If you go on Nokia Mexico’s site, you will notice that they have some instructions for updating to Symbian Belle/Nokia Belle, with the N8 as the demo device.

http://www.nokia.com.mx/aplicaciones-mapas-y-mas/nokiabelle

There aren’t any dates here but it does look like the Nokia Vietnam Belle update page that disappeared.

DM who tipped this in also has a link that claims everything is still good to go for Feb 8. The blog has a screenshot from Nokia Care Spain.

http://oviclub.ning.com/profiles/blogs/nokia-care-confirma-la-llegada-de-belle-a-partir-del-8-de-febrero

In similar news, ICEman tipped in this link which is not yet working (and he notes this). He says 7th of February, which is today (Source: @khotabychua).

Nokia Belle will be available for N8, E7, X7, E6, C6-01, C7 & Oro starting 7th of February!
Nokia 500 will have to wait a bit. By default it’ll have max. 4 homescreens, and a special version of Angry Birds

http://europe.nokia.com/nokia-belle-update-availability

Cheers DM and ICEman for the tip!

Here’s a look at IDC’s smartphone sales estimates for 2011. Notice, above in Q4 2011 that even if Nokia managed to keep up the same highs of 28.1M of Q4 2010, Nokia would still remain third.

The question is, given the portfolio and brand recognition of the competition versus Nokia’s portfolio in 2011, does anyone legitimately think it would have been possible for Nokia to maintain or even increase beyond 28.1M per quarter? What exactly were sales like just prior to Feb 11? (Q1 2011 was 24m btw).

Apple’s growth has been amazing, but Samsung’s is even more so. Samsung is pretty much becoming the new Nokia. Sammy can make the iPhone clones for those who want an iPhone but can’t get one (gaining sales and brand recognition) and also make their own, more unique phones that push boundaries elsewhere. As a geek who loves specsheets as much as the next geek, Samsung is ticking a lot of boxes.

http://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS23299912

In terms of yearly sales, Nokia’s 100M from 2010 is still yet to be eclipsed. But with an ever growing market and more consumers buying smartphones, it’s highly likely this will be breached by both Samsung and Apple in 2012.

Source: idc

Cheers Damen for the tip

Above is apparently an upcoming Symbian phone, with Nokia Belle. As you can see it looks like a N9/800. Buttonless like the N9 but with a camera button like the 800. I can’t seem to tell if there’s a front camera there.

As much as I’d like it to be, it doesn’t look real to me. The only thing I might say is that consumers might find it confusing expecting WP and getting Nokia Belle given the branding with Nokia Lumia, although it could be advantageous too having a much loved design in a different choice of OS again.

The screen looks all wrong though. The angle is very off like some bad advertising agency has just sploshed Belle from July 2011 onto what IS the Nokia Lumia 800 hence just hiding the buttons.

Furthermore, the mighty ElMu said it was true. So I guess that means it’s not.

Source:  smartphonegeeks.in

Cheers Sumanth  for the tip

Here’s an image you might have seen flying about yesterday.

Apparently this was taken at Nokia World. In that slide we can see today’s Windows Phone handset, but along side that we have tomorrow’s designs.

From left to right:

• We have what seems to be that tiny square (reminds me of that windows device that turned out to be a name tag)
• Then there’s a buttonless device
• There’s a blackberry style portrait keyboard thing going on there (although there is already portrait slider). More interesting is the aspect ratio of the screen.
• Back to today’s style with buttons
• Another larger buttonless device
• A tablet.

I’m not quite sure about a Windows Phone tablet when we’re expecting Windows 8. Some people have speculated that they might be the same thing when Apollo arrives.  When Microsoft introduced Windows 8, they said it would go on everything, but always conveniently never said the phone.

Given the metro panoramic nature of Windows Phone it is something that actually would translate extremely well to a larger screen tablet.

The portrait QWERTY monoblock would be interesting. It’s still a useful form factor which still has room for innovation. Nokia is probably the next iconic user of this form factor after blackberry, though their Eseries do not (and never had) have the same recognition in terms of branding. It will be interesting to see how apps would translate to this screen ratio – and how in general windows phone could work in a more square screen.

Source:  techradar via wmpoweruser

Cheers meh for the tip!

Well that was quick, I just posted about Nokia teasing the white Lumia 800 on facebook; after which Slashgear just released a hands-on with the Unicorn White Chocolate Beauty.

This ought to cure anyone with Xerostomia *DROOL* the phone appears glossier than the other colors which are more of a smudge proof Matte, it also appears shinier; but you can’t deny that’s one good looking phone; according to slashgear it’s set to be released sometime THIS month; so for all of you holding out on the Lumias, your patience has been rewarded (Maybe they can time it to match #LumiAppADay Number 100)

Head over to the Source to find a comparison video and more saliva inducing pics

SlashGear

The official Nokia page on FaceBook just released the picture above, obviously the fourth pane is empty but look at the fingernails color which change to match the color of the phone… therefore 99.99% that it’s about the White Lumia 800 coming soon. This has been leaked before by the Verge I believe, but this is sort of more official I guess; either way can’t wait to see it; I’m sure it’ll be stunning

Nokia

WMPoweruser reports that the Nokia Lumia 800 is out of stock at Vodafone Ireland (went on sale February 1) and since they’re the exclusive retailer, that suggests that the 800 is sold out in Ireland.

HOWEVER, of course it is important to note that this is only a slight indication that sales are at least going well as we don’t know how much has been moved. Surur notes that the first shipments is usually the largest. Either way, where ever the Nokia Lumia 800 is launching, it seems to be selling well enough to deplete stock.

http://www.vodafone.ie/df/prepay/?handset=N800

Source: WMPoweruser

Cheers Viipottaja for the tip

Anyone who’s searched for an online recipe before has definitely stumbled on Allrecipes.com which offers a great range of amazingly delicious recipes whether it’s a snack, dessert or lunch you’re looking for. Allrecipes gives you an extensive list of Lunches/Snacks/Dinners/Desserts each with it’s own detailed instructions/required ingredients, prep time, Nutritional information, user reviews & Ratings.

When searching for a dish you can specify specific classifications for the dish such as: Low fat, High Fiber, No wheat, No dairy, Vegan, Vegetarian and much more; which is extremely useful is your following a specific diet  or regimen. The coolest feature however is something called “Dinner Spinner” which lets you choose a course, main ingredient and prep time and will bring up the best results (Ex: Main Dish containing Chocolate that preps in less than 45 mins will give you Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Porridge, Chewy Granola Chocolate Chip Bars and Chocolate pancakes- Anyone willing to cook for me??)

Allrecipes is available free (with ads) in the marketplace, or if you don’t have a Lumia phone yet go to Allrecipes.com for the same taste cravings.

#83) Allrecipes

Price: Free

Link: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/apps/23828a51-5391-e011-986b-78e7d1fa76f8

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQpzKvj8-Y4

 

Developer Blurb:

Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner is a fun and useful recipe app from the world’s #1 food site, delivering thousands of our members’ favorite quick and easy recipes to your Windows Phone device.

It’s FREE! Thousands of top-rated recipes – each featuring photos and reviews from our community of millions of home cooks – right in the palm of your hand! Plus, time-saving recipe tips from Allrecipes.com Members and their ideas for recipe variations that help to eliminate any guesswork!

It’s EASY & FUN! Dinner Spinner lets you be a picky eater or come hungry for ideas:

• Choose by Dish: Appetizers, drinks, main dishes, side dishes, desserts—the list goes on!

• Choose by Ingredient: Search for what you have on hand or what you are looking to buy.

• Choose by Desired “Ready In” Time: from recipes in under 20 minutes to all-day slow cooker dishes.

SHARE RECIPES! Post to Facebook, tweet to Twitter, or email your favorite recipes to friends. Go ahead—give it a spin!

PIN the app to your home screen to get daily recipe push notifications.

Choose your favorite food category to get new recipes from that collection every day.

Pick your own background!

Visit us at www.allrecipes.com for more great recipes and helpful tools.

Rating:

Design: 9

Usability: 10

Performance: 10

Price: 10

__________________

Here’s an interesting video I saw last week.

Since there’s a growing meme that Nokias are invincible some kids decided to test that out by throwing a Nokia E63 from the second storey of their school building over the basket ball court and onto the oval. The E63 flies down recording all the action. Does it break? Crash? To their surprise it continues with the recording. ‘It’s still going!”

What super hero would your Nokia be?

Video by triggerhappyasian

Play.com have some pre-order notification set up. Just put your email address in and they’ll let you know as soon as it becomes available.

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/-/1014/1259/-/28104503/Nokia-Lumia-900-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Mobile-Phone/Product.html

Cheers DKM for the tip!