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Nokia N97/N97 mini: review part 3 - Camera, Multimedia and wrap-up
They said I was mad to try attempting this review mini-series. But I've done it. Phew! In part 1 of my review of the Nokia N97 (v20) and Nokia N97 mini, I looked at the hardware, design and build quality. In part 2, I looked at the OS, The Interface, The Apps. Now, in this, the final review part, I look at the N97/N97 mini's camera and multimedia performance - and then I wrap up with my verdict of both devices.
Nokia's weekly guide to the best of the N86
Cherry picking Flickr photos taken on a particular phone has been a popular pastime for a while, but Nokia's official 'Conversations' team has been so impressed by results from their N86 on the popular photo-sharing site that they've started a weekly 'best of' roundup. No idea whether the ecosystem will be able to keep up this sort of quality, but check out the first photo set and be prepared to view the N86 in a new light.
Symbian to Maemo 5, N97 to N900?
There are a few people in the mobile ecosystem whose opinion I make sure to listen to. Mark Guim has been around the block almost as long as I have and here provides a (month) long term review of the Nokia N900, running Maemo 5, of course. If you're currently using an N97 (for example) and had been wondering whether the grass was greener on the other side, his review should answer your questions. Summary? If you live in the browser, you'll love the N900 - if you live in apps and media, then best stick with Symbian and the N97.
Nokia E52 and E55 gets Firmware Update to v22
Firmware version 22.009.202.01 now available for the Nokia E52. It appears to only be available via NSU, not OTA at this time in the UK, at least. The update most likely consists primairly of bug fixes. For example, there are no noticeable additions like the Podcasting app or Internet radio are present. It may be worth upgrading if you're having problems, but beware - take your backup and restore as the NSU wipes the device clean. Update: of course the E52 should have UDP but just a warning that this one was wiped well and truly back to factory! A similar update is also available for the E55.
Rafe's SEE 2009 walkabout (part 2)
SEE 2009 (Symbian Exchange and Exposium) is Symbian's annual big show. In part 2 of my walkabout video you can join me on a amble around the show floor at SEE 2009. I share my impressions and analysis in an unscripted, one-take, walk and talk. Part 2 covers the remaining stands and concludes with some general thoughts on SEE 2009.
Gartner Q3 2009 Smartphone Sales Figures
We've already had the Canalys figures, listed below are Gartner's reports/estimates for the same period, Q3 2009, worldwide. The numbers are very similar (though not for the year-on-year figures, with Q3 2008 looking different, oddly enough), showing Nokia's world smartphone market share at 39%, RIM (Blackberry) at 21%, Apple at 17% and with HTC (50% Android, 50% Windows Mobile) at 6%.
The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic gets v101 firmware
According to a detailed report by Norman John, the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic has been updated from version 100.48.122 firmware to v.101.48.128. There's UDP, so your data is safe, of course, and the update is available over the air.
Nokia N97/N97 mini: part 2 - The OS, The Interface, The Apps
In part 1 of this review mini-series, I looked at the form factor, design, build quality and performance of the Nokia N97 and N97 mini, concluding that the mini was the more streamlined product of the two, with another six months of design behind it. In this second part, I look at the OS, interface and applications. Can the N97 and N97 mini hold their heads up in 2009?
Live from Nokia's The Way We Live Next 3.0
Over the next two day I'm at Nokia's The Way We Live Next event, which 'features presentations and demonstrations from Nokia and our ecosystem partners, showing how Nokia are connecting and building the communities of the future'. You can follow along via our live coverage below or via @aas.
Phones Show 94
Just a note that The Phones Show 94, programme 94 is now out, featuring extended news, a user testimony (N86), my review of the Nokia E91 N98 N97 mini and a top 10 Android application run down. On a technical note, the MP4 codec used in making the QVGA version for those subscribed to the show (via RSS) on their smartphones has been downgraded to 'MPEG-4 basic', meaning that it should play smoothly on absolutely every phone in existence 8-) Comments welcome if you still have a playback issue!
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