When it comes to delays, no other handset has been as tardy as the Nokia N8 Symbian smart phone. The device has been so delayed that actual interest in the phone itself is almost dead, but since there has been so much fuss on the number of announced delays for the phone’s launch, it is actually a bit of remarkable news how it actually managed to get shipped at all.
As much as we would like to be joking about it, the fact of the matter is that the Nokia N8 was due to be released sometime earlier this year. The earliest confirmed plan was for an April launch which would have put the handset alongside the HTC Desire and the XPERIA X10. While it certainly lacked the hardware to compete, the N8 was still a pretty good phone at time.
However, constant delays has pushed the handset’s launch further and further back –which was actually made worse by the fact that since April, interest in both Nokia and the Symbian operating system has been slowly decreasing. Also, the public interest in the MeeGo operating system that Nokia was also developing also started to grow, making it all the more harder for the N8 to gain any ground.
Not that the Symbian^3 powered N-series handset is not without its good points. The N8 is primarily a media smart phone. It packs a high powered 12 mega pixel camera and plenty of media playback support as well as a mini HDMI output port as well. Had this phone been out earlier, it might have been successful to a certain degree.
With the Symbian^4 already confirmed to be in the works and the MeeGo powered N9 due to be released this December, it is starting to look pretty bad for the Nokia N8.
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Nokia’s N8 Finally Ships Out
Friday, October 1st, 2010The Quick List: All the News in a few Moments
Monday, September 27th, 2010
If you are having a busy day but would still want to stay on top of the latest updates, here’s the quickest wrap up of everything you would need to know about this week’s events.
First off, delays! There are plenty of announcements regarding delays. First off, the Nokia N8 is due to pop out sometime in the first week of October. Sony Ericsson XPERIA users are all lamenting the lack of an Android OS update to version 2.1 Éclair –it is expected to arrive next month.
But with delays, there are also some interesting releases. Like Vodafone’s announcement regarding the availability of the BlackBerry Torch 9800. The device is already being offered for free on a 40 Pound monthly tariff for two years or an 18 month plan cost 55 Pounds monthly.
Moving back to Android devices, the HTC Desire HD has shown that the new Sense user interface is indeed a lot better and more stable than the old one. It even boots faster too. Users of the HTC Desire will be happy to know that the UI updates will also be available on their devices as well.
As with any week in tech news, there are always leaks. This time around, we all got treated to a sneak preview of what the BlackBerry Storm 3 might look like. Though there are still no confirmations as to the specifics of the device that was shown. Its close resemblance to the Storm 2 is pretty convincing however.
LG has also confirmed the LG E900 Windows Phone 7 handset. While some are already calling the device as the “Optimus 7” as a tip off to the WP7 platform, it is still too early to determine that decision.
In new technology, it appears that Marvell might have the fastest CPU for mobile phones. The new Armada 628 CPU is clocked at 1.5GHz.
Nokia World Event Highlights
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010Finnish phone manufacturer Nokia is currently keeping the full interest of the entire mobile phone industry. With the Nokia World event currently keeping everyone busy and up to date, keeping track of all the new announcements can be difficult to manage. Here’s a quick round up of all Nokia related news bits so far.
First off, CEO Jorma Ollia will be leaving his position as the CEO of Nokia in 2012. While this was not formally stated during the event, the man did not deny the situation when he was asked about. Another major figure in Nokia, Anssi Vanjoki has recent left the company. The man was originally the head of mobile and it is believed that he quit his post as a reaction to the coming of former Microsoft employee, Stephen Elop as the new CEO.
Anyway, on to more cheery news, there are three new smart phones from Nokia that are going to be launched. The Nokia E7, C7 and C6-01 handsets are going to be the new devices that are set to dominate Nokia’s mid range offerings. With the Symbian^3 operating system loaded with plenty of useful features –particularly support for online social networking, these phones are going to give mid range Android handsets quite the competition.
The Nokia N9 is a no-show at the event. It is believed that the MeeGo based smart phone is taking a pass at this event in order to provide the Nokia N8 (which is expected to launch later this October) more attention. The N9 is not going to be available until later in December and further attention to the handset might cannibalize the sales for the N8.
Lastly, Nokia is also featuring plenty of new features on the Ovi store. One particular focus was the new location based services on Ovi Maps which is quite similar to the Foursquare app.
Mobile News: Nokia World Updates, and is RIM in Trouble?
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
RIM has long managed to stay in a very strong position in the business market; after all, their smart phones and business solutions have long proven to be efficient and effective in handling many of the tasks and needs of both large and medium companies.
However, as technology improved, more and more mobile phone manufacturers are able to offer business solutions as well. In fact, devices that are originally meant for general public use are being outfitted with business features –ranging from simple document editing apps to security features that would enable secure, private connections to local network infrastructure.
Of course, with the Android and iOS creeping upon the business market, there are plenty of things for RIM to worry about. In fact, various sources indicate that many businesses are now looking at other systems aside from RIM –with employees now choosing to have the more contemporary devices such as the iPhone or the Nexus One, there is plenty of need for a hipper, trendier business phone. Hopefully for RIM, the upcoming BlackBerry Torch 9800 is media centric enough to fill in the need.
In other news, the Nokia World event is about to start tomorrow and it is believed that we are going to see plenty of new things from the Finnish mobile phone maker. While general interest in their devices and the Symbian OS has dropped down in the past few months, it is believed that the arrival of the new N-series handsets and a new Symbian OS would change that issue.
Many are already expecting to get a first hand look at the Nokia N8 and N9 smart phones. The N8 uses the Symbian^3 operating system while the Nokia N9 uses the MeeGo OS. The MeeGo is a new operating system that has been developed by Nokia and Intel together (like a cross between the Maemo and the Moblin). There are also rumors that the Symbian^4 might be making an appearance at the event as well.
More News: Importance of 3D, HTC Leak and N8 Shipping
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
Heads up folks, we have several news bits waiting for you today. And we are opening with what might be some great news regarding the upcoming Nokia N8 Symbian^3 smart phone.
The Nokia N8 smart phone has to be one of the most delayed devices to be announced by the Finnish phone maker. Anyone keeping track of the news would know that the device was supposed to come out as early as April of this year. However, constant delays have pushed the device back by quite a lot -until this point. According to various sources, the phone is finally making a debut in store shelves this month, on September 30.
As much as it is likely that the launch might be delayed again, the fact that some retailers are now making provisions for the only N-series device running the Symbian^3 platform, it is still a good sign that we have something to look forward to.
Speaking of upcoming devices, there is no doubt that the next HTC Android smart phone will be a major hit. The initial leaked photos of the HTC Vision are proving that all the hype about this handset is well worth it. The device was previously leaked in a series of images followed by an appearance (in name) on the official 2010 road map.
So far, the hardware specs on this device are not confirmed, though it is certain that the handset will be packing a slide out physical QWERTY keyboard. There are also new rumors about the Vision as well. According to some reports, there are indications that the name of the handset might be changed to Vanguard.
Lastly, a recent study has shown that the public is actually pretty smart about the spread of 3D technology. While the use of 3D on most visual media is starting to get adapted, many see that it is not a practical direction to take. According to the study, many believe that the internet is far more important that 3D technology.
Nokia Confirms N8 Launch Date: No Delays in Sight
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010It was only a while ago that the latest launch delay for the Nokia N8 smart phone has been announced. Now, the winds seem to be blowing in a different direction as Nokia confirms the announced September launch date for the Nokia N8. In fact, they are confident enough to let loose an important fact: the exact date of launch.
According to news sources, Nokia has confirmed that the launch date for the N8 has been set for a release this coming September 23 and that no further delays will be affecting the mobile phone.
In some ways, it is already hard to tell whether we are still excited to see this little handset which was supposed to have been out as early as last April. But instead of actually seeing the device in store shelves, we have been given constant announcements of delays without much explanation, leaving most in the tech industry baffled as to why the device has not launched yet.
The phone is confirmed to be using the Symbian^3 operating system, making it officially the first and only N-series handset to use the OS. According to Nokia, they will not be releasing another N-series Symbian until the next version (Symbian^4) has been officially launched.
The device itself is a standard smart phone with mid range specs and a basic form factor. However, media is the new focus of the new handset and that is why it packs a very powerful camera. With its 12 mega pixel snapper and HD video recording capabilities, users can expect to have a lot of fun taking photos and videos with this device. The 12 MP snapper is also equipped with Carl Zeiss lenses and Xenon flash technology.
With September 23 just a few weeks away, we might finally be able to see this handset in action.
Mobile Updates: Galaxy S Issues; and the Nokia C7 & N8 Launch
Friday, August 27th, 2010Fans of the Symbian operating system (few that there are) have something definite to look forward to now. According to Vodafone, the N8 is indeed going to be launched. Despite the fact that the Nokia N8 has been delayed so much, a new piece of news has rekindled the hope: Vodafone UK is getting an exclusive green color variant.
While mint green is not really all that exciting, the confirmation is certainly something that stands out. With the device being delayed for almost six months, it got to a point where many folks simply did not care anymore.
Not that the N8 is a bad device however, while it packed a mid range processor, the media functions are top notch. The phone comes with a 12 mega pixel camera, Carl Zeiss lenses, Xenon flash, 720p HD video recording and even an HDMI output port.
Speaking of the Nokia N8, another Symbian^3 handset will also be launched this year. The Nokia C7 is basically a low end version for the N8 and is jam packed with features. Images showcasing the device started to appear on the web and from the initial looks of things; the C7 is turning out to be quite the ideal Nokia handset.
Moving on, the Samsung Galaxy S Android smart phone has been reported to be having some issues when it comes to connecting the device to a computer. Users are being advised not to use filenames that are longer than 16 characters in length.
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According to reports, the problem occurs when the handset is connected to a computer and the filenames are detected. This then would result in a bug that starts a data wipe -which is a very major issue.
Samsung is apparently working on a solution to the problem to help out the users of the Galaxy S. In the meanwhile, users are advised not to connect the phone to a computer directly (though inserting the micro SD card into the computer directly should not be a problem).
Nokia N8 Green Variant Heading for Vodafone
Friday, August 27th, 2010
Vodafone UK has come out with a bit of surprisingly good news: they will be launching an exclusive color variation of the Nokia N8 Symbian^3 smart phone. According to the reports, the lime green color of Nokia’s latest N-series handheld will be exclusive to the local mobile network operator for an indefinite period of time.
Now, some of your may be wondering why there is so much excitement to be had with a lime green color. The reason why this is good news is not exactly because of the color, but this is the first real confirmation that we have received regarding the impending launch of the Nokia N8.
As some of you may have known, this much anticipated Nokia smart phone has been due for release for almost half a year now and yet it has been plagued with constant delays. The original April 2010 launch has been pushed back so much that every month that has passed since then has had a tentative launch window for the smart phone.
The Symbian Foundation’s latest OS is not exclusively being used on the N8 (it has also been confirmed on the Nokia C7), but this is certainly the only time the platform would be used in the N-series product line. Nokia has hinted that the next Symbian for the N-series would need to a Symbian^4 handset.
The Nokia N8 is a media based smart phone. The device’s 12 mega pixel camera is supported by impressive hardware such as Carl Zeiss lenses and Xenon flash technology. Of course, there is more to the N8 than just taking high quality images. The handset also features 720p HD video recording and a mini HDMI output port for viewing your content on a larger screen.
Expect to see the Nokia N8 in store shelves by September.
Mobile News Lineup: this Week in Phones
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
There have been plenty of updates this week that going through them all will take a fine tooth comb. So instead of getting all plastered up with too much information, here is a quick run off all the important things that we should all be aware off.
First off, there are now even more rumors of upcoming HTC devices. There is still no basis for the announcement, but four new HTC codenames seems to have been leaked out to the public. The currently line up shows the Speedy, Spade, Mecha and Blitz to be the names that have been leaked out. With the slightly odd naming scheme, we are pretty much tempted to throw this off into the unlikely scenario bin. In any case, expect some changes for these codenames if they ever reach production stage.
There are also talks that RIM has been looking into mobile advertising as well. With plenty of potential being shown by both the Google Android and the Apple iOS in the same field, it is a natural step for RIM to look into the possibility of using a similar technology as well. Also, it would be a great way for RIM to expand their BlackBerry OS.
In the meanwhile, Google is announced to still be working on the Android 3.0 Gingerbread but are already looking into the future of the platform. This is given evidence by the fact that they are already looking into the development of the next version of the platform; Android Honeycomb. As one would expect the Google Android naming scheme sticks true to the original form of taking the names of sweets and deserts.
Lastly, Nokia’s N8 smart phone is still delayed while the N9 is already due to be released this coming December. Many expect the Symbian^3 N8 to fail while there is plenty of hope for the upcoming N9.
Orange Mobile will Offer Nokia N8 at Launch
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Mobile network operator Orange has confirmed that they will be offering the Nokia N8 smart phone to their subscribers when the device finally launches this coming August 26. While that launch date may still change (as is the pattern for the Nokia N8), many expect that this launch date might actually push through. And with the upcoming launch of the Nokia N9 MeeGo smart phone, it is all the more reason for Nokia to get the Symbian^3 device out on shelves lest the N9 launch eat up all the sales.
The N8 smart phone was first announced for an April launch date –this obviously never pushed through along with several other scheduled appearances. Eventually, the device got delayed so much that the launch is no set for late August. Still, this is better than not being launched at all, with the decreasing support and interest in Nokia and Symbian devices, the N8 is better off launch as soon as it can.
The Nokia N8 smart phone will –as stated above, be using the new Symbian^3 operating system. This new version of the platform will concentrate heavily on touch screen controls which will have people poking around the screen with gestures and motions to navigate and access content. Users will love the ergonomic shape and design of the phone’s edges though the back is a little uneven due to the built in camera.
Speaking of which, the 12 mega pixel snapper is fully equipped to the brim for high quality media recording. For images, makes use of Carl Zeiss lens, Xenon flash, autofocus, and geotagging. Video recording is also supported in 720p HD at 30 frames per second.
Expect to see tariff offers for the Nokia N8 not only from Orange but also from other mobile network operators when the device comes out a couple of weeks from now.