NOKIA “OVI” SHARE TO BE DISCONTINUED SOON !

As a part of re-building the brand identity and to keep focus on core service offerings, Nokia is discontinuing its Ovi Share sharing service. The Ovi Share web service will be discontinued on 30 May 2012. Check out the small tutorial after break on how to back-up all of your contents from Ovi Share before it goes down.

Bits From Nokia’s Conversations blog:

We have made the decision to discontinue the Ovi Share service as of May 30, 2012. Naturally, we are committed to helping you download all of your content and make the experience as seamless as possible. If you are an Ovi Share user, you will have until May 30 to download your content before the web service will be discontinued and won’t be accessible any longer.

To download your content:

• Visit http://share.ovi.com from your personal computer
• Login to your Ovi account
• Go to Download your media library and click “Download now”
• Follow the instructions on the site

You can either download your items in one zip package or in various smaller parts. If you have a big media library or are on a slower internet connection we recommend you to download your content in various packages as it will certainly be the more convenient option.

Here is a reminder of the important dates: 

• March 13: Web uploads no longer possible
• May 30: Last day for downloading user content
• May 31: Service discontinued and no longer accessible

DOWNLOAD NOKIA 808 PUREVIEW ORIGINAL RINGTONES

We have already shared ‘Nokia 808 PureView’ original wallpapers, well here are the audio files extracted right from 808 PureView running Nokia Belle Feature Pack1. The package contains total 48 audio files divided into alarms, notifications and cool ringtones.

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Nokia 808 PureView Original Audio Tones 

Download Nokia 808 PureView Original Wallpapers

Nokia UK Mobcast MWC 2012 special: Nokia 808 PureView, Nokia Lumia 610 UK cost, top Nokia deals !

Time for another edition of the Nokia UK Mobcast – this time from the sunny smartphone-fest that was Mobile World Congress 2012. We get some reaction from Nokia’s stellar showing, including its multi-award-winning roster of new devices featuring the Nokia 808 PureView and the Nokia Lumia 900. Oh, and don’t forget the Dealometer.

104 Nokia things to know about MWC 2012

First, up, our genial host Dan speaks with Nokia Western Europe General Manager Conor Pearce about the success of Nokia’s MWC 2012 efforts. In case you missed the news, Nokia was the star of the show with the Nokia 808 PureView, Nokia Lumia 900 and Nokia Lumia 610 picking up awards left, right and centre.

Of particular note are Pearce’s comments on the importance of the Nokia Lumia 610 – the first truly affordable Windows Phone 7.5 device. Did you know that only a third of the UK population has a smartphone? The Nokia Lumia 610 should appeal to the two thirds that don’t.

Later in the programme we have the full run down of the Nokia MWC roster, including more information on the exciting new Nokia 808 PureView with all its technical smartphone jiggery pokery. Oh, and there’s also an interesting update on how much the Nokia Lumia 610 might cost in the UK…

Sandwiched in between all this MWC goodness we have Brad and his faithful Dealometer, bringing you the best UK pre-pay and contract deals involving Nokia phones. This month the trusty Nokia C3 gets a look-in thanks to a tasty O2 pre-pay deal, while there are more Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710 offers on contract.

Did you like the look of the Nokia Asha 302 at MWC 2012? Then you might be interested in its little qwerty-equipped brother, the Nokia Asha 201 – particularly now that it can be had for just £45 on Vodafone.

Check out all the news and all the deals in episode 10 of the Nokia UK Mobcast below.

Nokia Lumia 900 – the ultimate gaming smartphone?

More and more people are doing their gaming on a smartphone rather than (or as well as) a console, and there are plenty of excellent devices out there for that purpose. But could the new Nokia Lumia 900 be the ultimate gaming smartphone? We take a closer look at its gaming credentials.

Nokia Lumia 900 Windows Phone: What the experts are saying

The main selling point for the Nokia Lumia 900 if you’re a gamer is its compatibility with Xbox Live. As with other Windows Phone devices, you can hook up to your account, check out your achievements and Gamerscore, see when friends are online and more. You can even control your Xbox 360 console with your Lumia 900 by downloading the free Xbox Companion app, which is rather cool.

Then there are the dedicated Xbox Live games that have been created specifically for Windows Phone devices like the Nokia Lumia 900. These feature exclusives such as Chickens Can’t Fly alongside the best versions of classics such as Angry Birds and Flight Control. What makes them the best? Achievements, of course!

The Nokia Lumia 900 will be a highly capable gaming device in its own right, then. In pure technical terms, it will have a 1.4GHz CPU and a dedicated Adreno 205 GPU.  Those obsessed with such tech specs might point out that the Nokia Lumia 900 lacks the multi-core architecture and top-end GPU that some rival smartphones boast. What these people often forget is that most smartphone games developers design their games around the weakest link in the chain – the slowest device for that platform – so as to maximise compatibility.

Now consider that most Windows Phone devices have at least a 1GHz CPU, and that even the forthcoming entry-level Nokia Lumia 610 will have a capable 800MHz CPU and the same Adreno 205 GPU as the rest of the range. This means that the base level of performance is very high indeed, resulting in games of the quality of ilomilo and The Harvest.

But enough with the tech nerd stuff already! The Nokia Lumia has a very capable processor, but it’s no different to the Nokia Lumia 800s or the Nokia Lumia 710s. And all that Xbox Live stuff? You can do that on those other devices too. What is different, though, is the Nokia Lumia 900′s screen.

At 4.3-inches it’s the biggest Nokia Lumia screen yet – more than half an inch bigger than the Nokia Lumia 800′s display. This will have a very positive impact on games, as you’ll be able to see more of the screen at any one time – a common issue for touchscreen-driven games where your fingers are necessarily in the way.

The Lumia 900′s screen isn’t just the biggest in the range, it’s also the best. It features a superior form of AMOLED panel to the Lumia 800′s, resulting in a clearer and sharper picture – perfect for games.

So, the Nokia Lumia 900 will have one of the strongest processors in the Windows Phone range, a fantastic (and rapidly expanding) range of games and that gorgeous 4.3-inch screen. Is it the ultimate gaming smartphone, then? We couldn’t say, but it’s certainly one of the best.

Over to you – do you think the Nokia Lumia 900 has the potential to be the best gaming smartphone around? Let us know in the Comments section below.

REVIEW :- Nokia Asha 201 (hardware) ! (VIDEO COMING SOON)

The Nokia Asha 201 is Nokia’s latest Series 40 phone. It’s a delightful little entry-level handset that offers the web browsing and social-networking features of high-end smartphones without the extra frills. We’ve spent some quality time with the Nokia Asha 201. Find out what we think of it in our Nokia Asha 201 review.

Nokia Asha 201 tech specs and official photos

During Nokia World 2011 a number of months back we got to hear in person how, with future Nokia Asha phones, Nokia wants to squeeze more features into entry-level handsets. That way nobody misses out. Well, here’s one of those handsets. In coming weeks we’ll be exploring a number of its main features and tools. But what of the hardware itself?

Design-wise the Nokia Asha 201 is a pleasant-looking phone. It’s really nice to gaze at, and touch. We got a hold of the white version – not a colour we’d usually go for – but it looks lovely. Consider us converted on that front. The Nokia Asha 201 carries it off well. QWERTY phones tend to look pretty dull, but the Nokia Asha 201 oozes a playful quality that we love. It’s curved rear feels lovely in the palm.

The Nokia Asha 201 is also really light. It weighs just 105 grams, yet feels more solid than it should despite being crafted entirely from plastic – no Lumia 900-like polycarbonate metals here.  The Nokia Asha 201 measures 115.4 x 61.1 x 14mm, which is just about pocket-friendly.

That said, for a QWERTY device, the Nokia Asha 201 still feels very compact. The QWERTY keypad feels like a tight squeeze, which can make typing a little awkward if you don’t have small hands, encouraging typing errors. You’ll find that you end up pressing two letters at once by mistake quite a lot. The space bar is also too small.

Above the keypad you’ll find a menu button with metal directional square button surrounding it, back and confirm buttons on the either side and shortcut buttons for the web browser, mail, and receive and reject call buttons. These offer a great way to access what you need from the Nokia Asha 201 but you can’t help but feel that there’s too much going on. The middle directional button is also a little unreliable, sometimes requiring an extra press. This goes back to the problem of the Nokia Asha 201 being built for small hands.

A 3.5mm headphone jack up top is convenient for sticking your headphones in while the phone is still in your jeans pocket. The micro USB port is also at the top. The microSD slot sits on the right side of the phone, securely protected and easy to access by sliding your nail and dragging the cover out.

The 2.4-inch TFT screen won’t blow anyone away, but on this Series 40 phone it does a great job. Images and photos are as bright and as clear as you’d expect on an entry-level Series 40 phone. And menus are easy to read without having to strain – we have no real complaints here. To get the most from the Nokia Asha 201 you will need a microSD card. Storage is a mere 10MB, but stick in a memory card and you can take that up to 32GB.

The camera is a basic 2-megapixel affair. Photo quality isn’t actually too bad, but only in well-lit conditions. At other times it severely struggles, resulting in grainy images with barely any detail. Video recording fares worse. Expect blurred video with a lot of background noise, even when recording in silent areas.

Overall the Nokia Asha 201 is a well built phone that feels solid and comfortable in the hand. The ability to plug in a pair of headphones, and bump the storage up to 32GB is most welcome. The QWERTY keypad is a bit on the small side, but does get better with use. Niggles with the menu buttons and an iffy camera will mean it won’t be for everyone, but there is at least enough for owners to learn to like.

STAY TUNED FOR THE ELABORATE VIDEO ON THIS PHONE !

VIDEO :- NOKIA 808 PURE-VIEW (Vs) APPLE IPHONE 4S CAMERA TEST

Here we have a comparison video between the Nokia 808 and the Iphone 4S. The comparison is a bit unfare thing but it shows the new class brought in Mobile Imaging by Nokia. watch this video to get the taste of the mighty 41mp camera sensor.