http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Thats odd, they reminded me of the bushes in Super Mario.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Symbian will copy iPho---er I mean Kid Icarus...


Doo doo doo doo duh-doo....
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Doo doo... .....doo doo......]]>Dec 2nd 2009 12:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.vladstudio.com/home/
wow, I am glad that his work made it to the front page of engadget )]]>Dec 2nd 2009 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Maemo and N900: http://bit.ly/nokia-900-full-specs-details-best-or-worst]]>Jan 3rd 2010 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
I am very happy with my n900 though and I bet that the next Maemo device will be even better...]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Does the N900 (and Maemo 5) have skype with video calling yet? That's probably one of the few things I'm waiting on before pulling the trigger and going back to T-Mobile (whom I left due to horrible coverage inside my house). Skype might obviate that.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
I heard some rumors (cant say for sure though) that I might be supported from the Skype app itself. But I am not sure. Lets hope so...]]>Dec 2nd 2009 12:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Do you reckon the N900 will be upgradeable to Maemo 6?]]>Dec 2nd 2009 1:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
What I have read so far is that some people say that the n900 might be upgradeable to M6 and other people saying that it wont because of all the new hardware niceties that would be included, such as multitouch.

But apps can be written for M6 and still run on the n900 if they make the compatibility test or something like this. Qt 4.6 is just out from the door and will make the development for Nokia devices much easier. :)
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Yes to all that you've said provided the next model comes out with a capacitive touch screen. I think the rumored N902 is the model they will introduce in Q3 of 2010.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 2:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/]]>Dec 2nd 2009 9:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Oh... you said "Symbian"... gotcha... sorry. people. ]]>Dec 2nd 2009 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Islands:_The_Story_of_Bubble_Bobble_2]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Clearly Nokia had nothing to do with that wallpaper... engadget shopped it...
www.vladstudio.com]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/They're in similar position as Microsoft. Both are large companies who are slow to respond to sudden changes, and attached to legacy software and users while they transition to newer OSes. Both are highly functional, they just lack a lot of the polish and unification that newer OSes like WebOS have. The latter part of 2010 is going to be big for both and i as user of both Windows Mobile 6.5 and Series 60, i can't wait to see what they roll out with.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 8:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
I actually found the N97's widgets to be incredibly useful, just bogged down by buggy software and lack of RAM, which is why I returned it.

But, the ability to have instant access on the homescreen to new e-mail, news headlines, weather, RSS feeds, and Facebook updates - All constantly updating, live as it happened - was perfect for my needs. So, now I'm eyeing the N97 mini which comes pre-loaded with the new firmware, metal battery casing, increased C: memory, better keyboard, and better camera (no more scratched lens). ]]>Dec 2nd 2009 5:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
I think it pretty simple: Maemo is for mobile computers and Symbian is for smartphones.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
With a computer you can actually compile programs, like n900 has python built.. iPhone = iDont. Other stuff as well. Really, you should try the n900 is great.

Why am I explaining this to you? You are the one that have the gadget blog not us... Gosh, the way Engadget goes I will start waiting for my local sunday newspaper for gadget news. :D]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 8:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
But you cant do everything at the same time?

Oh.. sorry I forgot about that "M-word" tsk, bummer. You can haz multiple applications. But when I tried to use spotify and check facebook with its own app I could not in my iPod touch.

(m stands for multitasking not maemo okay?)]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 8:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
But then when a reader comes with valid points you guys start crying fould and call me a troll? Look at your comment about Symbian and lets check whos a troll mate.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Actually, one of the major differences between a 'Smartphone' and 'mobile computer' is the user customisability.

Maemo is pretty much just Linux, and anybody with a working knowledge of the code can pretty much do what they what they want to it straight out of the box - just like a computer.

an OS like on the iPhone, or WebOS, or even Android, are all reliant on the manufacturers to update and change the user experience (out of the box, that is - obviously if you jailbreak your iPhone or root your G1 you can do the same thing, but all but the hardcore users are going to steer clear of voiding their warranty)

Nominally, in terms of consumer usability, Smartphones and Mobile Computers serve the same purpose, but to coders and tech geeks (to whom the difference actually matters), the difference is like night and day.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
To be fair, S60 5th is pretty much Nokia's first foray into consumer touch devices (Maemo notwhistanding).

When your OS has been optimised for buttons, and it well established (seriously, I've been using S60 devices since the 7650 - that was well over 6 years ago now), you can't expect them to go from "Fantastic non-touch optimised OS" to "Fantastic touch-optimised OS" in the space of 6-12 months.

Think about it, when the iPhone was announced, in 2007, Nokia's flagship device (the N95 - a phone which I have extremely fond memories of, as does the thief that now owns it presumably) was all about the hardcore hardware - you said yourself, I believe, that it was one of the best phones of all times, in terms of features. Or that might have been Josh, either way, you get what I'm saying.

Nokia up to last year have always been about great hardware, and a powerful-yet-competent OS to back it up, and let's face it, when you're number one by a pretty good margin, don't you think it would be a good idea to let others (Apple, HTC, etc.) test the waters before comitting yourself to it?]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
But what they read was "blah blah blah I hate iPhone and I love Nokia blah blah blah".

In other words, "you are a freedom hater, a troll..."]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
That said I may as well also touch on the subject that Nokia and the US, which is a complicated issue at best. A lot of our friendly neighborhood tech reporters call Nokia "a dying breed" and "Someone who needs to catch up in mindshare", but frankly, mindshare is irrelevant outside of the US (and UK), although to say it's useless, is an understatement.

Nokia doesn't even contract phones to carriers as much as they used to in the US after seeing how they dumbed down the user experience. Who locks down the ability to use 3rd-party applications??? Ridiculous. But that's the sad price you pay for having a contracted phone. However, most people are happy with this. Hell: most people in the US don't even know the difference between contracted and unlocked. But then again it's the same people that allegedly "don't know what 3G is", and even give you odd looks when you tell them what WLAN is.

You cruise on over to more competent areas (or better yet other countries) and people can easily tell you what true multitasking is, what WLAN is, what 3G is, the difference between contracted and unlocked, and tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your phone, and this majority AREN'T tech nerds. In stark contrast of the people here giving you typical toolbox replies like "Google it, asshole".

Sadly though, American and English culture and trends play a HUGE part in shaping other cultures trends. So if Nokia comes out with a phone that kicks ass in Alexandria or India and China, and then come over to the US where people go, "this thing is FAT. Resistive touchscreen Fail! Give me iPhone", this really does mean that Nokia has to regain control or at least stability in the US market.

That's why when the N900 shoots on over to the land of "freedom", Big N made sure that the only thing Big T had control over was linking their website to the homepage of the browser, and some logos.

People do agree that Symbian is old, odd looking, and in need of being "taken to a new level", that in no way means it isn't/wasn't competent or capable of doing a lot of things. Otherwise everyone should have ditched it a long time ago.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 9:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Because looking at the sneak peaks of it looks to be amazing with the capacitive screen and multitouch. And it will be first OS from Nokia to take fully the Qt future of Nokia that Symbian will fully get in Symbian^4.

I was sure to see Maemo 6 at earliest in end of 2010, but this is great news.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/and I didnt even stop paying for the n900 and I want something else... maaan, nokia will bankrupt me :D]]>Dec 2nd 2009 7:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
The N910 already exists, I believe.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
Its quite well known already... Its supposed to be the N920 , Capacitive TS without QWERTY... Running Maemo 6 ofcourse]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/news/item/10808_Nokias_masterplan_for_2010.php]]>Dec 2nd 2009 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
I think you meant "kick in the ass" or "rear".

Groin kicks have been proven, conclusively, to not encourage forward movement.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/
I think you meant "kick in the ass" or "rear".

Groin kicks have proven, conclusively, to not encourage forward movement.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/That is really strong thing for Nokia in the future.]]>Dec 2nd 2009 8:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/nokia-promises-to-take-symbian-user-interface-to-a-new-level-i/Dec 2nd 2009 8:24AM