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Firefox 1.1 hits Maemo in final form, featuring Add-ons, Save to PDF and more

By shervin | Published: July 3, 2010
Two months after an impressive beta , Mozilla's finalized its first full mobile browser for Maemo -- beating iPhone , Android and most assuredly Windows Mobile versions to the punch. Though it doesn't seem to have gained any new features in the interim, what it does bring to the table is sweet indeed: portrait browsing, auto-updating add-ons and the ability to magically convert webpages to PDF right on your phone. If you have a Nokia N900 or N810, do your device a favor and download it right now; if not, you'll find a handy guide to your burning jealousy at our more coverage link. Firefox 1.1 hits Maemo in final form, featuring Add-ons, Save to PDF and more originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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For Sale : Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB : $350USD

By admin | Published: May 5, 2010
Category: Gadgets & Tech User : mysimplifieds Date : Wednesday, 05/05/10 - 19:30PM Description : New unlocked Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB/Nokia N900 32GB Black/White Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB : $350USD Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB : $320USD Apple iPhone 3G 64GB : $400USD Nokia N900 32GB : $350UUSD Nokia N97 32GB : $300USD PACKAGE CONTENT: 1 Apple iPhone 3G S Phone 32GB 1 Battery 1 Charger 1 Data Cable 1 Stereo ...
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Nokia and Intel give MeeGo 1.0 its first public performance (video)

By admin | Published: April 15, 2010
Here we go open source fans, the first debut of MeeGo 1.0 running on Intel silicon -- an Acer Aspire One netbook (the 532h , from the looks of it) with a Pinetrail processor to be precise -- sporting a simplified UI that looks to have inherited far more Moblin DNA than Maemo. You've got tasks, appointments, most-used apps, and a quick-launch bar all up front. We're also seeing 3D gaming support; Zones, Applications, People, Internet, Media and Settings tabs; and real-time social networking integration for Twitter, Facebook, and instant messaging with task bar alerts. Can't wait to see how the MeeGo user experience translates to a smaller, say, 4.8-inch Moorestown device or the TI OMAP -based followup to the Nokia N900 later this year. Until then, check the video after the break. Continue reading Nokia and Intel give MeeGo 1.0 its first public performance (video) Nokia and Intel give MeeGo 1.0 its first public performance (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nokia N900 Maemo / MeeGo dual boot ‘will come at some point,’ but not next firmware

By melissa | Published: March 27, 2010
Quim Gil of Nokia's Maemo team has dropped some knowledge on the folks chatting up the upcoming MeeGo release in the official Maemo forums, and it sounds like there are at least a couple critical points to be aware of for N900 owners and would-be ROM flashers when the first developer preview drops next week. To quote Gil, "nothing beautiful, stable or fully featured" will be a part of that initial release -- and to be more blunt about it, "99% of you don't want to install that release in your N900." The good news, though, is that Nokia seems to be aware of the importance of a dual-boot solution to MeeGo devs working with N900s in the long term, and Gil reports that a proper setup for that "will come at some point" -- it's just not on their short-term radar. We can totally understand that; we've no doubt there's still tons of reconciliation to manage between the legacy Maemo and Moblin ecosystems, and that's presumably priority one as they march toward a May release of what's being billed as a MeeGo 1.0 release. Speculation had been building that the next cut of Maemo 5 -- PR1.2 -- might have MeeGo dual boot capability, but it's not to be. That said, PR1.2's still got plenty of tweaks that should be of interest to N900 owners, including a totally revamped landscape on-screen keyboard, onboard memory wipe capability (thank goodness), and an option to enable auto-rotation in the device's settings. The forums are all abuzz over both topics, naturally -- and since a proper PR1.2 release for N900 is still just a twinkle in Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo's eye, you may as well have a peek, right? [Thanks, Akinwale] Nokia N900 Maemo / MeeGo dual boot 'will come at some point,' but not next firmware originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Sygic Mobile Maps for Nokia N900 brings turn-by-turn to Maemo

By shervin | Published: March 20, 2010
Nokia may still not have brought turn-by-turn navigation to Maemo with its own Ovi Maps , but N900 users can now get their fix courtesy of Sygic, which has just released a version of its Mobile Maps app for the device. Available only in Europe to start with, the app costs €60, and includes maps of both eastern and western Europe, along with the usual "millions" of points-of-interest, speed camera locations and speed limit warnings, and plenty of customization options (including support for multiple languages). No firm word on availability outside of Europe just yet, but Sygic does say that additional regions will be announced "gradually." Head on past the break for a quick demo video. [Thanks, Brad C] Continue reading Sygic Mobile Maps for Nokia N900 brings turn-by-turn to Maemo Sygic Mobile Maps for Nokia N900 brings turn-by-turn to Maemo originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nokia N900 gets new firmware, new games coming too (video)

By anthony | Published: February 16, 2010
If your N900 is in need of a little more excitement, this post is for you. First up is word of a new firmware release (3.2010.02-8 (PR 1.1.1)), 16.2MB worth of apparently minor changes along with a slew of new regions, the inclusion of which may mean good things for those who haven't been granted to this smartphone yet. If that's not enough for you, at MWC Nokia is showing off some new apps for the handset, the most notable being a couple of 3D games that look a wee bit simplistic in terms of gameplay but don't disappoint in terms of graphics. No word on when exactly these will be hitting Ovi Store -- well, nothing more specific than "soon." Video after the break (of the games, not the firmware update). [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Nokia N900 gets new firmware, new games coming too (video) Nokia N900 gets new firmware, new games coming too (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nokia N900 micro-USB connectors prone to failure?

By anthony | Published: February 10, 2010
The N900's well on its way to developing a solid reputation as a hacker's dream, but here's the thing: hackers need a way to charge their device. Actually, we all do, which makes a trending problem with N900s in the field particularly worrisome. It seems that the micro-USB connector's surface mount design is causing it to become misaligned or disconnected completely, and affected users seem to be having mixed results getting the issue covered under warranty. One of the symptoms of a misaligned connector is that it's unusually snug or difficult to connect, and thinking back to our review unit , we did have some minor issues there but didn't really think anything of it at the time. Anyone out there run into this nasty little issue? Nokia N900 micro-USB connectors prone to failure? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Mac OS X 10.3 installed on Nokia N900 via PearPC, barely usable for impatient geeks

By shervin | Published: January 31, 2010
Curious folks around the world enjoy a bit of hackintosh every now and then (although once is enough for many), but no geek has successfully ventured as far as Toni Nikkanen of Finland, who became the first person to run OS X on a phone -- the Nokia N900 . As you can see in the video after the break, Toni's hack relies on PearPC -- a PowerPC emulator -- to install good ol' OS X 10.3 (Panther), but the mammoth sluggishness means it's far from usable. Still, if you can spare 90 minutes for each boot-up plus plenty more for the snail-paced cursor, then head to the source to learn from Herra Nikkanen. [Thanks, Matija] Continue reading Mac OS X 10.3 installed on Nokia N900 via PearPC, barely usable for impatient geeks Mac OS X 10.3 installed on Nokia N900 via PearPC, barely usable for impatient geeks originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Firefox for Mobile makes Maemo its first home

By anthony | Published: January 30, 2010
As if you needed any more evidence of the tech supremacy of your Nokia N900 or N810 , here's Firefox making its official mobile debut on the most righteous Maemo OS. Available for download right now , version 1.0 will come with a pretty sweet feature named Weave Sync, which harmonizes your bookmarks, tabs, history and passwords across devices, making for a seamless transition between your desktop computer and your mobile one. We reckon we could get used to that. Alas, Flash support is still somewhat shaky, and does not come enabled by default, though you're free to flip the switch and ride the lightning as it were. We're sure Mozilla will appreciate any crash reports you might want to throw its way as well. So come on already, download the darn thing and let us know if it improves on the already spectacular browsing experience of the N900. [Thanks, Ross M.] Firefox for Mobile makes Maemo its first home originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Keepin’ it real fake, part CCLII: Nokia N900 commits S60 5th fraud

By admin | Published: January 25, 2010
It's not the first N900 KIRF we've seen but it's definitely the truest fake physical reproduction of Nokia's flagship "mobile computer" to date. Not necessarily a good thing since its the raw power and OS that makes the N900 such a compelling handset -- not its looks. Nevertheless, the industrial design, port placements, and QWERTY layout of this "N900 Style" handset is a near exact physical knock-off of its Nokia inspiration. Critically absent is Maemo 5 riding an ARM Cortex A8 processor, 32GB of integrated storage, WiFi, 3G data radio, Carl Zeiss optics, and the peace of mind you get when purchasing a genuine Nokia handset. Besides, even with dual-SIM support, do you really want to spend $120 for a JAVA-built S60 5th-ish user experience on a 3.2-inch display pushing 240 x 320 pixels? Oh hell no. One more shot after the break if you're feeling surly. [Thanks, Drew] Continue reading Keepin' it real fake, part CCLII: Nokia N900 commits S60 5th fraud Keepin' it real fake, part CCLII: Nokia N900 commits S60 5th fraud originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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