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Nokia N79, N85 announced for October release

My trip to Singapore threw me off of my schedule a bit and I missed the official announcements for the new Nokia N79 and Nokia N85 that were made yesterday, along with the announcement that the N96 would be coming to the U.S. to support our 3G networks (actually AT&T only at the moment) in the 4th quarter of 2008.
common - comments - 30.8.2008

Windows Vista SP2 release date slips

Microsoft has delayed Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) by at least a month, and will now ship it to manufacturing sometime in May or June, according to a website that has accurately predicted Windows release dates in the past.
windows - comments - 25.1.2009

Amazon.com offers Office 2007 Release Date & Pre-order

Windows Vista isn't the only forthcoming Microsoft Corp. software for which Amazon.com Inc. has apparently pre-announced availability.
microsoft - comments - 1.9.2006

October 15, 2008: the Real Kill-Off Date of Vista SP1 Pre-Release Builds

Microsoft confirmed that there is still some life left into the pre-release versions of Windows Vista Service Pack 1.
windows - comments - 11.7.2008

Windows Vista: It's A Date

Microsoft says full-feature beta test code to be finished by year-end

Microsoft is serious about meeting its ship date for Windows Vista during the second half of 2006.

During a briefing last week, Microsoft executives said the feature-complete version of the Vista beta test code would be finished by the end of the year. Executives declined to provide an exact release date for Beta 2 but hinted it could be sometime in the first quarter of 2006.
windows - comments - 4.12.2005

Nokia N96 review

When the specs of Nokia N96 were first leaked to the net, I thought it was a pretty boring phone.
common - comments - 14.2.2009

Nintendo Revolution Launch Date Revealed


Nintendo announced that it plans to reveal details about its codenamed Revolution gaming console, which the company states to be available in 2006. Very few details are known about the next generation gaming console from Nintendo, but eh company promises to reveal more at the E3 media briefing, that is scheduled on the 8th of may 2006. The vent is set to be hold at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, California.
common - comments - 30.11.2005

Guess the Windows Vista Launch Date

Think you can guess the date Windows Vista will officially debut next year? If so, you can win an all-expenses-paid trip to the launch event, or one of nine Xbox 360 consoles.

The contest is being held as part of Microsoft Europe's new Beta Experience program, which is designed to keep users up to date with Vista and Office 12 news.
windows - comments - 1.1.2006

SQL Server 2008 gets a due date

Even though Microsoft is launching SQL Server 2008, code-named “Katmai,” in February 2008, the SQL Server 2008 code won’t be released to manufacturing until Q2 2008.
microsoft - comments - 12.7.2007

Nokia CEO: The Internet is the Future

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo told attendees of the Nokia World 2006 Conference that Internet functionality will be the driving force in the next phase of mobile phone industry growth.
common - comments - 29.11.2006

Apple iPhone vs. Nokia N95

Perhaps no other cell phone in history has been as anticipated as Apple's iPhone. From the moment it was announced by Apple to the time it was released six months later, the cell phone was a constant topic of rumors and speculation.
common - comments - 21.8.2007

Nokia N95 8GB now shipping

Finnish fone fabricator Nokia has now begun shipping its updated N95 mobile phone. Thanks to myhouse for this news.
common - comments - 18.10.2007

Nokia 6500 slide Review

Fully aware that its own developed Symbian operating system is not a perfect one, Nokia offers users devices with its newly launched S40 5th Edition.
common - comments - 18.1.2008

Nokia’s N97: Is this your future netbook?

Nokia on Tuesday rolled out its N97, a high-end smartphone with a 3.5 inch touch display, QWERTY keyboard and social location software to allow people to use Facebook, MySpace and other sites on the go.
common - comments - 2.12.2008

Microsoft: Push the Windows Vista date back

Earlier this week Neowin reported about the call from Longhorn Blogs for Microsoft to give Windows Vista more time. Yesterday WinSuperSite.com and WinCustomize.com put up their own views on whether Vista is ready which could be summed up as "No. God, no."
microsoft - comments - 4.8.2006

Nokia N97 hits U.S. flagship stores today

According to Engadget, Nokia's most powerful handset, the Nokia N97, will be hitting flagship stores in New York and Chicago.
common - comments - 9.6.2009

Nokia denies plans to run Googles Android

In perhaps an unsurprising turn of events the telecommunications giant Nokia have squashed rumours regarding their rumoured move to the Android platform.
common - comments - 6.7.2009

Windows 7 Upgrade Program start date shifts to June 28

TechARP made a few updates to their popular Windows 7 Upgrade Schedule. According to TechARP’s new schedule, the Windows upgrade program will begin on June 28, 2009 instead of the previously mentioned July 1, 2009 date.
windows - comments - 23.2.2009

Nokia N900 Internet Tablet coming to T-Mobile USA

I enjoy using the Nokia N810 device from time to time to surf, use some old Palm apps with GarnetVM, and watch movies. I do find it to be a bit laggy at times though so it isn’t always with me. MobileCrunch posted some rumored news on the next Nokia Internet Tablet referred to as the N900, Rover, and Maemo Flagship.
common - comments - 29.5.2009

InstantUpdate 1.0 Release Candidate

InstantUpdate can ensure users always have the latest versions of your software.
download - comments - 14.7.2007

Firefox 3.0 Release Candidate 1

Many of you will know that I’ve been following the progress of the Firefox 3.0 browser carefully over the past few months.
download - comments - 18.5.2008

Is Windows 7 ready for release now?

Earlier today, I read about the latest leaked build of Windows 7 to appear on BitTorrent. The text on the desktop suggests that build 7057 is part of the release candidate branch.
windows - comments - 13.3.2009

MS06-015 targeted re-release now available

The targeted re-release of MS06-015 is ready. If you are configured for Automatic Update, no need to take any actions. It will detect if you have the problem and deliver the update to you.
microsoft - comments - 25.4.2006

IE7 Release Candidate builds are on the way

Todd from IEBlog yesterday posted on his MSDN blog about the future of IE7 as well as some tidbits about when to expect release candidate and final builds. You can find this information in the comments section
microsoft - comments - 4.8.2006

Group predicts May release for Vista

Over the course of the last two weeks, Microsoft has been waging in a public dispute with the European Commission (EC). The EC has raised questions about whether or not Windows Vista complies with the group's antitrust regulations.
windows - comments - 21.9.2006

Just One More Release Before Windows Vista Goes Gold

Microsoft will release just one more build of Windows Vista for testing before the code goes gold, said Brad Goldberg, the general manager for the Windows client business group.
windows - comments - 1.10.2006

Microsoft looks to testers for help with next Windows release

A beta tester's work is never complete, at least not in the world of Windows. Last week, the long awaited launch of Windows Vista began as it was released to enterprises. Microsoft has attributed much of the product's success, as in success by going gold, to its testers.
microsoft - comments - 4.12.2006

Microsoft to release four critical patches

Microsoft announced plans Thursday to issue four "critical" security bulletins next week that address vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
microsoft - comments - 8.6.2007

New iPhone Firmware 1.1.2 Hacked Before Release

Apple's latest effort to thwart iPhone and iPod touch hacking futile.
common - comments - 10.11.2007

Microsoft to release Vista Plus Pack

Microsoft seems to be preparing to release an unusual "Vista Plus Pack" on February 15th.
windows - comments - 17.1.2008

Nokia debuts N79, N85 smart phones

The Finnish phone maker is expected Tuesday to take the lid off the two newest additions to its N-Series line of smart phones...
betanews.com - 26.08.2008

Nokia launches N-series phones for US and Europe

The new N85 and N79 smartphones for European high-speed mobile networks will be followed by a North American edition of the N96. Each will offer a 5 Mp camera with Zeiss optics, integrated turn-by-turn GPS navigation, and N-Gage gaming...
betanews.com - 27.08.2008

Nokia denies UK ship date report on 'Comes With Music'

A spokesperson for Nokia flatly denied a report from Reuters which claimed to have cited UK retailer Carphone Warehouse as having announced the first Nokia 5310 "Comes With Music" phone would premiere in about three weeks...
betanews.com - 22.09.2008

Nokia Recalls 46 Million Batteries

Nokia, the world's No. 1 mobile phone maker, warned today that over 46 million Nokia-branded BL-5C batteries manufactured by Matsushita could overheat and that it would replace them for customers at no cost. The company indicated there have already been over 100 incidents of the batteries overheating while being charged, and that no serious injuries or property damage had been reported. It also clarified that there were multiple manufacturers of this battery and only those by Japanese Matsushita Battery Company were affected. The cost to the company is expected to be around $100 million, and the supplier will likely bear some of the costs.

The following Nokia models use the battery in question:

Nokia 1100, Nokia 1100c, Nokia 1101, Nokia 1108, Nokia 1110, Nokia 1112, Nokia 1255, Nokia 1315, Nokia 1600, Nokia 2112, Nokia 2118, Nokia 2255, Nokia 2272, Nokia 2275, Nokia 2300, Nokia 2300c, Nokia 2310, Nokia 2355, Nokia 2600, Nokia 2610, Nokia 2610b, Nokia 2626, Nokia 3100, Nokia 3105, Nokia 3120, Nokia 3125, Nokia 6030, Nokia 6085, Nokia 6086, Nokia 6108, Nokia 6175i, Nokia 6178i, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6230i, Nokia 6270, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6631, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 6820, Nokia 6822, Nokia 7610, Nokia N70, Nokia N71, Nokia N72, Nokia N91, Nokia E50, Nokia E60


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neowin.net - 15.08.2007

Is the US fast becoming a 'third world' for smartphones?

What do the Blackberry Bold, Nokia 5800, and the HTC Touch HD have in common? They're all 3G smartphones that have no US release date...
betanews.com - 08.10.2008

Nokia N97 hits U.S. flagship stores today

According to Engadget, Nokia's most powerful handset, the Nokia N97, will be hitting flagship stores in New York and Chicago. Unofficial sources claimed that the handset would launch on June 2, but the date was not confirmed by Nokia. This comes after the release of other 'blockbuster' handsets: the Palm Pre on June 5 and Apple iPhone 3G S (available June 19) yesterday at the WWDC. The device is expected to retail for $699.99. However, for those who have pre-ordered the device, it would run them $524.25, through a $174.75 discount. No U.S. network provider plans to carry the phone, so do not expect any subsidised prices through contracts.

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neowin.net - 09.06.2009

Nokia Fights Notion It's Losing Ground

In its most concerted effort to date to recapture what some have perceived as waning brand interest, Nokia kicked off a four-city worldwide tour today with a gala event in New York City, where the N95 took center stage. With it go Nokia's hopes, and the prospects for HSDPA in North America...
betanews.com - 27.09.2006

Nokia Makes Good on Threat, Countersues Qualcomm

After Qualcomm rejected a $20 million payment from Nokia made with the intention of extending a license to use the network chipset provider's WCDMA technologies, Nokia responded this morning by countersuing Qualcomm. It claims some of the underlying technology in Qualcomm's chipsets actually belongs to Nokia...
betanews.com - 24.05.2007

U.S. trade commission to investigate Nokia 3G phones

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) said it would start an investigation of certain Nokia 3G mobile phones based on a complaint filed by InterDigital last month.



InterDigital, a wireless technology firm, alleged in August Nokia was engaged in unfair trade practice involving two InterDigital patents related to certain 3G handsets and components, including Nokia's N75 phone.



Nokia, the world's top mobile phone maker, said on Thursday it would vigorously defend itself, its products and its integrity.



The ITC said it would set a target date for completing the investigation within 45 days.



Nokia said InterDigital had declared the two patents in question as essential to the WCDMA (3G) standard, committing to license these on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms...
winbeta.org - 06.09.2007

Nokia to Expand N-Gage Game Platform

Since its launch in late 2002, the Nokia N-Gage phone turned handheld gaming console has struggled to meet expectations. Nokia has sold about 2 million of the devices in 3 years, far below its goal of 6 million. But despite the disappointments, Nokia plans to make some changes that it hopes will invigorate the concept...
betanews.com - 03.11.2005

Nokia To Invest In Facebook?

It looks like Europe is in love with Facebook…First the Samwer Brothers invested in the company, and now reports that Nokia is joining the round, too. Paid Content is quoting sources that claim that Facebook and Nokia may be close to a deal which sees Facebook offered on Nokia phones as a default and in return Nokia may take a stake in Facebook.

On the content side, offering a Nokia mobile specific version of Facebook will be a positive in driving Facebook use on the mobile web. MySpace has gone down the path of carrier deals, where as a Facebook/ Nokia deal would be carrier agnostic, and given that Nokia is still the largest cell phone provider worldwide the deal would spread Facebook into new markets.


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neowin.net - 21.01.2008

Nokia Ships BlackBerry Competitor

Nokia on Wednesday said it began shipping the Nokia E61, a phone intended to compete with RIM's BlackBerry. The company hopes that the E-Series will help it cash in on the lucrative enterprise market.
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betanews.com - 04.05.2006

Nokia ships its N96 everywhere but North America

Despite the delays predicted by some analysts, Nokia is now shipping the N96 smartphone to most areas of the world, although North American release looks likely to wait until the fourth quarter, as originally expected...
betanews.com - 04.09.2008

Nokia unveils three new cell phones

Nokia on Thursday released three new cell phone models - Nokia 6700 classic, the Nokia 6303 classic and the Nokia 2700 classic - which are built and designed for ease of functionality and user experience. The Nokia 6700 classic which is a successor of Nokia 6300 comes with a 5 megapixel camera, assisted GPS navigation with Nokia Maps, and high speed data access meaning sharing images or video is faster and easier than ever and will sell for EUR 235 (approx. USD 307) The Nokia 6303 classic comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera, a large 2.2 inch screen, pre-loaded Nokia Maps and promises excellent battery performance, and will sell for EUR 135 (approx. USD 176).

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neowin.net - 29.01.2009

Nokia acquires OZ in a play for phone-based e-mail

Yesterday, Nokia purchased a software vendor which competes against RIM's BlackBerry and Motorola's Good Technology Group. With these and lots of other changes now afoot, in which direction(s) is Nokia headed?..
betanews.com - 01.10.2008

Nokia readies touch smartphones for release this year

Could Nokia be joining the pack of cell phone makers chasing after Apple's iPhone? The Finnish-based manufacturer's first touch smartphone, slated for the second half of this year, will be followed by a whole family of such devices...
betanews.com - 19.07.2008

Nokia Files New Patent Suit Against Qualcomm

The legal battle between Nokia and Qualcomm further heated up on Monday as Nokia sued over patent infringement in the chipmaker's MediaFLO and BREW technologies...
betanews.com - 11.06.2007

After dumping German plant, Nokia to pitch in on 'Growth for Bochum'

Although Nokia has now made a financial concession to Bochum, Germany worth well over $30 million USD, the city will still be left without its main source of income, after Nokia pulls up stakes and moves its factory to Romania...
betanews.com - 08.07.2008

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 release date to be October 22nd

According to cnet, Microsoft has officially confirmed that Windows 7's release date will be October 22nd, and will be available on both store shelves and new PC's. Microsoft Senior Vice President Bill Veghte said that in order to meet this release date, development of Windows 7 will wrap up by the middle or end of next month. Last month, Microsoft made the Windows 7 release candidate available for download. "The feedback from the release candidate has been good", says Bill Veghte. It looks like OEM's are also ready to go as well. "We're locked and loaded for the launch. The quality of code is just absolutely stellar.", says Phil McKinney, CTO of HP's computer unit.

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neowin.net - 03.06.2009

Official XP SP3 release date still up in the air

A Microsoft spokesperson declined this afternoon to confirm reports circulating on technology blogs today citing purportedly leaked documents as saying the online release date for Windows XP Service Pack 3 will be April 29...
betanews.com - 16.04.2008