How do you come up with the idea for a new phone? In the case of the Nokia 808 PureView, the initial idea was fuelled by sweet liquor.
Over the past few months, Apple, Nokia, RIM and Motorola have all been getting very worked up over something rather boring: SIM cards. After Apple’s attempt to capture the market, there’s finally a new proposed design — which might actually find its way into your next phone.
Nokia Australia held a launch event last night to show off the Australian version of the high-end Lumia 900 and entry-level Lumia 610. Not enough time to fashion a review, but here are my early thoughts.
So Giz hit up the Nokia preview event in Sydney tonight, and there’s lots of news to share. Alex will have more hands-on thoughts for you in the morning, but for the moment, here’s what we’ve learnt…
Time to add another to the long list of Siri’s ailments: self-loathing. Because when you ask your iPhone’s robot lady butler what the “best smartphone ever” is, she opts for a direct competitor. Personal assistants say the darndst things!
Nokia. Nokia, Nokia. You were doing things well. You made a smartphone that was well received and looked nothing like an iPhone. People liked it. People are buying it. And then you created a video parody of Rack City. Nokia…
Who’s got two thumbs and will be trying the Lumia 900 in Sydney next week? This guy! And Alex, too! We’re headed to a Nokia media preview event next Thursday evening, and you know what that means – an Australian release can’t be too far away.
Like the concept behind the Nokia Pureview 808 and its 41-megapixel camera? You’re going to have to import one, as Nokia’s indicated that it won’t be selling the phone in Australia.
We’re seeing more and more high-end smartphones enter the market, including the just announced Samsung Galaxy S III. But which of the super phones coming soon will be your next handset? Here’s how these upcoming beasts compare.
