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Nokia rolls out update for N8, C7 and C6-01
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February 5, 2011
By: ccsoya
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Nokia has just made available the first update for its Symbian ^3 platform — now simply known as Symbian — globally starting from today. The version 1.1 update is available for the Nokia N8, C7 and C6-01.
Nokia says most of updated features in version 1.1 “are not directly visible to end users, but together” but ensure that the enhancements “will enhance the user experience of each Symbian device”.
General enhancements in version 1.1 are:
- Meeting requests can be accepted directly from email invitations
- Maps integration in email, which means people can view the meeting location on the map when the address is mentioned in the location field in the invite
For the Nokia N8:
- New Quick Office 6.4 editor version, which offers editing possibilities and allows zooming in & out in Word documents
- Need for Speed Shift, Real Golf and Galaxy on Fire preloaded in the new version. (In some countries, Need for Speed is replaced with Asphalt 5). In any case these games are already available for free from Ovi Suite & Ovi Store despite the 1.1 update
To get the update, go through the “Software Update” on your device or just visit Ovi Suite for instructions.
Nokia warns that the update will be hefty, especially for the N8, so make sure your device is connected to a non-3G network via WiFi when executing the update.
Alternatively, you can use the Ovi Suite on your PC to download and install the update.
C7 owners can get the standard, non-customised version of the software is available from today. Nokia N8 and C6-01 owners will have to wait for your version early next week.
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Nokia Big Screen: Good looking media app for your Nokia N8 and E7
Posted:
January 7, 2011
By: soyacincau
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When it comes to media and entertainment, there’s no denying the the Nokia N8 packs quite a punch with its HDMI port, surround sound and HD video playback capabilities. The thing that’s holding it back on becoming a true entertainment powerhouse is its diminutive screen.
HD vids and pics are meant to be enjoyed on the big screen and the Beta Lab guys at Nokia have developed just the app to make this possible — the aptly named Nokia Big Screen.
The Nokia Big Screen allows N8 users to easily share and display the media stored on their device on the big screen. The app launches automatically when you hook up your N8 to a HDMI TV and it displays all available media content in your N8 right on the TV. You can then choose to control the media using the phone or a Bluetooth remote or keyboard.
The Nokia Big Screen is available from Nokia’s Beta Labs for the Nokia N8 and the soon to be released Nokia E7. Hit the link to download.
Head on over to after the jump for a demo video.
Nokia N8 replaces professional DSLR for a magazine cover photoshoot
Posted:
December 26, 2010
By: ccsoya
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South African photography magazine PiX wanted to proof the point that as far as beautiful pictures are concerned, its not the hardware that makes a good photographer but rather the technical execution of an idea.
So for its December/January issue the magazine team at PiX opted to go with a Nokia N8 rather than a professional-grade DLSR for a cover shot. And the result? Well it is safe to say that the professional photogs working on the shoot was blown away and the Nokia N8 has solidly affirmed itself as the camera phone to beat.
Head on after the jump to check out the result of the shoot along with the making-of video.
Mobile phone costs: How much goes to where
Posted:
December 18, 2010
By: ccsoya
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Like everything else that you buy, there’s a cost involved in manufacturing a mobile phone. That’s very obvious. But what is not so obvious is how much of this cost goes to where — as in, how much does a manufacturer spend per component in the device.
Data and visualization experts at Tableau have put together a very interesting visualization of how much each component costs in some of the more popular smart phones in the market. Tableau is quick to point out that the number presented in the table are estimates and does not include marketing and other costs.
Some interesting points to ponder from the data:
- Apple spent more on the housing for the iPhone 4 than any other manufacturer spent on ANY other component
- On the same note, Apple spent a decent amount on reception components in the iPhone 4 but still there were issues with reception. If the quality is top-notch, is the installation of said components to be blames for the antennagate?
- The BlackBerry Torch is the cheapest to produce in terms of components. In fact, the processor in the BlackBerry Torch is the second cheapest component in the device with the display being the most expensive
- The 12MP camera on the Nokia N8 is the most expensive camera component in the device lineup. The camera alone costs US$31 or close to RM100. In comparison, the N8′s processor is the cheapest of the bunch
So what do you think? Are the cost of the components in the device listed justified?
Hit the link to checkout the info in detail.
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Dragonfly Love — A music video shot entirely using the Nokia N8
Posted:
December 15, 2010
By: ccsoya
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To hammer in the point that the 12 megapixel camera on the Nokia N8 is pretty darn good, Nokia commissioned director Thomas Hilland make a video that showcases the capabilities of the N8′s camera.
The video called Dragonfly Love features music by Kap Bambino and remote-controlled helicopters made to look like dragonflies.
In terms of its interesting-ness Dragonfly Love is much better than the other video that Nokia commissioned the McHenry brother to direct.
Check out the music video after the jump. There’s also a bonus making of video included.
Maxis Christmas promos for mobile devices
Posted:
December 11, 2010
By: soyacincau
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With 14 days till Christmas, Maxis is giving you some gadget gifting ideas if you haven’t bought a present for yourself or your loved ones. They are offering special promotion on selected Blackberries, Nokias and Android devices which some being several hundred ringgit cheaper than usual.
On the BlackBerry line up, the Curve 8520 is going for RM99 (less RM200) while the Pearl 9105 goes for RM399 (less RM200). Meanwhile the previous top of the range Bold 9700 is going at RM699 (less RM200). These BlackBerry prices are tied to a 24 months of any Value Plus Plan with bolted on BIS Pro Plan of RM90/month.
For the non-BlackBerry line up, they are offering special deals with 24 months tie up of 3GB data plan of RM88/month on existing Value Plus plans. The Motorola Charm is offered at RM599 (less RM200) and the Nokia N8 at RM799 (less RM200). The Samsung Galaxy S bundled price remained unchanged at RM1099 while the Galaxy Tab is priced at RM1699 (less RM50). Since it is the season of giving, Maxis offers Free wrapping service at Maxis centres nationwide.
Maxis is also throwing out 2 Nokia devices at reduced prices with the Nokia X6 16GB at RM699 and Nokia N97 mini at RM799. These 2 devices are priced without contract and it is limited to 1 unit per customer. Do note that it is only available at Maxis i-Centre at KLCC, Northram and at JB Danga Bay.
For more information, head to Maxis’s Christmas promo page.
Maxis offers Blue and Orange Nokia N8
Posted:
December 2, 2010
By: soyacincau
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When Nokia N8 was launched, it only came in 3 colours: silver, green and dark grey. Now Maxis has updated their website with anodised blue and orange colour options as well. Contract price remains unchanged at RM999 over 24 months, RM1149 over 18 months and RM1299 over 12 months and it is for those who bolt on a data plan of 500MB, 1.5GB and 3GB.
For more information, check out Maxis’s Nokia N8 page.
Nokia Battery Monitor App
Posted:
November 17, 2010
By: soyacincau
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Battery information on your device is very critical especially if you’re heading somewhere without any charging source. Knowing what’s using your battery also helps in identifying what activity is sucking the most juice. There hasn’t been a proper way of finding out apart from gauging roughly with those battery bars.
To manage your battery resource, Nokia has released an application called the Nokia Battery App. Developed together with VTT Technical Research Centre, this app will help you understand your battery usage in the most simplest terms by giving you a estimated time remainder for different uses such as Talk, Music and Web Browsing. You can even add this as a widget on the home screen too. Apart from that, there’s even a nice little statistic feature which shows you how you’ve been using your battery so far. This is pretty much similar to the battery usage found on Android devices today.
With this app, you could possibly plan ahead your next charge and learn how to conserve your device energy better. Of course like any monitoring app, its accuracy may not be 100% but at least this gives you some form of reference for your usage. It is available for Nokia Symbian^3 and S60 5th edition devices which is downloadable from the Ovi Store here.
Check out our screenshots from a Nokia N8 after the jump
VIDEO: Nokia N8 torture test
Posted:
November 12, 2010
By: soyacincau
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You’ve gotta admit that most devices today are not just more advanced but also more delicate especially when its a touch screen phone. Nokia being in the phone business for a long time had to ensure its products are able to withstand some abuse in its lifespan. One of the common abuse is being dropped from a table or your pockets which is among the various test that Nokia had conducted for its Nokia N8.
Nokia claims that they’ve conducted over 200 endurance test for its new models including extreme weather conditions, humidity, bending in pockets and button abuses. As usual, don’t try this at home.
Check out Nokia’s drop test simulation video after the jump.
Remember the short film that will be starring Pamela Anderson and Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick that Nokia commissioned the McHenry Brothers to film entirely on the Nokia N8?
Well, the short film made its premier earlier this week and now it’s up online for your viewing pleasure.
You can check out snaps taken at the premier here and head on over to after the jump to watch the full version of the seven minute shortie.
We’d expected a bit more from the short film but after viewing it, we felt it was rather “meh“. Pamela Anderson and Ed Westwick played cameos rather than star in the film and the story line is boring. What do you think?