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The N96 has been released recently and is the flagship device for Nokia. It has many improvements over the N95 such as internal storage (16gb), kickstand, better battery life, windows media support, etc. But does this flagship device really compete with other devices that are on or coming to the market? I don’t think so. Which brings to mind the question, is this entry by Nokia relevant? There are currently two competitors out there that are eyeing to take the Nokia N96 off the throne as media king. The fairly well known Samsung Innov8 i8510 (8MP with Symbian S60), the just announced Samsung M8800 and LG KC780. All of the phones above trump the N96 in the MegaPixel category.  I guess we will see whether the N96 can remain dominant even though its specification are under its competition.

After almost a year of a native GoogleMaps application for the S60 many revisions have been released that brought many improvements.  But most of the updates never really added a dramatic new feature until now.  WIth forthcoming release of version 2.3.1 for S60 and other devices users will be able to initialize Street view.  Street View has been a great feature that has been available to the desktop version of GoogleMaps but has only been recently  seen on handsets such as the TMobile/HTC G1.  The software is not limited to viewing it on a map but will also allow full screen support of Street View for better viewing and 360 degree rotation.  For a demonstration, enjoy the video below.

R.Cadden has released a new episode of his new weekly show that discusses the Nokia N96, Samsung i8510, the Nokia Tube.  He also reviews a Southwing SH241 BlueTooth headset (which he doesnt have too much love for) and some final thoughts on the SonyE. TM506.  Check it out , a good watch and shows what the N95 is capable of when it comes to recording video. Hit the link for the vid. Enjoy!

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Rumors are swirling online about the impending release of Nokia’s first touchscreen device, the Nokia 5800. Although there has not been an official press release or announcement by Nokia, many reliable sources are saying that device will launch on October 8th.  Many sources are stating that with the newly released HTC G1, that Nokia is feeling the heat and is eager to release their touch device to the market.  Although not a flagship device the internet is abuzz about the device and months of leaked information and photos has generated quite a bit of excitement amongst S60 followers.  Will the Nokia 5800 be a flop, or will the 5800 rise to prominence like so many other Nokia handsets.

HTC the creators of the many fine phones has released through TMobile the first Android phone to the market. If you haven’t been up on mobile phone news, the G1 will be the first handset to offer Googles Mobile OS, Android. The official specs are as follows verbatim from HTC’s site:

S. Litchfield has released a new episode of his show that reviews the Samsung Tocco aka F480, also goes into length about the battle between Xenon versus LED equipped mobile devices.  Intersting watch, enjoy!

CNETASIA released some tasty shots of the HTC lineup.  Finally get a quick size up with the Touch, Touch Pro and Touch HD.  All looking magnificent.  There is no doubt in my mind that this arsenal of handsets will dominate the market this year.  As a fan of HTC, I was happy that they decided to take a leap in a new direction when the new models came out.

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One day after Symbian-Freak leaked the Nokia promo video for the E75 and E72, he is able to bless our eyes with live shots of the E75. Too bad no shots of it with the slide out keyboard open. Looks good, lots of chrome. Enjoy!

According to some sources on the internet Nokia has already started testing on new E-series devices that will be released in the near future.  One being a exact clone to the E71 and the other being a new slide out form factor like the HTC S740, dubbed the E75.  Both look great in this leaked video, but as far as specs go I haven’t we’ll have to see what surfaces.  Hopefully the E72 will have a better camera and possible sturdier plastic body that will correct alot of the reception issues that the E71 was plagued with.  Enjoy the video below.

It was bound to happen sooner or later, a video of the HTC Touch HD has hit the web courtesy of Generation Phone House.  Althought the broadcast is all in French it does have quite a bit of eye candy to offer.  The pair show off the camera, youtube application, and there is a good comparison of the HTC Touch HD to the Samsung Omnia and Apple Iphone 3G.  The screen looks gorgeous.  I can’t wait until this hits U.S. shores. Enjoy!