Rumors are spreading quick that the latest install of the Nokia N-series--the N96--will be hitting store shelves on or around October 1. Now, this rumor is circulating around a UK release date, but Nokia known for worldwide releases, so it may very well affect the US, too. So why all the speculation and anticipation? Well, the Nokia N96 is expected ... continued »

There has been an outcry this week from Nokia fans, as it was discovered that all those expensive N-Gage games they had purchased were only good for one device. So something happens to that nice Nseries device in your pocket, you are not eligible to take your games with you to the new device you get. The games are all ... continued »

As tipped last month, Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless has secured the Nokia N95 8GB, and in the process become the first North American carrier to officially offer the handset.  The first N-series device available in Canada, the N95 8GB has a 5-megapixel camera, 2.8-inch QVGA display, HSPA high-speed cellular data and WiFi.  The handset will be available to buy on May ... continued »

Nokia's N95 8GB is getting a firmware upgrade; according to sources informing Symbian Freak, within the next few days firmware version 20.0.016 will be available for install at Nokia Service Points, followed by the NSU updating application.  Key improvements from the upgrade include automatic screen rotation (ASU) and support for new combo memory, but there are also WLAN, Bluetooth and USB connection stability ... continued »

Sling, who specialise in taking your TV and shoving it right up your internet tube, are apparently set to release an updated version of their Slingplayer for Windows Mobile software this Spring, for both Pro and Standard (touchscreen and non-touchscreen) handsets.  The update will include better optimisation for newer WM smartphones.  According to the rumor, Sling will also release an optimised Nokia N95 8GB app ... continued »

Undoubtedly the big news of the week has been Apple's iPhone SDK and Exchange announcements; not only has the company shown developers exactly what the SDK is capable of - thanks to some big screen demonstrations from their software friends - they've made it available for free download.  Apple have also managed to make Exchange sexy (well, almost), sending Microsoft ... continued »

Nokia US have seemingly begun shipping the N95 8GB, the handset having been approved by the FCC back in January.  The handset - which adds 8GB of memory to the original N95 as well as US-spec HSDPA and a larger, 2.8-inch screen - is listed at $779 SIM-free on Nokia's site, although it's currently out-of-stock (presumably from pre-orders).  No carriers ... continued »

Not the most inspiring diagram ever to have worked its way through the intestinal tract of the FCC, but the promise of a new Nokia clamshell handset - product code RM-324 - packing US-spec 3G/HSDPA is enough to get high-speed-starved users at least a little dribbly.  The device showed up in listings yesterday, with little more to show than this ... continued »

Vodafone UK have launched a consumer version of their Telmap-powered mobile satnav product, hitherto available only to business customers.  For £5 ($9.83) a month, plus data charges, customers will get access to 3D mapping, live traffic alerts, points of interest apparently numbering in the millions as well as visual and audio direction prompts.  The Telmap system will be compatible with ... continued »

Scandinavian "usability and interaction design company" inUse have taken it upon themselves to examine whether the iPhone lives up to its hype [pdf link], aiming five users of differing skill-sets at Apple's cellphone as well as the Nokia N95, Sony Ericsson W910i and HTC TyTN I and testing how they get on with a number of basic tasks (including dialing ... continued »