Rumor: Microsoft is buying Nokia
The heat is always going on Microsoft and Nokia. After the acquisition of Skype last week for $8.5 billion, there comes a bomb again which turns out to be all caps RUMOR, it is about the Microsoft buying Nokia’s mobile unit. According to Eldar Murtazin, Microsoft and Nokia are starting negotiations and a deal would [...]
Nokia kills Ovi brand, now just simply Nokia
Nokia made a decision to stop using the Ovi brands for its services offered to leverage the high-value of the Nokia master brand. The first phase of the transition of Ovi services into Nokia services will start in July and August and expected to finish end of next year. Nokia says Ovi services roadmap retain [...]
Nokia Symbian Anna updates for E6 and X7 revealed
Nokia E6 and X7 has just went official for the much awaited Symbian^3 called Anna. First, let’s discuss the new models. Both the X7 and E6 are touchscreen Symbian^3 handsets, but X7 is a slate with 4″ touchscreen, while E6 is a candybar with a portrait QWERTY and 2.46″ VGA touchscreen. Nokia E6 The Nokia [...]
Symbian^3 Update: Unreleased version of UI with home screen smooth scrolling, faster browser, & portrait on-screen [Video]
It could have saved the Symbian as being tagged as a “burning platform” if they are going to release these updates for Symbian^3 UI. There was a leaked video showing Nokia X7 running an unreleased version of Symbian^3 UI with smooth scrolling on home-screen, portrait QWERTY keyboard and faster browser. Basically, these things will bring [...]
Get Freebies, Discounts and Phone Combos at Nokia Summer SALE 2011 on April 11 to 17
I know guys you have been very excited and patiently awaiting for this year’s Nokia Summer Sale. It has been a tradition for Nokia fans in the Philippines in which the Nokia company offers so many freebies, discounts and mobile promos. Check out the list of the items you may purchased at a fraction of [...]
Nokia unveils new typeface: bye to Nokia Sans, Welcome Nokia Pure
A font type can really affects the perception of a company’s brand or logo. That is why Nokia wants to have a new brand image. A simple, fresher and stronger than before. Starting with the change in their font, Nokia unveils Nokia Pure. The images below show the comparison among the Nokia Pure, Helvetica and [...]
Lower Priced Smartphones for Nokia says CEO Stephen Elop
Nokia and Microsoft partnership was announced and put to headlines these couple of weeks, and now another revelation that WP7 phones are getting a price at a fraction. Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop pointed out that the alliance between Nokia and Microsoft was allowing for lower price Symbian smartphones. Nokia’s primary goal is to convert phone [...]
Foursquare is now on Nokia Series 40 phones
Great news to all Nokia S40 owners, as Foursquare is finally released for their handsets today. In case you haven’t heard yet of the Foursquare, according to their website: Foursquare is a location-based mobile platform that makes cities easier to use and more interesting to explore. By “checking in” via a smartphone app or SMS, [...]
Presenting the full Nokia-Microsoft press conference – Video
We didn’t expect the strategic partnership between Nokia and Microsoft but it must be exciting. The partnership was announced at a joint press conference in London with Stephen Elop, President and CEO of Nokia and Steve Ballmer, Chief Excutive Officer at Microsoft. I highly encourage you to check out the video below: I am also [...]
Nokia reveals Windows Phone 7 as its primary mobile OS
It is now confirmed from the alleged rumor (of what Nokia’s next mobile OS) that the two leading companies – Nokia and Microsoft will be combining forces for an extensive collaboration. Aside from Symbian and Meego, Windows Phone 7 becomes the primary smartphone OS for Nokia. There will be a great change of Nokia’s phone [...]
