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Nokia N8 Destined to Fail
A prominent British blog posted an entire article about the new Nokia N8, ranting and raving about all of the amazing features and accessories. I will now take the time to once again repeat what I have said many times on this blog. The technical specifications themselves are no longer the most important facets determining the success of a device. Rather, it is the available content that is the most imperative. Until Symbian improves itself tenfold regarding the type, availability and distribution of applications, Nokia will continue to lose ground in the Smartphone market segment. The Nokia N8 uses Symbian 3? Who cares! As longs as the applications themselves are inferior to what the App Store, Android Market and BlackBerry World have to offer, Nokia could make the…
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Telus Brings Nokia E72 to Canada
Better late than never I guess. Telus has announced that it will be making the Nokia E72 available to customers in Canada. The Nokia E72 has proven to be a workhorse of sorts in the mobile industry and many companies have given the device to employees. From a corporate perspective, the Nokia E72 offers numerous tools and services that are geared towards corporate life and responsibility, at a price that is considered affordable by most. That being said, the Nokia E72 is hardly today’s technology and it is starting to show its age when compared to devices that have hit the market over the last six months. Sporting a 5MP camera and a 240 x 320 display, the E72 will be priced at about $70 CAD with a contract. One major con with the device is the rather lackluster internal…
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New Version of iPlayer Now Available for Nokia
The new version of iPlayer by BBC is now available for Nokia S60 3rd and 5th addition devices. The new version of iPlayer is a web app, unlike the previous installments which were in the format of a stand alone application, and redirects users to a web page where they can enjoy all that the iPlayer has to offer. The new version offers live streaming, via 3G and Wi-Fi, as well as a new ‘favorites’ tab. Unfortunately, many Nokia devices are not currently compatible with the new iPlayer, including Nokia E72. This is typical of Nokia, which continues to overlook distribution and availability, both paramount in today’s economy. One can only assume that the iPlayer will eventually become available on most Nokia devices, but the term ‘eventually’ does not translate well to…
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Nokia N8 is Faster than the Nokia N97 by 180%
Symbian bloggers have been thumping their chests after discovering that the Nokia N8 is 180% faster than the Nokia N97. Apparently, an application called Speedy Go! Was used to test the speeds of both devices and the Nokia N8 was the clear winner. For some odd reason, there are bloggers who believe that this speed comparison is paramount in determining how successful the Nokia N8 becomes. I would like to take this opportunity to educate these misguided souls. Nokia has been losing ground over the last 18 months and suffering from market shrinkage for one main reason: a lackluster application market. Without anything remotely on par with the App Store or Android Market, Symbian powered devices will always be at a distinct disadvantage. Nokia would be wise to concentrate…
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Fins Remain Loyal to Nokia
Fins, known for being some of the most docile and obedient lemmings in the world, love their Nokia handsets. A recent study by the Helsinki University of Technology revealed that 90% of the devices currently used in Finland belong to Nokia. There are two major reasons for this. 1) Loyalty. People in Finland don’t have much, but dammit, they have a mobile manufacturer! 2) The price for Nokia devices is probably slightly lower than the competition in Finland. This is not taking away from the fact that Nokia still makes good mobile phones, but 90% is far too high a number without some form of voluntary or involuntary protectionism. It does not require wild imaginative traits to picture a commercial on Finnish TV encouraging locals to purchase Nokia devices in order to keep…
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Nokia Apple Dispute Continues
Apple was quick to sue Nokia, but it appears that the court system is not in the same hurry. Reports have surfaced that the litigation between Nokia and Apple will not take place until 2012. For those who are not aware, Nokia and Apple have sued each other for patent infringement technology. As was stated on this blog several weeks ago, this fiasco could drag on for eons without a final resolution coming to fruition. The reason? Because politicians and those in the corporate community don’t want to touch this mess. Don’t be surprised if this whole legal scandal dies out and is never mentioned again long before 2012 comes around. As is usual in these cases, money will be exchanged quietly, patent licensing will be agreed upon and some deals struck in the basement of some…
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Patent Infringement Fiasco Continues
More and more lawsuits are hounding the mobile industry. Though to be fair, there are so many patent infringement accusations that they are hardly news anymore. In a new development, a judge in Delaware has ordered to place the Nokia-Apple dispute on hold while the ITC conduct an investigation into the matter. Apple is fighting a war on two fronts with the lawsuit against HTC in which the iPhone maker claims that the Taiwanese Smartphone manufacturer has infringed on no less than 20 of its patents. Of course, all of these lawsuits are just saber rattling. There is very little pragmatic value in patent infringement lawsuits between big corporations. Apple however, is the antagonist regarding this whole fiasco. We all remember Lord Jobs borrowing the classic line from…
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Skype Now Available at the Ovi Store
Skype is now available on Symbian powered devices. Nokia and Skype made the joint announcement that Skype will now be offered for download on the Ovi Store. The Symbian version of Skype will be compatible on many Nokia devices, such as S60 third and fifth editions. Skype is every cheap bastard’s dream – and we mean that in a good way. Free calls to other Skype users, the ability to send pictures and cheap SMS alternative abroad have made Skype the boon of many a mobile user and the bane of more than one carrier. Skype is of course free to download and works on 3G and Wi-Fi connections. It originally began with computers and has created a massive market for cheap calls overseas and free chat with other Skype users. Some elements in the mobile industry were cautious…
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Apple and Nokia Confrontation Heats Up
The endless struggle between Apple and Nokia continues with no solution immanent. Now Apple has raised the stakes, asking the U.S International Trade Commission to look into what it describes as blatant patent infringement by the Finnish mobile manufacturer. Last year, Nokia filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that Apple has committed patent infringement against it on seven different occasions. This whole mess just goes to show that even powerful businessmen and women can behave like immature rug rats. Both of these companies must realize that nothing will be resolved in a courtroom. If the ITC rules against Nokia, the Fins will in turn ask for the help of the European Union in resolving this matter. With literally billions of dollars at stake, political animals…
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Nokia Reveals the 6303i Classic.
Nokia has revealed their newest handset, the Nokia 6303i classic. This budget minded device will retail for slightly over 100 Euros and Nokia claims that the low price will not hinder connectivity and will allow the user to enjoy the tools and accessories that they have come to expect from a contemporary phone. While the Nokia 6303i classic will only feature a 2.2 inch display it does make up for this disability somewhat with its instant message applications and still respectable 3.2MP camera. The Nokia 6303i classic is not going to win any awards, but it doesn’t need to. Nokia’s wide range of handsets allows them the luxury of catering to different demographics and there is certainly a large mainstream market that either cannot afford or does not wish to spend large…
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Jane 12/21/2011
"I just wanted to thank you guys for listening to the users!"
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