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NITDroid project: Android ported to Nokia N900

The people behind the NITDroid project has been trying to get the Android OS to be fully ported to the Nokia N900 device for a while now, and it seems they are close to completion on it.

As we saw, one of the few things less on porting Android to N900 is the ability to make calls. A crucial feature for those users who really want to use the N900 device to make phone calls.

Here is a new video that shows both incoming and outgoing calls on the Nokia N900, along with cellular data:

[via engadget]

Nokia N9 technical specs leaked

About 3 days ago, we've seen the leaked photos of Nokia N9 and somewhat the physical form factor reminds me of a Macbook Pro.. in a smaller size of course. Well today, IntoMobile have some details about the technical specs of this device. The Nokia N9 is expected to have a 4" OLED display with resolution of 800x480 pixels. It will also boast a 1 GHz Snapdragon QSD8250 processor, 512 MB of RAM, 1GB of system storage, 64GB internal memory, also capable to record an HD 720p video.

With MeeGo as its operating system, I think the Nokia N9 are set to compete with other devices in smartphone market. I just hope it isn't too late for Nokia to enter the market, as it already filled with big boys from Apple with the iPhone 4, Blackberry with Blackberry Torch and also a very long lists of Android-based phones.

Pics of Nokia N9 leaked!

Leaked photo of Nokia C7

Previously, we have reviewed about the Nokia C7 that had leaked in one of Hong Kong magazine and this time we returned to find more detailed pictures of the device known as Nokia C7.

This phone is certainly going to use Symbian^3 platform. With the following specifications: 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen display, Micro USB port, Nokia 2mm charging port, 1200 mAh battery. In addition Nokia C7 equipped with 8 Mpix camera with autofocus and dual LED flash. And as we see from the pictures, the camera does not appear to carry Carl Zeiss lens.

[via mobilebulgaria]

Nokia X5 launched in Indonesia

Nokia X5 (X5-01) was finally officially launched in Indonesia. The price for Nokia X5 is Rp. 1,800,000 and this square-shaped phones will go on sale on 20 August 2010.

X5 was introduced by Nokia in Singapore on mid-June and then, precisely at the Nokia Connection event. Although introduced in Singapore, but Nokia choose Indonesia as the first country to launch the X5. There are three things to be disclosed Nokia through X5: Unique Design, Facebook and mobile music phone.

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The new MeeGo interface revealed

A short video showing MeeGo OS interface to use on next Nokia N-Series device appear via Youtube. Nokia previously also been showing footage of MeeGo interface but MeeGo still appeared similar to the Symbian interface.

But this time, MeeGo appear with a different interface than the previous one. In the video, MeeGo presents what is called a 'powerful multitasking user interface'. In addition there are several improvements were added Nokia on MeeGo. These improvements include the integration of Ovi Music Store and multitasking capabilities.

[via ubergizmo]

Nokia Ovi Browser beta released

Nokia has released a beta version of Ovi Browser for Nokia Series 40 phone. This browser will carry Ovi innovative user interface and data compression technology to save bandwidth consumption.

In addition to save bandwidth, this technology is expected to be capable of displaying web pages faster. The use of such data compression technology was previously also been used by Opera and Skyfire. Beta Version Ovi can be downloaded for free by accessing http://browser.ovi.com.

Nokia Ovi Browser can be running on Nokia 2700 Classic, Nokia 2730 Classic, Nokia 3120 Classic, Nokia 3600 Slide, Nokia 5130 XpressMusic, Nokia 5220 Xpressmusic, Nokia 5310 XpressMusic, Nokia 5330 Mobile TV Edition, Nokia 5330 Xpressmusic, Nokia 5610, Nokia 6300i, Nokia 6303, Nokia 6500 Slide, Nokia 6500 Classic, Nokia 6600 Slide, Nokia 6700 Classic, Nokia 7210 Supernova, Nokia 7900 Prism and Nokia X3.

Nokia C7 device leaked on Hong Kong Magazine

We were just getting interesting photos that leaked on the Internet today through one of the technology magazine in Hong Kong, where the appearance of the Nokia C7 has been revealed. Besides having Symbian^3 platform, Nokia C7 also has several features such as:

• Symbian^3 OS
• 8 Megapixel camera with Autofocus, Dual LED Flash and HD Ready (720p) Video Recording
• Micro-USB, 3.5mm Jack
• Multitouch capability
  
• Multimedia player
• 3.3-inch capacitive screen with resolution 640 * 360 pixel

Unfortunately, we don't have another spesific info about this device, so.. let's wait and see.

[via EngadgetChina]

MeeGo demoed on Nokia N900

Remember with the MeeGo OS?, This is an operating system developed by Intel and Nokia to filled on future Nokia devices, this operating system has been available in beta version and can be installed on netbook and smart phones devices as well as the Nokia N900.

Recently we found a video that the application has successfully ported tp Nokia N900 and this device is the first experiment where MeeGo ported into a Nokia N900 smart phone. And here's a video of the demo:

Android 2.2 Froyo ported to Nokia N900

Previously, we have news about Nokia N900 devices which successfully ported with other operating systems like Windows 3.1, Android 1.6 and Ubuntu Linux, and now the Nokia N900 has been ported by the Android 2.2 or Froyo.

Android operating system 2.2 also known as Froyo is the latest operating system released by Google, is now the operating system can also be ported into the Nokia N900.

One man named dj_steve who have done this tricks. But there are some features that did not work very well, and the following is a list of functional and not-fuctional features on the Nokia N900 as powered by the Android 2.2 Froyo:

    Functional:

• Dual boot with Maemo 5 (requires R&D mode)
• Sound (built-in speakers only)
• Touchscreen input
• Keyboard input
• WiFi networking
• Internal eMMC as SD with automount
• Partial battery monitoring

    Not functional:

• Charging
• Phone
• Accelerometers
• Unlock/Lock switch on the right side
• Microphone
• FM Transmitter
• FM Radio
• Camera

More information about how to do this tricks, you can visit  NITdroid Wiki. Video after the break: