GLOBAL – There’s always a wealth of new devices and services being launched and refined and that keeps things pretty exciting for us. But there are also times when it’s necessary to step back, take a breather and have a think about where it’s all going. For times like those, as well as this blog, it’s well-worth taking a peek at what’s going on with the IdeasProject.
Monthly Archives: June 2010
GLOBAL - The release of the Nokia N8 is fast approaching. You’ve read about its array of features, including the brand new Symbian^3 OS and 12-megapixel camera, watched the sample HD video and perused the pictures. But what would you add to a device that can do-it-all? In this week’s poll we’re asking you which accessories would you nab for the Nokia N8? A pair of headphones to chat on the move? A tripod for some extra help when taking pics? A speaker to listen to your quality tunes? Choose three from the list below and cast your vote to let us know. As ever, if we’ve missed anything just drop it in.
GLOBAL – With the arrival of summer, our thoughts are already turning to the beach – sun, surf and sangria. Sadly, though, our holiday isn’t booked till August, so in the meantime, the closest we’re likely to get to a tropical paradise is the latest free download from Nokia. Big Roll in Paradise – developed by Infinite Dreams – is a fun game that’s all about bocce.
GLOBAL – Good news from Nokia for owners of the Nokia 6700 classic. The latest software update has been released (if you don’t already see it, just wait a few more days, it’s being rolled out as we speak) bringing a number of enhancements to the device. Headlining the list of its new capabilities is the arrival of free, voice-guided, turn-by-turn drive navigation and an upgrade to the latest maps data – version 14. Join us after the break to see what else is in store for owners of the device.
LONDON, England – We’ve been looking around and noticed there are many ways to hold your Nokia device. Whether you’re left-handed or right-handed, there’s no shortage of ways to hold your phone. We’ve highlighted a few after the jump, but let us know your favourite in the comments.
GLOBAL – Even the most highly qualified professional photographers recognise that “the best camera is the one you carry with you”. With that in mind, the best camera most of us own is sitting on the back of our mobile devices. But cameraphones aren’t just convenient, they also add heaps of versatility. You’ve already got Bluetooth, MMS, upload to Internet photo sites and regular down-the-cable upload to your computer. But there’s much more you can do: this week’s highlights from OviDailyApp focus on how to make even more of your mobile snaps.
LONDON, England – What do you get if you introduce a fashion blogger to the Nokia N97 mini? A suitcase full of style, that’s what. Launched last year, the N97 mini – along with being an extremely social little critter and a multimedia mogul – isn’t shy about its fashion credentials. Over the past few months, Nokia has been shipping the device to a bevy of fashion bloggers in a bid to fill a suitcase full of posh clobber. How did the sultans of style get on? Join us after the jump for more, and to find out how you can win the whole suitcase.
ESPOO, Finland – Free bandwidth is shrinking fast. With more and more of us bagging smartphones, it’ll soon become a bit of a bun fight to watch videos, send emails and make calls everywhere and anywhere. According to a recent study by Informa, mobile internet traffic handled by mobile operators will grow from seven billion megabytes worldwide (in 2008) into 63 billion megabytes in 2013. The answer? Cognitive radio, according to Nokia Research Center. No idea what cognitive radio is? Neither did we, till yesterday. Read on to find out more.