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[Switched On: Clash of the troubled titans]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/20/clash-of-the-troubled-titans/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/20/clash-of-the-troubled-titans/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/20/clash-of-the-troubled-titans/#comments Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

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Fans of the Lincoln-Kennedy coincidences can appreciate similarly contrived dynamics in comparing Nokia and RIM (neither of which, contrary to the occasionally expressed opinion, has been murdered despite "Apple and Android" consisting of three words and 15 letters). Both companies are former smartphone market share leaders -- RIM in North America, Nokia globally. Both have had success in developing economies with efficient operating systems that they plan to support indefinitely. Both developed reputations for high build quality and good antenna design, and both were initially dismissive of the iPhone as they continue to see Android as the path to commoditization. And after precipitous market share declines, both hired new CEOs. Nokia, a European company, hired a CEO raised in Canada. RIM, a Canadian company, hired a CEO raised in Europe. These men now struggle with keeping their companies part of a viable alternative to the two dominant marketplace offerings.

Since embarking on their new operating system strategies, though, there have been many contrasts. While Nokia hired an outsider as a CEO, RIM hired an insider. Nokia decided to adopt a licensed OS; RIM decided to build its own (based largely on acquisitions). And now that both the Mobile World Congress and BlackBerry World conferences have passed, there's an opportunity to assess their comeback progress.

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Switched On: Clash of the troubled titans originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 May 2012 18:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidblackberrycellphone. switchedonCellphone.SwitchedoncolumniPhonemeegon9nokiaoperating systemsOperatingSystemsosplaybookrimsmartphonesmartphone warSmartphoneWarSwitched OnSwitchedOnweboswindows mobilewindows phoneWindowsMobileWindowsPhoneSun, 20 May 2012 18:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/smartphone-buyers-guide-spring-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/smartphone-buyers-guide-spring-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/smartphone-buyers-guide-spring-2012/#comments Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 editionSpringtime is here. It's a season of renewal, and similarly, an ideal time to replace your aging phone with one that you'll adore. With this in mind, we give you Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide -- your one-stop resource for selecting the best handset that fits your desires and budget. This time around, we're doing things a bit differently. In addition to naming the top phones for each provider, you'll now find more comparisons across carriers. This should help you find the best possible handset -- regardless of network -- if you're willing to make the switch. Also, you'll no longer see limited-time offers as our budget picks -- they'll still get a mention, but now, only phones that commonly retail below $80 will qualify for this coveted spot. Naturally, new smartphones are always coming onto the market, so before you make your final selection, be sure to consult our reviews hub for the very latest recommendations. With that in mind, read on as we round up the best smartphones of the season.

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Engadget's smartphone buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The UnLockr has a fantastic how-to for installing Android on your N9.

[Thanks, Bikfalvi]

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NITDroid now available in alpha form, brings Android 4.0.3 to Nokia N9 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Inception brings root privileges, rush of adrenaline to Nokia N9 community originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today at Mobile World Congress we spent a few minutes talking with Stefan Pannenbecker, VP of Industrial Design at Nokia about Espoo's past, present and future handsets -- including the just announced 808 PureView, Lumia 610 and Asha 302 / 203 / 202, as well as the Lumia 900 we played with at CES. He shared his insights on Nokia's design language and philosophy and some interesting details such as the clearcoat finish used on the Lumia 800 / 900 and N9. Enjoy the video.

The Engadget Interview: Nokia VP of Industrial Design Stefan Pannenbecker at MWC 2012 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia N9 users, if you've yet to activate your beloved device today, then do so post-haste. It looks like our army of faithful tipsters found PR 1.2 ready to roll this morning. The 284MB update should be available worldwide, although a few users in Saudi Arabia are yet to see any goodies. Video calling, folder functionality and copy and paste should all be available in this release, but we'll let you get elbows-deep in the update and stop spoiling the surprises that are in store for you.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Meego 1.2 arrives for Nokia N9 users today originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia N9 spotted running Ice Cream Sandwich, dual-boot in the works originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alexey RoslyakovAlexeyRoslyakovAndroidAndroid 4.0Android4.0dual-bootGoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICSMeegomobilepostminiN9NITDroidNokiaNokia N9NokiaN9portingFri, 10 Feb 2012 06:37:00 EST<![CDATA[White Nokia N9 hands-on: behold the last unicorn (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/white-nokia-n9-hands-on-behold-the-last-unicorn-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/white-nokia-n9-hands-on-behold-the-last-unicorn-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/08/white-nokia-n9-hands-on-behold-the-last-unicorn-video/#comments White Nokia N9 hands-on: behold the last unicorn (video)Let's keep this short and sweet. This is the rare snow-white Nokia N9 and it's absolutely stunning. We first captured a glimpse of it at Nokia World and now we've obtained a specimen. The only difference between this piano-lacquer white handset and its more pedestrian sibling is the (likely less durable) shiny clearcoat finish covering its machined polycarbonate body and the leather pouch replacing the silicone case normally supplied in the box. Everything else is exactly the same as the matte black phone we reviewed last year. We've attempted to document the exquisite beauty of this mythical beast -- sadly the last of its kind -- in our hands-on gallery below. Go ahead and take a look, then hit the break to watch our unboxing video. Just be warned that there's a strong chance you'll drool profusely whilst ogling these pictures. At least the white Lumia 800 and 900 are just around the corner, right?

Gallery: White Nokia N9 overview

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White Nokia N9 hands-on: behold the last unicorn (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New details on the forthcoming MeeGo update for Nokia N9 users have just emerged this morning, courtesy of a batch of leaked screenshots and firmware information. Originally posted by a user on talk.maemo.org, the shots point to many upcoming functions with which Android and iOS users are already familiar, including copy-paste browser support and a notably iOS-like folder layout. Also included in the screenshots are support for video calls and tweaks to the OS' camera and gallery apps, though details remain unclear. Equally unclear is the release date for PR1.2, though the screenshots cite a build date of January 30th, so it may very well be nearing.

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Nokia's MeeGo'd pillowcase smartphone has been given a 90-degree twist. This new landscape mode works across the three main navigation screens and can be accessed through N9Tweak, an unofficial mod that can be downloaded through the phone's web browser. Any compatible apps will also launch lengthways, all of which should help alleviate those N900 pangs.

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Nokia N9 gets unofficial UI tweak, makes MeeGo lie down and play landscape originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What better way to welcome a new boy in town than just a quick hands-on with it? Well, how about throwing a mini phone party for the Meizu MX? We just so happened to have a stash of phones with us today: the M9, iPhone 4S, Nokia N9, Xiaomi Phone, Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note. Conveniently, the MX's four-inch display lets it sit bang in the middle of the group, and the phone also turns out to be a tad thinner, narrower and shorter than the Xiaomi Phone. Of course, we'll dig a little deeper in our review, so stay tuned and enjoy our party pics for now.

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Meizu MX hangs out with the M9, Xiaomi Phone, Nokia N9 and many more friends originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia N9 user previews PR1.2 update, full of camera and imaging refinements originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camerafontfontsmeegomeego 1.2Meego1.2mobilepostminin9nokianokia n9nokia pure textNokiaN9NokiaPureTextpr1.1pr1.2smartphonesmartphonesupdateupdatesTue, 29 Nov 2011 07:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Telefonica exec echoes what we already know: Nokia's new handsets are too spendy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/telefonica-exec-echoes-what-we-already-know-nokias-new-handset/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/telefonica-exec-echoes-what-we-already-know-nokias-new-handset/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/telefonica-exec-echoes-what-we-already-know-nokias-new-handset/#comments Nokia has certainly had a reputation of keeping its premier phones at a high price, but it's not too often that we hear a head honcho in the industry say anything about it. Telefonica European General Manager Simon Lee-Smith went on the record to voice his displeasure over the exorbitant cost of the Lumia 800 as well as the N8 and N9. Speaking with Telecoms.com, he mentioned that the only way Espoo's going to push a significant volume of Windows Phones is to offer them at a reasonable price point. Vendors, according to Lee-Smith, have unrealistic expectations of what consumers -- and carriers -- will pay for smartphones. Sayeth Lee-Smith: "All device manufacturers seem to think that a €400-plus device is the norm. Well, it isn't. Customers and operators won't pay that cost for a device which doesn't differentiate sufficiently." In other words, the Lumia 800 (priced at €420, or about $585) needs to offer something more unique to customers in order to justify its cost. It does make us curious to see if Nokia can satisfy the needs of US carriers if it doesn't bring down its asking price. Head over to the source to read more of Lee-Smith's quotable quotes.

Telefonica exec echoes what we already know: Nokia's new handsets are too spendy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adviceexpensivehigh costsHighCostslumialumia 800Lumia800mangomicrosoftmobilepostminin8n9nokianokia lumia 800NokiaLumia800telefonicawindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7.5Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N9 swipes fresh goodies with PR1.1 update, NFC and Swype in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/nokia-n9-swipes-fresh-goodies-with-pr1-1-update-nfc-and-swype-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/nokia-n9-swipes-fresh-goodies-with-pr1-1-update-nfc-and-swype-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/nokia-n9-swipes-fresh-goodies-with-pr1-1-update-nfc-and-swype-i/#comments Outside of snapping up an even newer handset, N9 users who are looking to score a taste of the very latest from Nokia will uncover a delicious morsel waiting in the form of a software update. Known as PR1.1, the downloadable package adds such refinements as music controls on the lock screen, new status indicators on the standby screen, along with NFC tag support and Swype's renowned keyboard. The crew in Espoo also promises improved multitasking, noise cancellation and faster syncing of Mail for Exchange. Rounding out the list, the camera app has gained color filters for still and motion captures, and as for that option to close apps with a downward swipe -- it's now enabled by default. The update has begun rolling today, which Nokia will be deploying in waves. In other words, if you're not among the early recipients, persistence and patience will likely become your new mantra. Enjoy the freebie, folks.

Nokia N9 swipes fresh goodies with PR1.1 update, NFC and Swype in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So you have a hankerin' for a new phone and seven Benjamins burning a hole in your pocket. What's a person to do? Even though Nokia won't be selling the N9 -- the company's one and only MeeGo device -- in the US through official channels, you can at least pick up one with relative ease courtesy of Expansys for a mere $690. From what we can tell, it only appears to be available in black for the moment. We'd love to see the myriad other colors come to the States as well, but when we do the math, one is still at least more than zero. Head to the source to see for yourself.

Want a Nokia N9 in the US? Expansys has some, but it'll cost ya originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spotify comes to MeeGo to help keep your N9 company originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>meegomeego appsMeegoAppsmobilemobile appsMobileAppsmobilepostminimusicmusic streamingMusicStreamingn9nokianokia n9NokiaN9ovispotifystreamingThu, 27 Oct 2011 03:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Mythical snow-white N9 spotted at Nokia World]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/mythical-snow-white-n9-spotted-at-nokia-world/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/mythical-snow-white-n9-spotted-at-nokia-world/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/mythical-snow-white-n9-spotted-at-nokia-world/#comments Is it possible to improve on something as minutely refined as the Nokia N9 simply by adding another color variant? Well, that depends on what color weʼre talking about. Sure, we already have black, cyan, and magenta, but what weʼve been missing -- until now -- is white. Plain, simple, ethereal white. It happens to be one of the hardest hues for a manufacturer to pull off without making a handset look tacky, or making its surface susceptible to the general grubbiness of everyday life. But Nokia did a smart thing: it added a glossy coating that completely changes the look and feel of the device. Take a look for yourself in the gallery below. But bear in mind that the midnight blue disco lights at Nokia World didn't quite do it justice.

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The Engadget Interview: Nokia's Peter Skillman talks design (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, they might look the same, but are they actually the same? Inside that smooth, shapely polycarbonate shell lies internals that are actually significantly different between these two. How different? Well, the guy on the left, the newly-unveiled Lumia 800, has a 1.4GHz Qualcomm processor paired with 512MB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The guy on the right? That's the ill-fated N9, and it packs a 1GHz TI OMAP chip with 1GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage. Inside the chart below lies the information you need, and the details you crave.

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Nokia Lumia 800 vs. Nokia N9: the tale of the tape originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The eight megapixel camera, meanwhile, packs an f/2.2 aperture, and is designed specifically for low-light environments. It seems pretty similar to what you'll find in the N9, and according to Nokia, it's simply a shooter that works for "ordinary people, under ordinary circumstances." You'll also find quad-band GSM support, with HSDPA download speeds of up to 14.4Mbps. Now, for the basics: the Lumia 800 is priced at €420, or about $585. It's already up for pre-order now, and is scheduled to roll out across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK, beginning in November. It'll make its way to Hong Kong, India, Russia, Singapore and Taiwan before the end of the year, and will hit "further markets" sometime next year. Check out a few more pics in the galleries below, or head past the break for a design video, and the official PR. For even more details, check out the Lumia 800 product page, linked below.

Gallery: Nokia Lumia 800

Gallery: Nokia Lumia 800 at Nokia World


Dante Cesa and Sharif Sakr contributed to this report.

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We're not ashamed to say it, we love Nokia's MeeGo-running N9. We love its stillborn (but still awesome) OS, its liquid-looking display and gorgeous machined polycarbonate shell. Now, we can see how that glorious bit of Finnish hardware gets put together in the newly released video seen above. So sit back, relax and let the precision manufacturing wash over you.

Nokia shows off how it makes the N9, Americans watch with envy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Symbian Anna update rolls out to compatible Nokia smartphones in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's taken a long time for Nokia's MeeGo-packing N9 to make its way into our top secret labs (the N9 moniker was first applied to early E7 prototypes), but it's here in our dirty little hands, at last, and it's glorious -- well, as glorious as a stillborn product can be, anyway. The N9 is the latest and greatest in a long line of quirky, interesting, yet ultimately flawed touchscreen experiments from Nokia that includes the Hildon-sporting 7710, a series of Maemo-based "internet tablets" (770, N800, N810, N900) and most recently, the N950 MeeGo handset for developers. What makes the N9 special is that it represents Nokia's last flagship phone as an independent player. MeeGo is already dead, and future high-end devices from the manufacturer will run Windows Phone and use Microsoft's services. So, is this the company's final bittersweet hurrah? Did MeeGo ever stand a chance against Android, iOS and Mango? In its attempt to stay relevant, is Nokia throwing out the baby with the bathwater? Most importantly, how does the N9 fare in today's merciless dual-core world? Find out after the break.

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Nokia N9 review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The Pantech Hotshot featurephone (above left) launched on Verizon this week. It's a full 3.2-inch touchscreen with a 3.2 megapixel camera and video capture. It's offered for $100 with a two-year contract. [PhoneScoop]
  • AT&T launched the Pantech Link II (above right) this week, a follow-up to the popular Quick Messaging Device. It features BREW mobile 1.0.2 and is available for $10 with a two-year commitment.
  • Cincinnati Bell launched the HTC Sensation 4G for $250 with a two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate.
  • The HTC Amaze 4G is heading north. Canadian carrier Telus has given the device its own piece of real estate on its site, having it listed as "coming soon." [AndroidCentral]
  • According to benchmark tests, the Sony Ericsson Nozumi actually has a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm CPU and uses Android 2.3.5. [LandofDroid]
  • Open Range Communications, a WiMAX provider in the Denver area, is laying off more than a hundred employees, shutting down its WiMAX service to new customers and the CEO resigned. [PhoneScoop]
  • Prefer the Washington Post over the New York Times? The former has its own Android app now available in the Market for free. [AndroidCentral]
  • The Nokia N9 is now officially for sale in Australia, on Telstra. Vodafone and Optus haven't put the device on sale yet, though both companies have announced intentions to do so at some point. [ComputerWorld]

Mobile Miscellany: week of October 3, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 4S vs. the smartphone elite: Galaxy S II, Bionic and Titan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We switched the pic to show you the iOS version, rather than the mock Sense variant depicted earlier. Yes, it seems you do get a choice.

Keepin' it real fake: Chinese Nokia N9 makes but minor sacrifices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Louis]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Australiaharmattanharvey normanHarveyNormanmeegomeego harmattanMeegoHarmattanmobilepostminin9nokianokia n9NokiaN9preorderMon, 12 Sep 2011 08:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia announces Car Mode with MirrorLink support for Symbian Belle and N9 smartphones (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/nokia-announces-car-mode-with-mirrorlink-support-for-symbian-bel/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/nokia-announces-car-mode-with-mirrorlink-support-for-symbian-bel/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/10/nokia-announces-car-mode-with-mirrorlink-support-for-symbian-bel/#comments It's about time some fruit emerged from the Car Connectivity Consortium, and Nokia is here to show other manufacturers how it's done -- and perhaps more importantly, why it's significant. The company has introduced Car Mode for Symbian Belle and N9 smartphones, which is an application that interfaces with MirrorLink (previously known as Terminal Mode), to provide a seamless and attractive connection between your smartphone and stereo head unit. Like we've previously seen, the system essentially works by mirroring your phone's display onto the vehicle's in-dash touchscreen. From there, you're given full access to navigation, music, contacts and videos without the need to fumble with your handset. Coinciding with this announcement, Alpine has introduced an aftermarket head unit known as the ICS-X8 that supports MirrorLink, which is expected to go on sale in November. We're loving the functionality here, but are still wondering when Android, Windows Phone and iOS will get their share of due diligence. Follow the break for video demos from Nokia and Alpine, along with the full PR.

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[Thanks, Mary]

Nokia N9 coming soon to Mexico, passport-totin' San Diegans originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Nokia N9 will be considered a rarity in the US, UK and Germany when it's released, but at least fans Down Under won't have to look very far to get their hands on one. Espoo's officially announced its intention of selling the MeeGo device on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, in addition to distributing it through several major retailers. Look for the one-of-a-kind handset to make its way to Australia in October for roughly $850; those who opt for the 16GB model will be able to choose from black, blue and pink, whereas the 64GB version will only be made available in black. Full presser can be found below.

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Nokia N9 coming to Australia in October on three carriers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Aziz]

Gallery: Nokia N9 coming to Kazakhstan

Nokia's N9 coming to Kazakhstan on September 9th, gets its own billboard originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like slowly waking up from a sweet dream, the Nokia N9 is gradually slipping away from our conscious mind before it's even released. We knew Stephen Elop & Co. didn't have high interest in the one (and only) Meego smartphone in its repertoire, but it's becoming very clear exactly how much the handset doesn't matter to the company. Nokia's confirmed with German site MobiFlip that the N9 will in fact not be making its way to Deutschland, just days after making it known that it has no plans to send the device to the US or the UK. Granted, those who can't shake off their desire for the one-of-a-kind phone will still find alternative methods of procuring it, but this is still a solid indication that Espoo is only staring ahead to its future with Windows Phone, and the N9 is merely in its peripheral vision.

Nokia N9 gets axed in Germany, global tour looks even more meager originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, so Nokia has made it abundantly clear that the N9 -- the company's current halo smartphone -- has no future in the US, UK, or most recently... Germany. It's quite the bum's rush for the handset that could have been Mr. Elop's shining star, but if you live in Sweden or the UK, there's still a few options. Independent dealers Katshing (for Sweden), and Expansys (for the UK), are both offering the device on pre-order. The release date hasn't been established by either reseller, but Katshing quotes a price of 5,490 Kronas ($845). Unfortunately, Expansys is remaining coy with its pricing strategy -- perhaps recognizing its new relative exclusivity. It's sad seeing the N9 fading into oblivion before its release, but if you're still pining over this sweet slab, at least these independents are watching out for you.

Nokia N9 coming to UK and Sweden through back door originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>englandexpansysmeegomobilen9nokianokia n9NokiaN9pre-orderpre-orderspreorderpreorderssmartphonesmartphonesswedenukThu, 11 Aug 2011 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia's Chris Weber promises US-centric push for Windows Phone 7 devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/nokias-chris-weber-promises-us-centric-push-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/nokias-chris-weber-promises-us-centric-push-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/10/nokias-chris-weber-promises-us-centric-push-for-windows-phone-7/#commentsNokia's US prexy Chris Weber's been making the media rounds lately, talking up the company's Windows Phone near-future and offering a peek at the marketing blitz to come. In an interview with VentureBeat, Weber confirmed the death of Symbian and the N9's North American release, but was much less straightforward when asked about the WP7 launch, saying only that a US focus is paramount to the OEM's global success. The MS-blessed smartphones are set to debut "in volume" next year, at which point Nokia hopes to have ironed out its complex negotiations with carriers, bringing aggressively subsidized handsets to market. Nokia's chief also engaged in a bit of mobile OS grandstanding, touting Microsoft's live tile integrated approach as superior to the "outdated" app focus popularized by iOS and Android. And if you're wondering just how the OEM plans to differentiate its hardware in this cluttered wireless market, expect to see phones with an emphasis on "state-of-the-art imaging technology and battery performance." Here's to hoping Weber's words don't come back to haunt him when his bet goes live next year.

Nokia's Chris Weber promises US-centric push for Windows Phone 7 devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidChris WeberChrisWeberhandsethandsetsiOSlaunchMicrosoftmobileMSN9NokiaNokia N9Nokia SymbianNokia WP7NokiaN9NokiaSymbianNokiaWp7phonephonesSymbianWindows PhoneWindows Phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WP7Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia: the N9 isn't coming to America]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/nokia-the-n9-isnt-coming-to-america/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/nokia-the-n9-isnt-coming-to-america/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/nokia-the-n9-isnt-coming-to-america/#comments If you've been eagerly awaiting September 23rd so you can grab your very own Nokia N9 in America, the company's first (and last) MeeGo smartphone may not be shipping in your region after all. We've been reaching out to Espoo in recent weeks in an attempt to nail down a US ship date for the drop-dead gorgeous handset, and much to our chagrin, we received a rather disheartening reply:

"After the very positive reception to the launch of the Nokia N9, the product is now being rolled out in countries around the world. At this time we will not be making it available in the US. Nokia takes a market by market approach to product rollout, and each country makes its own decisions about which products to introduce from those available. Decisions are based on an assessment of existing and upcoming products that make up Nokia's extensive product portfolio and the best way in which to address local market opportunities."

Bummer. Moreover, the folks over at The Inquirer were fed an eerily similar line regarding a ship date in the UK, leaving us to wonder where exactly this thing is planning to launch. Regardless, we're still doing our darndest to get ahold of one for review, but it's becoming all the more obvious that it'll hardly matter to folks situated in the US of A. And that, friends, is a crying shame.

Nokia: the N9 isn't coming to America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Psych. It was too good to be true -- Nokia's Swedish site had begun an official countdown for the Meego-laden N9, instilling hope within our souls that the gorgeous device would show up on at least a few shelves by September 23rd. Now, the timer is nowhere to be found, leaving disappointment, depression, and confusion behind in its tracks. Was it briefly taken down due to maintenance issues? Has the N9 been delayed -- or worse, cancelled? Perhaps it's the victim of some rare good luck and is getting bumped up to a sooner date? Until more answers come our way, the only thing we can do is sit and wait... and hope. And continue frantically clicking the "refresh" button.

[Thanks, Mark]

Update: We were just sent a link to Swedish website Tech Again, which notes they talked to Nokia Sweden's press officer about the situation. Apparently, the timer was removed because it insinuates a guarantee that operators and retailers will have the phone exactly at the moment the timer gets down to zero. The N9 is still expected to reach customers on the 23rd, but the specific time of launch may vary depending on the retailer. [Thanks, Joel]

Nokia N9 countdown timer removed, confusing calendars everywhere (update: here's why) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cancelledcountdowndelayedespoomeegomobilen9nokianokia meegonokia n9NokiaMeegoNokiaN9releaserumorrumorstimerMon, 08 Aug 2011 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/nokia-n9-countdown-page-goes-live-49-days-to-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/nokia-n9-countdown-page-goes-live-49-days-to-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/nokia-n9-countdown-page-goes-live-49-days-to-launch/#comments Google's powers of awkward PR translation may have been right on the MeeGo-money, judging by this countdown page for the N9. The Swedish site, which just went live today, has begun its 49 days and counting creep to the Gorilla Glass-clad handset's eventual overseas debut. We'd previously heard whispers of an impending September 15th release pegged for the OEM's backyard, but we'll err on the side of Nokia's official launch clock. Head to the source to watch this tantalizing tease of time ticking by.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghzNvidiaTegra250Soc3.9-inchamoledbluetoothbreaking newsBreakingNewscountdownGorilla glassGorillaGlasslaunchlaunch pageLaunchPageMeeGomobileN9nfcNokiaNokia N9NokiaN9omapOmap3630smartphoneteaserThu, 04 Aug 2011 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Orange Switzerland is expecting Nokia's N9 on September 15th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/30/orange-switzerland-is-expecting-nokias-n9-on-september-15th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/30/orange-switzerland-is-expecting-nokias-n9-on-september-15th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/30/orange-switzerland-is-expecting-nokias-n9-on-september-15th/#comments Release date info for Nokia's sweet slab of Meego has been scarce, but now Orange Switzerland's webpage announces the N9 is coming its way September 15th. Last month Swedish carrier 3 Group promised it would arrive there September 23rd, while some retailer in Kazakhstan is apparently listing them for sale August 19th. We're not quite ready to whip out our passport and translator for a taste of the (not) zombie OS's brains yet, but we'll keep an eye out for any more release date information as it comes.

[Thanks, StinkyFinger]

Orange Switzerland is expecting Nokia's N9 on September 15th originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>meegon9nokianokia n9NokiaN9orangeorange switzerlandOrangeSwitzerlandrelease dateReleaseDateswissswitzerlandSat, 30 Jul 2011 21:06:00 EST<![CDATA[FCC Fridays: July 22, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/fcc-fridays-july-22-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/fcc-fridays-july-22-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/fcc-fridays-july-22-2011/#comments We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Huawei C8350
Read - Huawei U8800-51
Read - Nokia N9
Read - Nokia RM-701
Read - Nokia RM-670
Read - RIM BlackBerry Bold Touch
Read - Samsung GT-S3770K
Read - Sharp SH-13C
Read - Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
Read - ZTE Q200

Peripherals

Read - ZTE MF659 USB stick

FCC Fridays: July 22, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look closely on the internal photos and you'll note the petite SIM tray and a 1,450mAh battery that relies on a wired connector. It is, quite clearly, not meant for easy user accessibility. Appetite still not sated? The full user manual is also there, ready for your download. And just think, a few minutes ago you didn't have any good reading material for this weekend.

Gallery: Nokia N9 at FCC

Nokia N9 arrives at FCC, opened up to see where all the MeeGo comes from originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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