Nokia Belle successor: Symbian Carla caught in the wild

While the whole world waits for Belle to begin rolling out sometime next week.

Symbian Carla is said to be the next major update after belle, thought Nokia has yet to confirm about its existence or whether existing Symbian devices will be able to update to it.

However, the guys over at Nokia Hdblog, an italian Nokia blog site, spotted the (up until now) elusive Symbian Carla from an undisclosed Nokia developer page, it shows logging of bugs related  from Symbian Carla testing.

see it zoomed in:

I'll hold my excitement until we get Belle first!

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Unlock your Symbian Phone (N8 E7...) using N9 swipe feature (coming soon)

If  you own an N8 (or any other Symbian device) like me, but love the swipe UI of the N9 (who doesn't). Well, an app that enables you to swipe and unlock your Symbian device just like the N9 will soon be available.

It is pretty awesome, check out the short demo:

It is developed by kolaysoft and according to them; it is fully operational and will help reduce battery consumption. 

it doesn't look like the app is fully ready yet though as you can see from the video a few bugs, but i will definitely be getting this once it is ready and available from the Nokia store.

Who says Symbian is dead??

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Microsoft Apps (Lync, Onenote, Powerpoint & Document) now available for Nokia Belle (direct download link)

Nokia and Microsoft have added the latest business mobility capabilities to its Nokia Belle Phones.

The Microsoft Apps include Microsoft Lync, OneNote, PowerPoint and Document. They are now available for you to download, if you own a current Nokia Belle device like the 701 700 or 603, just plug in your phone to the Nokia software updater app via USB and receive the update.

existing Nokia Anna device users (N8 E7 E6 C7 500) will get this package when their phones are updated to Nokia Belle starting from next week.

Direct download HERE

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To get WhatsApp on the Nokia N9

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. WhatsApp Messenger is available for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Nokia and yes, those phones can all message each other using internet data, resulting in no cost to your messaging plan.

In addition to basic messaging iPhone, Android, Nokia and BlackBerry WhatsApp Messenger users can send each other unlimited images, video and audio media messages.

There are currently 2million+ Nokia N9 users today (that's more than Nokia Lumia users today).

So how come WhatsApp is not available on the N9?

Microsoft is good at lobbying to get the most popular and useful apps on its platform, as this helps boosts its sales. 

I believe this is Nokia's responsibility to make certain necessities available on its products. Nokia has failed to bring WhatsApp to MeeGo and the N9. so its up to you N9 users to appeal for it, the N9 is 2million people strong, that's significant enough to get your voices heard!

Please sign the petition to bring WhatsApp to N9 HERE.

less than 1000 signatures are needed right now to make this happen!


SIGN THE PETITION TO DEVELOP WHATSAPP FOR THE N9

or just click on "SIGN PETITION" below
 

Change.org|Start an Online Petition »

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Lumia 800 Striped apart.

If you are like me, then you love to see what's inside a gadget that makes it work!

The Lumia 800 recently got torn apart by Bill Detwiler from techrepublic.  

The Lumia 800 consists of the following hardware

• 1.4 GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) processor (with Adreno 205 GPU)
• Elpida B4064B2PD-6D-F 2Gb LP DDR2 DRAM (512 MB)
• 16GB Hynix NAND flash chip (H26M52002CKR)
• 3.7″ AMOLED display (800 x 480)
• 8 MP rear-facing camera
• 3.8V, 1,450 mAh Li-Ion battery
• Atmel mXT224 touchscreen controller (MXT-N0K1 CCU-1R6 1G4456B)
• Broadcom BCM4329 Low-Power 802.11n with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and FM (BCM4329EKUBG)
• Qualcomm PM8058 power management IC
• Qualcomm QTR8200 RF Transceiver
• TriQuint TQM7M5013 Quad-Band GSM / GPRS / EDGE-Linear Power Amplifier Module
• AAC Technologies ELV1411A X Direction Linear Vibrator (vibratior motor)

 The Lumia 800 measures 116.5 mm (H) x 61.2 mm (W) x 12.1 mm (D) and weighs 142 grams.
With a single core processor of 1.4gHz, the battery is 1440mAh (less than typical android phones)

See video of stripdown HERE

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More possible confirmation of the Lumia 910? Dutch online store lists it as coming soon

If you needed more confirmation of a European version of the Lumia 900, then this further confirms it.
A Dutch telecom online store has the Lumia 910 on "coming soon", though no date is reported on when it will be available. It also says it packs a 12MP camera
I guess it safe to say, we might see the Lumia 910 at the upcoming MWC in Barcelona

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Nokia Belle update available from February 8th!

according to Nokia Vietnamese Website, Belle will be available for them from February 8th. That's less than 2 weeks from now!

The Site says "Ready for you to download from February 8th". This is Vietnamese website, so they will receive it on Feb. 8th!. Then they also give you a guide on how to perform the update!

So unless Vietnam is the first country to receive the Belle update, then we can expect to get it sooner than Feb. 8th

Are you ready to download? It's almost here!

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Nokia issues official statement about Battery issue and updated firmware + audio & camera fix update also in the works

Nokia today issued this statement regarding user concerns over the poor performance of the battery, the audio and camera of the Lumia 800.

Read it below:




We have today received this information from the Lumia 800 team regarding this discussion:

"We’ve seen your comments on the latest update for the Lumia 800 and wanted to take the opportunity to quickly address some points.

First of all, the primary target of the latest Lumia 800 update (1600.2483.8106.11500) was to enhance standby time as well as to bring an improvement to the issue reported by some customers in December, that their phone wasn’t able to access the full battery charge capacity correctly. We can confirm that we have successfully tested that those improvements are working. Additionally, we’ve noted your concerns regarding audio and camera settings and are going to address those in a series of future updates, ie. these will not be included in this specific update. It is also important to understand that only the Nokia Update for Lumia 1600.2483.8106.11500 will introduce the mentioned improvements. If you want to see what update you have installed or what software version you currently have on your Lumia 800, please check Settings>System>About and then tap the box for “More information”. The “Firmware revision number” shows 1600.2483.8106.11500 if you have installed the latest Nokia update for Lumia successfully. To make sure that your Lumia 800 is up to date and always gets the latest features, go to Settings > Phone Update and select “Notify me when updates are found”. Then, as soon as a new update is available for your Lumia 800, your phone will automatically display a notification.

Also always use the original Nokia Fast USB Charger AC-16 or the Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-185CD that came with your Lumia 800, as they are specifically designed to charge the Lumia 800 as efficiently as possible. Only a charger with an output of 1000mA will fully charge your Lumia 800 battery. If you have several Nokia chargers at home, just check the respective labels or plastic parts as the product name is mentioned there.

Last but not least, the Diagnostic App was designed for internal testing purposes. In general, your battery is fine as long as the full charge capacity is more than 1000mAh. For the future, if you are checking your battery life, more useful information on the Battery status can be found by focusing on Settings>System>Battery saver. It will tell you both your remaining battery life in percent as well as the estimated time remaining, plus the time since you last charged your phone (as soon as you have disconnected your phone from your charger). If you have concerns about your battery capacity, please contact Nokia Care (phone numbers and locations can be found via www.nokia.com/support)."

It's nice to see Nokia is paying attention to user concerns, i am really impressed.

i like the new Nokia



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Unlocking you Lumia Phone + Nokia's Network Setup app for Lumia devices (updated to v1.3.0.0)

If you ever wanted to use your Lumia device with another network, you can contact your GSM carrier and get the unlock code to do so.

There's just one problem, Windows Phone doesn't allow you configure the new network settings (like MMS) manually, its usually pre-configured with the Carrier's default settings. you can only manually configure your APN and SMS centre number.

Samsung and HTC windows phones have their own propiertary apps, you can use to help you automatically retrieve and configure settings based on the SIM card in your phone.

and Nokia has theirs too, it's called the Network setup and it recently got updated to v1.3.0.0

Network Setup is an application for users who use more than one SIM card from different operators. The purpose of the Network Setup application is to maintain Internet and MMS services after any SIM card change. When more than one operator network is available, the user is presented with a list to select their preferred operator.

This app works with windows phone firmware 1600.2479.7740.11451 or higher.

I got my Lumia 800 (locked with T Mobile), i was able to unlock it by getting the unlock code from T Mobile Support (you'll have to provide the IMEI code by keying in *#06# on your dialer). i put in my at&t Sim, and was able to manually configure my APN and SMS centre number, however i wasn't able to send MMS since i couldn't configure this manually as WP& doesn't allow you to, so with the Network Setup App, it automatically configured my APN, SMS centre, MMS settings and even Voice mail number.

So if you find yourself in a situation where you use more than one GSM carrier, you'll need to get the Network Setup app, you wouldn't find it if you search from the desktop version of the marketplace, only from your phone directly.

 It shows you a list of available GSM networks based on the inserted SIM card, you pick yours and it configures its settings on your phone.

unlocking guide + Network Setup demo:

 To get the Network Setup app, open this LINK on your computer (make sure you have Zune already installed on your computer as this link opens the app in your Zune software, ready to install)

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"MUST HAVE GAMES" for Lumia available from Feb.1st (video)

Not only is the Windows marketplace growing at an exponential rate, we are getting to see quality apps come in.

Here is some Good news for current Lumia owners, Quality games like Toy Soldiers, Splinter Cell, Need4Speed: Hotpursuit and more will soon be available starting Feb. 1st.

Here is a mini list of upcoming XBOX live games this February, their availabilty and prices:

 NEED 4 SPEED: HOT PURSUIT (available Feb. 1st for $4.99)

Feel the rush of the escape and the thrill of the take down! Outrun the law as a Racer in exotic super cars or stop racers cold as a Cop in high-speed police interceptors. Enjoy 20 precision-performance cars in adrenaline-fueled showdowns across 24 day and night tracks. Take it to the limit in 48 Cop and Racer Career Events, collect bounty, and rise to the top of the ranks.

n4s: Hot Pursuit

Bullet Asylum (available Feb 8th for $2.99)

Annihilate invaders with a wall of firepower in this insane arcade shooter. BulletAsylum delivers over-the-top action, melding classic gameplay with next-generation visuals and mechanics. With an insane amount of firepower at your fingertips, vibrant graphics and an all-you-can-shoot buffet of alien hordes to destroy, BulletAsylum will blow you away!

bullet asylum

Chickens can't Fly (available Feb. 15th for $2.99)
Conduct experiments and answer questions such as: Is there life after the butcher? Are chickens afraid of ghosts? Does a frozen chicken get dizzy? Countless hours of fun await -- fall down an experimental pit, avoid obstacles, use power-ups and power-downs, gather corn, and make it through to the end. Use the skills you learn to get a high score in Survival Mode and show off to your friends on the Xbox LIVE and global leaderboards.

chickens cant fly

SPLINTER CELL: CONVICTION (available Feb. 22nd for $4.99)
Unleash the ferocious skills of renegade agent Sam Fisher, a highly skilled Special Forces operative, and fight a corrupted secret agency to get your daughter back. Follow a trail of intrigue that leads from Iraq to a high-security building in Washington, D.C. You are now a renegade spy agent -- you don’t follow any orders except for your own rules of engagement.

splinter cell

Toy Soldiers: Boot Camp (available Feb 29 for $2.99)

Defend house and home against swarms of houseflies when a flyswatter puts you in the role of a pint-sized anti-aircraft gunner. Thread the needle in the exciting game where you simply try to guide your missile through rotating holes. In addition, earn bragging rights in the Arcade hit Toy Soldiers: Cold War through an integrated mobile leaderboard.

toy soldiers
 

see the games demoed on the 710

So every week this February, Xbox Live will introduce one of these high quality games.

and I always prefer QUALITY over QUANTITY,

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New Nokia N8 C7 E7 E6 now shipping with Nokia Belle Inside

Nokia tweeted that they have begun shipping existing Nokia Symbian phones like N8 C7 E7 with Belle Update.

Remember, when they tweeted sometime last week about the update being available for existing Symbian phones starting this week!, well that turned out to be a tweepo (tweet + typo). 

This time Nokia reiterated that Yes indeed they have begun shipping New N8's C7's 500's with the New Nokia Belle update.

So if you haven't already bought an N8 or any other Symbian phone, this is a good reason to get one.

This coincidentally comes just in time for the beginning of February, when Nokia said they would begin rolling out the Belle update for current Nokia Symbian users

Nokia Tweeted Belle Devices have begun shipping

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Nokia records loss in Q4 2011, despite "better than expected Lumia Sales"

If you google "drop in Sales" right now, Nokia and Blackberry are in the top 5 search results!

Despite Launching Lumia 800 at the beginning of last quarter and selling over a Million Lumia phones by the end of the quarter, Nokia still recorded losses, as these sales failed to make an impact in the Smartphone market or even put a dent on iPhone/Android sales (iPhones sold more than 37million in comparism to Lumia's 1 million).

 Report Summary (from ZDnet)

Nokia, the Finnish handset maker reported a 21% year-on-year decline in all sales to €10bn (£8.36bn) in the last three months of 2011. Handset sales decreased by 29 percent to €6bn. In particular, smart device revenue dropped 38 percent to €2.7bn, with shipments falling by 13 percent to 19 million, even though Nokia introduced and sold more than 1 million Lumia smartphones during the quarter. 

Even with Microsoft paying Nokia $250 Million to adopt windows Phone

In regards to Symbian, Nokia lost 1.5Billion Euros compared to 1.3 Billion Euros it made in profits from the same platform last year 2010 (obviously due to the N8).

Elop noted Symbian sales figures were lower due to "changing market conditions" and the strong performance of its Windows Phone handsets. I wonder what "strong performance" of windows phone he is talking about, maybe he sees the future?!

The harsh truth is that Nokia isn't going to record HUGE Lumia sales anytime soon, atleast not until Microsoft launches Windows 8 and Windows Phone Apollo later this year but its probably going to take another year for these new products to have any impact on the market.

so in reality, Lumia sales will stagnate until 2013 ending and until then, Nokia will have to put out some Amazing Symbian/MeeGo Phones to disrupt the market and also stay relevant, until Windows Phone can become a major competitor (because right now it isn't).

Look on the bright side, with Nokia counting all these losses, many say it better than what was expected (imagine if it wasnt!!).

The Good news is Nokia will get back on top, most Financial Analysts agree. However, they also agree this rise wouldn't happen anytime soon.

Sources:
Yahoo Financial
 
ZDNet

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Appisode 66: The Onion 7 for Lumia 710 800 900

If you're a fan of The Onion, then get your daily fix of breaking news, video, radio-news 

and more in this streamlined app - with the headline of your choice delivered via Live 

Tile. Did you LOL at the article about the area cat that sued over being sent to the 

doghouse? Save it for later, post it on facebook, or email it to a friend quickly and 

easily.

Demo:

Get it Ad free from the Marketplace  for $1.99

or try the Free version (with Ads) from here

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Appisode 65: Spider Jack for Lumia 710 800 900

Cut the Rope, a popular iPhone/Android game isn't available just yet for windows phone, it will be soon, but for now we have to make do with Spider Jack!

Using similar game play seen in "cut the rope", all you have to do here is help Jack get his dinner (Fried Fly) by swinging around on anchors and timing your jumps, oh and make sure you get the stars too

its a really addictive strategic puzzle game.

See it here:

You can buy it from the Marketplace for $2.99 or try it for free and see if you like it

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Appisode 64: Tiki Towers for Lumia 710 800 900

One of the Xbox live games i would highly recommend.

Its fun, addictive and really intuitive game, it will have to going for hours!

save the monkeys by building bridges with bamboo sticks (limited number), also make sure they each pick a banana on their way to safety!

Game Snippet:

*** Winner of "Best Casual Game" - 5th Annual International Mobile Gaming Awards! *** Save the monkeys! Only you can lead them to safety in this amazing new puzzle game featuring construction, destruction and problem-solving! Travel between five tropical islands, leading your tribe of monkeys to safety by building bridges and towers out of bamboo, coconuts, and vines. If you're not careful, your structures will collapse and your monkeys will perish. Clear all the levels to acquire the ceremonial masks of an ancient tribe and discover their mythical lost treasure. Tiki Towers is action and puzzle gaming at its best! - 5 different islands and 45 challenging levels - Build bridges and towers using bamboo, coconuts and vines - Realistic physics - bamboo structures will bend, break, and collide with the environment Monkeying around has never been more fun!

Demo:

Get Tiki towers from the Marketplace for $2.99

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Appisode 63: MyRadar for Lumia 710 800 900

MyRadar is a great no-frills application that displays animated weather radar around your current location, allowing you to quickly see what weather is coming your way.

The map has the standard pinch/zoom capability which allows you to smoothly zoom and pan around the United States and see what the weather is like anywhere.

MyRadar Pro shows animated weather, so you can tell if rain is headed toward or away from you, and how fast. Each frame of animation represents ten minutes. 

Demo:

Get MyRadar from the Marketplace for free

there is the Ad Free version, but it will cost you $1.99

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Appisode 62: Orbital for Lumia 710 800 900

Orbital is an addictive and challenging game.

All you have to do is:

Shoot the orbs onto the playing field and watch them grow until they hit an obstacle 

and use the following orbs to destroy it. Hit every orb three times until it bursts 

into space and grants you one point to your highscore. Destroy as many orbs as you can 

but beware: The space on the playing field is limited so think hard about where you 

put the next one! 

There are 3 modes:

Pure mode: Just play your game and try to destroy as many orbs in ,

Gravity mode: get your orbs distracted by a gravitation field around them in. Your shots will be 

distracted by gravitation so be careful when you target! 

Supernova mode: will allow you to perform awesome combos when your orbs damage the 

surrounding ones with a shock wave as they burst into space. 

Demo:

Get Orbital for $2.99 (you can also try it for free) from the Marketplace 

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Appisode 61: KBB.com for Lumia 710 800 900

This free, interactive app will provide you with trusted Kelley Blue Book® Values and 

the information you need to simplify the car buying process!

The kbb.com app gives you direct access to trusted Kelley Blue Book® Values and other 

car-related information. From the dealership lot (or just about anywhere), find out what your 

current ride is worth, or research the new or used car price for your next car. This mobile 

wealth of car buying information will help you make a confident purchase decision.
Find a local car dealer and access detailed maps and directions. You can view photos of your 

favorite cars and Kelley Blue Book editorial reviews right in the palm of your hand. The app also 

features Twitter feeds from kbb.com and all of your favorite car manufacturers, giving you 

insight into the latest automotive information from Kelley Blue Book's team of automotive 

experts and enthusiasts, along with the rest of the automotive Twitter community. 

Demo:

Get KBB.com for free from the Marketplace

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Appisode 60: Need 4 Speed: Undercover for Lumia 710 800 900

Probably the best racing game on Lumia Phones right now.

With a nice array of vehicles to choose from, this game supplies endless fun (if you love racing games), compete in illegal races as an undercover agent, win cash prizes and use it to upgrade your car: wheels, vinyl paint, wind breaker, suspensions and more.

Enjoy cinematic intros at the start and end of each race!

Demo:

Need for Speed: Undercover is a must have for racing fans, though on the pricey side.

Get it for $4.99 or try it free from the Marketplace

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Appisode 59: Kayak for Lumia 710 800 900

 With the marketplace growing exponentially each day, more and more quality/usefull applications are coming, one of such useful apps is Kayak

Already available on Symbian phones, it was only a matter of time before we saw it on windows phone.

With Kayak:

Find a flight or hotel using your Windows Phone 7.

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to find the flight or hotel you need.

demo:

Get Kayak for free from the Marketplace

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Appisode 58: Hydro Thunder Go for Lumia 710 800 900

If you love racing games and you are familiar with Wipeout?

Then you have got to try Hydro Thunder GO!, eventhough its name sounds like something that was pulled out from a power rangers' TV episode, nevertheless it is a highly entertaining game, speed boat racing, with nice graphics, with tilt/button controls,  race against 9 other racers to the finish line, as you pick up power ups along the ride.

demo:

You can get this pricey xbox live game for $4.99 or try it for free (limited gameplay) from the Marketplace

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Appisode 57: HopStop for Lumia 710 800 900

HopStop is your alternative app to the "yet to be released" Nokia Transport.

Get detailed public transit, walking, taxi, and biking directions in dozens of cities throughout the US, Canada and Europe...now on your Windows Phone!

With HopStop you can:

• Get directions from your current location using GPS functionality

• Access addresses from your contact list

• Map a location and see nearby subway and bus stops

• Estimate travel time and cost for a taxi and call taxi companies with a tap

• Set your travel preferences - bus, subway, walking, taxi, include/exclude regional rail or vehicles operated by private companies

• Save recent searches and favorite trips in MyTrips

• Get biking directions in NYC, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco

• Find out how many calories you burn on each route and how many carbon emissions you save compared to driving

• See wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly routes

demo:

Get HopStop for free from the Marketplace

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Appisode 56: Frogger for Lumia 710 800 900

Another classic arcade game brought to life on the Lumia Phones.

All you have to do here is help the frogs get to the other side, weave through oncoming traffic, dodge trucks, tankers and cars, get to the bank of the river, where your journey is only half complete, hop on passing turtles and logs and make it safely home!

If you loved this game during the arcade era, then re-live it now on your Lumia phone!

demo:

Try it for free or get it for $2.99 from the marketplace

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"Lumia 930" shows up on WPBench, (updated)

Well, Guess who showed up on WPBench recently? The Lumia 930, its name appeared on 

WPBench, though it could be user generated, so i would take this with a tiny pinch of salt.

What is WPBench?

WP Bench is performance benchmark for Windows Phone 7 devices. 
It tests your CPU, GPU, memory, storage, display and battery and allows you to 
publish your score to the online charts or compare with the others.

So just maybe this Lumia 930 is the 12MP variant for Lumia 900 that was rumoured about for the past 

week and is supposed to be available in the European market later this year, or maybe 

someone is just messing with us. 

Either way, expect more Lumia Devices to be announced at next month's Mobile World 

Conference (MWC).

[UPDATE] it is indeed possible to fake a Device ID using WPBench, in light of this, Lumia 930 

on WPBench might as well be dud!  

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FMobi v2.5 now available for Nokia N9 (MeeGo)

The latest version of the most popular FMobi (Facebook app), version 2.5 is now available for your Nokia N9 from the Nokia Store.

Alot of changes as the Fmobi app has been greatly improved!

see some changes here:

Changelog includes:

•  We changed the colour of buttons for both themes to better fit the interface and Facebook branding.

• There is a new loading indicator. We tried with many and decided to stick with this one for now. Given more feedback, we will change the indicator design if required.
• Input boxes are native Qt so now you get a magnifying glass on text selection.
•  Events section has a two tab design for easier navigation which will be designed further in next version.
  
•  Albums now load higher quality thumbnails.
  
•  Icons have been refined.
  
• New loading indicator. We are still collecting feedback and will change this if required.
• fMobi will auto refresh after you have Liked or commented on a story.
  
•  New Nokia Belle style dialog boxes.
  
•  Message indicator is now cleared when you have read your message.
  
• Message input doesn’t lose your last word anymore.

see Full changelog HERE

get it from the NOKIA STORE for only $1.99

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Lumia 710 for $254CAD (no contract) in canada.

Rogers Canada just put out its full pricing for the Lumia 710, as they prepare for its launch in the first half of February.

(prices in Canadian Dollar)

get it for $49 on a 3yr contract

$99.99 on a 2yr contract and

$149.99 on a 1yr contract

$254 (no contract

Of course the news is, the Lumia 710 will sell for $254 (with no contract), that is really cheap for a 3.7inch (same as the Lumia800), 5MP camera that records in 720P HD quality, and a 1.4gHz processor.

This comes as no surprise, particularly here in the US, where it is already offered free from walmart and you can also buy this device brand new for T-Mobile "off the street" (from places like craigslist, ebay...) for as low as $200.

Some might attribute these low prices to the fact that the Lumia 710 isn't doing so well in the market, but we know that's not true, Nokia is simply good at making high quality phones for cheap, and as a result we the consumer get quality for alot less.

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New Beta Nokia store Client for Symbian v3.22.044

The guys from Nokia Betalabs just put out a beta version of the Nokia Store QML Client.

This version is v3.22.044

Nokia Betalabs explains:

This release includes fixes for bugs found since the previous one and is now based on Qt 4.7.4 and Qt quick components 1.1

Feature-wise, this release offers the next generation of in-app purchase based on QML.  This feature is available through applications that support in-app purchase.

So go ahead and try it out for yourself, go to Nokia Betalabs and download it for your Symbian Anna/Bella device. 

Be sure to leave a feedback!

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Meego update PR1.2 beta released for Nokia N950 (changelog inside)

PR1.2 update was released last week for N950 (developer edition) owners.

Here are a few notable changes:

• Software update notifications for content in Nokia Store

• Face recognition for gallery and face tags for Facebook

• Support for folders in the application view

• Mail thread support in the Email client

• Extended copy-paste support

• Media sharing with DLNA compatible devices

• Compass support in Maps

see full changelog/story at GSMARENA

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Lumia 900 to launch on March 18th for $99.99

At&t's first Nokia LTE Windows Phone will be launched on March 18th (like we said earlier), and will sell for $99.99 on a 2year contract. This is according to a leaked At&t roadmap released by BGR.

Most high end Android Phones and iPhones typically go for $199.99.

So this is a welcome price for this high end phone that features a LTE capable, 4.3inch screen, 8MP and 1.3MP front facing camera Phone, especially if it is to compete in the market.

So we look towards mid-march for when this device will be launched.

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Messaging: Nokia N8 vs. Lumia 800

Heavy Text message users (young person) send an average of 1200+ text messages a month. 

In recent times, one of the major factors when deciding what phone to get is the text messaging feature. An average young person will buy a phone based on the text messaging user experience.

i was young once, and i had no problem with the "messaging" app on symbian, and since i got the Lumia 800 i decided to show the differences between messaging on the N8 and the Lumia 800.

Comparison video:

So in conclusion, the N8 has a full array of settings, it's fully customizable, has features like "save to draft", templates, conversation/inbox view, font size, MMS settings, multiple selection of contacts, among other things but its keyboard (portrait) is too small, no voice-to-text feature and there is no integration with your social media. 

However, The Lumia 800 is keeping it simple with its nice keyboard, voice-to-text feature, and full integration with your social media, it lacks a considerable amount of stuff, stuffs like: no drafts, attachments limited to just pictures, settings limited to just 3 switches: facebook chat on/off, SMS confirmation and group text (which to me shouldn't even be an option in settings, it should be on by default), there are no MMS settings, no templates.

I hope Nokia can make the messaging on Lumia devices more customizable in the future (Apollo update) like what we see on current Symbian devices

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New Lumia 910 coming in May? 12MP camera?

"There is no smoke without fire" that's the reason why i am writing on this Lumia 900 successor rumour again.

It is fascinating because the Lumia 900 isn't even out yet, we don't know for sure if it's going to be a hit and already there are rumours of a successor (or variant).

Last week, Paul Thurrott of WinSupersite talked about a 12MP version of the Lumia 900 coming out 45days after it's launched exclusively to At&t.

And now Eldar Murtazin speaks of something to that effect, he confirms there is a 12MP version of the Lumia 900, conveniently called the Lumia 910, it will pack a 12MP and is scheduled to hit Europe this May.

see his tweet:

So both stories kind of collaborate each other, so it is becoming very likely Nokia will launch a Lumia 900 variant (aka Lumia 910?) that will best suite the European market, this makes more sense now, as the 900 was specifically made for the US.

Let's just hope this is not the N8 successor we are waiting for, i would hate to see an N8 successor running windows phone!

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Lumia available this June in the UK through Carphone Warehouse

It appears Carphone Warehouse will begin selling the exclusive Lumia 900 in June.

According to their website, you can now pre-register if you want to own one!

Up on till now, the Lumia 900 was announced exclusive to At&t in the US, but it's becoming more likely the phone exclusivity will not last more than 90days! 

Go to Carphone Warehouse if you are in Europe and are interested in getting this exclusive handset.

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