The minimum hardware requirements for the new version of the software platform MeeGo 1.2 were unveiled.

During the  MeeGo 2010 Conference the it was announced that all devices running MeeGO 1.2 should have at least 512 megabytes of RAM, 600 MHz Arm V7 or x86 processor (Snapdragon, A4, OMAP, ST U8500 fall into this category) or better. The smartphones  running MeeGo 1.2 also need to support GSM / HSPA connectivity.

Well now with the specs known, manufacturers will have some clue to design apps around.

In addition, it is worth noting that the release of  MeeGo 1.2 will be  in April next year, while for the version 1.3 we’ll have to wait until October 2011.

For all those waiting for Nokia E7, I suggest to watch a short video about the anticipated Nokia Smartphone.

Read on after the jump to find out some more details.

Well, I think it is worth recalling some characteristics of this remarkable device. Nokia E7 comes pre-installed with the new Symbian ^ 3 operating.

The gadget features a 16:9 nHD 640 x 360 pixels AMOLED display and displays up to 16 million colors. In addition the Smartphone is endowed with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 8-megapixel camera with recording HD-video format 720p, 16 GB internal memory, , FM-radio, 3.5-mm headphone jack, a satellite receiver system navigation GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 module support service Ovi Maps and even more.

I guess that’s it,  now you can check out the video below.

We are always geeked to welcome all Nokia updates and this time Nokia unleashed its new Ovi Suite v2.2.1.23, the update of its excellent Ovi Suite. Ovi Suite v2.2.1.23 packs a lot of improved features and upgrades, so keep reading to know what a new version of  Nokia Ovi Suite comes to offer.

Ovi Suite is a very handy  for Nokia owner, the basic improvements are :

• Possibility to sync phone books and calendars
• Support for more Nokia devices including Nokia N900
• More reliable Ovi Maps download
• Improved video playbacks

The updated Nokia Ovi Suite now can sync contacts with Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1

All the improvements made to Nokia Ovi Suite will surely bring you faster and better experience.

Feel free to download Ovi Suite v2.2.1.23 here.

Gartner Analysts claim that the share of Nokia in the market of mobile phone sales in the third quarter is 28%, while a year earlier the figure was approx. 37%.

At the same time the number of handsets sold by Nokia has increased. In the third quarter of the year  about 117 million Nokia mobile phones  have been sold worldwide, which is for about 4 million units more than a year earlier.

Gartner believes that Nokia has sold mainly expensive phones, as cheap models were not on sale .

One of the world’s largest manufacturers of mobile phones Nokia unveiled its plans regarding the Symbian operating system. The Finnish giant has promised to release the first updates for mobile devices running on that platform in the first half of next year.

During the Symbian Exchange & Exposition (SEE 2010) exhibition, held in Amsterdam, Nokia announced that the first change of the operating system Symbian will include split-screen text entry, QWERTY-keyboard working in portrait mode, integrated Swype input and also a new browser.

These changes, previously scheduled for OS Symbian ^ 4 will now be integrated to existing mobile phones.
According to Jo Harlow, Nokia’s senior vice president of smatphones, the mentioned user interface innovations will appear early next year and will be available in its first half.

The difference is that in past the device usually got one or two software updates but now more software updates will be available. For us it is a great possibility to provide users with new upgrades and UI improvements that will keep the consumer satisfied, she claims.

Recall that the Symbian Foundation  ceases to develop Symbian and Nokia will be in charge of updating of the platform.

The Nokia N8  is a source of fun, entertainment and  creativity, now you will make sure of it.

If you want to make your own exclusive video on your Nokia N8 then this entry is just for you. Keep on reading this post to get some tips on how to use Nokia N8 video editor software. Let’s get started!

You will find your video editor in the app menu, whenever you launch the application you will see two options pop up :
1.    You can use your photos or video clips to create a video, for a better effect  you can even add background music choosing music file form your library.
2.    The second option enables you to make a simple slide-show with your photos, using fancy backgrounds with changing effects. Here you also can  add a soundtrack.

Let’s get down to creating a video. This option will take you to your storyboard where you’ll be adding your photos, videos, music tracks. You can even add some text, like a title or credits. To make your video juicier insert some nice transitions between scenes.
If your music or video files are too long  you can cut them for your mini movie, simply press the video clip or track and then select the trim option.

Once you’ve completed your video edit, save it and enjoy the ready finished file.
Slideshow lets you gather all your favorite images into one memorable composition. All you should do is to choose the style of your slideshow (blackboard theme or splash team) and add about 32 pics. Add some music to animate the show, press the save button and there you go. To get a better idea check out the video below:

Use the Noka N8 video editor tips and come back for comments!

With the appearance of Nokia E7 everyone perceived it as a  Nokia N8 clone, enhanced with Qwerty keyboard. To some extent it is true but this got us even more confused while make a final choice. So in this post i will try to highlight the differences between these devices.

The Nokia E7 is in fact very similar to the N8, actually they look like twins, the differences are found only in some nuances. Both of them run on Symbian ^3, are HDMI-capable, pack the same processors and amount of RAM.

Regarding the size the Nokia E7  is larger and heavier than its twin brother. As it is known both handsets have a  built-in memory of 16 GB, however the N7 lacks a MicroSD slot.

The camera is another difference between mentioned handsets: Nokia  N8 features a 12-megapixel camera , meanwhile the  Nokia E7 is enhanced with a a 8-megapixel camera,  although both of them perform quite well.

The handsets did not differ so much regarding other specs, here is a brief introduction to the phones.

Nokia E7 is an excellent smartphone that runs on a platform of Symbian ^ 3 with an ARM 11 680Mhz, equipped with AMOLED-display reflecting up to 16 million color and a 8 Mpx camera , which enables to take pictures with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 px. The Nokia E7 supports  EDGE, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, and, of course, USB-port. For music lovers there is a 3.5mm audio output.

Nokia N8 – the first smartphone from Nokia, working on a new platform Symbian ^ 3, it features a 3.5 inch touch-sensitive AMOLED-display with the extension of 640 x 360 pixels. The Nokia N8 boasts with a 12-megapixel camera enhanced with Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon flash. The N8 is a portable entertainment center, and therefore has a 16 GB internal memory and supports microSD cards up to 32 GB. If you decide to buy a Nokia N8, you can also use EDGE, WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, GPS-receiver, 3.5mm audio output and a complete set of  Ovi services.

Now to sum up take a look at the list comparison:

Good news for those waiting for the launch of the smartphone  Nokia E7.

The Finnish Nokia Company, through its official Twitter account, confirmed that the smartphone Nokia E7 will start shipping on December 10, however the exact dates of  sales can vary in different countries, so go check your local nokia site.

Recall that the Nokia E7 is an ultimate business smartphone of the Finnish company, announced at the Nokia World conference in September.
The model is powered with a 4-inch AMOLED touch screen and sliding QWERTY keyboard. The smartphone Nokia E7 runs  Symbian ^ 3 operating system, features a 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and video recording 720p. The amount of internal memory is 16 GB,however the device lacks a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

So in a little while you will be able to get hands on the Nokia E7 smartphone!

A year and half ago Nokia set the Symbian foundation under a non-profit banner, and now when it is losing its market share, everybody realizes the foundation needs some redirection. This fact is proved by the recent rumors the Symbian Foundation fell into a financial trouble.

Undoubtedly, Symbian is the most popular mobile OS and Nokia phones are the most sold phones around the world that’s why Nokia should be patient to please their users.

The Symbian foundation cooperated with Motorola, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and other technology manufacturers and telecommunication operators, but as it was reintegrated only with Nokia, it can become a “licensing body” according to the BBC. But here is a question –for whom they’ll be licensing Symbian as many firms moved to other operating systems.

Finally the Symbian foundation’s employees would be fired by April 2011 and it is expected the company will be practically dismantled. And what refers to the operating system, Nokia will look for international investments to bring Symbian back on a track.

Does it look like Nokia is going to reject Symbian?

While opting for a mobile phone many users, especially audio nerds, pay a great attention to the sound quality of the device. Nokia sound appreciators can enjoy a video comparison of the four different smartphones showing the difference in speaker performance.

The video displayed by the user Ovijade compares the volume and quality of the speakers of the models Nokia N8, C6, N97 mini and E52. Actually you can watch everything on the video below.