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Nokia’s N-Series Will Ditch Symbian for Maemo by 2012

Raheej Ahmed — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:56:54 +0000

At an official N900 meet-up in London last night, the Maemo marketing team appears to have let slip that Nokia will use the Linux-based OS instead of S60 on all its future flagship N-Series handsets. About time, no?

The S60 5th edition OS (as used on the N97) might be mature, but it’s pretty damn woeful.Maemo 5 (used by the N97 mini and N900) definitely has a better user experience, and though it’s not perfect either, it’s definitely headed in the right direction. Speaking of which, Nokia’s next OS, Maemo 6, could look like this. [The Reality Mobile Project]

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Nokia Abandoning S60 for Maemo on Future N-Series Devices?

Raheej Ahmed — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:38:33 +0000

Confused by Nokia’s dual-platform, Maemo 5 and S60 5th Edition smartphone choices? You’re not alone. Fortunately, things are starting to become a bit more clear thanks to some loose-lipped members of Maemo’s marketing team attending an official N900 meet-up in London last night. According to The Really Mobile Project, Nokia will drop S60 from all of its flagship N-series consumer devices in favor of Maemo. Apparently, Nokia has been pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic response to the N900 OS even though the enthusiast package is not quite ready for mass-market appeal. Mind you, the transition won’t be instantaneous as anyone with an N900 (and a clear mind) can attest — the OS, services, and apps just can’t compare to the mature S60 platform regardless of Maemo 5’s superior user experience. As such, we’ll continue to see N-Series handsets already in development pop with S60 on board alongside mass-market Maemo devices as the platform matures to the point that Nokia can make the full switch by 2012. Assuming, of course, Nokia doesn’t end up adding webOS to its portfolio somewhere along the way.

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Nokia E72 in Stores Somewhere

Raheej Ahmed — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:38:58 +0000

Amazon’s US pre-order site hasn’t heard the news yet nor has Nokia USA’s on-line store. Nevertheless, Nokia assures us that the E72 is “in stores now” and should cost €350 (as announced) before taxes and carrier subsidies are applied. Remember, this S60-powered followup to the much loved E71 sports a new 5 megapixel autofocus camera, 3.5-mm headphone jack, microSD slot (4GB included in the box), A-GPS and integrated compass, 10.2Mbps HSDPA, and new optical navigation pad right where a thumb would like it. The E72 also packs the latest version of Ovi Maps and Nokia Messaging with homescreen access to your IM accounts.

[via Engadget]

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Launching February 2010 in UK

Raheej Ahmed — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:48:07 +0000

Sony Ericsson UK’s got a new pre-registration page for the Xperia X10, and along with it what appears to be a brand new, February 2010 expected launch. It’s hard to say for sure, but as far as we can tell this page is new, and last we heard the target window was a much broader “first half 2010.” Can’t say we’re anymore excited about this than before, but far be it for us to get in the way of a truly die hard fan community. At least you have a better idea of when to break the bank now.

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How to Listen Free Music on Zong

Raheej Ahmed — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:18:31 +0000

Aiyyo Everyone! Just found something pretty interesting. And you know I’m kind enough to share everything lol so check it.Steps (How to Listen Free Music on Zong:

Dial 445
Once your call is connected, Press 9
And listen free MUSIC!

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Samsung Dumping Symbian

Raheej Ahmed — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:25:05 +0000

So this is why Samsung announced bada. That new OS will replace Symbian starting in 2010, according to Samsung’s senior VP, Don Joo Lee. (No worries, Samsung will continue to sell Windows Mobile and Android handsets.) But as for Symbian, the OS will certainly take a hit without a piece of Samsung’s 200 million or so phones shipping yearly (a figure based upon their expected 2009 numbers). Ouch.

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Nokia N900 isn’t just a Phone; Its a Psychotic Shapeshifter (Video)

Raheej Ahmed — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:01:48 +0000

While we’ve been sitting, waiting, wishing for the Nokia N900, we missed something very important: It’s not a phone. As this Nokia ad shows, it’s actually a psychotic shapeshifter. At least I think that’s the message they’re trying to send.

If you don’t feel like watching the whole ad, jump to about 1:50. It’s where the truth is revealed. It’s also the moment when I began to daydream about the days when ads actually showed the product for more than a few seconds. [Thanks, GitEmSteveDave!]

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China Mobiles Are Ruling The Market

Raheej Ahmed — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:50:07 +0000

The China-made handsets have proved to be a nightmare for the business of other famous brands with their ‘china price’, advance technology and multiple features.

The sales of the Chinese mobile sets have been increasing constantly with its growing popularity among the middle- and lower-class customers for the last couple of years.

The second copy of branded cellphones has entered the domestic market along with its unique feature of dual SIMs system, which has attracted a lot of customers.

According to dealers of Empress market, the Chinese handsets of different brands are available from Rs 1000 to Rs 15,000 depending on variety and quality. The number of Chinese brands is more than 50, which are usually imported but there are some 15 brands that have captured the local markets.

A dealer, Mohmood Querishi, said the middle class customers are attracted by the handsets, which cost between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 and have features of branded mobile sets costing Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000.

Initially, some Chinese brands were short-lived and equipped with poor battery, which retained the sale of branded mobile sets in the local markets. However, the dealers gradually started importing good quality gadgets from the same country that lead to a staggering spike in the sales, he added.

He said sharp mega pixel camera and improved memory capacity have also added its popularity among the customers who can purchase these handsets easily. The one-year warranty offered on more than Rs 5000 handset has also increased its reliability among the customers.

A retailer, Adeel Ahmed, said the mobile sets appeals to the masses who cannot buy Rs 30,000 original brand of iPhone but they can afford Chinese made iPhone in just Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 only with one year warrant.

He said the sales of Chinese brands has remained more or less the same despite after-effects of economic slow down and poor law and order situation of the country.

The indigenous gurus of handset repairing have also learned the art to reinstall different software, which is facilitating a number of Chinese made customers particularly in Karachi.

A number of Chinese made different mobile phone accessories of lowest cost have also dominated in the local markets. Besides low cost of handset, the illegal ways of imports of handset also have soared in the country particularly in last two years after the government imposed duty on it.

In the last fiscal year, the handset imports witnessed decline of more than 75 percent compared with its previous year.

Although the government cut the duty on handset from Rs 750 to Rs 250 per set but its imports through legal channel were not revived.

By the end of first quarter of the current fiscal year, it further witnessed a 28 percent decline. Overall $60.461 million worth mobile sets have been imported in Jul-Sep 2009 as compared with $83.83 million in the same period a year ago.

However, officials of other brands said that mobile phone handsets had maintained their own specific markets in brand conscious customers and the sales are improving considerably in the domestic markets.

They said the demand of handsets has declined in the lower- and middle-class customers since the government had imposed duties on its imports.

Apart from this, cellular phone companies have also introduced their own branded sets but failed to attract customers, as they were lacking the major features, which are provided by Chinese handsets.

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Droid Does Higher Res Video With New Qik App

Raheej Ahmed — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:24 +0000

Droid records video at an impressive 720×480 resolution—it’s certainly more impressive than its photo prowess anyway—and streaming service Qik’s the first take advantage of that higher resolution, allowing full res streams later tonight with a beta release. [MobileCrunch]

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Mary J. Blige – I Am (Download)

Raheej Ahmed — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:17:57 +0000

Another Johnta Austin penned track, Mary J. Blige returns with her 3rd single off her album Stronger scheduled to drop December 15th. She’s already been making her rounds with her first single featuring Drake on “The One” and the title track off her album “Stronger” which was also featured on the More Than A Game soundtrack.

DOWNLOAD: Mary J. Blige – I Am

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