Nokia 2009 SmartPhone Articles

Nokia Asks ITC to Investigate Apple 12/29/2009

Nokia raised the bar in its ongoing patent dispute Apple, Inc. today by filing a complaint with the United States International Trade Commis

Nokia N900 First Impressions Review 12/13/2009

The Nokia N900 is Nokia's first Maemo-powered model with cellular-wireless connectivity. Antoine Wright gives his first impressions of this

Apple Counter-sues Nokia for Patent Infringement 12/11/2009

In October, Nokia filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone infringes Nokia patents for cellular-wireless networking and Wi-Fi

Nokia Closing U.S. Flagship Stores 12/9/2009

Nokia is going to close its flagship stores in New York City and Chicago next year. This comes on the heels of an announcement that this com

DataViz Offering Word, Excel, PowerPoint Viewer for Nokia N900 12/8/2009

DataViz, Inc., has released Documents To Go Viewer Edition for the Nokia N900 and Maemo 5. This lets users of this smartphone read files and

Nokia Gives a Sneak Peek at the Next Version of Symbian 12/6/2009

The Symbian Foundation is in the process of transforming the Symbian OS. Nokia has given the world its first glimpse of what the user interf

Nokia E72 Released in North America 12/4/2009

Nokia has released the North American variant of the Nokia E72 Symbian-powered smartphone. This is the replacement for the popular E71, and

Nokia Will Offer Half the Number of Smartphone Models Next Year 12/3/2009

As part of its efforts to stand up to tough competition, Nokia plans to offer significantly fewer smartphone models in 2010. This will allow

Nokia N97 Mini Released in the U.S. 12/3/2009

The Nokia N97 Mini was announced early this fall as a smaller version of the flagship N97 smartphone, and it launched in Europe in October.

Nokia Releases Version 4.6 of the Qt Development Platform 12/2/2009

Nokia has released Qt 4.6, a new version of the development platform that will be used on future Symbian- and Maemo-based smartphones. This

New Beta of Palm OS Emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets Released 11/30/2009

The most recent beta of the Palm OS emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets was set to expire, but Access Co. Ltd. has released a new one. This

Much-Anticipated N900 Now In Stock at Nokia 11/25/2009

The Nokia N900 began shipping to a lucky few last week, but it's now listed as "in stock" on Nokia USA's website. Other retailers are still

Nokia N900 Now Shipping To Early Adopters 11/18/2009

Nokia has begun shipping its first Maemo-based smartphone to customers in the U.S. who pre-ordered it. The Nokia N900 is not yet available f

Nokia E72 Debuts in Europe 11/17/2009

The Nokia E72 QWERTY smartphone was announced this summer, and it has just now been released in Europe. The U.S. release for the replacement

Nokia N900 Already Getting More Affordable 11/12/2009

The Nokia N900 hasn't even debuted yet, and a price competition has already started, causing several retailers to bring their prices down to

Nokia N900 High-End Smartphone Now Shipping 11/10/2009

Nokia has just announced that the highly-anticipated Nokia N900 has started shipping. This device -- the first smartphone running the Linux-

Nokia X6 Music Smartphone to Be Available This Week 11/9/2009

Nokia's latest music-oriented smartphone, the Nokia X6, will be released in just a few days, alongside other music announcements from the Fi

Nokia Learning Many Lessons from Ovi 11/8/2009

Nokia's Ovi platform has taken its share of knocks for poor service, implementation, and weakness as a competitor to the Apple iTunes platfo

Nokia Phasing N-Gage Gaming Network into the Ovi Store 10/30/2009

After several years of lackluster performance, Nokia's gaming network, N-Gage is officially being merged into the Ovi Store, with the N-Gage

Nokia N97 Mini Hitting Store Shelves 10/29/2009

The Nokia N97 Mini was announced in September as a smaller version of the flagship Nokia N97 device. It has now begun showing up in stores i

Major Nokia N97 Firmware Update Released 10/27/2009

Nokia has begun to roll out a system software update for its flagship Symbian S60 smartphone, the Nokia N97. This new 2.0 firmware offers a

Nokia Suing Apple for Patent Infringement 10/22/2009

Nokia has just announced that it has filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in Delaware, alleging that Apple's iPho

Nokia N900 Release Pushed Back to November 10/22/2009

The Nokia N900 was originally scheduled to be released in October, but a high-level executive has admitted that the debut of this feature-pa

Nokia Loses Money and Smartphone Marketshare 10/15/2009

Nokia did something last quarter has hasn't done in years: it lost money. Its share of the world smartphone market declined a bit, too.

Nokia N900 Preview 10/14/2009

The Nokia N900 is not yet available, but Ed Hardy got some time with a pre-release version and brings us his first thoughts of the first sma

AT&T Will Offer the Nokia Booklet 3G 10/13/2009

AT&T has just announced that it will offer Nokia's first netbook at a subsidized price... as long as it's purchased along with a two-year co

Nokia E72 for N. America Can Now Be Pre-ordered 10/4/2009

The Nokia E72 QWERTY smartphone was announced this summer, and a couple of online stores have now begun taking pre-orders for the N. America

Nokia Booklet 3G Will Be Sold by Best Buy 10/2/2009

Best Buy said today that it will be the exclsive U.S. provider of Nokia's first netbook. This retailer didn't reveal what it plans to charge

Nokia N97 Mini Gets FCC Approval 9/25/2009

The FCC has signed off on the Nokia N97 Mini, a slider with a keyboard that's a less-expensive version of this company's current flagship ph

Nokia Surge Review 9/24/2009

The Nokia Surge, available from AT&T, offers an advanced smartphone experience at a very accessible price-point. This messaging-oriented sli

Nokia N900 May Debut in the U.S. Late this Month 9/14/2009

The Nokia N900 -- the first Maemo-based smartphone -- is scheduled to be released in October, but it might come out just a little bit before

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Gets a Small System Software Update 9/14/2009

A minor system software update has been released for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. This includes a new version of Ovi Maps and other improveme

Nokia Introduces Ovi SDK Beta 9/6/2009

Nokia launches a new software development kit called the Ovi SDK which will enable developers to create applications on top of Nokia's Ovi M

Full Details Now Available on the Nokia Booklet 3G 9/5/2009

Nokia unveiled its first netbook, the Booklet 3G, several weeks ago, but didn't give many details on it at that time. This week it revealed

Nokia Will Use a Three Operating System Strategy 9/4/2009

The devices Nokia has unveiled in the last week are an indication of its strategy going forward. It intends to make products running Symbian

Nokia N900 Now Available for Pre-Order 9/4/2009

Nokia has begun taking pre-orders in the U.S. for its first Linux-based smartphone, the Nokia N900. This model will have a large, high-resol

First Music-Oriented Nokia X-Series Phones Announced 9/2/2009

The wraps have just been taken off the Nokia X6 and Nokia X3, the first in a new series of music-oriented smartphones. The X6 will be a high

Nokia N97 Mini Announced: Tastes Great, Less Filling 9/2/2009

After weeks of leaks and rumors, the Nokia N97 Mini is now official. This will be a redesigned version of Nokia's flagship smartphone, with

Nokia Pushes Back U.S. Release of ''Comes with Music'' 9/2/2009

Nokia has postponed the introduction of its subscription-based Comes with Music service to U.S. audiences until next year.

Nokia N900 Officially Unveiled 8/27/2009

Nokia has officially announced the Nokia N900, which tries to deliver a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device. This is the first of t

Nokia Money Will Make It Easy To Make Purchases with a Phone 8/26/2009

Nokia has announced Nokia Money, a mobile financial service that will offer consumers with mobile devices access to basic financial services

Nokia Unveils the Booklet 3G, Its First Netbook 8/24/2009

Nokia has just taken the wraps off the Nokia Booklet 3G, the company's first netbook. This small and light laptop will run Microsoft Windows

Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition Announced 8/21/2009

Nokia has unveiled a new variant of its 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen smartphone. The Navigation Edition of this Symbian S60 device comes wit

Nokia N97 Mini Approved by the FCC 8/21/2009

The Nokia N97 Mini -- an unannounced version of the N97 -- recently appeared on the FCC website. This Symbian S60 smartphone will have much

Pre-Review of Nokia's Unannounced N900 Published 8/20/2009

A website has reviewed a pre-production version of Nokia's upcoming N900 Internet Tablet, giving a look at where Nokia sees the Maemo platfo

Nokia and Microsoft Announce Global Alliance 8/12/2009

Nokia and Microsoft have announced a new global alliance which will bring Office Communicator Mobile, Office Mobile, and other future servic

Nokia Surge First Impressions Review 8/11/2009

The Nokia Surge is a messaging-oriented slider smartphone that's available now on the AT&T network. Antoine RJ Wright offers his first impre

New Information Emerges on the Nokia N97 Mini 8/5/2009

In the wake of pictures of a smaller, slightly lower-speced version of the Nokia N97 that appeared recently, more information about the N97

Nokia N97 Review 8/4/2009

Antoine RJ Wright has taken an extended look at the Nokia N97 -- a constantly-connected, flagship Symbian smartphone which shows the future

Quickoffice Update Now Available for Nokia's Symbian S60 Devices 7/31/2009

Quickoffice Premier 6 has been released for Nokia Symbian devices, and many of them can be updated to the new version for free.

First Images of the Nokia N97 Mini Come to Light 7/30/2009

A pair of images of the Nokia N97 Mini have leaked out, giving the world its first look at this unannounced smartphone, which will apparentl

What Could Nokia's Patents on the C-Series and X-Series Mean? 7/22/2009

Recent international patent filings by Nokia have noted two possible new device lines: the C-Series and X-Series. Antoine Wright tries to fe

New Firmware for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Will Bring New Features 7/20/2009

Reports are starting to circulate that a major firmware update for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is being tested right now, one that will addre

Nokia Turns Ovi Files into a Free Service 7/20/2009

Nokia's Ovi Files is now a free service offering, instead of requiring a subscription for its use. It allows smartphone users to access file

Nokia N86 8MP Will Soon Debut in the U.S. 7/18/2009

After debuting in Europe earlier this summer, Nokia has promised to introduce the Nokia N86 8MP in the United States in the coming weeks. A

Nokia E72 NAM Approved by the FCC 7/17/2009

The Nokia E72 North American Model (NAM) has recently passed FCC testing, paving the way for this enhanced QWERTY smartphone to be sold in t

Nokia's N97 Receives Several Application Updates 7/15/2009

The Nokia N97 has received some additional application updates a few weeks after its last major firmware update. These are new versions of N

AT&T's Next Symbian S60 Phone Will Be the Nokia Surge 7/13/2009

The Nokia Surge will be released by AT&T next week. This low-cost S60 smartphone will have a built-in keyboard, 3G, and an emphasis on mobil

Nokia E71x Review 7/11/2009

The Nokia E71x is a tweaked version of this company's hot-selling E71 model created for AT&T, and seeks to bring this model's positive impre

Nokia N97 First Impressions Review 7/9/2009

The Nokia N97 is the latest Symbian S60 flagship model. Antoine Wright has had this newly released for about a week and offers his initial i

Nokia Releases Ovi Maps 3.0 and Ovi Contacts Updates 7/3/2009

Nokia has released the full version of its Ovi Maps 3.0 software, and has also updated its social phonebook -- Ovi Contacts -- with support

Impacts of the New Nokia-Intel Partnership Could Be Significant 6/27/2009

Nokia and Intel announced a partnership this week where they'll share technology to develop a new class of devices. This may have major impl

Nokia May Be Jumping Into the Netbook Arena 6/24/2009

Just a day after Nokia and Intel announced that they are going to be working together comes word that the Finnish phone giant is going to pr

Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta Released 6/24/2009

Nokia's Beta Labs has released Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta, a working replacement to the PC Suite application that has accompanied S60 and S40 device

Nokia E75 Review 6/18/2009

The Nokia E75 is a QWERTY-slider model within Nokia's E-series range of enterprise/communicator smartphones. Antoine Wright brings us a revi

Nokia E72 Messaging Phone Officially Announced 6/15/2009

One day after accidentally leaking it, Nokia has officially unveiled the E72: a Symbian S60, QWERTY smartphone that will be the replacement

Nokia Unveils the 5530 XpressMusic Touchscreen Smartphone 6/15/2009

Nokia has announced its third smartphone using the new touch-enabled version of the Symbian S60 operating system, the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

Nokia Accidentally Posts Video of Unannounced E72 6/14/2009

Nokia has posted a video of the Nokia E72, an unannounced Symbian S60-powered QWERTY smartphone that will apparently be the successor for t

Nokia N86 8MP Now Shipping Worldwide 6/10/2009

Nokia has begun shipping its latest Symbian S60 handset, the N86 8MP, which features Nokia's first use of an 8 megapixel camera. This dual-s

Nokia N97 Now Available in the U.S. 6/9/2009

One of the most highly anticipated devices of the year -- the Nokia N97 -- began selling in the U.S. today. This company's new flagship smar

Nokia N97 Will Launch in 75 Countries this Month 6/2/2009

Nokia said today that its next flagship smartphone, the Nokia N97, will be available around the globe by the end of June.

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Gets Flash Lite 3.1 Update 6/2/2009

Nokia has released an over-the-air (OTA) update to the Flash Lite application for its 5800 Xpress Music smartphone.

Access Releases New Beta of Palm OS Emulator for Nokia Internet Tablets 5/29/2009

Access has released the fourth beta of its Garnet VM application, which allows users of Nokia Internet Tablets to run Palm OS applications.

Nokia's Ovi Store Opens for Business 5/26/2009

Nokia has followed through on its plans to open its Ovi Store, a on-device software and services marketplace in the same vein as the iTunes

Nokia Updates Ovi Maps and Releases Ovi Maps Player API 5/21/2009

Nokia has updated Ovi Maps for Symbian devices, and released an API which works alongside its updated Ovi Maps service to create dynamic and

An Early Glimpse of the Future of Nokia's Maemo Platform 5/20/2009

New information and a screenshot has recently leaked showing a possible future direction for Nokia's Maemo operating system. This will have

Nokia N97 Might Be Coming to N. America Early Next Month 5/18/2009

Nokia's next flagship smartphone, the Nokia N97, could debut in N. America considerably earlier than expected. This smartphone will offer a

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Review 5/8/2009

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is the first Symbian S60 smartphone with a touchscreen. Antoine Wright takes this mid-range device for an extende

Nokia E75 for N. America Released 5/7/2009

The Nokia E75 began shipping in Europe last month, but a version of this messaging-oriented Symbian smartphone specifically created for N. A

Nokia Unveils Enterprise-Geared E52 Smartphone 5/6/2009

Nokia has taken the wraps off a slim, enterprise-focused mobile called the E52, boasting several features that integrate traditional mobile

Nokia N97 Now Available for Pre-Order 5/5/2009

Nokia is now allowing those in the U.S. who want to be among the first to have a Nokia N97 to pre-order it, and those in Europe will b able

AT&T Has Finally Launched the Nokia E71x 5/4/2009

The long-awaited Nokia E71x is now available from AT&T. This Symbian phone has an emphasis on mobile messaging and a low price.

Nokia Streamlines Operations in Preparation for Ovi Store Launch 5/2/2009

Nokia is continuing its steps towards the launch of its Ovi services by streamlining and better focusing its online services unit.

Nokia N97 Preview 4/29/2009

The Nokia N97 is an upcoming top-of-the-line smartphone featuring a touchscreen, sliding keyboard, and a host of sensors and wireless connec

First Beta of Nokia's Maemo 5 SDK Released 4/29/2009

The Software Developer's Kit (SDK) for Maemo 5, the next version of the operating system that powers Nokia's Internet Tablet devices, has be

Nokia E71x Could Debut from AT&T in Early May 4/21/2009

AT&T has committed to releasing the Nokia E71x but hasn't yet said exactly when this is going to happen. According to an unconfirmed report,

FCC Reveals a Nokia Device Possibly for Sprint or Verizon 4/20/2009

FCC documents have revealed that Nokia has a dual-slider smartphone in the works -- possibly for CDMA carriers in the U.S. This N-series dev

Nokia E63 Review 4/13/2009

The Nokia E63 is a low-cost, high-value Symbian S60 smartphone. Antoine Wright has taken a few weeks with this model and presents his opinio

The Latest on Nokia's Next Internet Tablet 4/10/2009

According to an unconfirmedreport that surfaced this week, Nokia plans to release later this year a device will apparently be the replacemen

Nokia E75 Being Released Today 4/6/2009

Nokia has just introduced the Nokia E75. This S60 smartphone has a large keyboard and an emphasis on mobile messaging.

Nokia Point & Find Released for U.S. and U.K. Markets 4/1/2009

Nokia has released a new service called Point & Find which enables users to utilize their mobile's camera to get more information about real

Major Firmware Update Released for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic 3/31/2009

Nokia's most recent touchscreen Symbian device, the 5800 XpressMusic, has a new firmware release available with improvements and new feature

Nokia E71x Now Officially on Its Way to AT&T 3/30/2009

The long wait is almost over for those in the U.S. who have been hoping for a carrier-banded version of the Nokia E71: AT&T has finally just

Nokia E71 Launch on AT&T May Have Been Delayed 3/24/2009

The imminent debut of the Nokia E71 on AT&T may have been pushed back by as much as two months.

Nokia Releases Updated Version of Mail for Exchange 3/23/2009

Nokia's Mail for Exchange application has seen a minor update to address some user experience and performance issues.

N-Gage Gaming Service Not Coming to Nokia N73, N93 and N93i 3/21/2009

Although originally slated to be part of the N-Gage gaming service, the Nokia N73, N93 and N93i models will not receive N-Gage support.

First Mobile Firefox Beta Released for Nokia N810 3/18/2009

The Mozilla Foundation has released its first beta version of Mobile Firefox for the Nokia N810.

eXpansys Offering a 1-Day Special on the Nokia N85 NAM *UPDATED* 3/13/2009

The online retailer eXpansys is offering a special deal on the Nokia N85 NAM. Today only, it is available for $80 off the regular price.

Nokia Unveils First XpressMusic Phone with a Keyboard 3/11/2009

Nokia has just taken the wraps off a trio of smartphones with support for its music store. One of these, the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic, will of

Nokia E63 Preliminary Review 3/8/2009

The Nokia E63 is a surprisingly inexpensive S60 smartphone that recently debuted in North America. It's the latest of Nokia's keyboard-based

New Info on Nokia E71 Points to Impending Release 3/8/2009

The Nokia E71 has appeared on a major retailer's stock sheet, pointing toward this S60-powered smartphone's nearing release by AT&T.

Nokia's ''Comes with Music'' Service to Be DRM Free in the Future 3/4/2009

In a recent interview, a spokesperson from Nokia alluded to the removal of digital rights management (DRM) security from music that's part o

Nokia Updates the Alpha SDK for its Next-Generation Internet Tablets 3/2/2009

An updated version of the Maemo 5 Alpha SDK has been released. This includes the first shots of the new Maemo 5 user interface.

Nokia BetaLabs Releases New Version of Ovi Contacts 2/26/2009

Nokia's BetaLabs has released an update to Ovi Contacts, a presence-enabled instant messaging application which integrates with the built-in

Is Nokia Really Considering Laptops? 2/26/2009

Nokia's CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo recently alluded to possible interest in the laptop sector, but Antoine Wright says that doesn't necessaril

Nokia 5800 XpressMusic for N. America Has Just Debuted 2/25/2009

A N. American version of Nokia's first S60 smartphone with a touchscreen is reportedly now available in its U.S. flagship stores.

Skype VoIP Software Will Be Integrated into Nokia Devices 2/17/2009

Nokia and Skype have agreed to integrate this popular Internet calling platform into future Nokia devices.

Nokia Announces Its Own 8 MPx Cameraphone 2/17/2009

Phones with very high-resolution cameras are all the rage at this year's Mobile World Congress, and Nokia has thrown its hat in the ring wit

Nokia Opening Ovi Software Store for Symbian S60 and S40 Devices 2/17/2009

Nokia has jumped into the application store fray with Ovi Store, a on-device software and services marketplace which will be further enhance

Nokia E75 and Nokia E55 Will Emphasize Mobile Messaging 2/16/2009

Nokia has just unveiled two new additions to its E Series, the Nokia E75 and Nokia E55. Both will have hardware keyboards and an emphasis on

''Leaked'' Image Reveals Possible Nokia 8 MPx Mobile Device 2/14/2009

An image released on Nokia's N-Series website contains points to a possible smartphone with an 8 megapixel camera being released at the upco

ViewRanger Brings Topographic Maps to Nokia 5800 2/14/2009

ViewRanger is an off-road satellite navigation application which is now compatible with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and other touchscreen-bas

Nokia 5630 XpressMusic Smartphone Unveiled 2/11/2009

Nokia has announced its 5630 XpressMusic, Symbian S60 FP2-based mobile device that just a 12mm thin and geared toward music and gaming users

Nokia Maps 3.0 Beta Gains Significant Improvements 2/10/2009

Nokia Maps 3.0 Beta has been updated with support for more devices, performance enhancements, and several bug fixes.

Software for Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Updated 2/9/2009

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic has received a substantial firmware update which adds geo-tagging of images and several bug fixes.

Nokia E63 for N. America Now Available 2/6/2009

Nokia announced last month that it is bringing the E63 QWERTY smartphone to North America. Today, this model launched in Nokia's own U.S. fl

Fresh Images Leaked of Nokia E75 2/5/2009

The Nokia E75 is proving to be a popular model despite it not yet being officially released or even announced. A new batch of photos of thi

Firmware Updates Now Available for Nokia N82 and N78 1/28/2009

Over the month of January, Nokia has released firmware updates for several of its models, and most recently the N82 and N78 candybar smartph

Leaked Shots of the Nokia E71 for AT&T Show an Updated OS 1/24/2009

It has been rumored for sometime that Nokia's popular E71 will be making its way to AT&T, and now there is not only proof that it will do so

Firmware Update for Euro Version of Nokia N95 8GB Released 1/22/2009

The European version of the N95 8GB has received a firmware update to version 31.0.015.

Nokia Hopes to Increase Adoption of Qt with Additional Licensing Option 1/14/2009

Nokia looks to increase developer flexibility with its Qt framework by adding the LGPL Open Source Licensing option to it.

Major Firmware Update for Nokia E71 Released 1/14/2009

Nokia has released a significant firmware update for both the Euro and N. American versions of its QWERTY smartphone, the E71.

Nokia Remains Committed to Internet Tablets 1/12/2009

Despite Nokia's discontinuing of the N810 WiMax Edition Internet Tablet, the company remains confident in this device platform and goal.

Nokia Mobile Site Adds New Here & Now Section 1/9/2009

Nokia has added a new section to its mobile website called Here & Now which provides the latest world news, music, celebrity buzz, as well a

Nokia Confirms E63 for North American Markets 1/8/2009

A N. American edition of the E63 has been announced. This Symbian S60 QWERTY smartphone will be sold unlocked, but for a low price.

Nokia Has Discontinued the N810 WiMax Internet Tablet 1/7/2009

Nokia has reportedly discontinued the recently released N810 WiMax Edition Internet Tablet.

N. American Nokia N96 Gets a Firmware Update 1/2/2009

The version of the Nokia N96 created specifically for N. America has received a firmware update addressing many issues and increasing device