Etisalat and Nokia in Alliance to Enhance Mobile Internet Services Offering

Abu Dhabi, 03 December 2007: Etisalat and Nokia today announced a working partnership to accelerate the adoption of new mobile Internet services on Nokia mobile devices in the UAE. Currently available exclusively to Etisalat mobile customers, the partnership will bring Etisalat customers in the UAE easy access to both Etisalat and Nokia Mobile Internet and content services.

The collaboration will focus on areas such as mobile downloads, mobile games, online image sharing, Instant Messaging and mobile media. The two companies are also working together to simplify the purchase of digital content with Nokia devices. The enhanced services are scheduled to be available for use by the end of 2007.

As part of the collaboration, Nokia will exclusively integrate Etisalat’s Weyak content under the ‘Nokia Download!’ application providing another easy access channel to the content. Similarly, Etisalat customers will be able to access all the new Nokia Mobile Internet services on specific Nokia devices in the UAE. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Etisalat and not only enhance access to Mobile Internet and Etisalat content services but also bring new Mobile Internet Services to consumers, demonstrating that the Mobile device is becoming people’s primary interface to Internet, content and social networks” said Kuba Pancewicz, Director Area Accounts, Nokia Middle East and Africa.

Khalifa Al Shamsi, Vice President Marketing – Consumer & SMB, Etisalat said: “With a market penetration of 150% of the population, Etisalat reaches out to every single person in the country. Our investment in excellent broadband mobile networks and focus on Mobile Internet is a clear commitment to ensuring a friendly and easy-to-use service offering that has cemented our leadership position in the market, and established us as a benchmark in the wider region.

Through this partnership with Nokia, we are excited about creating new ways of accessing the excellent Mobile Internet services and content from both our own Weyak as well as from Nokia. This will enable even more people to go online from their mobile devices, and experience more advanced mobility.”“Following a successful launch in the UAE, we look forward to expanding our cooperation with Nokia on mobile Internet services to other Etisalat operations in the region”, he added.

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Dear Readers,

Forgive me for taking so long to post on NOKE90 i was handling some changes that came towards me and impacted my life to the better. Went through a fast career change, getting married in 6 month and went on vacation/business for a month and a half.

i would like to thank all of you for keeping your regular visits to NOKE90 and promise that i will not leave you alone again. (Unless there is a FIRE) HE HE HE Just Kidding.

Well that's about it. Thank you again for your support.

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The Complete In-Car Solution

Espoo, Finland August 27, 2007 - Kit out your car to stay connected, entertained and informed with the latest Nokia automotive navigation and communication enhancement. The super-efficient Nokia 500 Auto Navigation allows you to get to your destination quickly and easily, see who is calling, and make quality handsfree calls.

The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is Nokia's first handsfree dedicated personal navigation device for convenient in-car navigation and communication. In addition to integrated GPS and competitive in-car navigation features, the device also acts as a complete Bluetooth handsfree system for your compatible mobile phone. Its wide (4.3 inch) color screen makes it easy to search through your contacts and make and receive calls, and the handsfree speaker system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides excellent audio quality.

Navigation made easy
Navigating couldn't be easier - equipped with high-sensitivity GPS and Nokia Maps navigation software, the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation gives clear spoken and visual directions (turn-by-turn, including street and city names). It comes with pre-installed regional maps*, and detailed travel information, including points of interest such as hotels, petrol stations and tourist sites.

The integration between the device's navigation and communication features also lets you receive contact details for the points of interest you pass on your journey so you can call directly, or get directions to addresses already stored in your contacts.

Information at your fingertips
With the device's Traffic Message Channel Service you can avoid all those tiresome traffic jams, and get to your destination more quickly. The device also has an intuitive Nokia interface, featuring a split screen which displays additional information alongside the main screen to help with your navigation. This split screen features essential guidance information such as details on your next turn, estimated time of arrival and distance remaining, ensuring these details are always accessible.

On the road entertainment
For longer journeys, keep yourself and your passengers amused with the Nokia 500 Auto Navigation's advanced entertainment features. Listen to music from the integrated music player, or for those down-times on the road, view photographs or watch videos, making any roadtrip a fun trip! The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation device also plays music through your car's FM radio using the built-in FM Transmitter**.

The Nokia 500 Auto Navigation is expected to be available in selected channels in Europe*** in the fourth quarter 2007 at an estimated retail price of EUR 300 without taxes. It will be available in other markets following this initial launch.

*Map coverage will match the needs of the respective target markets
**The feature may not be enabled in all countries due to legal restrictions
***Some European regions are not 100 % covered

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Nokia 4 GB microSD Card MU-41

Nokia announced recently the Nokia 4 GB microSD Card MU-41. This microSD card provides 4 GB of removable storage and increases your device's available memory for data, music, and software applications.
The Nokia 4 GB microSD Card MU-41 is a perfect match for the Nokia E90 considering the brilliance of the 3.2 megapixel camera you can store loads of photos and still have space for your MP3's and Movies.

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Proporta E90 Communicator Leather Cases

Proporta a company that has been designing and manufacturing the best PDA Cases, Smartphone Cases, MP3 Player Cases and iPod Cases as well as providing PDA Cables, PDA Screen Protectors, PDA Accessories over the past 10 years, relased three new Nokia E90 Communicator Leather Cases. The Leather Case (Nokia E90 Series - Pouch Type), Alu-Leather Case (Nokia E90 Series) - Flip Type and the Alu-Leather Case (Nokia E90 Series) - Book Type.

All three Leather Cases are priced for $34.95 excluding VAT. My favorite is the Book Type Case. Head over to proporta.com and check them out.

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Forum Nokia Introduced a New Mobile Channel

Forum Nokia introduced a new mobile channel for developers
Developers of Web pages for mobile use now have a new mobile channel. ForumNokia.mobi provides a cross-section of Web content to a broad range of mobile devices. Developers and others can use ForumNokia.mobi to access news, the latest Nokia device information, technical documents, tools, blogs, and other content. ForumNokia.mobi supports the .mobi initiative, designed to make it easier for consumers to recognize and find Web pages designed for mobile use. The .mobi initiative, launched in 2006, creates a domain extension that is easily recognizable by users of smartphones and other mobile devices.
Learn more about ForumNokia.mobi.

Nokia E90 Unboxing By NOKE90

Finally the Nokia E90 Communicator is out in the Middle East, and NOKE90 got an E90 Communicator for a day. Below is a slide show of the unboxing. Special thanks to Carlo & MAR1. And i must say WOW this is what multifunction mobile phones should be. The only drawback in the Nokia E90 Communicator is that it does everything but Coffee HEHEHE. Good Job Nokia the E90 Rocks. Full review coming soon.

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Nokia Speakerphone HF-300

Having a conversation in and out of the car is about as simple as talking to yourself, thanks to Nokia's first speakerphone, the stylish Nokia Speakerphone HF-300. This detachable Bluetooth speakerphone hosts a powerful speaker and microphone. Its audio quality is enhanced even more with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), canceling out excess noises and echoes. No need to concern yourself with the power button - this clever device knows when to turn off (auto power off) after you stop talking.

The Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 offers a number of elements that enable easy communications, in and out of the car. It is operated with battery power, so you're not confined to using it with a power outlet. The speakerphone comes with a sun visor clip, so you can easily position it for use in the car. You can talk freely too - the speakerphone has illuminated keys for easy use, without all the fuss of blinking lights. For those extended conversations, take this lightweight (80g) speakerphone outside, into your home or office, and mount it to a surface with its rubber feet. You can enjoy up to 20 hours of talk time!

The speakerphone will automatically turn off after five minutes after the connection to the mobile device has been severed. When the battery runs low, the LED battery indicator will light up to alert you.

Available globally, the Nokia Speakerphone HF-300 is compatible with a wide range of Nokia mobile devices supporting Bluetooth Specification 1.1 and higher and Hand free Profile 1.0 and higher. It is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2007 and will cost an estimated EUR90, excluding taxes.

Middle East Market Welcomes The E90 Communicator

Dubai, UAE July 2, 2007- Following the success of the global launch of the second wave of Nokia Eseries devices, Nokia, the global leader in mobile telecommunications, is proud to announce that the new Nokia E90 Communicator is now available in the Middle East market.
The Nokia E90 Communicator sets the standard for an uncompromised “mobile office” experience. The latest technologies at the core of the device bring business necessities and personal amenities to the hands of people independent of time and place. Fast and inexpensive connections over WLAN and HSDPA-enhanced 3G accelerate the mobile use of data- and transmission-rich applications. The interface to business and leisure applications and the Internet, the stunning Nokia S60 browser, with 16 million colors, is capable of displaying the full width of a web page at once.
“The tipping point for widespread adoption of business mobility is upon us, and it will take new levels of performance, greater functionality and interoperability, and broad access to mobility solutions beyond the executive suite for customers and operators to realize the benefits of anytime, anywhere productivity and collaboration,” said Joe Devassy, Head of Enterprise Solutions, Nokia Middle and Near East. “Now business users, and the operators and carriers that serve them, can demand a new standard of business devices combining both beauty and brains without compromise, and that is what Nokia Eseries delivers.”
The Nokia E90 Communicator is now based on the S60 platform, making a wealth of additional mobile applications available for its users. The Nokia E90 Communicator also has an integrated GPS and Nokia Maps application to provide help in finding routes and locating services. For increased personal convenience, the Nokia E90 Communicator is equipped with an FM radio, a music player, a video player and two cameras -- a 3.2Mpix auto focus camera with flash and a second camera for videoconferencing.
“Nokia is responding to the growing requirements of business customers with a new Nokia E90 Communicator that will exceed their expectations and deliver an uncompromised experience”, he added.
A complete list of the Nokia Eseries features and technical specifications can be found at http://www.nokiaforbusiness.com/. For further information about device and solution availability, users may contact their local Nokia representative and local network operator.

NOKIA MOBILE WEB SERVER

NOKIA MOBILE WEB SERVER Beta has been recently added to the Nokia Beta Labs section. You can start building your mobilesite by accessing the NOKIA MOBILE WEB SERVER @ https://mymobilesite.net/ .

When installed on a mobile device, the Web Server enables the device to host a globally accessible mobile website, a mobile site. When you register a Web Server account, a mobile site with a unique web address is created for you. Web users can access your mobile content on your mobile site over the internet.
At Portal, the general Web Server management web site, you can, for example, create a Web Server account, download the Web Server software to your mobile device, and download user instructions. The Portal also hosts your offline page, which web users can view when your mobile site is not available.
To access the mobile site, you need a web browser application on your computer or mobile device. For the web pages to work correctly, the browser must support Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

The Web Server enables you to do the following:
• Create your own mobile web pages
• Create blogs to your web pages using a mobile device or a computer
• Share content (for example, pictures) through your mobile device
• Share your mobile device calendar

To use the Web Server, you need the following:
• Web Server account
• Web Server software
• Compatible mobile device with an internet connection
• Web browser

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Download Mobile Web Server Get Started guide (PDF file)

Download Mobile Web Server User guide (PDF file)