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January 31, 2008: Evening with S60 - Miami!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Events , S60
Ok all you S60 enthusiasts, get ready for An Evening with S60!!! The first evening with S60 will kick off in Miami on February 28th and will be hosted by Dan Shugrue will be hosting the evening with S60 event...
January 29, 2008: A Conversation about Conversation
Comments: 7 | Categories: Development , S60 Software , SMS
Nokia Beta Labs released an update to Conversation on January 24th. I thought I would give it one more try, after all the wife uses this application on her N95-3 all the time. Try as I might there are simply...
January 28, 2008: Photo Tagging
Comments: 9 | Categories: Mobile News, Rants & Raves , Nseries , S60 Software
GPS has taken one more step forward with Nokia’s Location Tagger. There are several applications that add location tagging to pictures taken with your mobile device but most only add them as a tag, exactly how you or I would...
January 28, 2008: Mobile News of Interest
Comments: 2 | Categories: Mobile News, Rants & Raves
Just a few items of interest this week: AT&T revises data and messaging plan - Most notably MediaMax dropped $5 to $35, added two messaging bundles at $5 and $15 price points, three enterprise plans for iPhone users, and cut...
January 26, 2008: My Phone Software FAQ
Comments: 4 | Categories: Phone Reviews , S60 Software , Tips and Tricks
By far one of the most asked questions for me is, "What applications do you on your device?" Followed closely by, "What applications should I load?" My favorites programs have changed over the years but here are a few of...
January 25, 2008: Nokia N95 8GB - Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend
Comments: 2 | Categories: Handset Accessories , Nokia , Nseries
Ok we are talking MAJOR blingage here!!! (place sunglasses on now) Goldstriker International, a UK based company who specializes in personal customization of your coveted mobile phones and other personal items has introduced a diamond encrusted, white gold customization to...
January 25, 2008: Nokia N82 FW Updated to 11.0.117 - With UDP Support
Comments: 3 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , PC Connectivity
There is a new FW available for the Nokia N82 and although slight changes have been made nothing is more exciting than having all of your data still available once completed. According to AllAboutSymbian, this is the first Nseries to...
January 25, 2008: Beta Labs Updates
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software
Nokia Beta Labs has been busy, over the past couple days Nokia has released several beta updates. Updates include: Conversations, Nokia PC Phone, Internet Table Video Converter, Device Status, NSeries PC Suite 2.0, Mobile Web Server and Gizmo for S60....
January 24, 2008: Mobile Web Server Gets an Update
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition
Jukka reports that the Mobile Web Server has now been updated to include alot more fun functions! The Calendar application has been completely re-designed, making it much more usable. You can now use the calendar more flexibly, for example share...
January 24, 2008: Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism - Sexy Just Got Sexier
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , Press Releases , S40
Nokia Collaborates with Creative Designer Frédérique Daubal on new Special Edition Phone New Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism combines the creative talents of Frédérique Daubal with Nokia’s expert, technical edge Espoo, Finland – Nokia has teamed up with graphic and fashion...
January 23, 2008: Mobile Geek Monday Q&A
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile Geek Monday , Q&A
Surprised more questions were submitted, only one thus far, I thought I'd go ahead and answer it sooner than Monday hoping we might see more participation. Jen H asks: Hi Darla, I hope all is well in your world. Here...
January 22, 2008: Accelerometers Gone Wild
Comments: 2 | Categories: Bluetooth , Gadgets , Nseries , PC Connectivity , S60 Software
The ever expanding uses of the accelerometer never seem to cease or amaze. This latest development is the equivalent of using the N95 or similarly accelerometer equipped device as Wii controller. This is just one of the many accelerometer designs...
January 22, 2008: Two New Nokia Handsets for Emerging Markets
Comments: 0 | Categories: Cellphones , Events , Nokia , S40
Highlights from NOKIA PRESS RELEASE January 22, 2008 Espoo, Finland - Today, Nokia unveiled the Nokia 2600 classic and the Nokia 1209, two mobile handsets that offer useful features, range of colors or exchangeable covers for consumers in emerging markets....
January 21, 2008: Mobile Geek Monday
Comments: 0 | Categories: Tips and Tricks
This is a new thing I want to try with you, the readers of Darla Mack. Every Monday one reader submitted question or problem will be answered or solved. The success or failure of this experiment will totally depend on...
January 20, 2008: Nokia 3G Music Phone Approved by the FCC
Comments: 3 | Categories: Music , Nokia , S40
MobileWhack reports the findings of a new Nokia music phone on the horizon. The popular Nokia 5610 3G Slider XpressMusic phone (RM-358) has been approved. Estimated time of availability and price is unknown at this point, but we will keep...
January 19, 2008: Gizmo Update Released
Comments: 4 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , Symbian , VoIP
With little fanfare Gizmo has released an updated to their S60 client. The update is available at Nokia Beta Labs and is a free download. One of the noticeable changes is support for multiple locations. With multiple login locations you...
January 18, 2008: A Little About The New Guy...
Comments: 10 | Categories: Announcements
First I would like to thank Darla for this great opportunity to contribute to her blog. Like Darla, I have a passion for mobile devices and gadgets of all varieties. Some of you may know me from Howard Forums, where...
January 11, 2008: Dear Readers - A Formal Introduction and Announcement
Comments: 13 | Categories: Announcements
Along with my quests for 2008 I would like to alert you to some changes that I will be making with regards to myself and this site. As of now I will separate myself from my "professional" name and start...
January 9, 2008: EQO Goes Symbian
Comments: 3 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , S60 Software , Symbian
EQO Customer Evangalist and friend Chris Richardson has great news on his blog. EQO has finally made a symbian edition of their IM application. YAY!! Symbian EQO is currently in beta and although it seems to be missing Skype it...
January 8, 2008: Nokia N95-3 NAM Now in Red
Comments: 9 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries
Nokia has now added more color to its available NAM N95. Along with the available colors of Black and Bronze, Red has now made an appearance. (see I told you more colors were coming). psst.. pink will ya!!! Nseries.com Thanks...
January 8, 2008: Open to Anything - Nokia Nseries Theme
Comments: 4 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Themes
Nokia Nseries has a really cool theme up for North American users. We believe the smartest devices should keep getting smarter. That's why we've left the Nokia Nseries open to enhancement, experimentation and evolution. Now you can share that same...
January 7, 2008: Nokia N82 Spotted in White
Comments: 4 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries
It's nice to see devices created in other colors than what they are originally shown or demoed in. Even though the front cover of the N82 is still that nice polished aluminum silver, the back cover is white. And you...
January 7, 2008: Nokia Rumor Patrol
Comments: 0 | Categories: Eseries , Nokia , Nseries , Rumors Rumors Rumors!!
Now that we've all heard about the N95 8GB for the NAM being available soon (some say this month, I say February... but what do I know, right?) and we've seen Dora and Liam, we can put those other rumors...
January 7, 2008: Nokia's Music Store Should Have Music Recognition
Comments: 1 | Categories: Music , Nokia , Nseries
I've been using the Nokia Music Store on my N95 since its opened its doors. The ease of use from purchase to download is amazing (especially with a wifi connection). But I feel its missing something. The Music Recognition program...
January 4, 2008: Ask.com Mobile Launches Speech-Activated Directions
Comments: 1 | Categories: Mobile Content , Mobile News, Rants & Raves
Ask.com announced in a press release that it has added voice activated capabilites to its mobile directions service. This includes driving and walking directions. Pretty cool huh and best of all its free. Of course carrier charges apply, but I...
January 1, 2008: Welcome 2008!
Comments: 1 | Categories: Java Apps , Nokia
Wow it's finally here!!! 2008. Yay!!! Last night I received over 42 messages from people around the world, and usually I'm the one that likes to get my messages out in time. I guess I'll have to make up for...
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