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Whether you have noticed or not, the likes of Motorola, Apple and Samsung have left Nokia behind in the smartphone race, well luckily Nokia have noticed and have gone out and made the N8. With a 3.5 inch AMOLED display, capacitive touch technology and a full range of online and multimedia features, including a top of the range digital camera, the new Nokia N8 carries with it the responsibility of getting Nokia’s name back into people’s mouths.

The N8 is a full figured smartphone with a fancy 3.5 inch nHD screen which will comfortably display up to 16 million colours. It is loaded with capacitive technology, allowing for multi-touch, and an accelerometer sensor, so you can flip the UI into landscape mode for optimized messaging and browsing. Coming in a huge range of colours including Blue, Green and Orange the N8 will be very accessible and when compared to other top end smartphones the N8 is competitively priced.

Nokia are debuting the new Symbian ^3 OS on the N8, experienced Nokia users will recognize the menu layouts and home screen format, the user interface works quite smoothly while there are plenty of options when it comes to customization. You can alter the home screen to feature live news feeds and streams of information from your Facebook buddies and Twitter followers. You can also generate a list of your favourite friends as shortcuts, each one is represented by there social network profile picture. For those who have a bad sense of direction, Nokia have pre-installed GPS with Ovi Maps, great for route planning and turn-by-turn navigation.

Having your friends from the likes of Facebook integrated into your contacts is quite handy, but impossible if the phone isn’t well connected. Thanks to the devices 3G and Wi Fi connectivity, performing online activities and checking out your friends latest activities is easy and fast. The N8 also supports a full web browser which is Flash Lite compatible and it works fluidly with the phones multi-touch functionality. Users are presented with options aside from SMS and social networking, MMS, e-mail and IM (instant messaging) are also supported. All of the household names like GoogleTalk, Gmail, Hotmail and MSN are compatible.

A high quality digital camera has found itself inside a Nokia phone at last; the 12MP effort comes complete with some highly sought after Carl Zeiss optics. The camera is fully loaded from the get-go with flash, auto focus and zoom. Users can enjoy HD quality 720p video on top of the high clarity day-to-day still images the camera is capable of. The N8 is supported by a very capable video player which will handle just about any file type, there is also an HDMI out connection which allows users to play there mini movies on the big screen. Sharing video and image content over the web is also possible due to the phones SNS and YouTube compatibility.

As standard the N8 has been pre-configured with 16GB of internal memory, but if that is not enough a further 32GB can be added via the microSD slot. The music player will comfortably playback multiple file types, while support for FM radio is a basic human right these days.

* Nokia have proved that they were beaten but now they have come back stronger than ever with the N8. A huge amount of effort has gone into giving users the best possible experience, there are options in almost every field and with the addition of more and more software, thanks to the Ovi Store availability the possibilities for customization are almost endless.

The new Nokia E90 Communicator is a 3G Smartphone can otherwise be called as a mobile office in their pocket. The mobile phone handset comes with dual screens and dual keypads that make it look more stunning and attractive. The new E90 model from Nokia provides the user with a call friendly handset that comes with a large 16 million colour screen with a high screen resolution and a full QWERTY keyboard. The E90 3G Smartphone comes with a integrated GPS which allows the user to locate places of interest easily on the handset and supporting a map application.

The Nokia E90 handset weighing 210 grams and measure 132mm in height, 57mm in width and 20mm in depth, makes it really simple and comfortable handset. The mobile phone coming with an internal memory of 128 Mbytes also supports the user in expanding it by adding a MicroSD memory card. The handset comes with 512 Mbytes memory card depending on the service provider and it is also possible ofr the user to add a memory card up to 2 Gbytes.

The phones battery supports the user with approximately 336 hours of standby battery time and up to 5 hours of GSM talk time. It is also possible for the user to connect the mobile phone to other compatible devices using a USB cable, mini USB, infra red or Bluetooth technology. The attractive feature of the handset is the integrated 3.2 megapixel camera complete with built in flash and an auto focus feature that guarantees the users of perfect picture with excellent quality.

The mobile phone handset also has an integrated FM radio and music player that provides the user with perfect music entertainment. The Nokia E90 3G Smartphone also has a phone book complete with images that allows the user to enjoy a caller identification complete with an image. The E90 comes with an efficient email service that can support POP3, IMAP4 & SMTP email making things more beneficial for the user.

The Nokia C5 is a revolutionary mobile phone, offering a seamless and aesthetically appealing style combined with a wide range of useful technology and features. This smart phone combines the effectiveness of an ARM 11 600 MHz processor with the Symbian operating system, which within this particular handset is version 9.3. It is a lightweight and compact unit measuring only 112 mm x 46 mm wide whilst being 12 mm thick and weighing only 89 g in weight.

The handset comes with a 2.2 inch TFT display screen that offers a vibrancy of colour that is unmatched by any other handset, due to its 16 million colour display capabilities which operate within a 240 x 320 pixel screen size. The unit comes with the option of either vibration or regular options as well as the option to utilise MP3 files as ringtones to add to the existing options.

The handset provides a speakerphone which comes with stereo speakers as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack. In addition the phone book feature offers the ability to retain almost unlimited numbers of entries as well as offering photo call functionality. The call record retains information regarding calls for the last 30 days.

The handset comes with 50 MB of internal memory, which is supplemented by 2 GB card included in most packages. For further memory expansion, the integrated microSD card slot can be utilised to increase this up to 16 GB. Connectivity is provided by virtue of GPRS and EDGE, both of which are class 32 in addition to blue tooth and USB. The unit offers web access by virtue of its HSDPA connection offering speeds of up to 10.2 Mbps. Satellite navigation is provided by the GPS function which comes with A-GPS and utilises Ovi maps 3.0

The units entertainment options include a stereo FM radio with RDS as well as the option of playing a variety of included games, of which more can be added by downloading further games. In addition an MP4/MP3 player is also included as well as a video/photo editor, document viewer, organiser and flash lite 3.0. Social networking is supported by virtue of the handset Facebook, YouTube, Flickr and MySpace applications.

The Nokia C5 is the consummate mobile phone of its generation. It offers a wide range of useful technology, whilst incorporating many features such as social media elements, which have grown in popularity in recent years. This new style of Nokia handset will undoubtedly be a popular choice for many.

There has been a large amount of hype in the last few months regarding a new mobile phone by Nokia. This new handset will be called the Nokia N8 and it will be the companies latest flagship device and the latest edition to the revamped Nseries range. The N8 will be a feature rich handset that they hope will help cement there place o top of the pile.

The Nokia N8 will come with excellent optics, refined style to the phone, on-demand TV for stations including CNN and National Geo, and a large assortment of features take the Nokia N8 straight to the head of the pack. the Nokia N8′s 12 mega-pixel camera records 720p video and professional optics from Carl Zeiss merged with a Xenon flash, face recognition and also geo-tagging to bring possibly the greatest camera and video package we have seen on a smartphone. And this is not where the story ends for us, with thoughtful inclusion such as the HDMI interface for TV connectivity.

This Nokia N8 incorporates a 3.5 inch OLED capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 640×360 pixels. Your personal widgets can certainly be included to the 3 customisable homepages which can be accessed with a simple finger swipe. The homescreen will be able to show you live updates from social networking websites and there is a dedicated widget for Facebook, bringing them into a single program. This will make things much easier for the user, especially as many of you are big fans of social media.

The N8 will be able to download applications from the Ovi store via the 3G HSDPA web browser. For music fans you will get a good Radio and also Nokia’s Music Player. individuals that choose to get this phone will have 16GB internal memory (expandable up to 48) for keeping music files and the Nokia N8 can play back a remarkable 50 hrs in one battery charge, you can listen to music all day long without having to worry that the phone might switch off at that all important moment.

Connectivity choices are also diverse since the N8 will use quad-band roaming, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Your emails are handled by a unified email client while instant messaging capability and SMS in a conversational view flawlessly rounded off any users communication needs. Nokia are featuring navigation for nothing with GPS and Ovi Maps. This is great, as at some point in time we have all been lost when driving in a unfamiliar part of the country

This device is due for release in early September and will come in a range of colours including Black, Silver, Green, Blue and Orange. It is likely to cost the customer around £320, which is less than you would have to pay for other top end mobile phones like the HTC Desire or the iPhone 4G.

The Nokia E72 is the latest 3G Smartphone launched by Nokia. The E72 offers a dashing combination of looks and various useful features. This new Nokia phone is designed especially for business people. It contains every single feature that a Smartphone should have. Whether you purchase the Nokia E72 for personal or professional use, it will benefit you. Now, let’s check out some of the most prominent features of this awesome handset.

You will be able to purchase this mobile phone in Topaz brown, Zodium black or metal grey colours. With a QWERTY keyboard which is located below the 2.4 TFT LCD screen of the phone, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of a full functional keyboard. You will not have any problem in switching over from one application to another, with the help of Nokia’s Optical scrolling. The Optical scroll is placed in the middle of the E72 and it will help you in scrolling from one menu to another.

You will be able to expand the memory of this Nokia handset up to 16GB. The E72 uses a resilient battery. As a consequence of this, you will be able to talk continuously for more than 10 hours through this mobile. Its light weight and sleek designing will help you in carrying it easily in your pocket. The picture quality offered by this new Nokia handset is fantastic. Through the E72 you will be able to browse different internet websites in a faster way. It will also help you to keep in touch with your friends, colleagues, relatives and business clients.

Whether you prefer to use Yahoo messenger, Gtalk, Skype or any other internet messenger; you will not face any problem while chatting with your friends through the Nokia E72.

You must know the importance of e-connectivity in this era. Keeping this in mind, email set up in this handset has been made very easy. It will be very convenient for you to send and receive e- mails through Nokia messaging, Mail for exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler; all of which are present in this Nokia E72.

This handset also offers excellent sound quality on calls with the help of “Active Noise Cancellation” feature. You will be able to experience enhanced Navigation with the help of “Digital Compass” of this mobile phone. At times when you are caught in dark, you will be able to activate the torch of this mobile phone simply by pressing the space bar key.

The Nokia E72 also has a 5 mega pixel camera which offers marvelous quality in all the pictures clicked by it. You will also be able to record awesome high quality videos through this mobile. This mobile phone also enables you to store your favorite songs in an organized way. It will be a pleasure to hear your favorite songs through this handset. Though this mobile has a lot of functions, you will not face any problem in understanding any of its functions as Nokia has made it as user friendly as possible.

The Android Smartphone market welcomes another heavyweight in the form of the new Samsung Galaxy S. This new model boasts a massive 4″ screen and looks to go head to head with HTC for the title of best Android phone, whilst also keeping the people at Apple on their toes.

The Samsung Galaxy S offers a wide array of media features to keep fans happy. The camera is located on the back of the handset and offers a 5 mega pixel resolution. This figure seems to have been adopted by the industry as the standard resolution, and the phone does produce a clear quality of image. When looking at the camera function a little closer, it is impressive just how many features Samsung has crammed in. In addition to the usual settings, you can also find scene options that allows you to select the style of photograph you are taking. For example there are options for landscape shots, portraits and sports. For a little creative fun with your snaps the phones vintage and cartoon modes will raise a giggle, but on a serious note there are some genuinely useful options such as white balance controls for those who want to feel a little bit more professional. Video capture really stands out thanks to its 1280 x 720 resolution, which is classified as High Definition quality, and users need not worry about storage space. If the 8GB or 16GB internal memory is inadequate, the micro SD card slot will accept cards upto 32GB. Music playback is great, the 3.5 headphone jacks means a variety of headphones can be used, the large screen displays cover art in great quality and some useful functions make using it a pleasure. For example, a handy feature allows you to skip tracks and adjust volume whilst the screen is locked, making the whole process much less complicated than on some models.

Measuring 122.4 x 64.2mm x 9.9mm, the chassis of the Samsung Galaxy S is fairly standard smart phone dimensions, although the impressive depth does feel incredibly streamlined. Also the weight of the phone is very lightweight at just 119 grammes. You can attribute this weight to the fact that the body is entirlely plastic, however this does make the phone feel slightly cheaper than some of its counterparts. No report on the Galaxy S would be complete without a mention of the superb screen. Measuring 4″, the screen utilises Super AMOLED technology to produce a wafer thin display that works superbly well in sunlight. The 480 x 800 resolution produces crisp images and is ideal for displaying both media footage or web pages. Zoom is achieved via the pinch and zoom method thanks to the screen supporting multi touch technology.

The Samsung Galaxy S is certainly worthy of its place near the top of the smartphone tree. Whether it will ultimately prove more popular than the likes of Apple and HTC remains to be seen, but regardless this is a very pleasing mobile phone indeed.