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For those who have been keeping an eye on the Nokia 5230 XpressMusic handset, now have a release date for the highly anticipated phone -- March 17th. So mark it down in your calendars.

The 5230 is a S60 5th edition phone, and features a touch screen display. A 2.0 megapixel camera, and these specs:

HSPA Connection

Bluetooth

Video Recording at 30/FPS

These are all the details to report on at this time, though with the release date now known further details shouldn't be far behind.

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The Nokia n900 is the flagship phone for mobile phone company we all know. The handset is being alluded to as a mobile computer. However, it's been stymied by the fact that there have been no compatible apps released for it. This all changes today, as The Ovi Store is launching for the n900.

The phone uses the Maemo-Linux platform, which up until now didn't use Ovi.  Many experts are optimistic that this could open up the n900 to a broader audience, because up until now Linux experience was required for full use.

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Nokia if you remember filed a lawsuit against Apple earlier in the year, asserting that the iPhone developers had infringed upon Nokia's patents. Instead of simply fighting the lawsuit, Apple has issued a counter-suit of their own claiming Nokia has copied them. Now all interested parties get to watch a multi-million dollar game of he said/she said.

Originally, Nokia filed their suit against Apple for infringing upon their GSM/UMTS patents trying to get Apple to cough up royalties. The patents Nokia referred to involved 2G and 3G connections, also WiFi integration for cell phones. The suit was filed in October when Apple refused to agree to Nokia's licensing terms. Apple deemed the terms unreasonable, which led to the company developing technology of their own.

Instead of just playing defense, Apple has struck back claiming Nokia has infringed on their patents, "Nokia has demonstrated its willingness to copy Apple's iPhone ideas as well as Apple's basic computing technologies, all while demanding Apple pay for access to Nokia's purported standards essential patent"

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The creator of the Pre and Pixi models, Palm, has been rumored to be a gleam in the eye of Nokia. It is being reported that Nokia is interested in Palm due to the company's roster of smartphones throughout the years. An acquisition of this nature could go a long way in taking it to the competition, Apple and Blackberry.

Palm's shares shot up 8% today in light of these rumors which gives them a bit more validity. For a good portion of this year, there have been talks of someone buying out Palm but as of yet nothing has solidified.

The latest rumor comes off the lawsuit that Nokia is taking Apple over patent infringements. This could be just a coincidence, or a sign of Nokia trying to make a bold statement.

As of now, Motorola, Dell, and Microsoft have all been rumored to be interested in purchasing Palm.

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Nokia has always enjoyed strong handset sells. There has always been competition, but Nokia has pulled through and sold well. With the current state of the economy, and the fierce competition of other smartphones Nokia has posted their first quarterly loss in a decade.

The phone developer has gone on record that their market share has dropped from 35 percent to 41 percent since the last quarter. Olli Pekka, a Nokia exec explains the numbers,

"Our volumes and net sales were, however, somewhat constrained by component shortages we encountered across the portfolio"

 It's a shock to see Nokia posting negative numbers. They're hoping that in the fourth quarter, they'll be able to bounce back. They have a netbook, and brand new handsets rolling out. They integrate better with social networking, so time will tell if they can rebound.

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For some a flashy cell phone isn't needed. If you find yourself to be one of these people then you might want to check out the launch of the Nokia 5130. This low cost handset has many of the bells and whistles you find on more expensive phone but at a more affordable price.

With a two year contract, the Nokia 5130 will cost you $30. Below are some of the features included with the phone:

- Stereo bluetooth, and FM radio integrated into the handset

- A 2.0 megapixel camera allows for picture taking

- The battery has six hours of talk time, and 12 hours of standby

-  Photos can be shared through Ovi, and Ovi services

 As of now the Nokia 5130 comes in two colors, Black Red and Pearl White.

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Microsoft has announced that a deal has been reached with Nokia, that would allow the titan software manufacturer to create a version of Microsoft Office to work on Nokia's devices.

The launch of this version of Microsoft Office will be dropping next year. It is planned to coincide with another version of office that allows users to access Word, and other programs by online means.

This isn't Microsoft's first foray into the mobile industry mind you, as they've created Office by way of their Mobile Operating System. Also, Blackberries have had the  ability to run Office through the work of a company called DataViz.

One surprising element to this story is that Microsoft and Nokia have had a pretty rocky past. They've been at odds before, and were once considered rivals. Undoubtedly, with the emergance of other companies and their foothold in the mobile industry, led to this pairing.

[via: Mobiledia ]

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You know that social networking has captured the world when a phone that's being released is structured for it. The Nokia 6760 is a slider phone that focuses mostly on social networking -- Facebook in particular.

As of now this model is only available in Europe, but strikes a similar resemblance to the Sure model in the US. The phone is designed for quick typing, which is vital when updating on Twitter, or Facebook.

Along with social netwoking, the handset will have easy access to email, and instant messaging.

Some features that the handset will have is a 2.4 inch display, a 3.2 megapixel camera, and will support up to 8GB of storage

[via: Mobilepedia ]

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In what is big news for both the mobile manufacturer  Nokia, and chip manufacturer Intel is that the two companies will be teaming up for future mobile projects. Intel has been looking to find its way into the mobile market, and with this announced plan it finally has found a way.

There are no announcements for a specific product as of now, but will collaborate for future products using Linux open-source.

Anand Chandrasekher, Senior Vice President at Intel had this to say, "With the convergence of the Internet and mobility as the team's only barrier, I can only imagine the innovation that will come out of our unique relationship with Nokia" he continues, "The possibilities are endless."

With this deal, Intel expands upon their mobile division which is already partnered with LG.

[via: Mobiledia ]

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What's cooler than Nokia's 5800 touch screen phone. The same phone, with some limited edition Star Trek awesomeness to go along with it. Nokia has announced a special edition of their 5800 touch screen handset, that will feature Star Trek specific extras.

There will be exclusive multimedia pre-loaded onto the phone, along with a phaser app. The multimedia package includes, wallpapers, screensavers, and eight ringtones you can only find on the Star Trek edition of the 5800.

On top of the special edition features, you can expect 8 GB of internal memory, 3.2 megapixel camera, and built-in surround sound speakers.

It makes you wonder when the next movie inspired handset will be coming our way. We've already seen a limited edition James Bond, The Dark Knight, and now Star Trek.

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It seems to be the tagline for most news you hear these days, 'jobs cut because of economy'. Nokia isn't immune to the phrase, as they're slicing their workforce by 1,700 workers. Nokia is making its move due to lower sells, and price tags.

The job losses will affect many of the companies' sectors. From many of its global divisions, all the way to its corporate offices. Nokia warned of making cuts back in January when it was reported that their fourth-quarter net profit crashed 69 percent.

One of Nokia's major research centers will be closing. They've stated they will provide many employees a resignation program, in hopes of putting off having to give people the ax.

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Living in one of the more technological advanced countries in the world, we get pampered on new, and emerging technologies. Generally, the more advanced handsets cost a great amount of money as well, so not everyone can afford to get in on the action. The Nokia 5030 is a newly released phone, for markets who are on a budget or really like FM radios.

It might not have a touch screen, or have built-in GPS, but the Nokia 5030 does have some features that will attract users. If you like listening to the radio, the 5030 comes with a built-in FM antenna. There's also loudspeakers so you can listen without plugging in earphones.

The phone will cost $50 with an upgrade, or two year contract. 

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As the economy takes its toll, everyone is feeling the effects. Nokia, is no exception as they're reporting some heavy losses to profit during the fourth quarter of 2008.

Net Profit was down $2.39 billion, from Nokia's profit in 2007. Actual sales plummeted from $20.5 billion, to $16.4 billion.

Nokia commented on the bleak numbers, in typical fashion, "We are taking action to reduce overall costs and to preserve our strong capital structure. This is clearly our top priority in the current economic environment...In recent weeks, the macroeconomic environment has deteriorated rapidly, with even weaker consumer confidence, unprecedented currency volatility and credit tightness continuing to impact the mobile communications industry."

If you read between the fine print, this could definitely mean layoffs for Nokia. It doesn't necessarily mean that they'll be giving layoffs or giving them exclusively. Actually, Nokia promises to reduce production costs of handsets dramatically to ease the economic burden.

Here's hoping that the production costs are enough to keep all of the Nokia workers employed 

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The Nokia n97 was definitely the darling of Nokia's CES 2009 lineup, but there were some other product lines you should definitely check out. This is quite an endeavour for Nokia, but with this line they look to provide different handsets to people with specific uses.

The Nokia 1006 is your basic, 'I just want to make a call' phone. It come supported with Bluetooth as well, and has a curved ergonomical shape as well. 

If you're into the customization scene, while having a great social device then check out, Nokia 7510 . Along with the customizing, and social features, there's a 2.0 megapixel camera.

When your text messaging, the Nokia e63 will more than likely be the phone you want to use. It has a full QWERTY keyboard, the Symbian S60 OS, and WiFi.

Here is a video from WebProNews , showcasing all of the Nokia  product lines showcased at CES 2009.

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The Nokia n97 has been anticipated by fans for quite sometime now. Nokia has heralded the n97 as the “world’s most advanced mobile computer.” Once you take a look at what it can do, then you know it could easily be true.

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Today, the Nokia n97 was officially announced as well as the features that will come with Nokia's new handset. Rumors had been floating around that Nokia was in development of an 'iPhone' killer. The rumors look to be true in the sense that Nokia has released a touch screen phone, and a slew of new features. Here is a list of those features, as well as some pics.

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- Greater ability to update social network status, as well as content. Can also share photos, and movies as well.

- A home screen with many different options that make navigation to your favorite places a breeze

- 16:9 widescreen display (640×360 pixels)

- QWERTY keybaoard

- Stream Flash videos

- Supports up to 48GB of storage. 32GB of on-board memory, with option to expand to a 16GB micro-SD card

- 5-Megapixel Camera

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Nokia has just introduced their latest handset model, the Nokia 6260 Slide. Below is a press release with the information for the new handset.

Espoo, Finland - People use mobile devices to share their lives with friends and family and with this in mind, Nokia introduces the Nokia 6260 slide. The phone call is the most obvious way to use the new handset to connect with people, but it will also be used to share photographs and videos, check on a friend's social network status or be guided to a restaurant to meet up with a loved one. For this, the Nokia 6260 slide features quick access to search engines and points of interest straight from the home screen and the new 360° navi-key allows a great mobile Internet experience.

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