Opera Mini Beta 2 Available

Opera Mini has long been a favourite app of mine, and the latest version of the new Opera Mini beta is now available for download. Opera Mini works fine on smartphones as well as many other java enabled phones. Some of the new features include browsing in landscape mode, a multi search start page and the option to choose your search engine in the same way you can on the Opera desktop browser. Just enter http://www.operamini.com/beta/ on your phone browser to download the new version. Some screenshots from Opera Mini on the N95 bel...

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Nokia N95 8GB

Much rumoured, Nokia confirmed today the N95 with an internal memory capacity of 8GB. Not only this, the screen size itself has been increased to a huge (in mobile terms) 2.8" QVGA affair.The new N95 offers all the features of its predecessor, so you will still find the 5.0 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, HSDPA, built in A-GPS*, WLAN, and the two way slide option.*The spec I have seen so far mention A-GPS, but not built in GPS receiver, which early rumours suggested was the case. To be honest, with 8GB of memory on offer, I don't see the problem using an external GPS unit in the car, and A-GPS whilst on foot. And indeed, Nokia announced...

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Nokia N81

So, of the four handsets launched today, the two that interest me here on this blog are the N81 and N95 (Pics and info on the 5310 and 5610 will appear on 3gsm.co.uk)First, the N81. This is going to be available in two versions. One will have a fixed storage capacity of 8GB. The other will have a micro SD memory card slot. These currently go up tp 4GB in capacity. Each is 3G enabled (I didn't yet see mention of HSDPA?) and also has WiFi. The N81 has a sleek slide design, and has a 2.0 megapixel camera. The N81 is configured to find, buy, manage and play music and games purchased from the Nokia Music Store. There is a 3.5mm connector for personal...

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Nokia announce new services, new phones

Big event time for Nokia today, and whilst the best in blogging were at the event or participating at the Jaiku Virtual event, I was on a first aid course. However, despite missing on all the fun, here is a roundup of the announced services and phones from todays show.As expected, Nokia announced an online Music store, as part of Ovi. There were also some new handsets announced, amongst which the rumoured 8GB N81 and 8GB N95. Below, is the press release for Ovi, the door to Nokia's online services:Meet Ovi, the door to Nokia's Internet servicesMusic, games and maps among the first Ovi services Nokia today introduced Ovi, the company's new Internet services brand name. With the introduction of Ovi, Nokia is expanding from a focus on mobile devices to offering a range of Internet services. Ovi,...

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Nokia dresses up the NSeries

Nokia have sent out a press release, announcing some new accessories for enhancing your NSeries phone. Details below:There has never been a better time to accessorize your multimedia computer or mobile phone, now that Nokia has introduced the ultimate enhancements in design and functionality, optimized to transform your device into a super power machine. The iconic Nokia Nseries design is reflected in these sleek new enhancements, ready to complement your multimedia computer. Morph your Mobile into a GPS: Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4WThe Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4W combines Nseries style in a slim and attractive core with navigation, so you can find your way around easily with your compatible mobile device. Continuing on our mission to bring location based services to even more people,...

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Windows Live officially available to S60 phones

Nokia today have announced that through an agreement with Microsoft, they are bringing Windows Live services to their handsets. Currently, owners of the N73, N76, N80 Internet Edition, N93i, and the N95 can access the service through the Download! application on their handset.Now myself, and a lot of people I know, have had Windows Live on their handset for a couple of months now, but it's great to see the application officially available and supported.Click the link to find out moreFull press release below:Nokia and Microsoft to deliver Windows Live services to millions of mobile customersIndustry leaders join forces to bring Web services to Nokia devicesNokia, the world's largest mobile device manufacturer, and Microsoft, a global leader in online communications and communities, have joined...

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N73 Special Edition for Arabian/African Market

Nokia announced the launch of the Nokia N73 Special Edition which will be initially exclusively available in the Middle East and North Africa markets.The launch coincides with the Holy month of Ramadan and the offer includes a full range of applications, carefully tailored to meet the needs of consumers in the Arab world.The Nokia N73 Special Edition is available in an elegant new soft white colour with subtle highlights.The fully featured sales package includes a 2GB mini SD memory card, matching leather pouch and high performance stereo headset.The new Nokia N73 Special Edition includes a unique portfolio of pre-loaded applications including...

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Win a Nokia N95 with AAS and Truphone

Those good guys over at AllAboutSymbian and Truphone are offering lucky readers the chance to win a Nokia N95 and a years free mobile calls from Truphone!For the chance to win, click this link and follow the instructions.The competition is open to residents of the UK and US only. Good lu...

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N95 8GB confirmed?

According to this post on AllAboutSymbian, there is detail about the N95 8GB in black on the FCC website. Click on the link for more info and pictu...

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8GB N95 due in UK before Christmas

It is rumoured that the N95 8GB version is going to be available to consumers in the UK before Christmas. Although Nokia are going to be releasing the 8GB N81, sources claim Nokia are desperate to get the 8Gb N95 into the shops for the Christmas rush. The information apparently comes from one of the UK networks, although Nokia are yet to confirm.Sou...

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Nokia N95 Voted European Media Phone 2007-2008

Nokia today announced the Nokia N95 multimedia computer has been voted 'the European Media Phone of the Year 2007-2008' by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), Europe's leading association for consumer electronics. Commenting on the award, EISA praised the Nokia N95 as containing "practically every feature one could imagine in a mobile device." Additionally, the award citation of the EISA jury goes on to say: "It's no mere mobile phone and no mere status symbol. Pick up a Nokia N95 and you hold in your hands a state-of-the-art communication tool - the ideal way to remain permanently in touch and on track with the world that surrounds you." The judging panel cited Nokia N95 features such as GPS, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and MPEG4 video capture of up to 30 fps....

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Share Online 2.0 for NSeries

Posted by Carol over at the S60 Blog there is an update available for the Share Online app for NSeries phones.The download for the app is available hereChanges include allowing you to use your Yahoo login when creating Flickr accounts, plus tagging support, including an on-device tagging database.Note, when you install the update you will lose any settings for pre-installed Flickr and Vox accoun...

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N95 for the US

Darla has got some pics and information on the N95 model being released in the States. A few cosmetic differences, and a larger capacity battery. There are also (as yet unconfirmed) rumours that the screen size is different. Will be interesting to see if that is true.Pop over to Darla's site for pictures and in...

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New NSeries rumours

The rumours of new NSeries devices, such as the N81 and N82 pictured have been around for a while now. There's an event in London on the 29th August, at which Nokia are expected to announce a new online music store. It is also expected that Nokia will announce some new NSeries phones, with the N81 and N82 and possibly the 8GB N95, too. A viral marketing website has appeared here, hinting at what may c...

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