to 32 GB
Stylish looking
The X7, on the other hand, is more of a multimedia handset focusing on gaming and photography. However, its launch price puts it in competition with Nokia’s very own N8 which I’m sure will get the Anna update, sooner or later. What happens then? You can buy the N8 today for a street price of Rs. 21,700, which is cheaper than the X7 and also packs in a better 12MP camera with Xenon flash and HDMI-out functionality. Nokia will have to drop the price of the X7 quickly if it has to sell. And its not like we don’t have other options in this price range, in fact we are spoilt for choice. Let’s hope Symbian Anna brings more than a cosmetic change, else Android is just going to eat ‘em up.
A little glance at the X7's specifications:
- 4-inch touchscreen with 16M colours and 360 x 640 pixels resolution
- 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS
- Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
- 8 Megapixel camera with fixed focus and Dual LED flash
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Stereo FM with RDS
- Memory expandable up to 32 GB
Nokia Announces Updates to Symbian 5 and Symbian 3.2 Mobile Phones
We started our morning yet again with some Nokia news. Earlier they were launching smartphones like N9 and some of their handsets were also being leaked. Now, Nokia has turned their attention to the older generation mobile phones. What can definitely be called as a good move by the Finnish company is the fact that they’ve announced firmware updates for their Symbian 3.2 and Symbian 5 platforms. There are also quite a few refreshing changes being brought to a slew of handsets.
You are not forgotten!
The changes include Nokia browser v7.3, which is the same browser available for the latest Symbian Anna running smartphones. In their blog, Nokia claims that this will translate to a better, faster browsing experience, along with support for International Domain Names (IDN). Ovi Maps will also be updated and, while Symbian 3.2 handsets will have Ovi Maps 3 SR4, Symbian 5 mobile phones will get an update to Ovi Maps 3 SR6. For the former, there’s indoor positioning through Wi-Fi, as well as travel and recommendation services. SR6 will add public transport lines and check-in services to social networking sites. Last but not the least, Nokia’s also bringing some fun to MMSes by adding a set of emoticons.
The updates will be available for the Nokia C6-00 and Nokia 5230 for now, and will be rolled out in progression for the rest of the handsets slowly and steadily. Here’s a list of the handsets that can be upgraded:
Symbian 3.2
- Nokia E72
- Nokia E52
- Nokia E5
- Nokia C5-00
- Nokia 6700 slide
Symbian 5
- Nokia C6-00
- Nokia C5-03
- Nokia 5230
- Nokia 5235
- Nokia 5250
- Nokia X6
- Nokia N97 mini
- Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
- Nokia 5530 XpressMusic
So, if you own any of these handsets and have upgraded your firmware, do let us know about your experience through the comments.
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