Nokia and Vodafone announced their collaboration in S60 software development

Nokia and Vodafone announced a milestone in their collaboration on the development of S60 software on Symbian OS, with the release of the first Vodafone specific software package to all S60 licensees.

The S60 platform and the Vodafone specific software offer an integrated reference implementation that enables Vodafone to roll out innovative new services to customers across a range of different handsets without having to develop a range of different software designs. Samsung and Nokia are expected to be the first handset vendors to ship devices incorporating this software in 2007.

- S60 software plays a key role in delivering our vision on connected multimedia experiences. Nokia N95 multimedia computer is a quantum leap in this development. Nokia N95 based on S60 software allows consumers to enrich their mobile experiences with a multitude of add-on services and applications. The collaboration between S60 and Vodafone ensures that Vodafone services will work seamlessly on this iconic product without any penalty on time to market, said Juha Putkiranta, Senior Vice President, Multimedia Computer, Nokia.

Source www.nokia.com

Nokia N73: Shoot 'real' with your mobile phone.

Camera phones are very popular among mobile users across the world. Figure shows that a good percentage out of the total handsets sold goes to camera enabled mobile phone. The popularity of imaging options in a mobile phone is so much that, you cannot expect a handset(mid-range to high-end) with a camera enabled in it. Nokia N73, is one such handset which is known for its high end imaging capabilities.

The Nokia N73 features a high resolution 3.2-megapixel digital camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The imaging power gets further amplified with a mechanical shutter and advanced auto-focus facility helps you click clear images (by reducing the movement distortion), even when the light is not so good.

Review, send and print images shot with your Nokia N73 using a compatible partner. Upload the images to Flickr. If you are a music lover then listen to favourite tracks on an in-built digital music player. The handset has features for easy selection and playing of songs. The sound quality gets improved due to stereo effects and makes listening as same as in any music player.
Nokia N73 boasts of versatile connectivity options like Bluetooth, Pop-port, and infrared to connect your device to your personal computer and transfer all the your desired content.

A memory card slot expands the memory space so that you can store a good number of images, songs and videos. Offering you the facility to get connected without boundaries, Nokia N73 makes it easy for you to roam across the continents. The handset also gives access to Internet on your mobile and e-mail facility, so that you don't miss any important e-mails from the office. With a Nokia N73, you have many things to do.

Sony Ericsson K800i: Perfect for that photo-finish...

The present mobile phones are multidimensional devices, which not only let you connect with the whole world, but also serve your various purposes. Earlier, mobile phones were meant for making and receiving calls, but with the passage of time, they have evolved into amazing devices, which are capable to bring some wonderful changes in our lives.

Now-a-days, every mobile phone user looks for something extra in a mobile handset, besides those conventional features. Developments have gone so far that now we have highly sophisticated gadgets intently designed to perform specific tasks such as music-centric handsets, camera handsets and multimedia handsets. Of late, Sony Ericsson released their next highly anticipated Cyber-Shot phone series, which is all set to bring a sort of revolution in the world of camera phones.

The Sony Ericsson K800i is the very first member of the reputed K-series, which has been very well received by the mobile users across the whole globe. By releasing the Cyber-shot phones, Sony Ericsson once again proved their acumen in the ever-evolving field of mobile communications. The Sony Ericsson K800i represents an unparalleled blend of cutting edge technology, features and sophisticated camera.

All you got to do is to slide open the cover on the rear side of the handset and thus appears a 3.2 megapixel camera, which is ready to capture the world for you. To add that much needed clarity and vividness in pictures, its camera is further assisted by other features such as 16x digital zoom, a short-range xenon flash, PhotoDJ, BestPic, autofocus and an image stabiliser – all the right things to achieve that photo-finish.

The Sony Ericsson K800i scores really well on the connectivity front, as it supports the popular tri-band technology, which keeps you connected across the five continents. Moreover, the Sony Ericsson K800i also supports other popular technologies such as GPRS for data services, Infrared and Bluetooth to share pictures and USB for huge storage of data. Though, the Sony Ericsson K800i can be the best companion of the shutterbugs, but it duly takes good care of other important things to emerge as a compatible device.

Sony Ericsson K750i Red: sparks your imagination.

The handset that raised the bar of mobile imaging by notches is now available in red. The handset in context is non other than the Sony Ericsson K750i Red. The thin and slim candy-bar grabs your attention from a distance with its new sleek outfit. Downloadable themes and wall papers can further customize the Sony Ericsson K750i Red, much like the two other colour solutions – oxidized black and blasted silver.

Being a part of camera centric 'K' series, the Sony Ericsson K750i's forte is its imaging. The device includes the best features available at the time of its launch to give its users a superior mobile imaging experience. The large 262k vibrant colour deliverable TFT screen acts as the perfect viewfinder for the integrated digital camera of the Sony Ericsson K750i.

The camera module is 2.0 megapixel with 4x digital zoom and light. Presence of autofocus – a feature that automatically focuses the center of the frame, goes a long way in producing great pictures. Capturing fleeting moments of life is only a slide away. With the Sony Ericsson K750i, just slide the lens-cover which activates camera and go 'click'-happy with the dedicated camera button. You can 'Quickshare' them with your friends or save them forever. High quality video recording is possible without any cap on the duration.

The Sony Ericsson K750i supports triband GSM mobile network and automatically switches band, so the device is active across five continents. Internet on the move is possible with the device's GPRS technology and a built in browser. Sharing and synchronization of information with external devices is a breeze with the Bluetooth wireless technology and more 'traditional' USB. A decent memory pool of 34 Mb can be upgraded with the help of external memory cards. The standard Li-Po 900 mAh battery that gives up to 9 hours of talk-time and 400 hours in standby deserves a special mention.

The Sony Ericsson K750i red is a great camera phone with many fun and useful features that are easy to use.

Sony Ericsson W950i: Play it right...always

The other popular members of the Walkman series are still standing tall on the demand charts, but it was not enough, as the popular duo (Sony Ericsson) once again came forth to release another music powerhouse – the Sony Ericsson W950i. Undoubtedly, the Sony Ericsson W950i epitomises the hugely popular Walkman series phones with something extra to offer. Aptly empowered by UIQ 3.0 and Symbian 9.1, the Sony Ericsson W950i is all set to usher a new era of music phones while bringing the hard times for the conventional MP3 music players.

Well, the Sony Ericsson W950i is based on the same platform as the other popular Sony Ericsson M600, but it has been further powered by various music features. The Sony Ericsson W950i is much more comfortable and convenient, as it comes with a three-way scroll wheel for navigation with a touch screen – using it is just fun. As far as memory is concerned, it would certainly leave you awestruck, as the Sony Ericsson W950i is loaded with 4GB of flash memory, which is good enough to treasure more than 4,000 tracks – undoubtedly, more than enough. Besides, its Walkman player can play music in various popular formats with MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, AAC+, and eAAC+ -- you would certainly love to have this multifunctional gadget. The Sony Ericsson W950i is backed up by the new improved battery, which supplies you power to play uninterrupted music for ten hours.

The overall appearance of the Sony Ericsson W950i is based on the iconic design of the Walkman family with a blend of orange colour and mystic purple to make it a perfect enticer. It's touch sensitive TFT QVGA display is capable to produce larger than life pictures, while supporting with colours up to 262k. Moreover, its jog-dial wheel makes entering data more easier and convenient. Besides music, the Sony Ericsson W950i scores well in other features with substantial office tools and various other features like document viewer. The Sony Ericsson W950i is also a cool performer, when it comes to consummate Internet connectivity. Do various things, while indulging your senses in the ecstatic world of music with your Sony Ericsson W950i.

Motorola V3i: slimmer and sharper than the razor.

Motorola is known for experimenting with radical design in mobile phones. The Motorola RAZR V3, marketed as MOTORAZR – derived from its razor-like thin dimensions, has not only brought back Motorola in contention for the top mobile manufacturer, but also have started a whole new revolution of super slim phones. The Motorola V3i is the next in line of the RAZR family that sports more features and even more style.

The high quality TFT screen that delivers more than 262k colours looks stunning within the brushed metal casing and sculpted metal keypad. The external CSTN display produces a decent 65k colours. Riding high on the chic design of the Motorola V3i, many colour solutions are available – each having their own personality. The Motorola V3i DG (Dolace and Gabbana) sports a gold coloured casing with anodized aluminum finish completed with golden keypad and a pair of gold DG headset. Similarly, the Motorola V31m is a maroon coloured handset that stands out in the crowd.

The Motorola V3i is equipped with a 1.23 megapixel digital camera – an upgrade from the VGA module in the Motorola V3. The integrated camera is enabled with digital zoom and video capture. Freezing interesting moments of life and sharing with friends and family is now as easy as A B C. The Motorola V3i also features SCREEN# technology – a click-less way for instant access to latest news, sports and entertainment.

The Motorola V3i supports all four GSM network and switches automatically between them so the handset is functional in all corners of the globe. Internet connectivity on the go is made possible wih the GPRS technology and a WAP browser. 10 Mb of internal memory may seem paltry especially in context to the high quality integrated media player, but the Motorola V3i supports external memory card up to 512Mb.

The Motorola V3i is a very sleek and sophisticated mobile phone with a decent feature list.

Samsung E900: a stylish all rounder

The Samsung E900 resembles a 'Supergroup' of music scene. Just like a supergroup which is consist of individual musicians who are already famous in their respective fields, the Samsung E900 too includes all the best features from its previous successful models like D500, D600 and D800. The Samsung E900 drew a lot of comparison with LG K800 which was released about a month prior to it. Though design wise, the LG chocolate is more interesting, the Samsung E900 packs more features and support memory cards.

The touch sensitive keypad remains largely hidden till the slider is opened. 262144 colour deliverable TFT screen produces images with amazing clarity and remains easily readable even in bright sunlight. The Samsung E900 is widely rumored to be codenamed 'Ghost' because of the reflection it produces on its glossy surface.

The Samsung E900 includes Voice Clarity Feature – that automatically adjusts volume according to background noise. PicselViewer is another useful feature to view document in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HTML formats. If you find the handset's display small for large files, you can watch them on a larger screen like your TV.

The camera module of the Samsung E900 is based on CMOS technology, 2.0 megapixel and backed by digital zoom and integrated LED flash. The result is bright and high resolution pictures in all light conditions. Video recording in CIF format is enabled. With TV Output, you can enjoy the special moments you captured with all at once.

This triband phone has more options to keep you connected other than GSM mobile connectivity across five continents. High speed EDGE/GPRS powered Internet connectivity is supported by WAP 2.0/xHTML browser and an email client that supports POP3, SMTP and IMAP4 protocols. Download all you want to the Samsung E900's generous 80Mb memory pool which can be expanded further through memory card.

The Samsung E900 is more like a geek that has got a stunning visual makeover!