Nokia has just release a small update for Nokia N97 smartphones, it seems that the update provided no added features, but did fix a few things.

Following are small list of things the update will fix:

1) Voice Dialing not working when there are 2000 + entries stored in Contacts.

2) Phone prompts "Memory full" when searching for names.

3) Scolling to left and right works the wrong way around in Photos.

4) Qwerty keypad input does not work correctly with calculator.

To Update OTA, simply key in #0000# then choose Options, "Search for Updates".
Check Old Topics if you Don't Know How to Update your Phone Firmware !
* The Number 22.X.0XX May Vary by Regions.
22.0.011 (RM-505) or 22.0.010 (RM-507)

for the whole list, check out http://www.nokian97forum.com

thanks Joseph.w.s

Nothing is impossible after you see this video.  A Nokia N900 got hacked and made to run Google's latest android os 2.2 also called the Froyo.

The video shows a demo of android 2.2 froyo running on the nokia n900. including a demo of the new lightning fast browser, avg of 3 seconds to load a fairly heavy page over wifi.

The project is not yet complete, but they did managed to finish these tasks.

N8x0 Port:

• ** Now Using Android 1.6 'Donut'
  
• ** Wifi works,
  
• ** Bluetooth Works
  
• ** Touchscreen works,
  
• ** Buttons work,
  
• ** Sound Via A2DP Bluetooth Works and seems stable
  
• ** first msdos vfat partition on the booting memory card work, other card slot does not work.
  
• ** Swap is autoenabled on boot using a seperate sd partition(Requires a different partitioning layout to original nitdroid hence my new post)
  
• ** Disabled androids new VOLD sdcard monitoring service and reverted to the older 'Mountd' as this can recognise cards with multiple partitions unlike vold
  
• ** SDCard is detected and mounted
  
• * Removed Google apps due to crashing and causing problems
  
• * Edited init.rc memory settings to allow more memory to be used.
  
• * Added E-Buddy Messenger
  
• * Added ASTRO File Manager
  
• * Added AndChat IRC Client
  
• * Added Connectbot ssh/telnet client
  
• * Added Snake Game
  
• * Added Twidget Lite Widget
  
• * Removed Voice Search/Dialer
  
• * Home screen now allows adding/moving/deleting items
  
• * Touch screen seems to be a bit inaccurate right at the bottom so try to keep off the very bottom edge - not too hard because buttons are fine size wise

source: talk maemo.org

 

Virgin Media, headline sponsor of V Festival, today announced the launch of two special V edition mobile phones from Virgin Media's official partner, Nokia. The Nokia 5230V and Nokia X6V, will feature a pre-loaded V Festival app and a host of extras to give festival-goers the perfect companion for the two-day event taking place over 21st/22nd August at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffordshire.

 

The special ‘V' edition Nokia phones come complete with cutting-edge technology and include exclusive V Festival content. The Nokia 5230V is a stylish touchscreen handset with a custom V Festival red back cover and ten free music tracks available through the Nokia Music Store. The Nokia X6V comes complete with a 5 megapixel camera, a music player including mixing software, plus built-in speakers, so festival-goers can carry on the party after the acts have finished. The Nokia 5230V and X6V both include free sat nav with Ovi Maps to ensure the journey to the V Festival is a smooth and enjoyable one. Plus, both handsets come with V Festival wallpaper, the new V Festival app and Shazam music identifier pre-loaded to the handsets.

 

The ‘V' edition Nokia handsets are exclusively available from Virgin Media stores on the high street, as well as online and by calling 0845 650 4500. The Nokia X6V is available free on a £20 per month tariff (£15 for Virgin Media customers), and the Nokia 5230V is available free on a £15 per month tariff (£10 for Virgin Media customers).

 

via: unwiredview

Just came across a video of a Nokia N9, there's no information yet on this device, but from the video, the Nokia N9 looks very much like the Nokia N8 but with a slide out QWERTY keyboard, very much as we were expecting of this device.

We're not too sure whether this is an actual promo-video or just a leaked document of intent for the Nokia N9. After all, it opens with a rather curious ‘We can turn the world into a sandwich' while crazy ukuleles play out in the background.

What do you think about the video, put your comments below

Nokia has officially release Version 1.2 filmware update.   The new version v1.2 (V10.2010.19-1) will first be available for the UK and can be downloaded with the "Over The Air" feature. While the rest of Europe will geti May26th. 

Here are list of improvement for this software update.

First up - new games join the veritable arcade already on offer in Ovi Store. Jurassic 3D Rollercoaster, Zen-bound, Angry Birds (level pack), Sygic, Kroll, Weatherbug, and GoGadget are all available to keep you entertained. Important to note though that Ovi Store will do a full switchover this week Thursday, May 27, so these games and other for-purchase apps will show up then.

Next are the improvements to communication. Email has been improved with the ability to accept or decline an event invitation right there in your inbox, and Facebook IM chat has also been bundled in. The release also brings with it video calling, allowing users face-to-face chatting anywhere.

An additional update you will be pleased to hear about is portrait browsing on the internet is a-go on the N900. Ovi Maps also gets the update treatment with changes to the UI, improving the experience of finding your way around. And finally, there's also a change to the menu system UI with the first level now customisable.

Moving away from the update and to look at MeeGo and the Nokia N900. Many of you have been asking whether the new MeeGo platform will be supported on the N900 once it's device-ready. Although Nokia N900 devices are being used for platform development and testing purposes by those involved in the MeeGo project, we don't have plans for a full scale commercial MeeGo upgrade on the Nokia N900. The reason? It's really about ensuring that you have the best possible experience designed for the features on your Nokia N900 device. Nokia realises this news may be a disappointment for some, rest assured that Nokia will continue to support the core Maemo software on your Nokia N900, as evidenced by the PR 1.2 (V10.2010.19-1) update available today.

Via

Nokia isn't backing down from the growing iPhone and Android on mobile phones market share.  Today, Yahoo! and Nokia announced a worldwide strategic alliance to extend the reach of their industry leading online services and offer people rich experiences that keep them connected to their world and the world around them.

As part of the alliance:

• - Nokia will be the exclusive, global provider of Yahoo!'s maps and navigation services, integrating Ovi Maps across Yahoo! properties, branded as "powered by Ovi."

• - Yahoo! will become the exclusive, global provider of Nokia's Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat services branded as "Ovi Mail / Ovi Chat powered by Yahoo!"

• - Nokia and Yahoo! plan to work on ID federation between their services, beginning by making it easy for people to use their Ovi user IDs across select Yahoo! properties to easily access the online content and services they need.

• "Delivering great user experiences -- both online and on your mobile - is what this alliance is all about," said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO, Nokia. "We're enabling millions of Yahoo! customers in key markets including North America to discover the unique capabilities that Ovi Maps brings. Similarly, Yahoo!'s online expertise will bring exciting mail and messaging enhancements to millions of Ovi Mail customers across almost every country around the world, many of whom will have their first Internet experience on their mobile.

• "What a combination," said Carol Bartz, CEO, Yahoo!. "We're excited to expand the reach of our best-in-class Mail and Messenger services, bringing personalized experiences to more people across the mobile web, particularly in emerging markets where we are seeding the next generation of Yahoo! users. At the same time, we believe Nokia's strength and continued investment in maps and navigation will greatly enhance our existing products, enabling us to focus on areas that are core to our business."

• Together, Yahoo! and Nokia will continue to deliver compelling Internet experiences that address the core needs of consumers, developers, operators and advertisers. The companies will utilize their respective global distribution advantages and brand recognition across consumer audiences.

• Select, co-branded service offerings are expected to become available from the second half of 2010, with global availability expected in 2011.

Check out Nokia and Yahoo Press release

You can pre-order a Nokia N8 today from Amazon Germany and it will get shipped in August.  At least that's the source we got from engadget, pricing at 469.50 euros.

This little powerful device will have 12 mp camera, also got a front facing video recorder and proximity sensor with an ambient light sensor used for adjusting backlighting.

Nokia N8 expected to run Symbian 3 with 4 inches large display, the screen on the Nokia N8 will sport the nHD resolution (360 x 640), which so far is the only resolution used by Nokia for their touch-enabled Symbian phones. The screen has 24 bits per pixel so that would make it capable of displaying 16 million colors.

Head over to Nokia N8 forum for more information on this device.

Although it's still in Beta Mode, the goal of Nokia's OVI ambition is simple, they want to make app creating much simplier that even a non-programmer can do it.

Nokia OVI store has created this wizard step-by-step instructions on how to create apps and reach millions of people without programming.  Sound crazy?  Well, check out their video and maybe you can let us know how simple it is.

Create your app in minutes.

• Fast. Easy. Free.
• Open to everyone.
• No programming skills needed.
• Reach millions of Ovi Store consumers

source: nokia ovi wizard.

Thanks engadget for the screenshot

The share price of the world's largest cellphone maker has missed the market recovery. The firm will be one of the few to miss profit growth in 2010, the year of economic recovery, and software problems continue to haunt its smartphone lineup.

It means Kallasvuo, who has spent more than half of his life at the company, could give his last speech to shareholders if Nokia cannot roll out a serious challenger to Apple's iPhone for the key holiday-sales season at end of the year.

The track record shows the chances are slim -- Nokia's last hit smartphone model was unveiled in 2006, the year when Kallasvuo, a long time company lawyer, took over at the helms of the Europe's top technology firm.

source: reuters

The Nokia N8 introduces a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a large sensor that rivals those found in compact digital cameras. Additionally, the Nokia N8 offers the ability to make HD-quality videos and edit them with an intuitive built-in editing suite.

Doubling as a portable entertainment center, people can enjoy HD-quality video with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound by plugging into their home theatre system. The Nokia N8 enables access to Web TV services that deliver programs, news and entertainment from channels like CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount and National Geographic. Additional local Web TV content is also available from the Ovi Store.

The Nokia N8 weighs 135 g, with following features:

• 3.5 inch capacitive OLED touchscreen display with 640 x 360 pixels
  
• GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
  
• WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA) 850/900/1700/1900/2100
  
• WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n
  
• A-GPS
  
• Ovi Maps with free navigation
  
• Flash Lite 4.0 and Flash video support
  
• Bluetooth 2.1
  
• 3.5 mm jack
  
• FM Radio and FM Transmitter
  
• HDMI
  
• 12MP autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash, face recognition and HD (720p) video recording
  
• 16GB of internal memory
  
• MicroSD card support, up to 32GB
  
• 1200 mAh battery
  

souce: nokia