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Nokia once said that they will be regulating the use of the two mobile operating systems they have. The Symbian platform will be used for most of their mobile phones, while the Maemo will be used only for this devices which are “similar to computers” such as the N-series.

While it is debatable if Nokia’s high end N-series line does come close to actually computers, it does have a lot of functionality not commonly found in other mobile phones. This included options for dual booting the Maemo and the Android OS, as well as a currently unusable install of the Mac OS on the N900.

Recently, a large amount of emulation software has been adapted for the N900 allowing users to run games that were meant to be played on other consoles. Some ambitious individuals even managed to run PC games such as Blizzard’s award winning RTS, StarCraft on the N900.

Naturally, emulation of Nintendo made, cartridge based consoles like the Super Famicom are easily found on the N900, Tomasz Sterna however, added an extra functionality, that combined with the N900’s video output port, turned the mobile phone into an impromptu console.

Using the Bluetooth technology of the phone and the Sony Playstation’s Six Axis controller, Tomasz made the Six Axis to connect with the N900, creating an instant joy pad accessory.

Originally, the Six Axis was meant to be used strictly for the Playstation 3 though some ingenious hackers were able to find a way for computers to use the device. It was only a matter of time before the method was adapted to the Nokia smart phone.

The controls are sluggish, but it is an amazing testament to the ingenuity and skill of these individuals who are always looking for more new ways to utilize the things around them.

Watch the video of the controller-N900 sync on Engadget.

N-series Nokia-N900

The Nokia X6 first came out last year in its 32GB form with the Comes with Music promotion. In paper, the offer sounded great; the X6 is an impressive music center mobile phone that delivered high end smart phone specs and of course, plenty of internal storage. Couple with the Comes with Music which enables users to download an infinite amount of music form the Nokia Music Store on the Ovi services meant that one can stay up to date with the latest hits anytime.

In the end however, not a lot of people were willing to shell out lots of money on a music smart phone and spend time downloading so many tracks. Also, music fans already have large libraries of digital music to use. The additional cost brought about by the download deal made the phone very unappealing even to its target market.

Now, Nokia is planning to revive the X6 with a new, more reasonable 16GB of internal storage and no Comes with Music package. This means that buying the device no longer meant paying extra for a service that would hardly be used.

A few weeks back, Nokia announced that all of its Ovi maps capable devices would be receiving free satellite navigation services with voice –increasing the value of many Nokia phones, including the X6.

As for the X6, it will be beefing up its digital content lineup with exclusive titles and content. Showcasing the X6’s music and video playing capabilities will be the new goal for Nokia regarding the device.

It has been confirmed that the phone will be released this coming February 24, 2010. No word has been given if any mobile network operator is offering the device.

Get the full news report on the Nokia X6 at Mobile Today.

X-series Nokia-X6

Nokia are best known for their range of mobile phones, and the way in which they have developed them over the last few years. Having been around from the very beginning, Nokia have influenced the mobile phone market hugely, and continue to release new and intuitive ideas. Their newest release is slightly different from their normal range of phones, but is Nokia’s way of reaching out and expanding their range of products.

The Nokia Booklet 3G is a small and compact laptop designed by Nokia. Designed with business men in mind, the laptop is ideal to be used on journeys on the train or on a plane. With 3G technology, you can connect from wherever you are, and you can send emails, files, videos and pictures. The internet easily accessible, as well as access to Nokia’s own download site, Ovi.

The Booklet 3G even comes with a built in digital camera installed, to allow you to take a photo if you ever need to, or perhaps video a conference for viewing at a later date. If you ever need to do online conference calls, this can be achieved, as the laptop features a built in microphone, allowing you to be heard with clarity. Available in a choice of colours, there is bound to be a place for this mini laptop in your house.To find out about the Booklet 3G on contract you can look online to see what deals are available.

Nokia Nokia-booklet-3g

Everyone likes checking out the latest in mobile hardware, but not everyone wants it. This is why news about the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, Google Nexus One and HTC Bravo are all over the news but people would still rather go out buy a cheap and decent Nokia smart phone. So it is not a surprise that with MWC just a few days away and many major devices are expected to launch this 2010, companies such as Nokia are still looking into the mid to low end market for most of their sales.

The Nokia X6 first came out last year with some pretty impressive offerings; most importantly, the “Comes with Music” deal which granted users unlimited downloads from the Nokia Music store. It is a great deal that maximizes the phone’s music playing capabilities and the large 32GB of internal memory. Of course, the phone is pretty pricey, and considering that there are plenty of other high end phones to chose from, the X6 was not exactly a great choice.

Now, Nokia has re-released the X6, but with only 16GB of memory and without the “Comes with Music” service. Instead, buyers will get 25 free tracks to download. It is not that big a loss, considering that even if you had unlimited downloads, it would not matter if you already had a large music library to begin with. Of course, this means that the new 16GB version of the X6 will also be much cheaper.

Everything else remains the same; the phone will still have a 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 360 x 640 pixels and 6 million colours, a 5 mega pixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, autofocus and LED flash as well as support for Bluetooth, AGPS, and micro SD cards.

Get more info about the new X6 from Mobile Choice.

Nokia Nokia-X6

Nokia have long since had a good reputation for producing great phones which prove to be sell outs and become huge in the mobile phone market. As one of the first major mobile phones companies in existence, they have lead the scene from the beginning in Creating and designing new phones, and Nokia continue to produce new and exciting releases. Their latest model, which is due to be released in the first quarter of 2010, is the Nokia Slide phone 6700. You cannot miss this phone; literally, as it comes in 6 bright and wacky colors, perfect for any age or sex, as you can easily find your personal preference.

Focusing specifically on social networking, the phone comes built in with 3G, allowing you to instantly connect to certain sites such as Facebook, MySpace and twitter. This allows you to update your friends and family from wherever you are in the country. With a huge 5.0 megapixel camera, you can take snaps at any time you want, whether it be of a favorite image or location, or a treasured family moment or a funny incident. There is a special camera button, which allows you to take photos directly, saving you the effort of going through all the menus and such to get to the application. After the photo has been taken, you can edit it on the phone and then transfer it to your computer via the USB port, or even email them across using the 3G capabilities.

The 6700 Slide is expected to retail for around £140, and is expected to be available on the major phone networks as a contract plan as well as pay as you go. So if you like the look of it, then hang around until 2010, and you will get a set release date.

Nokia Nokia-6700-Slide

Individuals that would like to be able to watch live television directly on their handset might find the Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition to be the ideal mobile phone for them. Users are able to watch television programs, both standard and premium channels, right on their mobile phone. Now, it is possible to almost never miss a game or program. While this is definitely the phone’s biggest draw, it’s not its only appeal. It is a standard multi-media phone with all of the perks.

The 5330 comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with a LED flash. While this is not the best camera phone on the market, it is definitely one of the better ones. All photographs can be stored in Ovi Share. It is also possible to record videos. This particular handset comes with a decent amount of memory, 70MB. Up to 16 GB more can be added with a microSD card.

Today, it seems that technology is advancing so rapidly. What might have seemed impossible yesterday is commonplace today.  Who would have thought 10 years ago that it would be possible to watch television on ones mobile phone? Today, it is possible and really cool. The Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition is a leader in this area. Nokia has put together an extremely advanced phone that allows users to catch their team’s favorite matches and programs directly on their phone. Owners of the Nokia 5330 won’t have to worry about using Tivo. Instead, they can watch whatever television show they’d like, live, right on their mobile.

Whether or not other mobile manufacturing companies will follow suit and attempt to create their own TV phone will likely depend on the success of this one. Since Nokia has taken a risk by offering what few other mobile phone companies are, the industry will be watching closely. If they are successful, you can be sure that many more companies will be coming up with their own version of the Nokia 5330.

Nokia Nokia-5330-Mobile-TV-Edition

Nokia have had a reputation for bringing out wacky ideas before, and most of them prove to be quite a good success. When Nokia released the Nokia Classic 6700, it went down very well. Featuring great specifications, and a good look amongst other benefits, it was a phone which everybody wanted to have, and the phone sold out fast at many branches across the world. Nokia however wanted more. They were not contempt with leaving the Nokia Classic 6700 as it was. And because of this, they began design on the new Nokia Classic 6700 gold edition. No official release date has been given for this phone, but it is expected in the first quarter of 2010, and with a price tag of not far off $500. This may appear to deep very deep into your pocket, but when you look at the specifications you may think otherwise.

Coming complete with a 5 megapixel camera, you can snap up shots at your favorite moment and not worry about them being bad quality. Having such a good camera gives you the ability to photograph so many different types of shot. Whether it be moving animals, perhaps moving cars or a sports match, you will be able to capture all the detail you want to. Also with many different effects such as black and white and sepia etc, you can make a photo feel very rustic and special.

The phone also comes with Nokia maps, which is a high end navigation program. By entering your current location and your destination, the applications will guide you step by step to get to your destination, telling you which roads to take, how fast to go and even when a speed camera is readily approaching. Expect some fantastic Nokia 6700 Gold Edition deals in the new year.

Nokia Nokia-6700-Gold-Edition

Nokia launches 3 new CDMA handsets (6316s, 3806, 1506) in China. Each of these phones offers numerous features, some more than others, all at affordable prices.  The 6316s is a 3G phone. It has a great deal of multi-media capabilities including web browsing, the ability to send and receive e-mail and a 2.2 QVGA display screen.  It is available in three colors, red, black and gold. Nokia plans to make this phone available in China by the first quarter of 2010.

The Nokia 3806 CDMA is very similar to this 6316s.  It also comes standard with 2.0 megapixel camera, a 2.2 inch QVGA screen. It also has a video camera.  Users are able to add up to 4GB of internal memory with the use of a MicroSD card.

The Nokia 1506 has the least amount of features and is the most basic. However, it is a very attractive phone and very affordable. Individuals will also be able to benefit from the phone’s long-lasting battery, voice recording and speakerphone capabilities.  It can be purchased in black and plum. Nokia plans to have this phone on the market in China by the end of 2009.

The launch of three new CDMA by Nokia is proof of their commitment to the CDMA network. Whether or not they choose to utilize this network in the future remains to be seen. As of now, they are providing a few very affordable options for mobile phone buyers interesting in utilizing the network.

Each of the aforementioned phones are good options but for very different buyers. The 1506 is great for those who simply want the basics. Those persons who only want to be able to call out and receive calls or who don’t have a lot of money to spend on mobile phones may find the 1506 ideal. The 6316s and the 3806, offer more features and thus are more expensive. Individuals who have more money to spend or who have become accustomed to the multi-media capabilities of most smartphones and don’t want to give them up, might instead opt for one of these two models instead. And no doubt we will be able to get hold of them at a very reasonable price among the new year Nokia deals.

Nokia Nokia-1506, Nokia-3806, Nokia-6316s

Since the launch of the hugely successful car navigation systems, phone companies have tried to start introducing phone navigation systems onto mobile phones. While some have succeeded many have failed. The programs are useless with very little sense of direction, with unhelpful and uncoordinated directions from the on board speaker. The new Nokia 2710 Navigation Edition however manages to combine all the elements you would want in a satellite navigation system into one stylish and small phone. The phone comes with Nokia maps preloaded, so you literally just have to touch a button and it appears. You then simply set your location you want to go to and your start position, and you automatically get directions to your destination. The directions are step by step, meaning you are told every single detail you need to know, such as when to turn, when to brake and slow down. However, if this annoys you then you can turn off some of the features to allow you a more peaceful drive.

The phone also comes with many free bonuses. The main one of these is the 2GB memory card, which allows you to store additional maps on, particularly the ones you may use abroad. You can also store pictures, music and videos on there, either to listen or watch on your phone, or ones that you have captured on your phone and want to transfer to a computer at a later date.

If you want one of these seemingly perfect phones then you will have to wait a while. Due for release in the second quarter of 2010 the phones are going to be launched in developing countries first, but are expected to come over to Europe and America soon after. These amazing phones are sure to be a huge selling success, so keep your eyes peeled.

Nokia Nokia-2710-Navigation-Edition

For every user of Nokia 5530 Xpress Music and the Nokia N85, its cheery news once again as manufacturer Nokia releases firmware updates for both phones. The new firmware updates are coming hot on the heels of latest update releases from the company. Nokia 5530 Xpress music mobile phone has a v20.0.080 new update version upgrade and Nokia N85 v32.002.

For users of Nokia 5530 Xpress music, new software updates can be downloaded over the air or via the Nokia Software application update that can be found on the phone. The new firmware update from Nokia has a size of 140mb. As exciting as this new firmware update may be to users, it does not yet appear if users will get anything extraordinarily new in terms of features, beside fixes Nokia made to some few bugs.

Similarly for the N85, downloads can be done over the air. Nokia, only recently has been releasing a lot of software updates for their devices. The challenges ahead seem to be enormous, especially when you consider that the year 2010 promises to be a year where new grounds will be broken in terms of mobile telecommunications company introducing new innovations.

Users of both mobile phones should not hesitate to back up their files before updates are performed. Even though both mobile phones are built with a User Data Preservation function, which ensures that files and other important data of the user is not lost, it is imperative for every user to ensure efforts are made to back up their files before upgrade.

As the mobile phone company continues to churn out more updates for their devices, mobile phone users all over the world cannot but look up to a brighter tomorrow. Surely, more updates mean more things your mobile device can do for you, more fun and more entertainment.

Nokia Nokia-5530-XpressMusic, Nokia-N85