Nokia Launch N8 Photo Competition
Nokia has launched a search for the nation’s amazing shots taken on its Nokia N8 smartphone 12 MP camera for a ground-breaking campaign where aspiring photographers can get their images featured in a national billboard advertising campaign. It’s the first time images taken on a mobile phone camera have been blown up to this scale for use on outdoor advertising billboards. Whether you want to share your perfect view, show somebody how much you love them or have taken a spontaneous digital picture that needs to be seen, one winner will get their image blown up to the size of a huge 96 sheet, billboard advert and displayed near their…
An Incredible Video Of WorldWide Android OS Domination
This YouTube video is phenomenal it demonstrates the activation worldwide of Android phones from October 2008 – January 2011. In many ways, it paints a very clear picture demonstrating how Google’s Android OS has become the current top OS for smartphones in the world. Bear with the video, it takes a while to get going, but as soon as the Motorola Droid launches the 3D world lights up like fireworks on a dark night. Some dramatic music would go well in the background with this video, but keep watching and wonder at the significance of this amazing film. Heads up to Flowing Data for this amazing link. Just watch…
Nokia And Microsoft Get Loved Up And Not Just For Valentines
Nokia and Microsoft have just announced their new long term plans to partner up as Windows Phone 7 becomes the main operating system on all Nokia’s smart phones – what a wonderful relationship, Microsoft’s software expertise meets Nokia’s hardware expertise. It’s a good idea, but also shows how good Apple are, when they combine the hardware and software together. Bing Less we forget Bing of course, it will now become the main search engine on all Nokia phones too. Nokia Maps will become the main mapping technology. Nokia’s application and content store will become integrated into Microsoft Marketplace. Microsoft will also provide developer tools making it easier for application developers…
Foxconn Says ‘No Need For Overreaction’ To Steve Jobs’ Medical Leave
Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co), the largest manufacturer of electronics and computer components worldwide with up to 450,000 workers and of course manufacturers of products from Apple, Amazon, Cisco, HP, Dell, Nintendo, Nokia, Microsoft, Sony and Sony Ericsson have spoken out in relation to the controversy surrounding Jobs’ medical absence. In a report from DigiTimes, Foxconn acknowledged that Steve Jobs’ had taken medical leave and expressed that it was not the first time and since Apple, their major client, is ‘well organized’ they will not experience any operating issues simply ‘because of one person’s absence.’
Nokia Announce New 3G Smartphone – C5-03
Nokia have just announed the C5-03 3G touch smartphone retailing for £189 SIM free now available in the UK. This handset offers the offers the full range of Ovi services including free Ovi Maps with voice-guided navigation and access to the Ovi Store, with free apps like Doodle Jump, Shazam Encore, ESPN, Real Football Mini Edition and many more bundled with the device. WiFi connectivity also ensures that consumers without data plans can enjoy the benefits of full web access on their mobile device. Other features include, on board QWERTY keyboard, high quality 3.2inch screen, 5 megapixel camera, USB connector, MicroSD memory card support and 40MB internal memory, Available in…
Six New Year, New You Apps From Nokia
New Year Resolutions. We all have them, but how long can we really stick them out? Well, whatever you’re planning on changing this year, the Nokia Ovi Store have some great apps to try and help you stick to those resolutions (well for a little longer than normal at least). Match.com UK is the perfect app for anyone looking for new friends or a relationship. With full access to the Match.com UK database you’re sure to find people who are like-minded and potentially your perfect match! If your resolution was to be more charitable then the Oxfam Donate app will let you know what Oxfam is up to and also…
Nokia’s Ovi Store downloads hit 3 million a day as developer support surges
Nokia today announced that its Ovi Store has reached 3 million downloads per day, a milestone spurred by overall global demand and a recent update that gives users of Nokia’s new Symbian smartphone family a friendlier look and feel as well as more popular apps and games. The company is gaining significant software developer momentum with more than 400,000 signing on to Nokia in the past 12 months, and 97 surpassing the million download milestone for their apps. In related news, the Nokia Qt Software Development Toolkit (SDK) and the Qt SDK combined have been downloaded 1.5 million times as developers discover this approach can improve the speed and…
Stay Connected with Ovi by Nokia
Life can get pretty hectic these days making it hard to keep in touch, but these great apps, available on the Nokia C7, will help you stay connected no matter how busy your schedule. The Mirror Mobile app allows you to keep up with the world from your mobile, providing you with the latest news, sport and celebrity gossip while on the move. While WhatsApp enables you to stay in touch with friends and family via IM, audio, video and picture messages so you’ll always know what they’re up to, even if you have to work late or don’t live nearby. Grab these great apps and help yourself stay connected!…
Six apps for your Nokia C7 – The Style List
The ultimate accessory for the fashion focused, Nokia’s C7 is this season’s latest must have handset. To make it even better, why not customise it with some brilliant apps to make sure you’re always one step ahead of the crowd. Pixelpipe is the app to have if you use any social network sites. It will enable you to upload photos, films and audio files quickly and easily to over 100 sites including Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Photobucket and Twitter. London’s Lonely Planet Guide will help you find your way in the city whether you live there or are visiting for the weekend. Looking for the newest bars in town, want…
Nokia Launches FriendChat – A New App
FriendChat, a new, free app available on the Ovi Store launches today, allowing you to have five different instant chat conversations with your Facebook friends at the same time. It makes instant messaging quick, easy, and simple. Not only are all your friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances already in your contact book, you can also swap between several active chats you are having– ideal if you are talking to different groups of friends at once. No matter where they are in the world, FriendChat lets keeps you connected to your existing network of friends on the go, featuring: Quick, responsive instant messaging with your Facebook friends on your Nokia Instant…
