Interesting post over on 'See Into S60' about the ultra convergence typified in the 'Boo Hoo for You' video, worrying that with so many security and ID-related functions built-in, losing your smartphone or having it fail might be catastrophic. Read on for the link and my thoughts...
In the first of what will hopefully be a series of new style audio podcasts in 'magazine' format and (eventually) with special guest slots, Rafe, Ewan and I all contribute to AAS podcast 23, covering Mobipocket Reader, choosing between current S60 favourites and the Sony Ericsson P1i.
In the final part of our initial E90 coverage Steve looks at the Nokia E90's GPS and navigation capabilities. The navigation features are good, but there is room for improvement too. Steve also rounds up a few software odds and ends before summarising his summary(!) of the new Communicator.
Well, I was just about to launch into my own review of Nokia's BH-501 stereo Bluetooth headset, but I see AAS friend, S60.com's Phil got there first. And I pretty much agree with his findings. Great gadget but there are occasional cutouts...
Smartphones Show 32 is 'up', here in MP4 format and here on YouTube, featuring a video review of the budget Nokia 6290 smartphone and a rant on buying unlocked versus locked smartphones.
Nokia Ticket Rush launched this week, an SMS-based gig ticket notification service with heavy S60 music smartphone branding. Check Ticket Rush out here (via RingNokia).
AAS friend Darla has been taking her first steps with Nokia's new 3G clamshell for the USA market - here's her initial verdict on the N75. Pity there's no actual 3G signal in her area though...
If it's Friday, it must be 3-Lib plug day 8-) Just a pointer that I've added three devices to the S60 History page, bringing it right up to date. Still a few blanks to fill in though - comment if you can help...
The much-delayed 3G Nseries clamshell, the Nokia N75, reportedly, is now going on sale in the USA, for the price of $200 (with a two year agreement and with a $50 mail in rebate).
In the penultimate part of my big Nokia E90 Communicator review, I look in detail at the surprisingly good stills and video camera, plus I try video and music playback. After all, all work and no play makes Steve a very dull boy etc....
In the next part of our truly huge review of the Nokia E90 Communicator, I look at how it handles Office and other commonly emailed documents, plus I explore what you can (and can't) yet do online in the S60 3rd Edition FP1 Web browser. Warning: broadband needed - this review section is very heavy on images, even after thumbnailing them down.
In Steve's continuing review of the Nokia E90 Communicator, he looks specifically at some of the core S60 3rd Edition applications and how they've been adapted for the wide screen. Steve looks in detail at some of the PIM functionality and considers how good a job has Nokia done. He also discusses the comparative experience upgraders from devices such other S60 phones or the Series 80 range (9300 and 9500) will find.