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Nokia N95 Wins Prestigious TIPA Award 2007

April 26, 2007 at 9:08 am by Jay | In Mobile News

The Nokia N95 has been voted the ‘Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe 2007′ by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association), the largest photo and imaging press association in Europe.

The Nokia N95 was commended for its outstanding imaging functionality, comparing its features directly with those of stand-alone cameras. The judging panel noted features such as the autofocus lens for sharp, large prints, a real mechanical shutter to avoid distortion, the Carl Zeiss optics with Tessar lens that can focus at close range and the up to 20x digital zoom for distant subjects. The panel also commented on the phone’s outstanding audio, video and web capabilities as well as its GPS functionality.

“A small mobile wonder and a camera as well,”

“This award reinforces Nokia’s leadership and commitment to driving forward convergence in the mobile industry,” said Jonas Geust, head of Nokia Nseries Players Category, Multimedia, Nokia. “We’re delighted the Nokia N95 has been recognized as an outstanding imaging device and we firmly believe that by offering our customers true multimedia computers, like our Nokia Nseries range, we can confidently say we have now arrived at a time when people no longer need to carry multiple devices.”

The features of the N95 include:

5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics
Possibility to capture print quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips
Unique 2-way slide concept with dedicated media keys
Support for compatible microSD memory cards of up to 2GB
Wireless LAN connectivity and HSDPA offering high download speeds
Integrated GPS, and access to maps for more than 100 countries
The option to purchase additional features such as city guides and voice-guided navigation

TIPA was founded in 1991 as an independent, non-profit association of European photo and imaging magazines. At present, TIPA includes 31 member magazines from twelve countries.

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Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious wins $25,000

April 23, 2007 at 5:32 pm by Ben | In Just For Fun, Mobile News

In the news today: 13 year old Morgan Pozgar won $25,000 for typing the word supercalifragilisticexpialadocious in just 15 seconds, as part of LG’s National Texter Championship. In the photo she seems to be using some sort of HTC MDA device, with a slide-out keypad, but we think it must have been done on a traditional mobile phone keypad.

This reminded me of something my colleague Jay said the other day, that his N95 ‘Multimedia Computer’ didn’t need a full keyboard like my P990i because he could use the numeric pad just as quickly.

So…

Typing Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious with T9 predictive text turned off…

13 year old girl	Unknown phone	15.0 secs
Jay	Nokia N95	17.3 secs
Louis	Nokia 6300	24.5 secs
Ben	Sony Ericsson P990i	8.3 secs

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Nokia 6120 Classic mobile phone

April 21, 2007 at 6:47 pm by Jay | In Coming Soon Handsets, Mobile Phones

The Nokia 6120c is another new handset announced by the Finnish manufacturer that uses a previous handset model number. To differentiate from other Nokia phones, the new 6120c will be called the Nokia 6120 Classic.

The 6120 classic is a compact light Symbian S60 handset. It is equipped with a 2.0 megapixel camera with 4 times digital zoom, flash and a panorama mode. There is a second camera on the front of the phone for video calls.

The 6120 classic is a 3G phone with HSDPA technology, offering high speed downloads of videos, music, etc.

“Mobile phones have taken on a much larger role in our busy lives,”

said Peter Ropke, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. “We recognize that having the capability to utilize the mobile phone in many ways gives consumers a better balance between work and play. With the HSDPA technology, S60 operating system and the wide range of features of the Nokia 6120 classic, consumers will be able to make their daily lives more manageable.”

Users can personalize the phone with a wide variety of add-on applications, enhancements, content and service. S60 also allows users to run several applications at the same time enabling them to browse the Web while listening to their favourite music.

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Motorola Z8 MOTORIZR smartphone coming soon

April 19, 2007 at 3:33 pm by Jay | In Coming Soon Handsets, Mobile Phones

The Motorola Z8 MOTORIZR is a ‘kick’ slider phone and runs the Symbian UIQ 9.1 operating system. The Z8 has an impressive feature list, including a 2.0 megapixel camera, a 2.2 inch QVGA screen supporting up to 16 million colours, and support for HSDPA, the mobile broadband service that offers download speeds of up to 3.6mbps

The design of the Z8 is unique among current handsets, when the slide is fully extended the Z8 curves to fit the contours of your face. Inevitably comparisons are drawn to the Nokia ‘banana’ phone of years gone by. I’m sure if the Z8 gains as iconic a status as that enjoyed by the original Nokia, Motorola won’t mind one bit.

Motorola are very keen to promote the media capabilities of their new phone. Video playback is at 30 fps offering a very smooth and enjoyable viewing experience. The Z8 will support additional memory in the form of Micro SD cards, and will handle cards up to 4GB in capacity. Motorola say consumers should expect to be able to store up to 10 movies for future viewing. The handset itself ships with a 512MB card that will have a movie pre installed so consumers can enjoy the viewing experience straight away.

In addition to the video playback options, Motorola have also enhanced the media capabilities on the handset by including the Sky By Mobile service on the phone. This allows SKY subscribers to log into their account from the phone, view the full SKY program guide, access news and sports stories, and you can even set your SKY+ box to record programs whilst you are out and about. And if that is not enough, you can stream SKY channels to the handset over 3G.

The Z8 is expected to launch late April early May

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Review of the Samsung u600 mobile phone

April 17, 2007 at 2:06 pm by Dirk | In Mobile Phones

‘10.9 millimetres matter’ is what Samsung want to tell you about the Samsung U600, one of the latest releases from their Ultra Range of handsets. In this case they are certainly right!

This newest offering from Samsung manages to pack an incredible 3.2 Mega Pixel Camera, 262,000 TFT colour screen, touch sensitive buttons, Quad band, Bluetooth, MP3 player, FM radio and an expandable memory slot into a tiny mobile phone.

With its stylish ‘Sapphire Blue’ colour and sleek looks, you can tell just by looking that this phone is something special. The handset feels comfortable in your hand and the slide action is satisfyingly smooth, as you would expect from a Samsung mobile phone. The touch sensitive buttons are adequately sensitive, without being overly so and thereby reduce the annoyance of accidental button presses. The usual Samsung menu system makes for easy navigation of all the features.

The built-in digital camera takes pictures and video of astonishing quality. It’s amazing how much Samsung have managed to fit into such a small mobile phone. Whilst its dimensions are tiny (103.5 x 49.3 x 10.9 mm) it by no means feels flimsy or fragile as the handset is weighted well and is comfortable for single handed use even when the slide is open.

All in all Samsung have packed a quality camera and MP3 Player into a stylishly neat and tidy slider that will fit in even the tightest pocket or smallest handbag.

In summary the impressive features of this phone seem doubly so due to its slim size.

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BBC TV on your mobile phone

April 16, 2007 at 12:39 pm by Jay | In Mobile Content/Services, Mobile News

The BBC have announced that some of their TV and radio channels will be available to view on 3G phones within the next few weeks, as part of a year long trial.

As well as News 24, there will also be BBC One, BBC Three, and radio stations Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Radio 3, Radio 4, 6 Music, BBC 7 and Asian network.

BBC director of future media and technology Ashley Highfield said:

“By making a range of television channels and radio networks available to 3G mobile phone subscribers, we hope to test not only the effectiveness of 3G as a means of distribution, but also how audiences respond to the BBC’s linear services on their mobiles.”

Richard Halton, BBC controller of business strategy told the Congress:

“The mobile platform is a great opportunity for us to reach existing users in a new way and connect better with people who are not currently big users of the BBC.”

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The Godfather edition of the Nokia N73 launched

April 11, 2007 at 4:04 pm by Jay | In Coming Soon Handsets, Mobile News, Mobile Phones

Nokia have teamed up with Paramount pictures and launched a special edition Nokia N73 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of one of the greatest films ever made, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather.

This superb Symbian mobile phone comes in a special Godfather box with Mario Puzo-inspired branding and a full length movie on the enclosed memory card.

I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.

The styling of the N73 is the same as the black music edition. All other features are N73 standard, including 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, MP3 player, built in stereo speakers and S60 operating system, allowing for additional programs to be installed on the phone.

It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.

Details on when stock can first be expected in the UK will be announced shortly.

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Mobile phones can help you lose weight!

April 11, 2007 at 9:45 am by Anil | In Just For Fun, Mobile News, Mobile Phone Applications

Yes it’s true, mobile phones can help you trim away those unwanted waist lines, gain strength, get more flexible and maybe even help prolong your life. As we enter a new age in mobile technology, we are witnessing first hand the evolution of fantastic new features on mobile handsets.

The latest handsets such as the Nokia N95 have as much in common with laptops as they do with mobile phones and can now run some pretty sophisticated programs. You can download and install Symbian and Microsoft based software to your mobile phone that will help organise your training schedule. You can even set up reminders in the handset to help you remember what to do and when. It’s like having your own personal trainer in your pocket!

Independent research shows that 1 in 3 people that use some sort of training schedule software on their mobile phone has found it easier and faster to lose weight than any other training schedule application available on the market.

Continue reading Mobile phones can help you lose weight!…

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Fun Nokia 5070 mobile phone announced

April 4, 2007 at 6:33 pm by Chris | In Mobile News

The newly announced Nokia 5070 focuses on fun and function with strong messaging, leisure and personalization features. The 5070 supports Nokia Xpress Audio messaging which allows you to send a voice recording via message as easy as sending a text message. With full text and picture messaging support the 5070 allows you to get the message across, anyway you want.

When not keeping in touch, the Nokia 5070 will keep you entertained with a built-in camera, FM radio and you can play the frustrating game of Sudoku which comes pre-installed. There is also a built in web browser so you can keep up to date with the latest news and sport direct on your mobile phone.

The Nokia 5070 supports MP3 ringtones, and comes in two fresh colours, either red or blue.

More details as we get them.

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Prada Phone by LG

April 2, 2007 at 8:29 pm by Ben | In Mobile News

LG Prada LG have just released their long-awaited “Prada” branded handset, officially called the “Prada phone by LG“, a stylish touchscreen device that some are comparing to Apple’s upcoming ‘iPhone‘.

Prada, S.p.A. is an Italian fashion label, known as “Prada Brothers” when it was founded in Mario Prada in 1913. After many years of specializing in leather goods, in 1989 they launched their first ‘couture’ range and took the world by storm. Today they are one of the top five luxury goods companies in the world, alongside famous names like Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.

Everyone these days has a mobile phone, so it seems logical that these luxury goods labels will try to extend into the marketplace. Nokia went one way with their Vertu range, exclusive handsets designed within a subsidiary and including features like a concierge service and gemstone settings. Dolce & Gabbana teamed up with Motorola in 2006 with the fabulous gold-coloured D&G V3i RAZR, and now rising stars LG have joined up with Prada to offer their vision of “something special”.

The revolutionary aspect of the LG Prada is its form factor - it’s a touchscreen device. Like the iPhone there are only 3 buttons, the standard ‘red’ and ‘green’ call handling buttons and a navigation button. Almost all the phone’s features are controlled using your fingers on the massive touchscreen, including text and number entry.

Combined with the amazingly small dimensions (at just 12mm thick it’s actually thinner than a Motorola RAZR) and what has been described as the most usable touchscreen interface ever, we’re sure this is going to be a very in-demand handset for those who have to have the best (and maybe those who can’t wait 12 months for an iPhone..)

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