Archive for the ‘Nokia’ Category

Nokia Exec: Appolo To Be Launch In Mid-2012

Monday, October 31st, 2011

It’s been one week since Windows Phone 7.5 OS was launched. Now, every manufacturers are going wild with it. According to Engadget, Michael Halbherr, Executive VP for Location and Commerce at Nokia, Windows Phone Apollo is due to hit in the “middle of next year” and that the device will be a “very different game” compared to Mango.

Previously, we heard the Nokia Appolo is coming later in 2012. However after hearing this, we can all feel relief. There are possibility the handset is getting NFC support.

[via PhoneDog]


Nokia Lumia 710 On Its Way To FCC

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The budget Windows Phone Mango handset made by Nokia has managed to made it’s way to FCC. The device acquired a 3.7-inch LCD and colorful backplates. It will be known as the Nokia Lumia 710.

In the beginning, the device was not plan to be release in US. But now, the Lumia 710 is coming to US. There are no further info from Nokia themselves regarding this matter. We have to wait a little bit.

[via Engadget]


Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset Paired Up With NFC

Monday, October 17th, 2011

NFC is not always related to payment or finance. At least not for Nokia. The Finnish company has announced the launch of a new Bluetooth headset that comes with NFC-enabled pairing.

As usual, Nokia and its flashy color devices this time display a “uniquely designed in-ear device” with NFC pairing capabilities. It weight 5g and the holders is 18g. The headset features a pop-out earpiece for up to 8 hours of extended talk time and easy charging with any Nokia Micro-USB phone charger.The Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset will cost 69 euros.

[via Pocket-lint]


Symbian-Belle Powered Nokia 603 Smartphone Supports NFC

Monday, October 17th, 2011

The Nokia 603 was unveiled at Nokia World back in October. Nokia kept pushing Symbian smartphone instead of their plan in using the Windows Phone 7 OS in their devices. The 603 come preloaded with the latest apps and featuring single-tap pairing, sharing and tag reading with NFC.

The device packed with a durable 3.5-inch ClearBlack, scratch-resistant display, optimised for use in sunlight and is designed to appeal to first time smartphone users and those upgrading from older products. It comes with six different colors which are black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow and blue. The Nokia 603 will be available in the next couple of weeks and certainly before the end of 2011 for 200 euros.

[via Pocket-lint]


Nokia Announced Symbian Belle-Power 603 With NFC Support

Friday, October 14th, 2011

On Thursday, Nokia unveiled their newest Symbian Belle-powered smartphone called the 603. It comes with NFC support and targeted for first-time smartphone users. The device comes in white and black color but you can get colorful battery cover.

The device has a 3.5-inch ClearBlack display, a 1GHz processor, GPS, Wi-Fi and a 5-megapizel camera. The Nokia 603 will be available in the fourth quarter of this year for €200 before taxes and su. Check out the press release below.

Colourful, affordable Nokia 603 – packed with everything you need to try something new

Latest Nokia Symbian Belle smartphone and new Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset bring NFC to mass market

Istanbul, Turkey and Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced the Nokia 603, a colourful, affordable, no compromise smartphone preloaded with the latest apps and featuring single-tap pairing, sharing and tag reading with NFC. Alongside the Nokia 603, the daringly-designed Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset completes the NFC-enabled easy pairing experience in an affordable package.

The Nokia 603 is designed to appeal to first time smartphone users and those upgrading from older products, particularly existing users of Nokia smartphones who will welcome a device that offers all the latest technology and features in a package that is still uniquely Nokia.

This latest smartphone exemplifies Nokia’s belief that affordability should not compromise the quality of the experience. The Nokia 603 offers a seamless, compact design that makes the most of the durable 3.5 inch ClearBlack, scratch-resistant display, optimized for use in sunlight. Exceeding expectations for its EUR 200 price-tag*, the Nokia 603 comes preloaded with Maps, the latest social networking games and apps, and the ability to capture, edit and share photographs, all with great graphics performance thanks to the fast graphics processor in the device. The Nokia 603 also makes NFC innovation accessible to more people with the ability to share content, pair with accessories like the Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset, and unlock new experiences, such as unseen levelson Angry Birds.

“The Nokia 603 continues the renewal of our smartphone range with products that are uniquely matched to the needs of people around the world,” said Tuula Rytila, Senior Vice President, Nokia. “Whatever the price-point, our aim is to ensure all Nokia smartphones are crafted for use, have Nokia’s trusted quality, are better connected, and contain unexpected surprises like the ability to tap to pair and share with NFC.”

Featuring the latest Symbian Belle software, the Nokia 603 also benefits from up to six customizable homescreens and dynamic live widgets for improved personalization and prioritization of your favourite content.

The Nokia 603 is available in black and white with a choice of back covers in six different colors: black, white, fuchsia, green, yellow and blue. The Nokia Luna Bluetooth Headset is available in black, white, fuchsia, green and cyan. Both products are expected to start shipping in the fourth quarter of 2011.

[via BGR]