Nokia and T-Mobile have unveiled the new Series 30 powered Nokia 1661 classic cell phoneat the CTIA Wireless show in Las Vegas. The handset doesn't have a camera or Bluetooth support, but it offers quad band GSM connectivity, an integrated flashlight, and a number of other basic features.
Pricing and availability have not been announced yet.
We must inform you that the latest Nokia 5800 XpressMusic software update is now available for free download via Nokia Software Update website. Main improvements include faster data download speeds, improved e-mail experience, and better Web/in-device search experience. Additional features also included in the update are:
New camcorder features: second camera support for still image capture in addition to video calls, burst mode that allows people to take multiple pictures one after another without needing to repress the picture taking button.
AT&T has announced today six new messaging handsets that include both smartphones and more entry-level feature phones. Here they are: Samsung Propel Pro i627: a QWERTY slider running on Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard. Features Wi-Fi and a 3Mpix auto-focus camera, and will be available starting on April 14 for $150.
Samsung Impression: a sideways slider equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard and 3.
March 24th has passed but the promiced Nokia E71x is still not in the stores. According to rumors they've found some bug in the phone’s email application and cancelled the release for some time. Hopefully AT&T and Nokia will settle this problem as soon as possible and release this long-awaited phone.
Mobileburn came up with a short video review of the new Nokia 7205 Intrigue for Verizon Wireless. Check it out if the handset is of interest to you. The second part is coming soon.
Nokia has recently issued firmware updates for three of its handsets - Nokia E66, E71 and the 5800 XpressMusic. All can be downloaded via Nokia Software Updater, and include the following improvements:
210.21.007 and 210.21.006 for Nokia E66 and E71, respectively, include stability and functionality improvements in the browser, camera, calendar, messaging and VoiP.
Verizon Wireless has released the Nokia 7205 Intrigue, which is now available for purchase for $130 after a $50 mail-in rebate. It features a 2Mpix cam, A2DP Bluetooth and microSD card slot.
The patience of S60 fans who have been waiting for the black Nokia E71x to arrive on AT&T will be rewarded in the nearest future. The handset will be releaed sometime later this month at a price of $199.99 after a rebate. Prepare your cash.
Cricket is now offering the Nokia 3606. The 3606 is one of the first phones from Nokia to support the AWS band, and also includes stereo Bluetooth, a 1.3Mpix camera with LED flash, a microSD card slot for up to 8GBs, a microUSB port for charging and data transfer, as well as some dedicated music keys.
The phone is available now at most Cricket retail locations for $180.
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