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Unveiling of the Newest Slider Phone Nokia N86 8MP by Nokia
Nov 16th
Nokia N86 8MP has many features which the people will certainly like to know:
Camera:
The gadget has whopping 8.0 mega pixels camera. It has video capturing capability with the resolution of 3264×2448 pixels. The device also has many smart features like 28 mm Carl Zeiss lens, auto focus, geo tagging & dual led flash.The handset also has VGA video call secondary camera.
Screen:
Nokia N86 8MP has 2.6 inches scratch resistant display screen supportive of 16 million colours. It has capacity to display the images or texts with the resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. It also entails the features like accelerometer sensor for rotating up and down the video or images on screen.
Multimedia:
The handset has stereo FM with RDS support. This means that the users will be able to see the music title, its author and other details on the gadget while listening their favourite songs on the radio.There is also WMV video player which besides playing WMV videos also supports the MP4 and 3GP video formats. The music player of the gadget is supportive of the music formats ie., MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and MP4A. There is also an added 3.5 mm audio jack socket for the convenience of the users.
Memory:
The handset has overall 8 GB internal storage space. This memory size can be further increased upto 16 GB with the micro SD memory card. The handset uses the Li-ion 1200 mAh battery which has standby time of 13 days, talktime of 378 minutes and music playback time of 1500 minutes, when used in GSM network. However under 3G network, its standby time is 11 days & talktime of 234 minutes.
Connectivity:
Nokia N86 8MP uses advanced data transfer technologies such as class 32 GPRS, HSCSD, HSDPA and Wi-Fi etc. The people can view their favourite webpages either on the gadget or transfer it on the other device like desktop or laptop computer using the Bluetooth of the gadget. There is extra micro USB 2.0 socket for USB data cable so that files & data sharing between the computer & handset is made more easy. People will be able to access the internet on the WAP 2.0 & HTML browsers of the widget.
Miscellaneous:
There are many more features to be mentioned here. The processor speed of the gadget is 434 MHz. The users will find Symbian 9.0 operating system on the gadget. The handset has also messaging applications like SMS, MMS, EMS as well as T9. People can enjoy their favourite TV programmes on the gadget with the help of mobile TV application. Users can save games & ringtones(polyphonic and MP3) on the handset. The size of the Nokia N86 8MP is 103.4 x 51.4 x 16.5 mm. and it is little bit heavy having the weight of 149 grams.
Nokia Ovi Player launched, supports Windows 7
Nov 14th
The Nokia Music PC suite has been updated and renamed to Nokia Ovi Player. The Ovi Player comes with several new features, including support for Microsoft’s latest Windows 7, “some new views to help you navigate and enjoy your music collection”, a “filter column” (which should help users browse their music collection easier), and redesigned player controls. The release of the player Ovi Maps API allows you to Ovi familiar with maps to be easily integrated into any suitable site with JavaScript, has recently been published. This allows third parties who wish to innovate in terms of context to adapt their sites, thereby promoting a higher level exchanges and cooperation with their public to use Ovi Maps service and technology. Now, Travel and Tourism websites or social networking sites, including maps Ovi, as it with content that users have customized and then synchronize their mobile devices compatible. OVI Maps is evolving from a consumer service, a dynamic platform for the living and location-based services and content between the mobile device and the Internet. Richer by adding this dimension Maps Ovi we both create new experiences for consumers and new opportunities for developers, “commented Michael Halbherr, Vice President, Social Services Location, Nokia.”The players Ovi Maps API provides an open and easy to use browser on the map a simple Web technologies that could be integrated into any website. This is the first step towards an ecosystem where Nokia active developers can access unique contextual, such as the location for building mobile applications that redefine how we use our mobile devices. “
The latest version of Ovi Maps application on the device, the user with additional features and services that create entirely new possibilities to improve bag. These features and services include high-resolution images and satellite maps of land 2D and 3D. It offers the possibility of rotation, night vision, tipping, fly-over’s and traveling off course. In addition to this, it has 3D landmarks for over 200 cities. OVI Maps and Point of Interest information provided by Lonely Planet and Michelin, injuries and weather service that provides forecasts of the day for 5 days. With all the above functions, there are also “Walk the box”, which has a pedestrian navigation system, the routing of the best made for walkers. This system allows the user to provide a better direction, wherever they are. Or users can try to lead, now have complete car navigation, security and traffic information in real time, which includes many countries has improved.
Blackberry App World to Get Carrier Billing Soon
Nov 14th
Currently, the only way an application on your BlackBerry App have the world, is sure that all your PayPal information, download, indicate first, that you have enough to pay for the application itself. What happens if you are not a habitual user PayPal? Or maybe it’s frustrating enough, except that an additional step between them?
Jim Balsillie, RIM’s CEO, announced at the BlackBerry Developer Conference, which is usually slightly in 2010, when you download your account OFF APP world. This allows you to spontaneously and it gets going, it was announced approach.Also broker Paypal, a new Blackberry Theme Studio offers more customization BlackBerry user interface, and support for a new advertising service developers to integrate ads into their applications. No words, if we consider the transformation in the next few years will see, although I expect one or two carrier at the time, but not all at once.
Samsung – WEP490 Corby Bluetooth headset
Nov 14th
Just got your headset jazzy looking Corby phone but do not want to hook it up with your Bluetooth bland? Well, Samsung’s got you covered. They’ve announced the Corby WEP490 Bluetooth headsets, to complement the hue of your Corby device. Samsung currently has three Corby phones (well, four, if you count the B3310 Corby Mate too), and it will soon introduce a Corby Bluetooth headset as well.It comes in four dual-tone colors along with a simple black and features sharp edge design, big button and a status LED indicator. Named Samsung WEP490 Corby, the headset comes in various color versions, to match the colorful Corby phones.The WEP490 Corby features a status LED indicator, echo cancellation, noise reduction and automatic volume control.But it’s not only about the looks. WEP490 also has audio enhancing qualities like noise reduction and echo cancellation and automatic volume control. It can provide a talk time of up to 6 hours, or a stand-by time of up to 10 hours.
8-megapixel Samsung Player Ultra
Nov 14th
The quality of the cameras in mobile phones is improving very rapidly and approaching that of low to mid-end digital still camera’s. This trend was especially visible during during this year.Samsung Player Ultra, the latest-born in the range, has the same features as the Ultra cellphones, i.e. advanced finish and functionalities without turning the handset into a smartphone. The Player Ultra mixes the sliding style with the smartphone-style tactile screen. The Samsung Player Ultra is a specific mobile in the range of the Korean manufacturer as it doesn’t put forward the advanced characteristics that a smartphone could have. Even though it is classified in the category of multimedia mobiles thanks to its camera and its functionalities, it is not its favorite playground either. The Player Ultra could nearly be ordinary if it didn’t take up the particularities of the Ultra range: upscale design finish. The Samsung Player Ultra is remarkable thanks to its ultra-thin conception with a metallic façade with brushed finish which gives an impression of superior quality and robustness. Not to mention the tactile screen which uses the AMOLED technology that brings substantial contrast and brightness.
To sum up, the Samsung Player Ultra is very well-positioned: between a standard sliding cellphone and a smartphone. Samsung managed to mix both, especially as browsing in the menus and the tactile interface are up to the cellphone finish. As for the 8-Mpix camera, the resolution is a mere marketing argument, but you’ll appreciate its capacity to record videos in high-def, which gives the cellphone a clear advantage.In brief, the Player Ultra provides the essential functionalities for a phone with a multimedia bonus and most important a flattering quality of finish. Not to be confused with an HTC Touch or an iPhone then.