Nokia recognizes first 2008 Forum Nokia Innovation Series Developers [Wed Aug 13, 04:17PM]

Nokia today extended recognition to the initial group of exceptional mobile application developers in its 2008 Forum Nokia Innovation Series program, designed to provide select small- and mid-sized developers with key business and market support and facilitate access for cutting-edge applications and services to the largest mobile device market in the world today.

The first eight developers recognized in the 2008 Forum Nokia Innovation Series cleared multiple selection hurdles over the course of the past year as part of the selection process, which included internal Nokia reviews and the screening of application features and functionality by consumer focus groups around the world.... read on

Interview with Jim Adams from Zeemote [Mon Aug 4, 05:11PM]

The Zeemote, a bluetooth gaming controller for Mobile Phones will have its world premiere launch in the Netherlands later this week. Zeemote has struck a deal with Sony Ericsson. Anyone in the Netherlands who buys a W760 between August 8th and October 31st will receive a Zeemote free of charge.

One of our Dutch bloggers, Arjan from MobileGamesBlog, had a sit down with Jim Adams from Zeemote for an exclusive interview.... read on

Next Sony Ericsson anouncement within two weeks [Sat Jul 26, 10:17AM]

This news came to me from a very thrustworthy source who wouldn't (or couldn't) tell me exactly what it will be all about but Sony Ericsson is planning another productanouncement within the next two weeks, despite the fact they just released a trio of new Walkmanphones, erlier this week.

So, are they going to introduce another new phone, accessories or new services. We'll have to wait and see but in the meantime: 'Ladies and Gentleman, start your speculation!'

iPhone 3G speaker better than the old one [Sun Jul 13, 06:40PM]

Personally I don't like it when people listen to music through the built in speakers of their cell phones. It just doesn't sound good enough and, above all, can be pretty annoying for their surroundings.

The speaker quality of the old iPhone (2G version) was even worse than that of the average (music)phone and Apple has fixed this problem on the iPhone 3G.

Here are two video's to prove the fact that the speakers of the new iPhone are much better than the ones used in the first iPhone. I used Madonna's new hit single 'Give It To Me'. First you'll here it on the old iPhone, then the new iPhone 3G. Of course all settings are the same (EQ was off on both phones, volume level was the same etc).... read on

Nokia E71 Review: Can Nokia live up to the hype? [Wed Jul 9, 07:30PM]

Well, the long wait has finally come to an end. This week the Nokia E71 will arrive in (online) shops across the Netherlands.

The biggest question is whether the E71 can surpass the success of its predecessor, the E61. Or, can Nokia live up to the hype?

In itself it’s quite daring that the Finns have decided to release the E71 around the same time that the iPhone 3G will hit the stores here in Holland but I really can’t say whether that’s just a coincidence or a well thought out marketing strategy.

Over at the Dutch version of MobileCowboys, Cowboy Menno had the chance to play with the E71 a couple of days before it hits the stores. He made the following review.... read on

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Dutch iPhone plan to expensive for 'heavy users' [Thu Jul 3, 09:17PM]

Sounds strange but if you take a closer look at the plans T-Mobile is selling with the iPhone in the Netherlands you'd come to the same conclusion.

The most expensive plan costs 64,95 Euros a month. With this plan you'll get 500 minutes, 500 text messages and unlimited data usage. Every minute that you use beyond the 500 minute limit will be charged at 25 cts per minute or Text message.

Wel, for most people the 500 minute plan will be (more than) sufficient but I know a lot of private and business users that spend way more than 500 minutes per month on their cell phone.... read on

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SMS prices for EU roamers up to 75% higher than in 2006 [Tue Jul 1, 03:46PM]

The European Commission seems certain to impose price cuts on SMS roaming following the failure of mobile operators to make voluntary price cuts before the July 1 deadline.

EU Commissioner Vivien Reding warned operators in February that, without these price cuts - and evidence of transparent and credible data roaming tariffs – she would have no choice but to propose more regulatory intervention.... read on

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LG KC910 to be the next 8 megapixel camphone? [Tue Jul 1, 09:14AM]

An anonymus source who claims to have seen the commercial for a brand new 8 megapixel camphone, the LG KC910, told us that the Korean handset maker is planning to release this phone in October.

The KC910 will have a 8 megapixel camera with Xenon flash, image stabilisation and face recognition. Further more the camera will have the ability to record video at 720 x 480 and 30 fps. Furthermore it will have a WVGA Touschreen display and a 'completely new' User Interface.... read on

Dutch mobile market revenues decline 0.9% in Q1 [Fri Jun 6, 07:59AM]

PRESS RELEASE - In the first quarter of 2008, the Dutch mobile industry generated EUR 1.53 billion in revenues, down 0.9 percent from the same period last year and down 1.6 percent from the fourth quarter.

The drop in revenues was limited thanks to the continued strong growth in messaging and data services. However, revenues from voice services declined both compared to the fourth quarter (3.7%) and to the same period last year (6.2%). ... read on

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New picture of the Nokia E71 in action [Fri May 23, 02:20PM]

One of our Dutch readers sent us this new picture showing the much rumored Nokia E71 in action.

According to talks he had with some Nokia people the E71 will be hitting the (European) markets in Q4, later this year.

Below you'll also find a picture of the N81, N78 and N96 side-by-side and a new pic of the N96. Thanx Chris!... read on

Mobile ads on the iPhone [Wed Apr 23, 08:31PM]

Mobile marketing is booming. This can be asserted from figures by leading research firms such as Forrester. Marvellous Mobile estimates that Google processes between 150.000 and 200.000 mobile search queries a day, in The Netherlands alone.

Many mobile phone providers have integrated Google’s search on their portal. From the data retrieved by these providers, a strong growth of the mobile market can be inferred. Additionally, many new phones have Google’s Mobile search as an integrated feature, which makes a higher usage estimate probable. ... read on

Tap into experiences with the Nokia 6212 classic [Tue Apr 15, 11:37AM]

Nokia today introduced the Nokia 6212 classic featuring integrated Near Field Communication (NFC). The 3G handset allows consumers to conveniently share content, access services and information as well as conduct payments and ticketing with one tap of the device.

The Nokia 6212 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2008 in select markets in Europe and Asia with an estimated retail price of EUR 200 before taxes and subsidies.... read on

Samsung shows L870 at Dutch TeleVisie event [Mon Apr 14, 09:21PM]

At the TeleVisie event, which is going on today and tomorrow at Nieuwegein in the Netherlands, Samsung showed a new 'Lifestyle' phone, the L870.

The L870 will be a slider phone that houses quad-band GSM with GPRS and UMTS support, Symbian S60 operating system, a 3.0 megapixel camera, a non-touchscreen TFT-LCD Display, multimedia player, FM Radio Tuner, Bluetooth and USB (both 2.0). It's a compact slider phone that messures 102x50x13.5mm (hxwxd).

Other specs, price and availability are still unknown. Click for another close up picture.... read on

Nokia introduces the Nokia 6124 classic exclusively with Vodafone [Mon Mar 3, 07:19PM]

Nokia today announced the launch of the Nokia 6124 classic, exclusively available from Vodafone in Vodafone markets. The Nokia 6124 classic is a compact multimedia device offering Vodafone customers faster and easier access to all of Vodafone's high speed Internet and entertainment services.
 
Vodafone and Nokia will make it easier to access the Internet quickly at the click of a button on the Nokia 6124 classic. Customers will get the full suite of communications, content, Internet services and browsing, through seamlessly integrated Vodafone services on this Nokia device.... read on

T-Mobile and Nokia introduce Nokia 6650 [Mon Mar 3, 06:21PM]

Today, at CeBIT 2008, T-Mobile and Nokia announced the Nokia 6650, a stylish and easy to use device optimized for use with T-Mobile services.

Available exclusively for T-Mobile International customers, the Nokia 6650 is equipped with the latest wireless features, such as an integrated GPS and multimedia player, allowing T-Mobile customers easy access to a wide range of services such as web'n'walk, MyFaves, Mobile Jukebox and NaviGate.
 
The Nokia 6650 will be available from T-Mobile during the third quarter at T-Mobile sales points across Europe at a very attractive price. In Germany for example, the Nokia 6650 will retail for just 1 euro together with the Relax 100 rate.... read on