1) The ringtone “Nokia tune” is actually based on a 19th century guitar work named “Gran Vals” by Spanish musician Francisco Tárrega. The Nokia Tune was originally named “Grande Valse” on Nokia phones but was changed to “Nokia Tune” around 1998 when it became so well known that people referred to it as the “Nokia Tune.”

2) The world’s first commercial GSM call was made in 1991 in Helsinki over a Nokia-supplied network, by Prime Minister of Finland Harri Holkeri, using a Nokia phone.

3) Nokia is currently the world’s largest digital camera manufacturer, as the sales of its camera-equipped mobile phones have exceeded those of any conventional camera manufacturer. (more…)

Our dear friends over at SE-NSE have had a preview of the Z610, we’re seeing some shiny plastic, but very Japanese. We at WIDGX like it, we’re sure you will too. So get on over to SE-NSE and read their preview.

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It seems that Samsung has taken it upon themselves to design their vision of the iPod phone. It’s a pitty that it looks so darn thick, but that’s not the case. At only 74 grams, its body size is 85 x 29 x 20 mm. Because of the long and narrow body, the display screen is 128 x 220 pixels. Other than music player, the phone also comes with bluetooth, USB 2.0, 64 polyphonic. It’ll be available in white and black, sport a 264k color screen, touch scroll wheel, and a 1.3mp cam. Some websites claimed that it will have 82mb internal memory, however O2 of the UK are advertising it to have 1GB of internal memory. It’ll be available November 2006.

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So you cross their famous glossy pebl walkman and you get this beauty. Whip out the polishing clothes people and read on for the specs. Sony Ericsson today announces the Z610; a stylish 3G phone that blends performance with stand-out design. The sleek mirror finish on the front cover gives the phone a jewel-like quality that is complimented by a hidden ‘magic mirror’ display which can only be seen when in use. This striking phone delivers on its good looks: its advanced feature set includes a 2.0 Megapixel camera and broadband-speed 3G connectivity. With such a unique design and a choice of three eye-catching colours – Luster Black, Rose Pink & Airy Blue – Z610 is the clamshell to be seen with.
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This is a mobile phone made from zirconia (an industrial, extremely tough ceramic). It challenges preconceived ideas of the properties and applications of ceramics.

A mobile phone made from zirconia (an industrial, extremely tough ceramic). It challenges preconceived ideas of the properties and applications of ceramics.

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Vertu, the high-priced exclusive range of Nokia, will offer soon a new
line of mobiles under the name Constellation. Up until now Vertu has prided themselves with the Diamond series which is the most expensive one. The classic Signature line has some cheaper mobiles – at least they are not covered with diamonds. The last of the Vertu product lines is the Ascent. It is also the most affordable one.
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As usual, the colour variations release by mobile phones seem to be exclusive to certain carriers. The thing is, we doubt that somebody will switch networks just for the sake of a certain colour. Regardless, who are we to complain when we have more choice when it comes to being ‘unique’. The K610i is no available in White (besides red, black and grey) on ‘3′. Rush my lovely iPod fans. Rush!

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We can’t say if this is a fake or if it’s the real deal, but it seems that Nokia may give the 8800 a little face lift.. or smudge. As far as we know, it has a 2mp camera, new keypad, and some subtle styling difference. Screen looks the same though. We’ll update once we have more information, but we hope it’ll have 3G capabilities.
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