HTC EVO Shift 4G Review

htc evo shift

HTC EVO Shift 4G follows in the footsteps of the award-winning HTC EVO 4G bringing customers an attractive, streamlined design with the addition of a sliding QWERTY keyboard and an astonishing list of features. Beyond the latest version of the highly acclaimed HTC Sense user experience, HTC EVO Shift also boasts the power of 4G, Android™ 2.2, a 5MP camera/720p HD camcorder and a 3.6-inch capacitive touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom capability.
HTC EVO Shift 4G Review

HTC EVO Shift’s custom Web browser is optimized for convenient mobile use with functions like pinch-to-zoom and automatically reflowing text, while Sprint 4G speeds deliver a full, no-compromise Internet experience. Adobe Flash technology ensures that rich Internet content, such as embedded video and animation, are displayed the way they are meant to be seen.

The slide out full QWERTY keyboard makes staying in touch with friends and family through messaging and social networking quick and easy. With built-in mobile hotspot functionality, HTC EVO Shift 4G also allows up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including a laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device, to enjoy the benefits of 3G/4G speeds on the go.
HTC EVO Shift 4G Specs

* Qualcomm® MSM7630 (800 MHz) processor.
* Dimensions: 4.6″ x 2.3″ x .6″ (LxWxT).
* Weight: 5.9 ounces.
* Main display: 3.6” WVGA (800×480) 65K colors.
* Battery life: 6 hours of talk time*.
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery.
* Memory: 2GB ROM, 512MB RAM.

HTC EVO Shift 4G Features

* 3G/4G capability.
* 3.6” capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback.
* World-class HTML browser – quality that rivals that of netbooks.
* Android 2.2, with access to more than 100,000 apps on Android Market.
* Simultaneous voice and data capability in 4G and Wi-Fi coverage areas, enabling Web surfing and more while talking.
* GoogleTM mobile services including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM.
* Access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words.
* Updated HTC Sense, highly acclaimed user experience, which includes FriendStream™ to integrate Facebook, Twitter and more into a single flow of updates.
* Visual voicemail.
* Messaging – personal and business email, IM and text messaging.
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices.
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – peak download speeds of 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds between 600 kbps and 1.4 Mbps.
* 5MP autofocus camera and 720p HD camcorder.
* High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds.
* Capture and share HD-quality video (720p) from your phone.
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack.
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store.
* Amazon Kindle – an e-Reader in the palm of your hands, with you everywhere you go!
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV® and NASCAR Sprint Cup MobileSM.
* Stereo Bluetooth® 2.1.
* Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g/n.
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS.
* Expandable memory: 2GB microSD card included; supports up to 32GB.

Smaller, brighter, longer-lasting iPhone 4 unveiled

iPhone 4

At the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the new iPhone 4. Jobs said the fourth generation of iPhone has over one hundred new features including a higher resolution display, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD Video recording, Apple’s A4 processor and longer battery life.

Although packed with more features such as Retina display with 960 x 640 pixel resolution and a second microphone (for noise cancellation), the redesigned iPhone is 24% thinner – 9.3 millimeters – than the iPhone 3GS leading to Apple’s claim that it is the “thinnest smart phone on the planet.”

Perhaps the two most notable new features of the new iPhone are more power and more talk time. The new A4 processor, the same one found in the iPad, gives the iPhone 4 more computing power and according to Apple, an improved battery delivers up to seven hours of talk time on 3G networks, up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and up to six hours on 3G, and up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback.

The iPhone 4 will arrive with an new operating system, iOS 4 whose new features include Multitasking, Folders, enhanced Mail and more Enterprise support. Multitasking, allows users to switch between any of their apps, while folders will allow iPhone owner to organize their apps into collections by dragging one app on top of another. A folder is automatically created and named based on the category of apps selected. Users can change the name of any folder at any time.

The iPhone 4 will come in either black or white in 16GB and 32GB for $199 and $299 respectively. The device will be available in the US, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on June 24. Canada, along with seventeen other countries will have to wait until the end of July for their iPhone. The worldwide roll-out to 88 more countries will happen at the end of September.

Sanyo Incognito SCP-6760 Boost Mobile Review

Sanyo Incognito

Sanyo Incognito users will benefit from features such as advanced music, video and 3G Web browsing capabilities, and with the Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited plan they can also enjoy unlimited nationwide voice, text messaging and Web for just $50 a month without an annual contract.
Sanyo Incognito Review

The data-friendly Sanyo Incognito provides users with a PC-like experience anytime, anywhere. With 3G capabilities and an internal QWERTY keyboard, friends and families can stay connected via their favorite social networking sites and share content. Additional features in Sanyo Incognito include a high-resolution internal display, a fashionable glow-thru external display and a 2-megapixel camera with VGA camcorder and digital zoom.
Sanyo Incognito Features

* - Full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated emoticon, direct-to-text and camera keys
* - Glow-thru external display with touch-sensitive keypad
* - High-resolution 2.6″ internal display
* - 2MP camera with VGA camcorder and digital zoom
* - Multimedia (picture & video), text & instant messaging
* - Music and video player (supports multiple formats)
* - Supports microSD Cards up to 16GB (cards sold separately)
* - Stereo Bluetooth® capable
* - GPS enabled
* - Speakerphone with voice-activated dialing
* - Downloadable games, wallpapers and real music ringtones
* - Voicemail, caller ID and call waiting
* - 600-entry phone book
* - Alarm clock, calendar, calculator, to-do list & voice-memo recorder

Sanyo Zio Review

Sanyo Zio Review

Sanyo Zio Android phone features Sprint ID, a user-friendly new means of customizing Android content on mobile phones. Sprint ID allows Sanyo Zio users to instantly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, all at once. As beautiful as it is powerful, Sanyo Zio is only .5” thick and weighs only 3.7 ounces, making it one of the thinnest, lightest Android devices on the market.
Sanyo Zio Sprint

Designed with productivity and entertainment in mind, Sanyo Zio boasts multiple keyboard options, all with haptic feedback, an accelerometer to rotate between landscape and portrait orientations and an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts screen brightness to optimize viewing. The easy-to-use trackball also helps users navigate between the seemingly endless features found on Zio including address book integration with social apps like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and more; GPS functionality and digital compass plus preloaded Google Maps™; media player for streaming videos; full HTML Web browser; and even more customization from Android Market™.

ENTERTAINMENT AND PERSONALIZATION
· Sprint ID, a user-friendly new means of customizing Android content on mobile phones. Allows users to instantly download ID packs that deliver a predefined experience, including applications, widgets, ringtones and wallpapers, all at once. Along with the Samsung Transform and the LG Optimus S, the Sanyo Zio is a debut device for Sprint ID, which offers users a deeper level of customization beyond the typical Android experience.
· Android v2.1 providing direct access to more than 80,000 applications and fun games from Android Market, which users can download and install on their phones.
· 3.2 MP camera and camcorder with auto-focus and video playback.
· 3.5-inch WVGA touch screen with virtual QWERTY.
· MP3 player and Bluetooth v2.1+EDR (including Stereo Bluetooth).
· MicroSD card slot (includes 2GB microSD card and supports up to 32GB microSDHC cards).
· CDMA2000 1xEV-DO rev. A and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
· Sprint Zone – one-stop source for access to wireless account info, firsthand customer news, phone tips and tricks, a list of top apps and more.
· Sprint Music Plus – Allows users to personalize their music experience providing full music tracks, ringtones, and ringback tones.

PRODUCTIVITY
· Intuitive trackball for easy navigation.
· Visual voicemail.
· Corporate Email (Exchange Active Sync) & personal email (POP & IMAP), which gives you access to Gmail®, Yahoo! ® and much more.
· GPS Navigation – search for the closest coffee shop, or navigate to a specific address with a 3D map that moves with you.
Sanyo Zio Specs

· Available in Black with Silver trim.
· Dimensions: 4.6″ x 2.3″ x 0.5″.
· Weight: 3.7 oz.
· Display: 3.5” TFT” WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) touch-screen.
· Removable 1130 mAH lithium ion (Li-ion) battery provides up to 4.6 hours of continuous talk time.

Sanyo Zio price tag is a respectable $99 with a two-year contract and a $100 mail-in rebate. If you pay full price, Sanyo Zio will cost you $349.

Nokia E63 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia E63 Review

Nokia E63 is designed for people who need to manage their business and personal lives equally well. Building on the success of the Nokia E71, the company’s flagship messaging device, the Nokia E63 brings the QWERTY keyboard form factor to a broader audience at a great price. The Nokia E63 is expected to begin shipping in the coming weeks for an estimated retail price of EUR 199, before taxes and subsidies. Nokia E63 business-focused phone is lower priced than Nokia E71x.
Nokia E63 Specs

Whilst appealing to a new group of consumers with a design that feels great in the hand and has two new colors, the Nokia E63 is still very much a member of the Eseries family. Petersen continues, “People use Eseries to access their corporate mail, review their calendar and work in their business network, so the Nokia E63 still includes Wi-Fi connectivity, easy access to Mail for Exchange and dedicated key access to contacts, calendar and email.”

The Nokia E63 also has the ability to switch modes with a single key press, switching from a view of corporate mail, appointments and intranet data, to a personal mode with a picture of friends, personal email and shortcuts to favorite hobby blogs or websites. Petersen adds, “The amazing response we have seen to the Nokia E71, which has very quickly become the best selling model in its category, let us know that we are heading in the right direction. People want a rich experience when using messaging, social networks and the Internet. With the Nokia E63 you can enjoy the web, update your status and work meaningfully with multiple email accounts.”

The Nokia E63 also includes Files on Ovi, a service where people can get remote access to their PC files even when their computer is offline. Anyone buying the handset will have access to 1GB of online file storage for free.
Nokia E63 Colors

The Nokia E63 will be available in ruby red or ultramarine blue with a range of multimedia features. Record and view images and videos with the digital camera and bright landscape display, listen to music downloaded from the Nokia Music Store, or a number of other sources, via the standard 3,5 mm audio jack or customize Nokia E63 through the thousands of applications available for download.

Nokia E71x Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia E71x, the slimmest smartphone on the market, will be available in AT&T retail stores and online. Priced at just USD 99.99*, this much-anticipated full QWERTY smartphone arrives at a time when one in two people surveyed** say they would prefer to communicate via text message or email over phone calls.

“The trend for messaging, whether email, IM, texting or social networking, is stronger than ever – we are seeing a real shift in the way people prefer to communicate,” says David Petts, Vice President and General Manager, AT&T Account, Nokia. “The E71x is one of the most stylish and sophisticated QWERTY smartphones on the market, and it’s the ideal companion for people who enjoy easy messaging and connecting with their friends. We are thrilled to now bring this sleek smartphone to people across the United States with AT&T.”

In a recent survey conducted with 500 American adults aged 18 and above, 52 percent said they would prefer to use texting or emailing if they had to use only one communication method for two weeks. The option of only making voice calls for two weeks trailed behind at 40 percent, according to the people surveyed. The survey, commissioned by Nokia, looked at the way people use messaging and social networking on their mobile devices.

The results revealed that both texting and social networking from the mobile device are playing a part in the romantic side of life. More than one in four, or 26 percent, have made plans for seeing a special someone via social networking on their mobile, and 64 percent have made plans for a date via text messaging. Additionally, 32 percent of those surveyed have responded to a text message during a romantic dinner, and more than one in ten, or 11 percent, have actually interrupted a romantic engagement or dinner to respond to a social networking message. The same percentage of people say they have ended a romantic relationship via text, and seven percent have ended a relationship via social networking from their mobile.

Nearly three in four people, or 69 percent, said they send text messages at least once a day. What they use it for is revealing – nearly one in three, or 29 percent, say it is acceptable to tell friends/family they just got laid off via text message and one in ten would “call” in sick to work via text messaging.

In fact, actual behavior trumps intended behavior – 13 percent have called in sick to work via text. An additional 12 percent of respondents say they actually have spread news of their lay off to friends/family via texting. According to the survey, people are also using messaging and social networking to stay ahead in a tough economy. Eleven percent said they have secured a business deal via text and 6 percent have successfully used social networking to nab new business.

“Cutting-edge smartphones like the E71x are a huge hit with our customers who see their mobile phone as a hub for their digital lives,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, Mobile Phone Portfolio, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Our customers rely on smartphones to stay connected using e-mail, text messaging, and social networks. The E71x is ideal for that.”

The thinnest QWERTY smartphone on the market, the Nokia E71x, has high-speed 3G connectivity, WiFi, and features a built-in music player and a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera to connect people to their passions -be it messaging, social networking, listening to music, taking and sharing images or even navigating to a date or job interview with AT&T Navigator.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Review Specs Price Apps Manual

The compact Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is truly a music and entertainment device with a complete touch interface. The home screen features one touch shortcuts to content and popular social networks, like Facebook and MySpace. The innovative ‘people carousel’ features thumbnail images of up to 20 close friends and provides easy access to them and their communications history including emails, phone calls, photos or other social media updates.

In true XpressMusic form, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic is a great music player with 27 hours of playback time, excellent audio quality and a 4 GB memory card for storing music and other media. The device is Music Store comapitable and consumers can purchase new music through the Music Store, either directly on the phone or through a PC. The music collection is easily managed and can be synchronized with the PC using the Nokia Music client for PC.

Nokia 5530 XpressMusic Key Features

* Touch-screen responsiveness gives tactile feedback and the fastest, most intuitive access to all the phone, web and multimedia features crammed inside – including music, video, gaming, social networking and messaging.
* Contacts carousel – one-touch access to 20 favorite contacts, each displaying their most recent emails, calls or social media updates and a thumbnail pic chosen by you.
* Media Bar pops-up to give quick access to instant messaging like Windows Live Messenger, on-board videos or YouTube, access to other sharing sites like Ovi Share, Flickr, Facebook, MySpace, VOX – or just to browse the web.
* Music features include a world-class quality music player for excellent audio quality, FM radio, stereo speakers with surround sound, dedicated full touch music keys, 4GB built-in storage expandable to 16GB for up to 12,000 songs with album art.
* Listen to music – plug in the superb Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205 that comes in the box, and features a great tangle-free lead, or plug your choice of headphones into the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, or listen over Bluetooth stereo audio.
* Synchronize and manage music with Nokia Music Store, upload and download tracks via WLAN, Bluetooth or MicroUSB. Manage playlists on the go, or via PC with Nokia Ovi Suite
* 2.9-inch brilliant widescreen with up 16 million colors brings videos, album art, photos and phone menus vividly to life.
* Accelerometer automatically switches between landscape and portrait format whether you want use the phone, browse the web, watch a video or play games.
* 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus for snapping good quality photos and videos.

Nokia N900 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia today marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new Nokia N900. Taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device.

The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia’s previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer.

Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously while taking full advantage of the cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

“With Linux software, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience,” says Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. “The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we’ll continue to work with the community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the power of the computer, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting ways.”

Designed for computer-grade performance in a compact size, Maemo complements Nokia’s other software platforms, such as Symbian, which powers Nokia’s smartphones.

“Just as Nokia continues to expand and diversify its device portfolio, so it is deploying multiple platforms to allow it to serve different purposes and address different markets. While we have seen continued growth in Symbian as a smartphone platform, Maemo enables Nokia to deliver new mobile computing experiences based on open-source technology that has strong ties with desktop platforms,” says Jonathan Arber, Senior Research Analyst in Consumer Mobile at IDC.
More multitasking with Maemo

The Nokia N900 packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration. The result is PC-like multitasking, allowing many applications to run simultaneously. Switching between applications is simple, as all running content is constantly available through the dashboard. The panoramic homescreen can be fully personalized with favorite shortcuts, widgets and applications.

To make web browsing more enjoyable, the Nokia N900 features a high-resolution WVGA touch screen and fast internet connectivity with 10/2 HSPA and WLAN. Thanks to the browser powered by Mozilla technology, websites look the way they would on any computer. Online videos and interactive applications are vivid with full Adobe Flash™ 9.4 support. Maemo software updates happen automatically over the internet.

Messaging on the N900 is easy and convenient thanks to the full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Setting up email happens with only a few touches and the Nokia Messaging service mobilizes up to 10 personal email accounts. Text message or IM exchanges with friends are shown in one view and all conversations are organized as separate windows.

The Nokia N900 has 32GB of storage, which is expandable up to 48GB via a microSD card. For photography, the Maemo software and the N900 come with a new tag cloud user interface that will help users get the most out of the 5MP camera and Carl Zeiss optics.

Nokia N97 Mini Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Following on from the success of the N-Series N97, Nokia has now released the new Nokia N97 Mini phone, a cut down version in terms of overall dimaensions and weight but not so much on the features. The Nokia N97 Mini has been explained by Nokia as being aimed at the youth and fashion market, the company believes there is a gap to fill for those that want as many features as possible but without the weight and bulk that this usually produces. The Nokia N97 Mini manages to do this perfectly with a very similar feature set to the original Nokia N97 and yet pocket friendly for those out and about.

The N97 Mini is a smaller version of its namesake. It offers a similar array of features and uses the ARM 11 434 MHz processor for its central processing capabilities. The addition of the Symbian OS v9.4 operating system simply adds to its appeal. Recently released, it is expected to cause quite a stir.

A 3.2 inch TFT touch screen is the mainstay of the handset with a pixel resolution of 360 x 640 pixels. It offers excellent colour reproduction because it is able to display 16 million colours. The phone comes with several sensors which includes proximity and accelerometer sensors.

The sensors alleviate some issues by automatically conducting some mundane tasks such as amending the aspect of images and saving battery power by switching the handset off when not in use. A full QWERTY keyboard is located behind the screen and is a useful asset.

The camera provided with the phone is a 5.0 megapixel camera that comes with a whole host of additional extras. The camera operates at a pixel resolution of 2592 x 1944 and provides excellent quality images. This is in part due to the fact that Nokia have incorporated Carl Zeiss optics into the camera. As a means of ensuring picture quality, the user can reap the benefits of auto focus and a dual LED to ensure quality of image, whilst the increasingly popular geo tagging is available as well.

The ability to record and playback video is integral to the success of many handsets in the modern era and this unit offers VGA quality and 30 frames per second recording. The inclusion of a video light is an unusual but useful addition, as is the integrated secondary camera. For those who like to edit their images and videos on the fly, the phone comes with software that offers the ability to edit the media.

Connectivity is provided by the GPRS, EDGE, Blue tooth and USB connections, with the ability to share files and synchronise with a PC high on the list of desired tasks. Internet access is provided by the HSDPA and Wi-Fi connections which offer web browsing either through its own connection or via available hot spots. Satellite navigation is provided by the GPS with A-GPS function and includes the popular Nokia maps.

The MP3/MP4 player is always a popular addition to any phone. With the phone having 8 Gb of memory storage, plenty of media can be stored and downloaded. Local and national radio stations are available via the FM stereo radio. The phone comes with a suite of extras, which include a document viewer as well as a digital compass and flash lite 3.

The Nokia N97 Mini is compact in size as the name suggest. It is 113 mm x 52 mm wide and 14 mm thick. It weighs 138 grams. It is a useful addition to the Nokia range and offers a different option to the full size model. Its recent release has been eagerly anticipated and it is sure to become a firm favourite.

Nokia 7230 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia 7230 is made for the design-conscious consumer and optimized for socializing and sharing with those closest to you. Nokia 7230 is a slider phone, which provides an impressive level of technology encased within a typically Nokia styled handset. The unit is compact at only 98 mm x 48 mm wide whilst weighing only 100 g in weight. It offers an impressive screen as well as 3G connectivity and media playing capabilities.

The handset provides a 2.4 inch TFT display screen, which is both colourful and large enough to display imagery in a capable fashion. Within the confines of its 240 x 320 pixel screen size it is able to display up to 256,000 colours. The unit provides both ring and vibration alert types with the option to use downloaded MP3 files as ringtones. In addition a speakerphone and a 3.5 mm audio jack are also provided.

Nokia 7230 comes with an MP4/MP3 media player, which supports all major audio and video file formats, whilst the included stereo FM radio comes with RDS capabilities offers the means to listen to a wide variety of radio broadcasts from around the country. In addition for entertainment, the handset provides a variety of games which include Snake III, Sudoku II and Rally start as well as the ability to download a variety of other games if desired.

Nokia 7230 comes with a 3.15 mega pixel camera which operates at a pixel resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and offers effective snapshot style imagery. In addition the camera also doubles up as a video capture device, allowing the recording of video at QCIF quality and at 8 frames per second.

Connectivity comes in the form of class of 32 versions of GPRS and EDGE, whilst the inclusion of both USB in micro format and blue tooth provides additional means of connectivity. The unit also offers 3G connectivity as standard. The unit comes with 45 MB of internal memory, with most packages including a 2 GB card which can be utilised in the microSD card slot. The aforementioned slot can be utilised to increase memory capacity up to 16 GB by utilising further cards.

Nokia C6 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia C6 – the small and stylish smartphone. Sporting a 3.2-inch AMOLED display with full touch capabilities and Nokia ClearBlack technology for improved outdoor visibility, the latest Nokia C6 (C6-01) features the best of social networking and mobile entertainment in a stainless steel and glass design. Stay connected to email, access millions of tracks through Ovi Music, and download apps and games from the Ovi Store. Estimated retail price is EUR 260, excluding taxes and subsidies.

Nokia C6 is built on the new version of Symbian, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. It strikes a balance of innovation and intuition offering a variety of improvements and features such as support for multiple homescreens, visual multitasking, gesture-based interactions and a noticeable reduction in prompts — all while presenting a familiarity that means millions of people can pick up one of Nokia’s new smartphones and instantly know how to use it. People will also discover free Ovi Maps, access to Ovi Store, messaging, social networking and other experiences that come standard across all of these smartphones.

With content for everyone
The new family of Symbian smartphones will include a completely updated Ovi Store experience. The new store experience is driven by a friendlier user interface and a new collections feature to quickly access popular apps and games available now, or soon, such as foursquare, Angry Birds, Need for Speed Shift and Real Golf 2011. Additionally, Ovi Store will continue to offer exclusive apps including Audiotube, Tesco and others along with favorites such as Fring, Shazam, and Asphalt 5.

For developers, the uniform Symbian platform together with the Qt development environment enables easy smartphone application creation and extensive reach.

A mobile world centered on where you are
Free access to Ovi Maps, the world’s most comprehensive walk and drive navigation, to Nokia smartphones was only the start. With the latest beta release of Ovi Maps, available for download today, people will benefit from new features and even greater map detail. Ovi Maps beta adds visibility to subways, trams and trains in 85 cities around the world, real-time traffic, safety alerts in or out of navigation mode, visibility to parking and petrol stations, and speed limit warnings. In addition, people can use the improved search capabilities and share their location immediately via text messages or email to other browser-enabled phones.

New gear for on-the-go
Nokia also showcased the Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i offering an improved audio experience with active noise cancellation and a collection of five unique new Bluetooth headsets designed for a variety of needs, including hands-free multitasking, talking and navigating in the car with voice guidance.

Features of Nokia C6:
Symbian smartphone with a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
3.2-inch touchscreen (640 x 360 pixel), and 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash
Direct access to Facebook feeds right from Nokia C6?s homescreen
Full suite of email and social networking capabilities
A-GPS for Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation
Access to thousands of applications from Nokia Ovi Store
Colour Option: Black or White
Talk time: Up to 7 days; Standby time: Up to 16 days
Dimensions: 113.4 x 53 x 16.8 mm; Weight: 150 g (with battery)
Available in Q2 2010 for an estimated retail price of EUR 220

Nokia E5 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Rounding off the trio is the latest addition to the Nokia Eseries range, the Nokia E5. Designed for those that want to be productive in both their professional and personal lives, the Symbian-based Nokia E5 follows the successful blueprint of devices such as the Nokia E72 and Nokia E63. The Nokia E5 combines high quality business features with all of the personal networking and entertainment capabilities that a busy professional expects from a smartphone.

The Nokia E5 is perfect for managing busy schedules with a variety of productivity applications available in the Ovi Store. And with direct access to over 90 percent of the world’s corporate email through Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, it’s easy to keep in contact from anywhere.

Estimated price of the Nokia E5 is EUR 180, before taxes and subsidies, with expected availability in the third quarter of 2010.

Features of Nokia E5:
S60 3rd edition-based Business smartphone with full QWERTY keypad
2.4-inch QVGA screen display and 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
Business grade security and device management capabilities
Direct access to more than 90% of the world’s corporate email via Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler
5 variants of colour – Carbon Black, Chalk White, Sky Blue, Copper Brown and Silver Grey
Talk time: Up to 18.5 hours; Standby time: Up to 29 days
Dimensions: 115 x 58.9 x 12.8 mm; Weight: 126 grams (with battery)
Available in Q3 2010 for around EUR 180

Nokia C3 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

The Nokia C3 is the first device to bring a full QWERTY keyboard to the world’s most popular mobile phone platform – Series 40 – and is the first in the range to enable access to social networks directly on the homescreen. People can view, comment, update their status and share pictures to their favorite social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

At an estimated price of EUR 90, before taxes and subsidies, the Nokia C3 also comes with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat, meaning first time users can set up email and chat accounts straight from the device, without the need for a PC. Other notable features are the Wi-Fi connectivity, a two megapixel camera, rich color 2.4 inch screen and support for up to an 8GB memory card. The Nokia C3 is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2010 in a variety of appealing colors, including golden white, slate grey and hot pink.

Features of Nokia C3:
First (Series 40) S40 handset with full QWERTY keyboard
Direct access to social networks right from Nokia C3?s homescreen
Manage popular social networks like Facebook and Twitter
2.4-inch screen display and 2 megapixel camera
Pre-loaded with Ovi Mail and Ovi Chat
3 variants of color – golden white, slate grey and hot pink
Talk time: Up to 7 hours; Standby time: Up to 20 days
Dimensions: 115.5 x 58.1 x 13.6 mm; Weight: 114 grams (include battery)
Available in Q2 2010 for approximately EUR 90

Nokia X5 Review Specs Price Apps Manual

Nokia X5 Review

Nokia unveiled the new Nokia X5, its latest full QWERTY music device which makes messaging, social networking and listening to your favourite music fun and easy when on the move. The unique, square slider design makes it a perfect device for teens who enjoy Facebook, chatting, games, music and staying in touch with their peers in unlimited ways. The square slider design is quite similar to Motorola Flipout.
Nokia X5 Apps

Favorite contacts, emails and social networking sites can be accessed directly from the home screen which makes sending messages and status updates a breeze. Thousands of games and other social networking, entertainment and personalization apps can be downloaded from Ovi Store. On top of that, the Nokia X5 has a great music player with excellent sound quality and loud speakers, offering easy access to the device’s music collection with space for up to 1000 tracks with a 2GB in-box memory card, expandable up to 32GB. In select markets, the Nokia X5 will include Nokia’s Comes With Music, the unlimited music download service with access to millions of tracks. With the fun “Surprise Me” feature, you can spin the phone when playing music to jump to a random track.
Nokia X5 Price

Available in a variety of cool colors, the Nokia X5 is expected to begin shipping during the third quarter of 2010 with an estimated retail price of EUR 165 before taxes and subsidies.

Nokia C6-01 Review

Nokia C6-01 Review

The Nokia C6-01 is a powerful combination of internet, social networking, video, photos, music, maps with Symbian^3 operating system. Nokia C6-01 features compact design with stainless steel covers and 3.2″ AMOLED ClearBlack capacitive touch display – improved outdoor visibility with vivid colors and pure black, 8 megapixel Full Focus camera with dual LED flash and support for capturing 720p HD video, On Demand WebTV and A-GPS with Ovi Maps. We were impressed with its 3.2-inch ClearBlack display, this is said to be bright and deliver crisp colors, in fact the C6-01?s display is said to be better than the Nokia C7. Additional features in Nokia C6-01 include Qt 4.6.3, Java MIDP 2.1 Bluetooth 3.0 and Flash Lite 4.0. Supported WCDMA frequencies may vary based on region where the Nokia C6-01 is available.

The Nokia C6-01 brings also compatibility with popular internet video formats and desktop Flash. Nokia has released a customizable open source Web TV app template for content providers to mobilize their existing Web TV services and deploy them on Nokia Symbian^3 devices. The template has been created and used in a collaboration with dozens of globally acclaimed broadcasters.
Nokia C6-01 Apps

• Live feeds from favorite social networking sites on the home screen via the dedicated Social client (Facebook, Twitter, RenRen)
• Favorite email accounts supported (Yahoo!® Mail, Gmail™, Windows Live™ Hotmail, Ovi Mail)
• Compact size and customizable home screens with quick access to email, contacts, apps and features
• Share high quality pictures and videos directly from memory card
• Latest apps & games from Ovi Store
• Ovi Maps with free navigation & location sharing
• Access to millions of songs via Ovi Music
Nokia C6-01 Features

• 8 Mpix full focus camera, 2x digital zoom and dual led flash
• Secondary camera for video calling
• Nokia ClearBlack display with improved outdoor visibility
• WebTV
• Music player
• FM stereo radio
• Ovi Suite
• Games included: Ovi Maps Challenge, Climate Mission

Nokia C6-01 Connectivity
• WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n
• HSDPA cat 9 10.2 Mbps, HSUPA cat 5 2.0 Mbps
• Bluetooth 3.0
• A-GPS
• Micro USB connector and charging
• USB-on-the-go
• 3.5 mm Nokia AV connector

The Nokia C6-01 lands in shops this winter for around $260 (£220).

Nokia C3 Review

Nokia C3 Touch and Type device combines a traditional keyboard with the benefits of a touch screen. What else is new in the latest Cseries to be announced? Read on after the break for more info about Nokia C3.

Nokia C3 design is reminiscent of classic Nokia devices such as the Nokia 6700 classic and Nokia 6300 phones, and gives users familiar with such models both the familiarity of their trusty older devices and single-handed operation. Plus a taste of the modern through the ability to operate the device through a touch interface.

The Series 40 device promises best-in-class communications, with Quad band phone calling, and both 3G/HSPA and WiFi internet connectivity. It comes with Nokia messaging 3.0, the latest incarnation of Nokia’s email, instant messaging and the Communities client offering Facebook and Twitter access. The device also allows users access to games and other applications through the Ovi Store.

The new C3 offers a high-quality build for your money, with a 100% stainless steel case and a 5-megapixel camera with flash on board. It will come in Silver, Warm grey and Khaki Gold colour variations. It measures 111 x 47.5 x 11mm, with the screen measuring 2.4-inches, diagonally. The device supports MicroSD memory cards for storage up to 32GB.
Nokia C3 Specs
Touch and Type functionality
Timeless design with premium materials and impressive features
Nokia Messaging with email and IM
Fast web browsing with 3G, HSPA (up to 10MBit/S) and WLAN 802.11b/d/g/n access
5 megapixel camera with flash
Access and share in Facebook and Twitter with Communities client
Great selection of apps and games from Ovi Store
FM radio with RDS and music player
Support for up to 32GB MicroSD memory card
Nokia c3 Price

The Nokia C3 Touch and Type is expected to cost €145 before taxes or subsidies and will start shipping in the fourth quarter of this year.

Nokia C2-01 Review

The most important thing to know about the Nokia C2-01 is that this is our most inexpensive new 3G phone, so it promises to bring fast data services to millions of people who’ve never had them before. It’s a classic feature phone with the Series 40 operating system, traditional keypad, a 3.2-megapixel camera and a two-inch screen. There’s also a music player, FM radio, Bluetooth connectivity and it can handle memory cards up to 16GB. Note that, unlike the original Nokia C2-00, this is a single SIM device.

Nokia C2-01 comes with Nokia Messaging for email and instant messaging. SMS and chat messages are now displayed in a conversational (threaded) view. You get the Ovi Store for new apps and Ovi Music for tunes. In selected markets, the Nokia C2-01 will come with the Ovi Life Tools service.
Nokia C2-01 Features

• 3G for fast web search and browsing
• 3.2 Mpixcamera with video recording
• Large and bright 2” QVGA screen
• Nokia Messaging with email and IM
• Conversational messaging
• Access and share on Facebookand Flickr
• Great selection of apps and gamesfrom OviStore
• OviMusic –available from OviStore
• OviLife Tools (selected countries)
• FM radio with RDS and music player
• Nokia Xpress Audio messaging
• 3.5mm AV connector
• Large phone book up to 2000 contacts
Nokia C2-01 Specs

Physically, Nokia C2-01 is 109.8 x 46.9 x 15.3mm and weighs 89g. Nokia C2-01 will be available from the first Quarter of 2011. The Nokia C2-01 price is expected to be around €70, before local taxes and operator subsidies.

Nokia X2-01 Review

Nokia has announced a couple of new additions to its budget range: the Nokia C2-01 and the Nokia X2-01, both running Symbian S40. The Nokia X2-01 is a device for social networking and fast communications. Nokia X2-01 comes with a full QWERTY keypad and is aimed at those who can’t get enough of text messaging and status updates. This is bolstered by the new Communities app which integrates Facebook into the device. You can see friends’ updates directly from the homescreen and easily post your own updates and photos. With one click, you can dive into the application for a deeper view.

As befits an Xseries device, there’s also a healthy emphasis on music. There’s one click access to music, the media player, FM radio and the Ovi Music service, for unlimited access to a vast library of tunes, will be available in selected markets. There’s also Ovi Store, of course, for fresh apps. Ovi Life Tools will also be available in some territories.
Nokia X2-01 Specs

Nokia X2-01 comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA screen and a VGA camera on the back. The Nokia X2-01 measures 119.4 x 59.8 x 14.3mm and weighs 107.5g. It supports memory cards up to 8GB. There’s no WiFi and only GPRS/EDGE data, but that’s compensated for by the low price.
Nokia X2-01 Features

Messaging
• Full QWERTY keymat
• 1-click accessto emailand chat via Nokia Messaging
• EasyOvi Mailand Ovi Chat account creation
• Conversational SMS for chat type messaging
• Favorite contacts on homescreen

Social networking
• 1-click accessto social networking directly from home screen
• Viewing alerts and news on the homescreen
• Easy posting and changing of status and uploading photos
• Quick navigation through your friends latest posts

Music
• 1-click accessto music
• Ovi Music (in select countries)
• Media player
• FM stereo radio + RDS

Additional features
• VGA camera
• 3.5 AV connector
• Built-inhandsfreespeaker
• Ovi Life Tools(in select markets)

The Nokia X2-01 is going to be available from this Quarter and the price is expected be around €80, before local taxes and operator subsidies are applied.