WOMWorld/Nokia

Why the N97 mini can only be compared to the iPhone 3GS…

February 3rd, 2010 at 2:52 pm

The Prodigal Fool at The Prodigal Guide has provided a nice balanced article which pitts the N97 mini up against the iPhone 3GS. He acknowledges that the iPhone comparison thing has been done to death, but explains why it’s the only device that the N97 mini should be compared to.
Picture: Fone Arena
It’s an interesting [...]

Foursquare app on its way to the N900

February 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 pm

Matt at Nokia Experts was part of a Beta test for Barriosquare, a Foursquare app currently under development. He’s been given permission to discuss the app in some detail and post some screen shots, so head on over and check them out.
In case you’re not familiar with Foursquare, don’t worry - he explains what [...]

What would ‘Glamour Gran’ make of the N97 mini?

February 3rd, 2010 at 12:59 pm

pic courtesy of dailymobile.se
E at District of Chic becomes the latest style-enthusiast to try out the N97 mini. Head on over, and you’ll see that E’s post covers not only her experience with her N97 mini, but also a shopping expedition with her uber-chic Grandmother – who she uses as a personal [...]

Ovi Store gets the thumbs up

February 3rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm

Over on My Nokia Blog, Mark Guim has written about a “really great Ovi Store experience” he had yesterday. The ability to pay for apps on his phone bill as well as being able to re-download purchased apps onto other devices were surprise new features he came across.
By the end Mark was left reflecting that [...]

N95 still rocking

February 3rd, 2010 at 1:05 am

Reported yesterday by Rafe over at All About Symbian, and simply too good to miss out on, this video of the N95 ’solving’ a Rubik’s Cube just goes to show that the ‘old skool’ devices can still be used in innovative ways. Simply using the camera, some Technic lego and a lot of know how, [...]

N86 out of the box

February 2nd, 2010 at 11:50 pm

Jade Bryan Jardinico has unboxed his N86, and shares his joy with the Symbian Dreams audience. There’s a full set of pics, and the accompanying video shows clearly everything that comes in the box. With the promise of a full review in a week (so there is plenty of time for full testing), keep your [...]

Ovi Maps Racing takes poll position

February 2nd, 2010 at 5:29 pm

Hot on the heels of last week’s announcement of a free lifetime navigation license for Ovi Maps users, today has seen the release of Ovi Maps Racing - the first location-based mobile game from Nokia.
Clinton Jeff has written a post about this new app on the ZOMG its CJ site. His verdict? “The whole “Race [...]

My Nokia Blog cleans up!

February 2nd, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Champagne corks are popping at WOMWorld/Nokia in honour of Jay at My Nokia Blog - following a week of massive achievements.
Firstly, My Nokia Blog has hit the ‘one million visits’ benchmark. Secondly, the site has won a Golden Retrevo award – an honour bestowed upon only the cream of independent gadget bloggers.
Hearty congratulations [...]

Here are YOUR pet names for your beloved mobiles…

February 2nd, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Naming your device… it’s the craze sweeping the world!
Yesterday we highlighted the fact that style-enthusiast La Couturier had named her N97 Mini ‘Juley’. We then put the question: ‘What is your pet name for your device?’ to the WOMWorld/Nokia community… and got all manner of responses!

Some went with descriptive names:
grshorwich My N73 is [...]

‘I want that one’

February 1st, 2010 at 4:47 pm

G. Stewart at Techy Odds and Ends has delivered his verdict on the E72. His opening paragraph reads:
‘On Friday I took delivery of a Nokia E72 handset on loan from Nokia so that I could test-drive it and write this review. The whole thing could in fact be summed up in three words: “I want [...]