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Nokia and Telefónica announced today an agreement to launch Nokia’s email solution to the Latin American marketplace. With this agreement, Telefónica demonstrates its commitment to the development of mobile experiences in the region. Nokia Messaging simplifies the mobilization of email. This solution allows easy access and management of up to 10 personal email accounts, simplifying the process and eliminating intermediate steps. Push technology ensures prompt delivery of mail directly to mobile devices. Nokia Messaging is compatible with thousands of internet and email service providers (ISPs) such as Terra, telefonica.net, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, and Windows Live Hotmail. “With this service, Nokia and Telefonica seek to meet the growing demand from consumers to access their email accounts at all times, anywhere. With the adoption rate of mobile communications in the region at 80 percent, the potential to benefit millions of users with Nokia Messaging is exten...

Here’s a video of the DRNokSnes running on the Nokia N900, with wiicontrol to use wiimote and tvout for pure awesomeness. Video after the break… [Via]

The designers from Case-mate, talks about their latest creation, the iPhone 3G/3GS I.D case Features: Easily fits 2 credit card size items of your choice Only 2.5 mm thicker than our slim, award-winning Barely There case ez-slide protective film included Screen protection kit included protects your iPhone Access to all ports and controls

Google a lancé un test grandeur nature de son service Google Wave, qui ambitionne de renouveler la communication en ligne en rassemblant email, messagerie instantanée, outils collaboratifs et partage de documents au sein d’une seule interface. En savoir plus sur : www.zdnet.fr Posté par Vanessa

The Sony Ericsson Sation gets reviewed by Rita over at Symbian-Guru. The Sony Ericsson Satio, codenamed Idou, is announced to be the manufacturer’s first all-in-one device, packing a 12-megapixel camera with Xenon flash, a Symbian S60 5th Edition OS, 3.5-inch touch-sensitive display with 16:9 widescreen format and a resolution of 360x640 pixels. Sony Ericsson Satio -- Homescreen UI Walkthrough Sony Ericsson Satio -- Camera UI Walkthrough Sony Ericsson Satio -- Photo Browser UI Walkthrough Sony Ericsson Satio -- Video Player UI Walkthrough Sony Ericsson Satio -- Music Player UI Walkthrough Sony Ericsson Satio -- Software Walkthrough, part 1 Sony Ericsson Satio -- Software Walkthrough, part 2 Sony Ericsson Satio -- Settings UI Walkthrough

The OVI Mail just got updated by the folks at Nokia Beta Labs. Grab it from here Many of you have asked for S60 setup support for Ovi Mail and we’re happy to introduce it today. We just made the “Ovi Mail Setup” application available in Beta Labs for a wide range of S60 devices (see Download and Installation for supported devices).

Eldar over at Mobile-Review has published his review of the Nokia N900 “Maemo 5″ OS. Head over to this article to read the review. This write up will focus primarily on the software department of the N900, as well as its capabilities (by the way, another phone in this line-up, set to launch during summer 2010, won’t differ from the N900 in terms of hardware). And the best way to break down an OS is to run through every feature an app it has got on board. So, here goes.

The Nokia N900 gets previewed by the folks at My-Symbian. Head over to their site to read the preview . The N900 truly impressed me with its FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE, STABILITY (it was really ROCK STABLE, take my word), BEAUTIFUL and ADVANCED user interface, very high quality and full integration of TELEPHONY and INTERNET CONNECTIVITY, fast and powerful web browser, great support for VoIP (especially Skype), high quality camera and video recording and, actually, ALMOST EVERYTHING ELSE.

Selon une étude Scarborough Research et de la société Arbitron, les mères actives américaines sont de super consommatrices de technologies mobiles. En effet leur facture serait de plus de 21% plus élevée que celui de l'utilisateur moyen à 94 dollars par mois. En savoir plus sur : http://www.neteco.com Posté par Gaylor

Gangstar: West Coast Hustle is now available in a FREE version on the App Store, here is a new video of the game. Enjoy!

Nokia, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corporation and Toshiba Corporation today announced the formation of a Mobile High-Definition Interface Working Group that intends to create an industry standard for an audio/video interface to connect mobile phones or portable consumer electronics (CE) devices directly to high-definition televisions (HDTVs) and displays. This new mobile connectivity standard, based on Silicon Image’s Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technology, will be defined, promoted and marketed by the Working Group as an industry standard open to anyone desiring to be an adopter and enable the development of mobile products that adhere to this new standard across a broad connectivity ecosystem. The Working Group’s vision for the next generation of mobile connectivity is to provide an easy and cost-effective implementation for manufacturers while offering consumers a simple and reliable mobile connectivity experience. A single-cable with a low pin coun...

Shazam, the world’s leading mobile music discovery provider, today announced that it has teamed up with O2 to make discovering and capturing music even easier for O2 customers. The agreement will mean that anyone on O2 will benefit from an enhanced mobile music experience, discovering music with Shazam and then purchasing it through their mobile, on the move. O2 customers simply need to dial 2580 on their mobile and hold it up to the music for a few seconds. Shazam’s award-winning service will then text the user back with the details about the track, and O2 customers will then have a link embedded in that text that will allow them to immediately purchase that track. “This is another great example of our strategy of working with the best companies in the world to deliver compelling music services for our customers,” said Matt Ward, Head of Music at O2. “We have joined forces with a leader in this space to allow our customers to have an even greater in-dept...

A first look at the brand new Garmin Nüvifone G60, which provides one of the easiest-to-use location experiences available because it is the only phone to fully integrate the worlds best selling GPS navigator with voice, data and mobile web. Seth Bloom is an AT&T spokesman and a full time member of the corporate communications team as an agency contractor.

The Nokia N900 gets cloned by the Chinese company Nokla. You can find a video of the N900 clone after the break. The Latest Nokia Style Cellphone support Dual Sim Dual Standby, Shake Screen and Songs, Gravity Sensor, 3.0 Inch 16:9 Touch Screen, Ebook, Moving QQ, Bluetooth, MP3/MP4, 0.3 Mega Pixel Camera function and so on, the Clone Nokia N900 Mobile Phone also support TV & FM Radio, you can enjoy your favourite programes at anywhere. Then it supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz bands, can be used worldwide !

Vodafone and Apple today confirmed that they have reached agreement to bring iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS to the UK and Ireland in early 2010. Beginning today, Vodafone UK and Vodafone Ireland customers can register their interest in iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS at www.vodafone.co.uk/iphone and www.vodafone.ie/iphone respectively. Pricing, tariffs and availability information will be announced locally in the future.

Une campagne digitale assez originale pour Linx (Axe au Royaume Uni) pour le lancement de leur nouveau produit : "an exciting new shower gel that claims to cure your hangover". Sur le site partyacrosstheinternet.com, le design se transforme en douche... En savoir plus sur : www.culture-buzz.fr Posté par Marion

GN Netcom, which markets Jabra-branded Bluethooth devices, has stepped up its cooperation with smartphone vendors including RIM (Research in Motion), HTC (High Tech Computer) and Asustek Computer, in addition to producing stereo headsets supporting iPhones, according to Leon Li, regional managing director, APAC, mobile at GN Netcom. GN has produced a Bluetooth headset for HTC for global sales on an OEM basis, and also cooperated with Dopod in the China market on bundled sales, Li noted. In addition, GN and Asustek are cooperating in regional bundled sales with the scope of the cooperation extending from handsets to PC systems, Li added. The penetration rate of Bluetooth headsets in the global headset market currently averages 9% worldwide, but is up to 20% in the US market, Li said citing data compiled by GN. However, demand for high-end stereo Bluetooth headsets in the Asia-Pacific region is higher than that in the US and Europe as consumers in Asia are more apt to use handsets as mul...

This is a video of the invisibleShield screen protector. Check out the scratch test on the iPhone 3G after the break. [Via]

Matt unboxes the Samsung S5600 Preston handset. An Orange exclusive in the UK. The Samsung Preston S5600 is a quad-band GSM candybar with HSDPA support. It features touch QVGA display, 3MP camera, FM Radio, Bluetooth, HTML browser, Organizer and Speakerphone.

This is another video of the iMeLo Symbian Music Application developed by LandScape PRO I was asked to test and review this application by the author. I do not intend to re-distribute or make a profit from this video. You can purchase the software at their website above. [Thx N5800XM]

The folks at the Nokia Guide reviews the Nokia Extra Power DC-11. Head over to their site to read the review In typical Nokia fashion, the Extra Power DC-11 is a solid mobile charger. The beautiful design and sturdy build put other mobile chargers to shame. Another plus is that you can charge two devices at the same time, but at 1500 mAh, expect to fully charge one Nokia smartphone, or partially two of them.

Posted by: Phat^Trance in RedLaser is an application for the iPhone that scans the barcode of a product and then searches for that product and it’s prices. Features: Scans UPC, EAN, and UPC-E (NEW) barcodes! Finds prices using Google Product Search, and Amazon (NEW)Email a list of products Send barcodes as email attachment (NEW) — Great for inventory! Search ANY website using a custom URL (How-To coming soon, NEW!) Automatic search localization for USD, EUR, and GBP, as well as Amazon (.com/.co.uk/.de/.co.jp/.fr/.ca/.cn) autoselection (NEW!)

The Leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc (SMART) has recently signed a deal with Nokia to offer Nokia Messaging on selected Nokia Nseries and Eseries devices. Nokia Messaging is an easy-to-use messaging service that will be available on a special data plan to SMART subscribers beginning September 26, 2009. The Nokia Messaging plan will initially be offered with the Nokia E75 and will also be offered to other Nokia Messaging capable devices in the near future. “SMART is pleased to be the first operator to bring Nokia Messaging in the Philippines. More and more customers – even non-business users – are looking for a reliable service that allows them to have email pushed automatically to their handsets while on the move,” said Danilo Mojica, Head of Wireless Consumer Division, SMART. “The Nokia Messaging service offers all consumers a chance to enjoy push email service on their Nokia phone. With just a single application on a mobile devic...

Yeti and Penguin are back! For the first time, the ill-assorted couple is taking off on the iPhone. After been kicked around for years, the Penguin finally gets to fly! Use the iPhones motion sensor to maneuver him trough 27 stages of all new level gameplay. Download (2$)

Nokia and Dopplr announced today that Nokia has acquired Dopplr Oy, a privately-held mobile service provider for international travelers. Dopplr has a team of seven people with offices in London and Helsinki. The Dopplr team brings to Nokia’s Services unit unique know-how in creating internet-based communities and showing their journeys, experiences and tastes collectively on the web. The acquisition does not change the current Dopplr service which is available at Dopplr.com and on platforms where Dopplr is integrated.

Orange mobile business said Monday that it has reached an agreement to sell Apple Inc.’s iPhone in the U.K. later this year, bringing to an end a two year exclusive contract held by rival Telefonica SA’s O2 mobile network. Although an exact date for the launch was not released, a Orange spokesman said the iPhone would be available on its network by Christmas. The network will sell both the original iPhone 3G model and the latest iPhone 3GS version, which was launched in June with faster connectivity and added features. No details of Orange’s pricing or tariffs were released. O2 currently offers the highest specification iPhone 3GS on a sliding scale from GBP274 for the lowest tariff on an 18-month contract, or free on a 24-month contract with the highest tariff. O2’s exclusive contract with Apple has helped the company to boost sales and extend its lead as the largest U.K. mobile network in the U.K. despite the recession. The current second-largest operator ...

Here are a few comparison pictures between the Nokia N97 Mini and the Nokia N97 . Check out the gallery after the break. [Via]

Heres a video sample of the Chinese firmware I8910UZCII1 with the newest version of the Nokia WebKit browser (7.1.13841). The browser offers auto-fullscreen mode and the long-awaited implementation of kinetic scrolling. [Thx Ovingie and pece1976]

‘SmartScreen’ is an application for jailbroken iPhone and iPod touch that will allow informational widgets to be placed and used on the lock screen. Widgets are similar to those offered by Apple’s ‘dashboard’ and they follow familiar look and feel. The application will work on all models of iPhone and iPod touch that run OS 3.x.

Tom Dunmore demonstrates the new Sony Ericsson Aino. The Sony Ericsson Aino is the manufacturer’s first touchscreen feature phone and its key points are Remote Play with PLAYSTATION 3 and the PlayTV service support. It also sports an 8-megapixel camera, 3″ touchscreen with 16 mln colors and a resolution of 240x432 pixels. In addition, Sony Ericsson Aino has Wi-Fi, A-GPS, 3G support and Stereo Bluetooth.

Noah over at PhoneDog unboxes the Samsung i8910 HD. Actually this is one of the longest i8910 HD unboxing videos I’ve seen. The Samsung Omnia HD is the world’s first phone capable of High-Definition video recording. It also features DivX support, 3.5 mm jack, built-in Wi-Fi with DLNA and GPS. Note: The sound is kinda messed up at the beginning, but it gets better after a minute or so. [Via]

The LG GT505 gets reviewed by PhoneArena. The LG GT505 features a 3 inch full touch screen, GPS, Wi-Fi, 5MP camera, microSD slot, MP3 player and FM Radio. [Via]

Le relevé des meilleurs taux fixes affichés par les principaux courtiers en crédit affiche une baisse continue ces dernières semaines toutes durées et tous courtiers confondus. Les taux des prêts d’une durée inférieure ou égale à 20 ans sont désormais tous en dessous ou au plus égal à 4 %. Voir un baromètre comparatif des taux sur : www.news-banques.com Posté par Marion

L'outil de bookmarking de Twimmo.com, permet à l’internaute d'enregistrer en un clic tout le contenu de ses offres préférées sur plus de 100 sites immobiliers en France. Refleximmo.com propose ce service depuis plusieurs mois déjà... En savoir plus sur : www.news-banques.com Posté par Cécile

Le journal Sud Ouest publie une analyse régionale du marché immobilier : - Baisse des prix de 10 % en un an - Un frémissement du marché cet été - De bonnes affaires à la campagne - Bons coins à moins de 100 000 euros - Variable en ville, stable sur la côte Les infos sources sont recueillies "auprès de professionnels de l'immobilier et croisées avec les données des différents baromètres du marché" En savoir plus sur : www.sudouest.com Posté par Marion