Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget 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/<![CDATA[Nokia Astound owners face a Belle-less future, no update coming]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/nokia-astound-owners-face-a-belle-less-future-no-update-coming/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/nokia-astound-owners-face-a-belle-less-future-no-update-coming/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/nokia-astound-owners-face-a-belle-less-future-no-update-coming/#comments Nokia Astound owners face a Belle-less future, no update coming
So this is where the road ends for the Nokia Astound. After getting a hearty helping of Symbian Anna in November, owners of T-Mobile's first (and only) Symbian^3 device became hopeful that -- despite the fate of the OS being sealed -- the US counterpart to the C7 would remain relevant throughout the course of their contract. Sadly, it was not to be: the phone maker tweeted that the Astound won't receive an update to Symbian Nokia Belle. What of the original C7, you ask? Oh, the latest refresh is already rolling out to users worldwide, but the Astound doesn't appear to be invited to the party. Why? It would need to undergo an additional bout of carrier testing, which involves precious time and money that T-Mobile simply appears unwilling to dole out. This is speculation, of course, but we wouldn't find it surprising in the least to see a US carrier shun a ten-month-old device running an OS with a less than promising future.

Nokia Astound owners face a Belle-less future, no update coming originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>annabellec7firmware updateFirmwareUpdatemobilepostmininokianokia astoundnokia belleNokiaAstoundNokiaBellerefreshsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesymbiansymbian annasymbian bellesymbian3SymbianAnnaSymbianBelleupdateThu, 09 Feb 2012 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Facelock app hits the Ovi Store, Symbian handsets frame your face for security]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/facelock-app-hits-the-ovi-store-symbian-handsets-frame-your-fac/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/facelock-app-hits-the-ovi-store-symbian-handsets-frame-your-fac/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/facelock-app-hits-the-ovi-store-symbian-handsets-frame-your-fac/#comments Unlocking your phone doesn't get any easier than a simple patterned swipe or pre-set pin. But for the fussy amongst you, there's an alternative solution to make you feel both confidently futuristic, and downright ridiculous. Facelock, the facial recognition security app announced back at Nokia World 2010, has finally mosied on over to the Ovi Store, beta tag in tow. The screen lock tech functions pretty much as you'd expect: once you've set a static image of your face as a code, the front-facing camera will then match it up to your mug and, presto magico, you'll have access to your device. The free app is apparently compatible only with Symbian 3 handsets, although those rocking Anna and Belle shouldn't encounter any difficulties. Ready to face / off with your phone? Then hit up the source link below to download the gratis goods.

[Thanks, Jerry]

Facelock app hits the Ovi Store, Symbian handsets frame your face for security originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 04:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>annaappsbelleFacelockfacial recognitionfacial recognition softwareFacialRecognitionFacialRecognitionSoftwarefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameramobilepostminiNokiaOviovi storeOviStoreprivacyprivacy settingsPrivacySettingssecuritySymbiansymbian 3symbian annaSymbian BelleSymbian3SymbianAnnaSymbianBelleSat, 08 Oct 2011 04:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Refresh Roundup: week of September 12, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-12-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-12-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/refresh-roundup-week-of-september-12-2011/#comments Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Official Android updates
  • The HTC Merge on US Cellular can now be bumped up to Android 2.3.4. It appears to be a manual install, so visit here to download the file and learn exactly how to update your device. [via UnwiredView]
  • HTC has added another device to its growing list of phones and tablets that now support the HTCDev bootloader unlock tool. [via PocketDroid]
  • The LG Optimus S on Sprint is now on the receiving end of an OTA Gingerbread rollout. [via UnwiredView]
  • Great news, Samsung Infuse 4G users: you're getting an update. The bad news: it's a maintenance fix, rather than a full-out Gingerbread upgrade. Still, it may be worth the download if you have the time or opportunity. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Samsung has released the kernel source for the Epic 4G Touch. [via PocketNow]
  • Sprint's certainly getting a lot of love this week, and we're not done yet: the Motorola Photon 4G is beginning to push out another smallish bug fix meant to curb WiFi issues experienced by a few users, and appears to be a gradual rollout. [via SprintFeed]
  • The original Motorola Droid X is expected to receive a maintenance refresh as early as tomorrow, which is intended to resolve a widespread issue with the keyboard. If you're in this category, definitely keep a close eye out on this space. [via Droid-Life]
  • We're hearing that the Droid 2 R2-D2 update to Gingerbread, which we originally reported on last week, is officially rolling out to eager fanboys and fangirls countrywide. [via AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • Those CyanogenMod7 builds for the HTC Sensation and EVO 3D we were talking about last week? They're now available. As extremely early builds, download and flash at your own risk. [via AndroidCentral]
  • Since we're talking so much about HTC, here's one more thing: you can now grab a ROM for your HTC Desire HD that enables the beats audio technology. [via GSMArena and Android Community]
  • A dev has been hard at work pulling various Motorola Atrix ROMs and porting them over to the Droid X2. The first one available is plain vanilla Android 2.3.4, if you're just not feeling up to using MotoBlur (aka the now-nameless Moto UI). [via Droid-Life]
  • The initial build of the Motorola Droid Bionic bootstrap is available for install, which essentially will enable you to bootstrap your recovery and create backups on your device. Custom ROMs still aren't around for the Bionic yet (although early builds of CM7 began showing up this week), but the bootstrap is a big step toward achieving that goal. [via Droid-Life]
Other platforms
  • Symbian's Anna update is continuing to expand support to more countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Taiwan and Turkey. The refreshes for the US, Canada and Australia -- according to an email from Nokia -- is expected to arrive within the next two weeks. [via MyNokiaBlog]
Refreshes we covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 12, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • The biggest update we saw this week was a widespread push of Android 2.3.3 to the Motorola Droid 2. This one is done OTA, so simply go into your settings menu and check for updates to see if it's there. (thanks to everyone who sent this in)
  • While we saw a rollout of Android 2.3 to a select few LG Optimus Ones in June, we're hearing reports that the update's now getting pushed out again to a few more regions. This refresh must be done manually through LG's updater tool, so you'll definitely want to check to see if your phone is one of the lucky recipients. [via PocketNow]
  • US Cellular took to its Facebook Page to let customers know it's working on revamping the Samsung Mesmerize to Gingerbread at some point, though no official date or timeframe was given aside from "as soon as possible." [via AndroidCentral]
  • HTC announced the arrival of Android 2.3 for the Thunderbolt and Droid Incredible this month, via its Facebook page. [via AndroidCommunity]
  • In fact, some users have already reported getting Gingerbread for the Incredible, and we suspect the rollout will be complete no later than the end of the month, to fulfill the company's promise. [via Phandroid]
  • Gingerbread is in the plans for the Motorola Milestone 2, and according to the company the refresh will begin rolling out in early Q4. [via MyDailyGadget]
  • The Samsung LC11 LTE mobile hotspot is getting a new build, EF07, that appears to improve its handling of multiple devices and congested WiFi locations. It also adds security patches and new protocols. [via Verizon]
  • An update for the Droid 3 was apparently available to soak testers and leaked online, but was pulled from Motorola servers shortly thereafter. It appears to add video chat support in GTalk and adds a new radio that's supposed to save battery life. The via link still has the update available for anyone interested. [via Droid-Life]
Unofficial Android updates / custom ROMs / misc hackery
  • The root method used on most Motorola Android devices has been employed to root the Droid Bionic before it's even been released. [via Droid-Life]
  • LG has released the kernel source for its Gingerbread build of the Optimus S. [via AndroidCentral]
  • The HTC Dev site expanded its support for the bootloader unlock tool this week, now encompassing all versions of the Sensation -- including T-Mobile's. [via AndroidCentral]
Other platforms
  • SPB Shell 3.0 is now available for Symbian^3 devices. It brings a fresh 3D-style UI to the OS, and can be yours for $15. [via IntoMobile]
Updates already covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of August 29, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3.3android 2.3.6Android2.3Android2.3.3Android2.3.6bionicbootloaderdroiddroid 2droid 3droid bionicdroid incredibleDroid2Droid3DroidBionicDroidIncrediblefirmwarefirmware updatesFirmwareUpdatesflyergingerbreadgooglehoneycombhphp touchpadHpTouchpadhtc droid incrediblehtc flyerhtc sensationhtc sensation 4ghtc thunderboltHtcDroidIncredibleHtcFlyerHtcSensationHtcSensation4gHtcThunderboltkernelkernel sourceKernelSourcelglg optimuslg optimus onelg optimus sLgOptimusLgOptimusOneLgOptimusSltemesmerizemilestone 2Milestone2mobile hotspotMobileHotspotmobilepostminimotorolamotorola droid 2motorola droid 3motorola droid bionicmotorola milestone 2MotorolaDroid2MotorolaDroid3MotorolaDroidBionicMotorolaMilestone2nexus sNexusSoptimus oneoptimus sOptimusOneOptimusSrefreshrefresh roundupRefreshRoundupromrootrounduprrsamsungsamsung lc11samsung mesmerizesamsung nexus sSamsungLc11SamsungMesmerizeSamsungNexusSsensationsoftwaresoftware updatesSoftwareUpdatesspbspb shellspb shell 3.0SpbShellSpbShell3.0sprintsymbian 3Symbian3t-mobiletouchpadunlocked bootloaderUnlockedBootloaderupdatesus cellularUsCellularverizonSun, 04 Sep 2011 10:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Symbian Belle gets eight minutes of hands-on fame (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/symbian-belle-gets-eight-minutes-of-hands-on-fame-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/symbian-belle-gets-eight-minutes-of-hands-on-fame-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/symbian-belle-gets-eight-minutes-of-hands-on-fame-video/#comments Screen grabs ain't got nuthin' on this one. Just as we savor a full set of screenshots showing off Symbian Belle in all its glory, a YouTube video of the unannounced OS strolls onto the scene with eight minutes of footage. The successor to Anna is seen here on a Nokia N8, which could be a sign that at least some existing Symbian^3 devices will receive the update when it becomes available. The video exhibits several aspects of the new UI, such as the Android-style pull-down bar for notifications, a back button-based interface, a new virtual keyboard, and a new camera UI -- all of which appear to be significant improvements over the platform's predecessors. If you have a few minutes to spare, dive past the break to get the full tour.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Symbian Belle gets eight minutes of hands-on fame (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Nokia's Live View AR app reveals what's nearby, how to socially ostracize yourself in public

Nokia's Live View AR app reveals what's nearby, how to socially ostracize yourself in public originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Nokia brings Symbian^3 to China Mobile, officially announces T7-00 and 702T

Nokia brings Symbian^3 to China Mobile, officially announces T7-00 and 702T originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia Play To adds DLNA streaming to waning Symbian (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappsbetaDLNAnokianokia play toNokiaPlayToplay toPlayTostreamingstreaming mediaStreamingMediasymbiansymbian3videoThu, 02 Jun 2011 03:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Ovi Store follows the pack with integrated app updates, charms us with refined algorithms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/ovi-store-follows-the-pack-with-integrated-app-updates-charms-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/ovi-store-follows-the-pack-with-integrated-app-updates-charms-u/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/ovi-store-follows-the-pack-with-integrated-app-updates-charms-u/#comments Sure, the Ovi Store may be getting a name change, but this week Symbian^3 users will get an upgrade to the familiar storefront complete with application updates and more relevant suggestions. After signing in, the client queries Nokia's servers and then notifies users of relevant new versions with a green flag inside the account button. It's certainly not revolutionary, but it's nice to get a feature that's otherwise taken for granted. Additionally, the S^3 crowd will be treated to Top Free and Best Sellers lists that are specific to their device and locale. For example, if E72 owners are especially fond of reeling in Fishing: Off the Hook, these downloads won't affect the results for N8 handsets. The same logic is applied to application suggestions, where Ovi Store provides recommendations based on the habits of similarly situated users. In other words, it looks like we'll soon learn who loves Angry Birds most of all. Any takers?

Ovi Store follows the pack with integrated app updates, charms us with refined algorithms originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 03:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp storeappsAppStoremobilenokiaoviovi storeOviStoreS3SymbianSymbian 3symbian3updateupdatesWed, 25 May 2011 03:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E7 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/#comments Over the years, we've seen a steady stream of business and messaging-centric landscape QWERTY smartphones come and go, with HTC arguably leading the pack via its collection of Windows Mobile, Android, and WP7 devices featuring sliding keyboards and tilt-out displays. But few of HTC's offerings are as iconic or memorable as Nokia's line of Communicator clamshell phones -- starting with the Nokia 9000 in 1996, continuing with Symbian S80 models, and culminating with the Nokia E90 atop S60v3. The Nokia E7 is the latest Communicator in this distinguished series and the manufacturer's current flagship device, dethroning the Nokia N8 which continues on as the company's media mogul. A lot has changed in the six months since the N8 was introduced, including Nokia's recent partnership with Microsoft and the stunning announcement that it will be adopting Windows Phone for future high-end smartphones. So, is the E7 -- which is finally shipping in the US -- the greatest Communicator to date? Can it carry the torch for Symbian in the immediate future? And more importantly, how does it fare in today's shark-infested Android and iOS waters? Jump past the break for our full review.

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Proving not all clever projects need witty names, Nokia introduced an experimental project known as Drop -- and it's likely to make your web browser and Symbian phone the best of friends. Intrepid testers may now push links, pictures, and even apply wallpaper to linked mobile devices, all from the comfort of Firefox or Chrome. While Nokia intends to add more features as development matures, what we're previewing appears decidedly familiar. Symbian^3 and S60 5th Ed. users can get a taste of the clever trickery right now, though considering Nokia's excitement in heralding this innovation late in Symbian's life cycle, we wonder if our friends from Espoo are pondering Drop's future for Windows Phone handsets. Want to join us in the speculation? Take a gander at the video after the break to see what these wide-eyed developers have in store.

Continue reading Nokia experiments with Drop, elegantly shuttles photos and web links to mobiles (video)

Nokia experiments with Drop, elegantly shuttles photos and web links to mobiles (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia's Astound debuts at T-Mobile, lazily announced on Twitter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledastoundc7c7-00CSeriesmobilenokianokia c seriesnokia c7NokiaC7NokiaCSeriessymbiansymbian3t-mobilevideoThu, 07 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Symbian moves back home, promises to keep door unlocked]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/symbian-moves-back-home-promises-to-keep-door-unlocked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/symbian-moves-back-home-promises-to-keep-door-unlocked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/symbian-moves-back-home-promises-to-keep-door-unlocked/#comments As a reassuring parental gesture (and necessary commitment to developers), Nokia recently announced the Symbian platform is back home -- once again serving up its codebase, developer kits and documentation for all to see. This commitment follows Symbian's defacto closure, of course, after former host Symbian Foundation turned an about-face, leaving the operating system without a developmental shelter. The Finnish company's move comes at a crucial time, where maintaining developer support will be essential in legitimizing Nokia's aspirations to sell oh-so-many Symbian devices during this transition era -- not to mention assuaging unrest as we prepare for whatever may come on April 12th. Not to make light of a solemn situation or anything, but we'd say the OS sure is making the most of its whole "one foot out of the grave" situation, wouldn't you?

Symbian moves back home, promises to keep door unlocked originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Nokia is planning a little get together in London next Tuesday. That is, at least according to the invite posted at Mad For Tech -- and verified ourselves, after a quick call to the company (it seems that some of the invites accidentally went out early, though we've been assured that ours is forthcoming). Will we finally get the inside dope on the next OTA Symbian update? We can't really say, but we assure you that we will be on hand when it all goes down.

Update: Nokia contacted us to clarify that the "event" is actually a "media briefing." Hint: that's journalistic code meant to temper any enthusiasm you might still feel for the platform.

Nokia announces Symbian smartphone 'briefing' for April 12 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarenokiaotaover the airOverTheAirSoftwareUpdatesymbiansymbian 3Symbian3Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia T7-00 surfaces again, looks like N8 redux]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/nokia-t7-00-surfaces-again-looks-like-n8-redux/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/nokia-t7-00-surfaces-again-looks-like-n8-redux/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/nokia-t7-00-surfaces-again-looks-like-n8-redux/#comments
This isn't our first encounter with the Nokia T7-00, but this time around we're getting a whole bunch more info thanks to some detailed pics leaked by PCPop. In a nutshell, the T7-00 appears to be a downgraded version of Nokia's N8 imaging flagship for the Chinese market. The phone is identical to the N8 in appearance, except for the missing camera pod in the back. Gone is the phenomenal 12 megapixel autofocus Zeiss shooter with xenon flash -- instead, you'll find an 8 megapixel camera (likely EDoF, like its E7 and C7 cousins) with dual-LED flash mounted flush with the body. In addition, the micro-USB connector finds a new home behind the plastic door that normally conceals the mini-HDMI port on the N8. Under the hood, the existing pentaband 3G radio gives way to China's proprietary TD-SCDMA standard, and the ARM 11 processor gets a 20MHz speed bump to 700MHz. Considering the vast numbers of mobile subscribers in China, the T7-00 is sure to help Nokia reach its goal of selling 150 million Symbian devices in the next few years. Follow the source link below for the complete set of pictures.

Nokia T7-00 surfaces again, looks like N8 redux originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EDoFleakN8NokiaNokia T7Nokia T7-00NokiaT7NokiaT7-00SymbianSymbian 3Symbian3T7T7-00TD-SCDMATue, 05 Apr 2011 01:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E6-00 handled on video, touchscreen and all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/nokia-e6-00-handled-on-video-touchscreen-and-all/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/nokia-e6-00-handled-on-video-touchscreen-and-all/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/nokia-e6-00-handled-on-video-touchscreen-and-all/#comments
Another week, another Nokia E6-00 leak -- this time captured on video by Mr. Blurrycam himself. We've already seen pictures of the portrait QWERTY device and shots taken with its 8 megapixel EDoF camera, but this video provides a first glimpse of the Symbian^3 handset in action. The E6-00 improves upon the highly popular E71 and E72 communicators by featuring a VGA touchscreen and (likely) the same pentaband 3G radio found in most recent Nokia smartphones. We're still waiting for an official announcement, but until then enjoy the video after the break.

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Nokia E6-00 handled on video, touchscreen and all originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blurrycamE6E6-00EDoFin the wildInTheWildleakmobileNokiaNokia E6Nokia E6-00NokiaE6NokiaE6-00QWERTYSymbianSymbian 3Symbian3Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia promises strong Symbian devices through Windows Phone transition, major OTA update this summer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/nokia-promises-strong-symbian-devices-through-windows-phone-tran/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/nokia-promises-strong-symbian-devices-through-windows-phone-tran/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/nokia-promises-strong-symbian-devices-through-windows-phone-tran/#comments Nokia loves telling the world about the 150 million Symbian handsets it will ship in the years to come. Problem is, that's far from a factual statement -- it's a goal, a hope, and something that will only be possible if developers and fans don't abandon the platform wholesale as the company transitions from Symbian to Windows Phone smartphones over the next two years. As such, Nokia is desperately trying to convince us that Symbian and the Qt developer framework are far from dead. In an open letter of encouragement to developers from Purnima Kochikar, VP of Nokia Forum & Developer Community, Purnima attempts to coax devs into fine-tuning their Qt skills in preparation for a "strong portfolio" of new Symbian products with "GHz+" processing and faster graphics coming in 2011 and 2012. Presumably she's talking about the T7, X7, and E6 leaks among others. And because Symbian is still the leading smartphone platform in markets like China, India, Russia, and Turkey, she hints that Nokia will likely continue to support Symbian well beyond the transition to Windows Phone, at least in select markets.

Of course, hardware has never really been Nokia's issue so it's nice to hear Purnima commit to a first major Symbian user experience update this summer that includes the new home screen, icons, browser, and navbar we've already seen, in addition to a "fresh look and feel" to the Ovi Store and Maps with the latter also getting a integrated social media services update. The Symbian update -- some of which has already been seen on the C7 Astound -- will come to "all users" over the air. Too late to save the platform but just in time for the Symbian faithful.

Nokia promises strong Symbian devices through Windows Phone transition, major OTA update this summer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>firmwarenokiaotaover the airOverTheAirPurnima KochikarPurnimaKochikarqtsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesymbiansymbian 3symbian3transitionupdateTue, 29 Mar 2011 03:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia T7-00 leaks, joins the 150 million-strong new Symbian order]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/nokia-t7-00-leaks-joins-the-150-million-strong-new-symbian-orde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/nokia-t7-00-leaks-joins-the-150-million-strong-new-symbian-orde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/nokia-t7-00-leaks-joins-the-150-million-strong-new-symbian-orde/#comments We know that despite its recent alliance with Microsoft, Nokia is still planning to sell 150 million Symbian devices in the years to come, and it looks like this new Symbian order is getting stronger by the day. Hot on the heels of the E6-00 640x480 communicator and X7-00 media-centric phone, we are now seeing evidence -- in the form of a leaked user agent profile -- of a T7-00 360x640 device. In addition to the screen resolution indicating a portrait model, it will feature Symbian^3, two softkeys, and browser version 7.3. We are also hearing rumors that the T7-00 "will blow your mind" -- well, according to one GSM Arena commenter, anyway. All we know for sure is that the Nokia Astound for T-Mobile could certainly use some reinforcements on the US front, so bring it on, Nokia.

[Thanks, Joe]

Nokia T7-00 leaks, joins the 150 million-strong new Symbian order originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>leakmobileNokiaNokia T7Nokia T7-00NokiaT7NokiaT7-00SymbianSymbian 3Symbian3T7T7-00Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Astound for T-Mobile coming April 6th for $80 (hands-on with video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nokia-astound-for-t-mobile-coming-april-6th-for-80-hands-on-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nokia-astound-for-t-mobile-coming-april-6th-for-80-hands-on-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/nokia-astound-for-t-mobile-coming-april-6th-for-80-hands-on-wi/#comments Want to know where those next 150 million Symbian devices that Nokia wants to sell are going to come from? Well, here's a little sliver of your answer. We've just swung by Nokia's swank dinner event well outside CTIA's convention center grounds in Orlando tonight to check out the official introduction of the rumored Astound for T-Mobile. Make no mistake -- this is a straight-up C7 in every sense of the word, featuring the same 3.5-inch AMOLED display, 8 megapixel camera, and 720p capture as the original announced last year atop Symbian^3 -- so the only real differences are the T-Mobile branding (or should that be AT&T branding?) tastefully featured along the bottom chin and a slight platform bump to Symbian^3.1, which we're told features "some, but not all" of the PR2.0 update's features like portrait QWERTY support and a refreshed browser. Interestingly, the carrier will be offering WiFi calling on this one -- just as it did on the E73 Mode -- and you'll be able to do unrestricted video calling over Qik thanks to the front-facing cam. Look for it to launch on April 6th for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate on contract (and pre-orders start tomorrow). Follow the break for our hands-on video and Nokia's press release.

Gallery: Nokia Astound press shots


Gallery: Nokia Astound hands-on

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Nokia Astound for T-Mobile coming April 6th for $80 (hands-on with video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>astoundc7c7-00ctiactia 2011ctia wireless 2011Ctia2011CtiaWireless2011hands-onnokianokia astoundnokia c7NokiaAstoundNokiaC7symbiansymbian3t-mobilevideoMon, 21 Mar 2011 18:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E6 spied again, shows off its touchy Symbian UI]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/nokia-e6-spied-again-shows-off-its-touchy-symbian-ui/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/nokia-e6-spied-again-shows-off-its-touchy-symbian-ui/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/nokia-e6-spied-again-shows-off-its-touchy-symbian-ui/#comments We saw the Nokia E6 first leak a little over a month ago, suggesting that Nokia had plans to add a touchscreen into the portrait QWERTY formula pulled off so well in the E71... but there was a problem: the screen was off. Where's the fun in that? Now another shot of the apparently upcoming Symbian device has leaked -- this time in a darker shade -- showing an updated user interface with icons that look just big enough to comfortably fat-finger. That's all we've got for the moment, but for E71 owners still waiting for their knight in shining armor to swoop in and offer a worthy replacement, this might end up being the closest thing -- assuming, of course, it hasn't been canceled and you're still okay going with Symbian for your next phone.

Nokia E6 spied again, shows off its touchy Symbian UI originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e6e6-00in the wildInTheWildleaknokiaqwertysymbiansymbian3Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia C7 with T-Mobile user's manual hits FCC: is this the Tiger?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nokia-c7-with-t-mobile-users-manual-hits-fcc-is-this-the-tiger/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nokia-c7-with-t-mobile-users-manual-hits-fcc-is-this-the-tiger/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nokia-c7-with-t-mobile-users-manual-hits-fcc-is-this-the-tiger/#comments Rumors have been circulating the past few days that Nokia would be teaming up with T-Mobile to release the Symbian^3-powered C7 -- right on the heels of the Nuron 2's possible cancellation -- as the Tiger. Well, here's some fuel for the fire: a version of the C7 with AWS 3G support and mentions of T-Mobile in the attached user's manual just showed up in the FCC. Interestingly, there's absolutely no sign of T-Mobile branding on the phone itself, but it's possible Nokia's prototype here simply didn't have the final silkscreens applied. Of course, plenty of devices get FCC approval without ever seeing the light of day -- but it's a sign. Who's buying?

Nokia C7 with T-Mobile user's manual hits FCC: is this the Tiger? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Our dreams have been dashed by Pocketnow, who says its original source was out of date -- AT&T had apparently planned to stock the X7 under the name "Nokia Journey" in time for a Mobile World Congress launch, but those plans have reportedly been canceled by AT&T itself.

[Thanks, Ben E.]

Nokia X7 press shot emerges with AT&T branding, subsidized hopes and dreams (update: canceled) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attjourneyleakleakedleaksNokianokia x7NokiaX7press photospress shotpress shotsPressPhotosPressShotPressShotssmartphonesymbiansymbian 3Symbian3x7Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:57:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change Nokia's N8?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/how-would-you-change-nokias-n8/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/how-would-you-change-nokias-n8/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/24/how-would-you-change-nokias-n8/#comments There's no need to tell you that a lot was (and still is, in a way) riding on Nokia's N8. It was said to be the outfit's first dead-serious smartphone to rival the giants of today, and it was also Nokia's first chance to truly reveal Symbian^3 to the world. We've already churned out our two pennies on the matter, but for those of you who bought in, now's the time to get really real. Are you satisfied with where Nokia's going with the N8? Do you seriously see a long and lively future when looking at Symbian^3? If someone (read: UPS) accidentally delivered the keys to the Finnish kingdom to you, how would you go about tweaking and / or reshaping the N8? Would you have selected a different operating system? Added a few more hardware buttons? Thrown in a different processor? Made it available on your carrier of choice? Let us know down in comments below, and keep it sensible -- it's Christmas Eve and all.

How would you change Nokia's N8? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>How would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCn8nokianokia n8NokiaN8smartphonesymbiansymbian 3symbian s 3Symbian3SymbianS3Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype gets upgraded for Symbian, includes N8 support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/skype-gets-upgraded-for-symbian-includes-n8-support/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/skype-gets-upgraded-for-symbian-includes-n8-support/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/08/skype-gets-upgraded-for-symbian-includes-n8-support/#commentsYou know what's awesome? Versions of Skype's mobile app that don't arbitrarily restrict you to WiFi networks. If you're in the US, you won't find such an app on Android devices -- but you will find it on Symbian, where the company has just released a re-upped build with new features and support for more phones. Specifically, the N8, C7, and E5 are all in the mix now, along with access to Skype's new SILK codec that offers a potent combo higher voice quality and improved bandwidth efficiency. It's also got a tweaked UI along with better contact and profile management -- so yeah, if you're a Symbian user, odds are very good you're going to want to grab this.

Skype gets upgraded for Symbian, includes N8 support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c7e5mobilen8nokiasilkskypesymbiansymbian3Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia toys with context-aware smartphone settings switch, Jigsaw provides better context for apps like this]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/nokia-toys-with-context-aware-smartphone-settings-switch-jigsaw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/nokia-toys-with-context-aware-smartphone-settings-switch-jigsaw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/27/nokia-toys-with-context-aware-smartphone-settings-switch-jigsaw/#comments If Intel prognosticated correctly, context is the future of apps -- your device's array of sensors will determine where you are and what you're doing, and clever programs will guess from there. Problems arise, however, when one tries to run those accelerometers, microphones, radio antennas and GPS tracking devices constantly on the battery life of an average smartphone and determine what the raw data means, and that's where a group of Dartmouth researchers (and one Nokia scholar) are trying to stake their claim. They've got a bundle of algorithms called Jigsaw for iPhone and Symbian that claims to be able to continually report what you're up to (whether walking, running, cycling or driving) no matter where you place your device, and only pings the sensors as needed based on how active you are. (For better or for worse, Jigsaw also dodges the privacy concerns Intel's cloud-based API might raise by storing all personal data on the phone.)

Of course, we've had a very basic version of context-aware functionality for years in apps like Locale for Android and GPS-Action for Symbian -- which modifies your smartphone settings under very specific conditions you specify. Now, Espoo's doing much the same with an app called Nokia Situations. Presently in the experimental stage, Situations is a long ways away from the potential of frameworks like Jigsaw, but here you won't have to wait -- you can download a beta for Symbian^3, S60 5th Edition and S60 3.2 at our source links without further delay.

Nokia toys with context-aware smartphone settings switch, Jigsaw provides better context for apps like this originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contextcontext enginecontext-awareContext-aware computingContext-awareComputingContextEngineDartmouthinferenceJigsawNokianokia research centerNokia SituationsNokiaResearchCenterNokiaSituationsS60s60 3rd editions60 5th editionS603rdEditionS605thEditionSituationsSymbianSymbian 3Symbian S60Symbian3SymbianS60Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia X7-00 spotted feeding its Need for Speed in the wild (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/nokia-x7-00-spotted-feeding-its-need-for-speed-in-the-wild-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/nokia-x7-00-spotted-feeding-its-need-for-speed-in-the-wild-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/nokia-x7-00-spotted-feeding-its-need-for-speed-in-the-wild-vide/#comments Firstly, let's be absolutely clear that we don't know this is Nokia's X7, but given the polished, entertainment-centric design (it has four speakers, apparently), we're inclined to believe that it's the real deal. Its screen looks to be the same 4-inch affair as on Nokia's E7, it's running the latest Symbian OS (formerly known as Symbian^3), and pictures of its rear reveal an 8 megapixel camera. The last detail of import, naturally, is the reassurance that comes from knowing that this supposed X7 can crunch through Need for Speed quite nicely. Jump past the break to see it on video.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: The video's been thrown into private mode pretty quickly. Let us know if you find any copies of it floating about the interwebs.

Update 2: Thanks to the lightning-fast gang at Mobile Bulgaria, we've got a new copy of the video up past the break. We've also spotted that this handset has four homescreens rather than the three available on currently released Symbian handsets. A newer version of the software? Might well be.

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Nokia X7-00 spotted feeding its Need for Speed in the wild (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4-inchin the wildInTheWildleakneed for speedNeedForSpeednokianokia x7nokia x7-00NokiaX7NokiaX7-00rumorspeculationsymbiansymbian 3Symbian3videox7x7-00Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E7 hits FCC with as much 3G support as you can handle]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/nokia-e7-hits-fcc-with-as-much-3g-support-as-you-can-handle/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/nokia-e7-hits-fcc-with-as-much-3g-support-as-you-can-handle/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/nokia-e7-hits-fcc-with-as-much-3g-support-as-you-can-handle/#comments In our inevitable Utopian future (assuming we make it past this 2012 noise), we'll all use one frequency for our high-speed wireless broadband across the globe. Actually, we'll probably just beam information directly between our brains and brain-like supercomputers at speeds so fast they can't be measured, and we won't need smartphones at all because they'll be installed in our bodies at birth, complete with eyeballs capable of 1080p video capture. Until then, though, we've got companies like Nokia showing some hustle to put pentaband 3G radios on the market, and the trend continues with the upcoming E7. Of course, we already knew it was going to be pentaband -- Nokia had said as much -- but seeing it in the cold, hard graphs and tables of an FCC filing is still music to our ears. Won't be long now, folks.

Nokia E7 hits FCC with as much 3G support as you can handle originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e7fccnokianokia e7NokiaE7symbian3Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E7 starts shipping December 10th (update: December 2010)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/nokia-e7-starts-shipping-december-10th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/nokia-e7-starts-shipping-december-10th/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/nokia-e7-starts-shipping-december-10th/#comments We can imagine that the wait's been an excruciating one for wannabe E7 owners who've been restraining themselves from buying an N8 instead... but the good news is that the wait isn't that much longer. Nokia has announced on Twitter today that the 4-inch tilting QWERTY handset -- a phone Espoo has labeled the true successor to the storied Communicator series -- will start shipping out on the 10th of next month, though exact availability dates and times will undoubtedly vary a bit from market to market. The company has been quick to note that today's wild Symbian Foundation news has no effect on the existing range of Symbian^3 devices being launched as we close out the year, so the question is: who's buying?

Update: Nokia just clarified that it meant December 2010, not the 10th of December in its tweet.

Nokia E7 starts shipping December 10th (update: December 2010) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e7nokianokia e7NokiaE7qwertysymbiansymbian3Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia C6-01 starts shipping, hitting retail any minute now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/nokia-c6-01-starts-shipping-hitting-retail-any-minute-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/nokia-c6-01-starts-shipping-hitting-retail-any-minute-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/05/nokia-c6-01-starts-shipping-hitting-retail-any-minute-now/#commentsOne of the Symbian^3 devices introduced at Nokia World not long ago, the midrange C6-01 is now shipping around the world in quite literal terms: "the boxes have been filled, the vans loaded and the factory gates opened," to use Nokia's verbiage. Interestingly, we left Nokia World with the impression that this was the sleeper of the range -- a less-expensive model with a great display and extremely solid (read: metal) construction that should make this a good choice for the Symbian faithful looking for an upgrade option that saves a few dollars (or euros, as the case may be). No word on specific availability by country, but we'd imagine you could start pestering your local retailer right about now.

[Thanks, ryzvonusef]

Nokia C6-01 starts shipping, hitting retail any minute now originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c6c6-01mobilenokiasymbian3Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia ends talk of Symbian^4, adopts HTML5 in Qt framework]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/nokia-refines-development-stategy-adopts-html5-in-qt-and-ends-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/nokia-refines-development-stategy-adopts-html5-in-qt-and-ends-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/nokia-refines-development-stategy-adopts-html5-in-qt-and-ends-s/#commentsThings are turning upside down in Espoo today. Besides, earnings and reported job cuts of some 1,800 employees, Nokia also announced that it'll be streamlining its development strategy to unify environments for Symbian and MeeGo. Nokia's new approach calls for the adoption of Qt, and only Qt, as its application development framework from today onward. Here's what that means for new N8 owners:
You can buy a Nokia smartphone confident that any improvements introduced later to the Symbian platform, such as the user interface, can be made available to download on your device as well. No need to wait for Symbian^4 - the improvements we were planning for Symbian^4 will be introduced as and when they become available. In fact, we will no longer be talking about Symbian^3 or Symbian^4 at all - it will be one constantly evolving and constantly improving platform.
Sounds like a smart move to us. After all, it's Symbian's UI, and not the OS, that we have the most trouble with -- an issue that Nokia readily concedes. So the faster they can improve it -- even pieces of it in a continuous evolution of the experience -- the better. Nokia also announced support for HTML5 web content and applications for the Symbian and MeeGo platforms in both Qt and the browser. Click through for the press release and to hear Rich Green, Nokia CTO, discuss the new strategy.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>html5meegonokiaqtrich greenRichGreensymbiansymbian3symbian4videoThu, 21 Oct 2010 06:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/#comments The first time Nokia's N8-00 popped up on our radar was way back in early February of this year. On that chilly, misty morning, we learned of a mythical being capable of shooting 12 megapixel stills, recording 720p video, outputting via HDMI, and -- most importantly -- ushering in the promised Symbian^3 touch revolution. It's been a long road of leaks, teasers, hands-ons, and previews since then, but at long last, the legend of the N8 has become a purchasable commodity. All the early specs have survived, including the 3.5-inch AMOLED display, but the key question today, as it was at the beginning, relates to that all-new software within: does Symbian^3 succeed in elevating Nokia's touchscreen experience or does it drag down an otherwise stellar combination of high-end parts? For that verdict and much, much more, join us after the break.

Gallery: Nokia N8 first unboxing

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Nokia N8 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12 megapixel12Megapixel3.5-inch720p802.11na2dpamoledarmarm 11Arm11bl-4dbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0carl zeissCarlZeisscompassdolbydolby digital plusDolbyDigitalPlusflagshipflash liteflash lite 4FlashLiteFlashLite4fm radioFmRadiogorilla glassGorillaGlasshdmimagnetometermicrosdn8n8-00nokianokia n8nokia oviNokiaN8NokiaOvioledoviovi musicovi music unlimitedOviMusicOviMusicUnlimitedpentabandqtreviewsymbiansymbian 3Symbian3usb on the gousb on-the-goUsbOn-the-goUsbOnTheGovideoxenonxenon flashXenonFlashThu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia C7 starts shipping 'round the globe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/nokia-c7-starts-shipping-round-the-globe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/nokia-c7-starts-shipping-round-the-globe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/nokia-c7-starts-shipping-round-the-globe/#comments Mere days behind the mighty N8, the second Symbian^3 device to hit the market is now... well, hitting the market: the svelte C7. Though it lacks the N8's powerhouse 12-megapixel cam with mechanical shutter and xenon flash, the C7's still got 8 megapixels' worth of photon catchers paired up with dual LED illumination -- likely more than good enough for most users -- along with that sweet 3.5-inch nHD "ClearBlack" AMOLED display featuring insane, mind-bending contrast ratios. Nokia's official PR (which you'll find after the break) doesn't mention which markets will be first to take delivery of the shipments, but regardless of where you may be, expect to pay somewhere around Nokia's suggested list price of €335 ($468) before subsidy -- €35 less than the N8's €370 ($517).

Update: Turns out the C7 doesn't have a ClearBlack display, though we were told otherwise at Nokia World. Bummer!

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Nokia C7 starts shipping 'round the globe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c7mobilenokiasymbiansymbian3Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 going on general sale in Europe October 22nd, available online October 15th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/nokia-n8-going-on-general-sale-october-22-available-online-octo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/nokia-n8-going-on-general-sale-october-22-available-online-octo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/nokia-n8-going-on-general-sale-october-22-available-online-octo/#comments Been waiting for the N8 but weren't sure enough about buying it to get into the pre-order queue? Well, Nokia must have found your lack of faith disturbing as it's now stiffing those who didn't pre-order its all-new handset with another couple of weeks of waiting. Those without Nokia logos tattooed on their lower backs will finally be able to purchase the N8 on October 15th -- but only via Nokia's own web store -- before a general release hits the UK and presumably most of the rest of Europe on October 22nd (slightly later than the promised October 1 landing date). The distribution is indeed wide, however, with all the major UK carriers, plus Tesco Mobile and Virgin Mobile, joining the Carphone Warehouse and Phones 4U in offering the phone that has "a black belt in entertainment." Yeah, Nokia, we're finding this wait really entertaining.

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Nokia N8 going on general sale in Europe October 22nd, available online October 15th originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>n8nokianokia n8NokiaN8onlinereleaserelease dateReleaseDatesymbiansymbian 3Symbian3ukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomWed, 06 Oct 2010 03:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 shipments begin, usher in Symbian^3 era]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-shipments-begin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-shipments-begin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-shipments-begin/#comments Nokia's N8 is now shipping to those of you who pre-ordered. It may not be the device that'll make you leave your beloved BlackBerry, iPhone, or Android phone but Nokia's N8 with its significantly enhanced Symbian^3 OS is without a doubt the best you can do if you're one of the millions of Symbian users looking for a smartphone upgrade. Having said that, fans of cameraphones on any platform might be swayed by the N8's 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, xenon flash, extra large image sensor, and HDMI out. Nokia says that availability will vary by country and operator and should be everywhere within the coming weeks.

Update: Pictures of the N8 assembly and shipping operations added in the gallery below.

Gallery: Nokia N8 shipments begin, ushers in Symbian^3 era

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Nokia N8 shipments begin, usher in Symbian^3 era originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsn8nokiashippingsymbiansymbian3Thu, 30 Sep 2010 01:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Editorial: Nokia's not going to switch to Android or Windows Phone 7, so stop it already]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/editorial-nokia-isnt-building-an-android-or-windows-phone-7-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/editorial-nokia-isnt-building-an-android-or-windows-phone-7-de/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/editorial-nokia-isnt-building-an-android-or-windows-phone-7-de/#comments
 I've had it. I can't take all this Nokia operating system speculation anymore. The final straw came with a VentureBeat piece citing a "trusted source" that claims "Nokia is now likely to use Windows Phone 7 as an additional platform for its phones." Enough already. Nokia has a strategy and hiring Stephen Elop away from Microsoft's Office team isn't going to change that no matter how much the US media (where Nokia has near zero presence) wishes it were true -- if anything, it's going to accelerate it.

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Editorial: Nokia's not going to switch to Android or Windows Phone 7, so stop it already originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androideditorialfeaturesmeegonokias40symbiansymbian3symbian4Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's latest Calling All Innovators developer contest features AT&T involvement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/nokias-latest-calling-all-innovators-developer-contest-features/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/nokias-latest-calling-all-innovators-developer-contest-features/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/nokias-latest-calling-all-innovators-developer-contest-features/#comments Nokia has made no secret of the fact that improving its long-tepid relationship with the North American market is a priority -- but we'll admit, we didn't expect AT&T to throw its weight behind a rather massive Symbian developer contest this quickly. The concept is simple: develop and submit an app targeting the N8 by January 28 of next year; the best one (in Nokia's eyes) gets a cool quarter million, while 17 (yes, seventeen) runners-up get $150,000, which is still a pretty gigantic number. What makes this fascinating is that although AT&T had dipped its toes in the Symbian waters a few times over the years, it currently offers nothing but the Vivaz and refurbished E71x units -- and it hasn't announced any plans to carry the N8. Considering the size and scope of this contest, Nokia's definitely putting its money where its mouth is -- it seems to understand the importance of building a healthy third-party app catalog to drive a platform's success -- and we imagine AT&T's got some announcements of its own in the coming months. Just a hunch.

Nokia's latest Calling All Innovators developer contest features AT&T involvement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attcalling all innovatorsCallingAllInnovatorscontestn8nokiaovi storeOviStoresymbiansymbian3Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia C7 pre-orders go live in some markets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/nokia-c7-pre-orders-go-live-in-some-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/nokia-c7-pre-orders-go-live-in-some-markets/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/nokia-c7-pre-orders-go-live-in-some-markets/#comments By and large, Nokia's positioning the C7 as a lower-cost alternative to the N8 -- but with a relatively small pricing gap between the two in some regions, it seems like a lot of folks are going to want to just take the plunge and go for the 12 megapixel beast. In Finland, the C7 is now up for pre-order on Nokia's official web store for €439 ($582) unlocked, which isn't terribly much less than the N8 that can be had for €499 ($661). Well, with the delay, it actually can't be had just yet; wouldn't be interesting if the just-announced C7 ended up shipping first? The store is quoting late October for delivery, so it's at least a possibility.

Nokia C7 pre-orders go live in some markets originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c7c7-00finlandmobilenokiapre orderpre-orderPreOrdersymbiansymbian 3Symbian3Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 delayed 'for a few weeks to do some final amends']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/nokia-n8-delayed-for-a-few-weeks-to-do-some-final-amends/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/nokia-n8-delayed-for-a-few-weeks-to-do-some-final-amends/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/nokia-n8-delayed-for-a-few-weeks-to-do-some-final-amends/#commentsSounds like it's not much of a delay -- but be that as it may, if you were hoping to pick up your colorful N8 in the tail end of this month... well, we don't quite know how to say this, but you're going to want to make other plans. Backing up rumors that have been going around the past couple days, locales that had expected to get the N8 in September have now been pushed back to October while Nokia makes "some final amends." On the upside, some rumors had the delay pegged for November, so this doesn't seem to be as bad as it could've been. For what it's worth, Nokia mentioned during Nokia World last week (and again today) that the N8 is seeing strong pre-order demand -- the strongest ever for a Nokia device, allegedly -- so this is likely to bum out a lot of folks, and for a few, it might even be just the impetus they needed to hold out for the upcoming E7. Here's the full statement:
"The amount of preorders has exceeded our expectations and we are working hard to deliver the Nokia N8 to the market. In some markets, we had planned to start delivering the Nokia N8s to our pre-order customers by the end of September. To ensure a great user experience, we have decided to hold the shipments for a few weeks to do some final amends. We're thrilled with the response that we've had to the Nokia N8 and assure everyone who've pre-ordered it already that it'll be worth the wait! We expect consumers to get their Nokia N8s during October."

Nokia N8 delayed 'for a few weeks to do some final amends' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsdelayn8nokiasymbiansymbian3Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia C6-01 first hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-c6-01-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-c6-01-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-c6-01-first-hands-on/#comments So the C7 might be the sexiest Symbian^3 device... but the C6-01, well, it just may be the cutest. Just all depends on what you're looking for (and how much you're willing to spend), you know? Like the C7, we had a little difficulty getting screen swipes to register while trying to change home screens, but considering that the top of the bezel had the very prototypish "C0" mystery name badge, we're more than happy to cut it a little slack. Having come directly from the C7, it's a little tricky to be comfortable with the smaller display -- not to mention the thicker body -- and the back definitely tends toward the cheap side with matte hard plastic, but again, this is clearly designed to be a budget device. And hey, how many budget smartphones can you think of with AMOLED displays that have extreme black levels? Check out the gallery for a few shots.

Gallery: Nokia C6-01 first hands-on

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Nokia C6-01 first hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c6c6-01hands-onnokianokia worldnokia world 2010NokiaWorldNokiaWorld2010symbiansymbian3videoTue, 14 Sep 2010 05:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia C7 first hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-c7-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-c7-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/14/nokia-c7-first-hands-on/#comments We've just played with both black and silver versions of Nokia's just-announced C7 -- a phone that you might call an N8 for the masses -- and we think it's probably going to come away with the "sexiest Symbian device" crown by the time it's on shelves. We're a little concerned with screen sensitivity; on both the C7 and C6-01, we had a little difficulty getting home screen swipes to actuate -- but you never know what the deal is with these well-handled protos, so we're going to hold off on passing judgment until we've got retail units in our hands. The black's a little unnotable, but the silver really pops in person -- maybe it's just the lighting -- and the screen seems to perform nearly as well as the C6's so-called ClearBlack AMOLED, so unless you need a monster cam, the C7 might be your Symbian^3 device of choice when it launches later this year. Hit the gallery for shots of both colors!

Update: The display seemed to look as good as the C6-01's because we've confirmed that it is ClearBlack! Rock on.

Gallery: Nokia C7 first hands-on

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Nokia C7 first hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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