Nokia N95 Black Edition has just been FCCed.

It is all black as rumored and comes with a large 8 GB internal storage. It loses the camera lens cover and has padded multimedia keys. The Nokia badge has moved to under the screen.

Nokia N95 Black Edition - Multiple Views

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Source: Black Nokia N95 shows up at FCC

The new Nokia Prism collection: progressive design cut with personalized style
Espoo, Finland - Nokia tunes into the cultural zeitgeist with its modernist collection of fashion-alert mobile phones. The Nokia 7900 Prism and Nokia 7500 Prism with their sophisticatedly glamorous high gloss black faades reflect an independent attitude, which looks firmly to the future. Provocatively
alluring to both sexes, the Nokia Prism range also leaps past conventional design in its ode-toarchitecture sharp angled lines and graphic light-refracting color.

Standing out as opposed to slotting into the mobile phone milieu, the Prism collection artfully plays with juxtaposition: matt meets shine; light plays of dark; color and cool steel spliced black, and sharp lines
finish in softly bevelled edges.

Asymmetry and geometric lines are Nokia Prism’s main design vein, which is reflected in the unique diamond-cut raised key-mat. Inspired by progressive architectural feats such as the Munich Stadium, the
Bank of China and Prada’s store in Japan, this 3-D textural key-mat is as visually appealing as an archly modern Sir Norman Foster building or Chanel’s iconic quilting.

A collage of design-driven cultural reference points entailing: 1950s rebellion; 70s punk; 80s graphics led album cover artwork and Deconstructivism“ Prism phones are concept-driven design objects cut with an individualist edge. Bringing these trends right up to date Prism’s haute-sheen finish taps into
current fashion leanings as big hitter names (Burberry Prorsum; Dior; Lanvin and Chanel) parade a stream of high-shine accessories.

Nokia 7900 Prism

Nokia 7900 Prism
The aesthete’s dream device; the Nokia 7900 Prism juxtaposes its sleek liquorice-black face with a cool anodised aluminium reverse-side, which is intricately coin-stamped and laser-etched in Nokia Prism’s signature diamond-cut design. This linear strictness spills over into a ground-breaking Organic LED light display that emits light-focused graphics. Akin to an abstract artwork, the living wallpaper subtly alters throughout the day according to time as well as battery and signal strength, so that each screen is unique.

To drive home this individualist edge, the Nokia 7900 Prism with 3G capabilities has a gallery choice of 49 illumination colors. Once selected, this color radiates from under the graphic key-mat as well as from the LED display. It also pierces the top of the phone and when the device is switched off in “full-go black” mode this colored slab pulses to signal missed calls and messages.

Nokia 7500 Prism

Nokia 7500 Prism
The Nokia 7500 Prism is the Nokia 7900 Prism’s quirky sibling. The Nokia 7500 Prism’s unquestionably cool slick black exterior is spliced with a playful burst of bright accent color. This strobe-light-like band nods to the burgeoning neon lights of contemporary urban club culture and is interchangeable in a trio choice of punchy colors. The Nokia 7500 Prism has a 2 Mpxl camera with flash; it can record high quality movies and play music for nine hours.

Archly sharp in its design execution the Nokia Prism collection also heralds facilitation including: easily changeable music interfaces and a side-situated camera button that makes light work of picture taking.

- Nokia Prism Collection Press Release
- Nokia Prism Collection Official Site

Below is a live shot of Nokia N81.

I am still waiting for live shot of N82 to be leaked as I am more interested in it due to its candy bar form factor.

I guess all will be revealed on 29th August 2007. Mark down that date!

I am also hopping that the OS will be featuring FP2 instead of FP1.

Nokia N81

Check out the teaser site: http://www.070829.com/

Source: First live pic of the new Nokia N81

*UPDATE*
- More Pictures Of Nokia N81 (Dummy Set)

Lots of rumors have been circulating the web lately. Especially regarding their Nseries. Nokia have announced alot of phones this year but no Nseries so far. Anyways, this announcement is supposed to include the N95 8 GB, N81, N82 and maybe a surprise. I can’t wait.

Source: Next Nokia announcement on August 29th

I have been waiting for this a long long time. I just can’t wait to change my handphone. My current handphone, the O2 Atom Exec is a good PDA but it is definitely not a good phone.

Sony announces a lighter version of the current PSP during E3. It is not exactly PSP 2, it is more like PSP 1.5 (or that is what I will call it).

The lighter version still includes the 4.3″ LCD and UMD, but instead it is 33% lighter and 19% slimmer. Game loading time and battery life have also been improved. The only additional feature here is a video output where you can just plug into any television (preferably a 40″ LCD TV) and play instead of using the small 4.3″screen of the PSP.

» Images courtesy of Engadget
» Source: Sony’s new PSP is slimmer, includes video output
» Engadget’s PSP 1.5 Gallery

All the hype about iPhone is going to end soon when it officially launch in US on Friday 29th July 2007. My brother is very keen on the phone, while I am not even interested in buying one.

Here are some reasons why iPhone will suck:

» The mobile version of OS X or whatever it is the iPhone runs takes up 700MB of the device’s capacity. Damn son!
» There’s no way to cut, copy, or paste text! WHOA! Big, big mistake.
» No A2DP support. That, friends, is such a huge bummer right there.
» Sorry, music can’t be used as a ringtone — even if it’s just a raw MP3. No additional ringtones will be sold at launch.
» On a PC the iPhone syncs with Outlook for calendars AND addresses! Noice.
» t supports Exchange in some capacity, according to Walt, but he doesn’t exactly say how.
» Pogue again confirms document file reading — but not editing — for PDF, Word, and Excel (only).
» Adobe Flash support is officially out. It’s just not in the browser. Neither is there any other kind of embedded video support. Sorry everybody, that’s that.
» It will take snaps, but won’t record video. How can Apple love YouTube as much as it does and not realize cellphone-shot movies make up a sizeable chunk of the crazy crap you find on there?
» Oh, and no MMS. And sorry, no voice dialing, either.
» Contact groups can’t be emailed as contact lists.
» Apple sez between 300-400 charges the iPhone will lose battery capacity — you’ll send it in and get the cell replaced for a fee. Meh. We knew this would be the case, but still, meh.
» Apple can (and supposedly will) be rolling out periodic updates — no surprise there.
» Battery life is, somehow, almost as mind-blowingly good as Apple claims for calls, music, and movies.
» As we suspected, users are prompted with lists of WiFi networks if you’re not nearby a trusted hotspot. We’ve seen this on other phones, and we’re afraid this would get friggin annoying.
» It’s said to be very scratch resistant. The facade both front and rear apparently just doesn’t pick up marring like regular iPods do.
» Voice quality is said to be good — not great.

Source: iPhone facts from the first reviews

Even the features of the cheaper/cheapest Nokia/Sony Ericsson/Samsung phones can win most of the features of an iPhone, what iPhone has over other phones is just the coolness factor. But then again, how often is your mobile phone in your hands compared to being in your bag or pocket?

Nokia N81
» Form factor: slide
» Dimensions: 102 x 50 x 17.9 mm
» Weight: ~ 140g
» Memory: 8GB internal flash memory
» Music Playback time: up to 12,5 hours
» Gaming time: up to 3-4 hours
» Talk time: up to 3-4 hours (3G)/3-4 hours(GSM)
» Standby time: up to 15 days
» Main Display: 2.4″QVGA 240×320, 16M colors
» Main Camera: 2Mpix
» Second Camera: CIF
Source/Image: Symbian Guru

Nokia N82
» Dimensions: 112 x 50.2 x 17.3 mm
» Weight: 120 g [Target]
» Memory: Up to 100 MB in-build, support for hot swappable MicroSD card (1GB in-box)
» Talk time: GSM: 280min, WCDMA: 180min (Target)
» Standby time: GSM: 270hrs WCDMA: 250hrs (Target)
» Main Display: 2.4″QVGA 240×320, 16M colors
» 5MPix, Autofocus, up to 20 x digital zoom. Real Xenon flash. Integrated camera protection
» Secondary camera: CIF

The second juicy bit of information from my friend Blue Blazer Regular today is of the Nokia N82. This is a candybar device to followup the N73. Similar to the N81, it has quad-band GSM and 2100 HSDPA, BT 2.0 (w/ A2DP), WiFi (b/g w/ uPnP), but also adds built-in GPS, TV-out, FM Radio, and a MicroSD slot. The kicker is VGA, 30 fps video recording and a 5MP shooter with Carl Zeiss lens and auto-focus, similar to the N95. However, the N82 packs an awesome XENON flash for ultra-brightness.

The N82 is designed for style, but packing the features to make it worth the $$. Still running S60v3 FP1, the N82 lengthens the life-span of the S60v3 FP1 platform, and should be available in Q4 2007. It is targeted towards “tech-stylists 20-35,” with a female skew, but not enough to dissuade males of its power.

Source/Image: Symbian Guru

I am not interested in N81 but more of N82, it is my dream phone of a candy bar version of N95, lets hope the keypad will not disappoint me because from the looks of the pictures, it look difficult to press.

Sony Ericsson has announced K800i. The successor of K750i. Just get straight to the point. Here are the specifications.

» 262,144 Colours TFT Screen (240×320 Pixel)
» 3G (GSM 900/1800/1900, UMTS)
» 3.2 Megapixels CyberShot Camera With Xenon Flash, Auto Focus, 16x Digital Zoom (2nd VGA Camera)
» 64MB Internal Memory
» Memory Stick Micro (M2) Expandable Memory (64MB Included)
» Ã?Â?HPM-70 Headphones, 3.5mm Jack
» Stereo FM Radio
» HTML Full Browser with RSS readers
» Horizontal Games Supporting
» DPOF & PictBridge
» Adobe Picture/Video PC Software
» Standard Push E-Mail (P-IMAP) Support
» USB 2.0 Mass Storage
» Flight Mode
» OMA DRM Phase
» Image/Video Stabilizator
» Talk Time Up To 7 Hours GSM/2.5 Hours UMTS
» Standby Time Up To 350 Hours
» IRDA
» Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP Supported)
» Size: 115g
» Weight: 105 x 47 x 22 mm

For live pictures of that phone, check out the links below.

Sneak Preview of K800i by Mobile Review. Official Site of K800i .

Seems like Sony has replied to Apple with this.

Quote:

The brand new Sony MP3 WALKMAN is the most cutting-edge yet, combining high-end design with ease-of-use and advanced functionality which seriously upgrades your listening experience.

It arrives in two sizes: the NW-A3000 holds 20GB and the NW-A1000, 6GB. Both are made from a futuristic translucent material, sexy to the touch and gorgeous to look at in all its various incarnations: the 20GB comes in violet and silver, the 6GB in violet, silver, pink and blue. And, of course, even the headphones are colour coordinated.

As it comes to life, the luminescent Organic EL display lightens up. The three buttons make operating the player a cinch.

Naturally, because it€„¢s a Sony, the audio quality is impeccable.

Official Sony Press Release.

Steve Jobs announced Apple iPod Nano on the 7th September 2005.

Quote:

Take everything you love about iPod and shrink it. Now shrink it again. With 2GB (500 songs) and 4GB (1,000 songs) models starting at $199, the pencil-thin iPod nano packs the entire iPod experience into an impossibly small design. So small, it will take your music places you never dreamed of.

Specifications
» 2GB (500 songs) or 4GB (1,000 songs)
» Up to 14 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of slideshows with music
» 1.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight
» Dock connector, stereo minijack
» USB through Dock connector
» About 3 hours (1.5-hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
» 9cm x 4cm x 0.7cm
» 42 grams
» Earbud headphones, USB cable, Dock adapter

Official Apple iPod Nano Site.