Nokia today announced that Nokia Drive is available for download from the Nokia Store to devices running Nokia Belle. Nokia Drive is an application that allows users to connect their phone to their car’s infotainment system and control the phone through the car’s buttons rather than the phone’s. Two versions of the application are available. The first is Nokia Car Mode, which pairs the phone with the car, provides turn-by-turn navigation, passes calls through the car, and offers access to Nokia Music. The second version adds MirrorLink, which provides additional ...
Monthly Archives: January 2012
LG Optimus 2 smartphone logically succeeds the Optimus One series
LG has revealed a new member of its smartphone family called the Optimus 2. The Optimus 2 looks to succeed the entry-level Optimus One that was introduced in 2010. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Apple iPhone 4S hits China, 21 other countries next Friday
Apple has announced that its latest smartphone, the iPhone 4S, will be available for purchase in China and 21 other countries around the world starting next Friday, January 13. With the expansion to China and other parts of the world, the iPhone 4S will be available in over 90 countries. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung launches Galaxy M smartphone in Korea
Samsung has added yet another Galaxy smartphone to its lineup in Korea with the launch of the Galaxy M. The Galaxy M is a mid-level device with a single-core processor and a 3 megapixel camera. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Nokia releases Car Mode app for Belle smartphones
Nokia has made the Car Mode app that was initially announced in September available for download on Belle (Symbian OS) smartphones. The Car Mode app allows users to connect their smartphones to a vehicle’s head unit and control them from there. Users can access navigation services, traffic information, music, and voice calls without having to touch the phone itself. The app can be downloaded for Belle phones from the Nokia Store now. Nokia says that the Car Mode app is in development for the N9 and will be available in the near future. ...
Nokia tests solar power for cellphones, deems it not worthy
Nokia has published the results of a test it did to determine if solar charging was a feasible option for cellphones. Though solar charging does have its place in certain applications, the results of the tests determined that it doesn’t quite fit the bill for mobile devices. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Nokia Lumia 710 (T-Mobile USA) brings Windows Phone to the U.S.
The Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile is the Finnish phone maker’s first Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone to arrive in the U.S. Dan takes it for a spin in the full MobileBurn review. Tweet Vote on HN ...
LG Optimus 2 Graces LG Web Site
LG has revealed details of the LG Optimus 2 on its web site. This follow-up device runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features a 3.2-inch touch display with 320 x 480 pixels. The Optimus 2 is powered by an 800MHz processor and supports CDMA EVDO Rev. A networks in the 800/1900MHz bands. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and video capture; Bluetooth 3.0+EDR, GPS, and Wi-Fi; and support for microSD cards up to 32GB. LG didn’t say which network will offer the Optimus 2, but its spectrum support earmarks it for a U.S. CDMA carrier. The Optimus 2 appears on the ...
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus offers bigger screen, faster speeds over its predecessor
Samsung has released the Galaxy Ace Plus smartphone, an updated version of its entry-level Galaxy Ace that debuted around this time last year. The Galaxy Ace Plus offers a number of improvements over the older model, including a larger display and a faster processor. Tweet Vote on HN ...
RIM puts all BlackBerry PlayBook models on sale
Following the holiday sales that saw the BlackBerry PlayBook fall to as low as $199 for the 16GB model, RIM is now offering all three versions of the beleaguered tablet for the same $299 price. That’s right, you can get the 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB models for up to $400 off of their original prices. Why one would opt to purchase the lower capacity models instead of just shooting for the big gun right away is anyone’s guess, but head on over to RIM’s online store by February 4 (or until stock runs out) to take advantage of the deal – if you are interested. ...