Nokia Launches N900 in US for $649.99
Nokia has officially launched the long-awaited N900 Maemo Linux based device after missing its original October launch for last-minute refinements. As previously reported, the N900 features quadband GSM/EDGE, 900/1700/2100MHz UMTS/HSPA support, a 3.5-inch 800×480 pixel widescreen touch display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 32GB of internal storage expandable to 48GB via microSDHC expansion slot, GPS/A-GPS support via […]
Nokia Institutes Charger Exchange After Shock Hazard Discovery
Nokia has instituted a charger exchange and recall program after discovering a fault in the AC-3E, AC-3U and AC-4U chagers that affects up to 14 million units manufactured by third-parties included with various Nokia models, where the plastic covers of the affected chargers could come loose, separate, and expose the charger’s internal components leading to […]
Nokia to Scrap N-Gage Mobile Gaming Platform in 2010, Shifting Focus to Ovi
Nokia’s N-Gage blog has confirmed in a post that it will shutter the N-Gage mobile gaming service and community next year in order to shift focus towards gaming on its Ovi platform.
Nokia Now Planning November Launch for N900
A post on the Maemo.org messageboard has confirmed that Nokia has delayed the release of the highly anticipated N900 smart device after receiving feedback from a group of 300 selected testers that were loaned pre-production units in October. The launch of the device is now scheduled for November, which places it inline with the expected […]
Nokia Files Patent Suit Against Apple
Nokia has filed a lawsuit against Apple in Delaware Federal District Court, claiming the iPhone violates 10 of Nokia’s expansive GSM, UMTS and Wi-Fi patents. In a press release, Nokia stated: “The ten patents in suit relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G […]
Nokia Announces Nokia 6350 3G Clamshell for AT&T on October 4th
Nokia has announced the forthcoming launch of the Nokia 6350 entry-level 3G clamshell for October 4th. The 6350 features dual-band HSDPA, quadband GSM, a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, external media player controls, microSDHC expansion slot, support for AT&T Navigator and Video Share along with stereo Bluetooth support and speakerphone. Pricing is set at […]
Best Buy to Exclusively Carry Nokia Booklet 3G in US
Best Buy has sent a press message confirming that it will be the exclusive US retail partner for sales of the recently announced Nokia Booklet 3G netbook outside of direct sales from Nokia, with launch and pricing information at a later date. The Booklet 3G features the Intel Atom processor, integrated 3G HSPA modem with […]
Verizon Launching Nokia 2705 Shade on October 6th
Following up, Verizon will also launch the successor to the Nokia 2605 clamshell in the 2705 Shade on October 6th. The Shade will feature a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, GPS support via VZ Navigator and interchangeable faceplates for $199.99 Retail/Month-to-Month, $99.99 on Verizon Prepaid and on a 1 year agreement, with the 2 […]
AT&T Resumes Nokia Mural Sales
AT&T has officially resumed sales of the Nokia Mural 3G clamshell after first being released on September 6th with issues related to its 3G radio, which did not function correctly on AT&T’s 3G service. The Mural features a 2.2 inch internal QVGA display, dual-band HSDPA and quadband GSM/EDGE, microSDHC expansion slot, 2.0 megapixel camera with […]
T-Mobile Releases Nokia XpressMusic 5130
T-Mobile has begun shipping the Nokia XpressMusic 5130. It is now available for ordering online. The XpressMusic 5130 is a lower-end version of the XpressMusic line for the United States, replacing the aging 5610 slider music phone. While losing slider functionality, the phone is significantly cheaper, available for free with contract online; down from the […]