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Nokia has recently issued firmware updates for its N78 and N82 handsets.

The latest N78 firmware v20.149.051.1 updates Nokia Maps to version 2.0 and makes UI more responsive. Full change log can be found at DailyMobile.se.

N82's latest firmware version 31.0.016 adds UDP (User Data Preservation), and updates Nokia Maps, making the application more stable.

As you understood, this is the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic running the iPhone UI. Well, a replica of it actually... The device runs Symbian S60 5th Edition platform, and uses a resistive touch technology, plus has a narrower display, which makes the interface look a bit different from the original with three rows of icons instead of four.

Anyway, it looks cool, so check it ou

Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic, also known as Tube has turned out to be a serious success for the manufacturer. According to the statistics the company has shipped over 500.000 units in just 30 days. These figures are as impressive as they are doubtful, however they are coming from Nokia’s CEO, and I tend to believe him.

Nice performance, Nokia!

[Continue reading Nokia Sells Half Million 5800 Phones]

DailyMobile.se came up today with a few high-quality photos of the unannounced Nokia N75 smartphone featuring a sideways-sliding QWERTY keyboard. This handset was first seen back in September, and is expected to be officially announced at the MWC show in February. Currently we have no info on its specs, nor whether it will be released or not. In any case we already want one.

The all-black version of the Nokia N96 smartphone (first ever on sale) has been released on O2 UK's network. It is available for free on an 18 month contract. That's a great deal I must say...

Here's a video demonstrating the new Nokia N79-3 NAM edition. Take a peek if you're planning to buy one for yourself.

 

Nokia has released a new firmware update for its European N95 8GB smartphone.

The latest build (v31.0.015) offers speed enhancements for the camera and web browser applications, as well as overall stability improvements.

The new firmware is available now through Nokia Software Updater.

Don't forget to backup your personal data before proceeding with the update.

Mobile-Review has previewed the yet unannounced Nokia 5730 XpressMusic smartphone and posted a set of photos of it for everyone to see. Known features of the handset include:

• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard/standard numeric keypad;
• Nokia's S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 user interface;
• 3.2Mpix camera with autofocus and LED flash;
• Dedicated music playback keys;
• 1000mAh battery;
• Wi-Fi;
• Built-in GPS receiver

Read the full preview here.

According to Play.com, Nokia’s upcoming flagship smartphone N97 will soon be released in the UK, on March 31st to be exact. It is now available for pre-order at Play.com site for 479.99 Euros ($707), shipping cost included. The U.S. release is scheduled on the beginning of April, but that's unofficial.

Nokia N96 owners can now download the latest PR 1.2 firmware for their handset via Nokia Software Updater, or directly from the N96 with the built-in software update check.

Improvements, included in the release:

• Application stability improvements;
• Image quality improvements;
• Uninterrupted viewing/recording of videos;
• Impro