Category: Nseries

Symbian Roadmap Redefined: FP1 IS Carla; N8 To get Both FP1 & FP2

Symbian Roadmap Redefined: FP1 IS Carla; N8 To get Both FP1 & FP2

| May 23, 2012 | 176 Replies

The following bit of information comes from NokiaLino.it- An Italian blogger who recently attended a Lumia 610/900 launch event in Italy; he got some very interesting pieces of information regarding practically all the current Handsets that were announced last February. The most interesting of which is the fact that “Nokia Carla” Which was supposed to be the successor to Nokia Belle is no [...]

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iBomber Defense for S^3 – Demoed on N8

iBomber Defense for S^3 – Demoed on N8

| May 12, 2012 | 17 Replies

Here’s a pretty cool game that was just released for Symbian devices- it’s called iBomber Defense and it’s pretty sweet. I think the N9 did a pretty decent job focusing on such small movements on the screen- quite impressive. http://store.ovi.com/content/224846?clickSource=search&pos=1 Source  

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Project N955 – Turn your N9 into an N950, sort of (w/ Video)

Project N955 – Turn your N9 into an N950, sort of (w/ Video)

Just saw this on TMO during a Uni break. There is this thing called Project N955. The aim of the project is to turn an N9 into an N950. It isn’t the most elegant, or perfect solution, but it works. HtheB posted his process as follows; I bought a cheap iPhone bluetooth slide-case, and a [...]

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N9Apps: Ubuntu One comes to Harmattan (w/ Video)

N9Apps: Ubuntu One comes to Harmattan (w/ Video)

For quite a few N9 users, Ubuntu is the main OS on their PC. Now, thanks to a member of the Ubuntu One team, an unofficial version of the cloud storage system is now available on our Harmattan devices. It is developed in QML and is quite slick for the little bit that I used [...]

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NaviFirm Leaks: “Nokia Reaction” BT Headset & RM-568

NaviFirm Leaks: “Nokia Reaction” BT Headset & RM-568

| April 30, 2012 | 8 Replies

Prashant sent us the following NaviFirm screenshots which show off two unannounced items in the list, one is something called the “Nokia Reaction” or BH-907, this is obviously a bluetooth headset; but what’s interesting is that it’s the first Nokia accessory to have  FW support; possibly a new item in the range of the Monster Puirities? The second device is RM-568 [...]

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N9 Vs Lumia 800 – Random Functions (Notes, Audio Recording, Calculator) #MeegoVSWP

N9 Vs Lumia 800 – Random Functions (Notes, Audio Recording, Calculator) #MeegoVSWP

| April 29, 2012 | 46 Replies

Apologies in the large gap between the last comparison and this one; but I’ve been swamped with midterms and now finals in a couple of weeks, so many things going on so little time to nap. Anyways today’s comparison is basically a look at  the preloaded functions and capabilities of each device when it comes down to random everyday things that [...]

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N9 Vs. Lumia 800- Video & Audio Recording #MeegoVsWP

N9 Vs. Lumia 800- Video & Audio Recording #MeegoVsWP

| April 10, 2012 | 56 Replies

Quick heads up- I had planned for this post to be Video + Photos + Camera UI but when I viewed the video samples on my PC and saw the HUGE difference in quality and the Minor rant that this was going to lead to; I though it would be best to split the two.. Anyways. I [...]

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Nokia MEA (Middle-East & Africa) Finally gets a Re-Design

Nokia MEA (Middle-East & Africa) Finally gets a Re-Design

| April 3, 2012 | 8 Replies

Nokia Middle-East has finally followed the rest of the regional websites into Nokias new design (which where updated about 4 months ago or so); the new update brings does away with the old Green style blocks; and brings the Asha series to the front page- but as of yet there is no mention of any lumia devices; [...]

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NitDroid Alpha Release now available

NitDroid Alpha Release now available

| March 21, 2012 | 40 Replies

I just jumped on Nitdroid to check out the status of its alpha release, and it is there! As I’m writing this I am setting it up To learn more head over to the link below http://forum.nitdroid.com/index.php?topic=94 Sorry about rushed post, too excited! Update: Here is the official demo of the Alpha Release http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ponaehOrFN8   [...]

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N9Apps: FM Radio N9 (with Video)

N9Apps: FM Radio N9 (with Video)

| March 20, 2012 | 17 Replies

There is quite a few FM Radio apps for the N9 available now, but this is one of my favourite. Simple, good looking, and feature packed. It features; Auto scan function, The ability to save stations, Customisable station names Manual tuning Choice of headphones or speaker (although headphones act as antenna and must be plugged [...]

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App Review: Extra Buttons for Symbian (Demoed on N8)

App Review: Extra Buttons for Symbian (Demoed on N8)

| March 18, 2012 | 17 Replies

Extra Buttons is a really awesome app that brings  four extra shortcut/toggles onto your Belle task-bar (you only get to choose two)- I first found out about this app yesterday when Jay posted about the new widget packs for Belle. The four options for shortcuts are: Task-manager/App switcher Battery Saver Lock-Screen/Restart phone Brightness control I was most [...]

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Video: Dualboot on the Nokia N950

Video: Dualboot on the Nokia N950

| March 11, 2012 | 17 Replies

So if you follow me on twitter, you would know that I had flashed Nemo to my N950 and was fiddling with dual booting. Below is the video I made. It is simple enough really. Turn the phone on like normal, be prompted with a few warnings and a standby screen featuring green text. Now, [...]

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Mega Q&A session: Lumia/WP Production/Design, Maps, Entertainment & More

Mega Q&A session: Lumia/WP Production/Design, Maps, Entertainment & More

| March 3, 2012 | 36 Replies

Now that MWC is over (unfortunately) I had a chance to organize all the Q&A sessions we had with all the awesome Nokia guys; we had four in total, one with Damien Dinning about the 808 and it’s camera which I posted seperately, here we have 3 more Q&As about the Luima design, Nokia Maps/Transport and Nokia Entertainment. [...]

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Congratulations @Nokia! Nokia wins Best of show MWC Award for Nokia 808 PureView

Congratulations @Nokia! Nokia wins Best of show MWC Award for Nokia 808 PureView

| March 1, 2012 | 62 Replies

The one memorable device everyone is still talking about at MWC just has to be the Nokia 808 PureView right? The unbelievable 41MP camera in a phone (and that’s not even the most amazing part – it’s in the PureView technology). Quite rightly then, Nokia has won the prestigious Best of Show MWC Award: “Best [...]

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Nokia N8 – the second best camera phone in the world :p

Nokia N8 – the second best camera phone in the world :p

| February 28, 2012 | 31 Replies

  This is apparently on the N8 page for Nokia Europe but I keep getting redirected to Nokia GB which doesn’t have that. It’s a nice bold statement. The only camera phone to properly best the Nokia N8, is yet another Nokia – the Nokia 808 PureView. http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/devices/nokia-n8 Via (via@nokianesia)

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Nokia and Ali and First Reactions to Nokia 808, Lumia 610, 900

Nokia and Ali and First Reactions to Nokia 808, Lumia 610, 900

| February 27, 2012 | 23 Replies

It’s Ali’s first Nokia Event, and wow, what an event to start with – a huge knockout at MWC. Here he is already on an official Nokia video sharing his reactions to the Nokia 808, Lumia 610 and 900 – it’s the voice you may be familiar with as you might have seen his several [...]

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Video: Nokia’s Next Hand Model (Nokia N9 Campaign)

Video: Nokia’s Next Hand Model (Nokia N9 Campaign)

| February 24, 2012 | 11 Replies

Go Tyra! Erm… Here’s a funny video that landed in our tips section – and it’s actually a cool promo for the Nokia N9. I’m not sure where it’s from, I couldn’t find anything about it. There’s no link, nothing appearing in search engine or  twitter :S.   Nokia’s Next Hand Model puts the spot [...]

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Video:Widgets on Nokia N950 (N9 too?) lock screen

Video:Widgets on Nokia N950 (N9 too?) lock screen

| February 22, 2012 | 4 Replies

Haven’t really shown you guys a lot of cool new things related to the N9/N950. This just popped up on my timeline and I am quite impressed. As much as I love the N9 lock screen, a lot of users that have upgraded from N900 miss widgets. Here is the next best thing I guess. [...]

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#N9Hacks: Make Opera (or others) Default Broswer (Terminal) UPDATE: There are flaws

#N9Hacks: Make Opera (or others) Default Broswer (Terminal) UPDATE: There are flaws

| February 22, 2012 | 5 Replies

I’ve shown you how to select which browser you want to act as default, using an app. Sadly, Opera which we brought to your attention yesterday (as well as Helium Web Browser) doesn’t register on this app. To make it your default, follow the instructions below. As always, no responsibility if you brick your device,and [...]

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Lumiappaday #96: Basketball demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800

Lumiappaday #96: Basketball demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800

| February 19, 2012 | 2 Replies

Here’s Basketball (by developers Lucky Game). We actually got recommended a different app in to try from them but they do have a bunch of really quite some fun and worthwhile download games (which you’ll be notified every now and again during the game). Anyway, you’re basically shooting some hoops like you might find yourself [...]

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Video: Leica M adapter for Nokia N8 (and sample)

Video: Leica M adapter for Nokia N8 (and sample)

| February 17, 2012 | 14 Replies

I think Michael tweeted this to me early in the morning but I wasn’t able to post it then. Michael as you know has been utilising the N8 camera, first as a telescope and then with an EF mount for Canon lenses. Now he’s done one for Leica lenses. It’s just a proof of concept [...]

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