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Apparently this is the so called Nokia N97 Mini, an unannounced handset we can't really tell you much about. We just have these two photos, judging by which device appears to be slightly smaller and slimmer than the regular N97, and it's also has a few subtle design changes, particularly on the back, where the camera has lost its sliding cover.

That's all we can say for now.

The FCC has approved a new unannounced Nokia clamshell phone known as the 6750 Mural. Details are very scarce yet; it will support 3G on the 850 and 1900MHz bands (obviously AT&T), will not be S60-based, and will have a dedicated Telenav button which means that GPS support is present in the mix.

Stay tuned for more details.

Nokia has started releasing v30-level firmware updates for its 5800 XpressMusic handset around the world. Unfortunately, this new build is just a maintenance release focused on bugs and other minor issues -- the main feature of the update is the addition of email notifications on the home screen for Nokia Messaging. So it's not necessary for everyone.

Nokia has announced the non-American version of it's new Surge handset. It is known as the 6760, and will feature all the specs it's U.S. twin offers:

• 3.2Mpix camera;
• 2.4" QVGA display;
• AGPS;
• S60 3.2;
• microSD slot;
• Side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard

The unlocked Nokia 6760 should be launched across Europe in this quarter for €199 (about $283).

According to some sources, Nokia ia apparently planning to start two new series of mobile devices, C-series and X-series. Nothing is known about them currently, just mentions at puhelinvertailu.com and digitoday.fi, but stay tuned, as some new details are expected to surface pretty soon.

The latest Nokia N97 software update adds support for Nokia N-Gage to the handset, and you only need to download the N-Gage app itself through Software Update function to get the service working. Unfortunately, not all games are supported by the N97, plus some of the working titles can't be run in full screen mode, as they've been developed for the QVGA resolution screens (320x240), which are most common for N-Gage devices.

Nokia has announced yesterday that the N86 8MP will be coming to Nokia's US flagship stores in New York and Chicago along with nokiausa.com in the "coming weeks", and will be available at a price of $558. Don't rush to buy it though, as there will probably be more appealing deals (read: prices) from other retailers.

I know many of you will be really happy to know that FCC has approved the new Nokia E72 for the North American market. It supports HSPA on the 850 and 1900MHz bands in addition to quadband EDGE and HSPA 2100, and will apparently be available through Nokia flagship stores, since it's unbranded.

FCC has approved the new Nokia E55, which is basically an updated variant of the E52 with more keys. It supports HSPA 900/2100MHz, which makes the phone useless in the U.S. if you want high data speeds. There's always EDGE, but it's hardly a consolation.

It will be available soon for €265 (about $371 USD).

FCC has approved the new Nokia 7020 clamshell, which is on its way to a Q4 release. It is a low-end quadband GSM/EDGE device, packed with a 2Mpix camera and... not much else. It looks like it will be selling through Nokia flagship stores at a low price, since no carrier has anoounced the phone for its network.