Nokia N97 mini now available in stores Espoo, Finland. – Nokia has released a new Nokia N97 software update 2.0 that adds new user experience elements and functionalities to the device. The standard version of the Nokia N97 software update 2.0 is available immediately through the PC on the Nokia Software Update website (http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate), and will be followed by a wide range of country and operator versions over the coming weeks as well as possibility to do the update over…
Archive for October, 2009
Nokia N97 gets even better with a new software update
Thursday, October 29th, 2009SAP, Nokia and Giesecke & Devrient to establish new global business providing brand protection services
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Vienna, Austria – SAP, Nokia and Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) today have announced plans to form a new company, named “Original1,” to deliver unique product authentication and anti-counterfeiting services across the globe. These services will be aimed at protecting companies and consumers in a wide range of industries from product piracy and counterfeiting, thereby maintaining brand values, revenue potentials and profitability of branded goods. Original1 will be headquartered in Frankfurt, Germ…
Nokia Jucu Factory in Romania chosen as one of the world’s leading green buildings
Thursday, October 29th, 2009LEED Gold certification makes the factory the first building in Romania to be chosen as global leader in its green design and construction Cluj -Napoca, Romania – Nokia’s Jucu Factory in Romania has been chosen as one of the world’s leading green buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The prestigious Gold Rating for Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) is the first for a building in Romania, and recognizes the major investment in innovative environmental features…
Nokia launches its first TD-SCDMA device – the Nokia 6788
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Beijing, China – Nokia today announced the Nokia 6788, its first device for TD-SCDMA – China’s domestic 3G standard, at an event in Beijing. The Nokia 6788 is the result of close collaboration between Nokia and the world’s largest mobile phone operator, China Mobile. Speaking at the event, said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, CEO of Nokia: “Nokia sees TD-SCDMA as being central to the successful evolution of 3G in China, and so is fully committed to this 3G standard. With a wide range of integrated Chi…
The world’s largest signpost maps out the UK’s Good Things
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Nokia gives the UK ‘Good Things’ as X Factor winner, Alexandra Burke could play live in your town London, UK – A signpost the size of two London buses will be suspended next to the capital’s iconic Tower Bridge as Nokia asks Brits to map out – and point to – the nation’s ‘Good Things’. To celebrate the launch of the Nokia N97 mini with in-built OVI Maps, the 40ft long signpost will be unveiled on 23rd October, asking people to send in their ‘Good Things’ to http://www.nokia.co.uk/maps or tex…
Nokia Messaging coming to Orange France customers
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Paris, France – Nokia and Orange France will soon bring Nokia Messaging, a user-friendly push email service, to Orange France customers. For Orange customers, the Nokia Messaging push email service enables access to email accounts from thousands of webmail services across the world – all from the mobile phone. With Nokia Messaging, users can read, send, forward and reply to emails, as well as download, read and attach files while on the move. To gain access to this new service, users simply …
Nokia sues Apple in Delaware District Court for infringement of Nokia GSM, UMTS and WLAN patents
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced that it has today filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in Delaware, alleging that Apple’s iPhone infringes Nokia patents for GSM, UMTS and wireless LAN (WLAN) standards. As a leading innovator in wireless communications, Nokia has created one of the strongest and broadest patent portfolios in the industry, investing more than EUR 40 billion in R&D during the last two decades. Much of this intellectual property, including the patents…
Changes in Nokia Corporation’s own shares
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Nokia CorporationStock exchange releaseOctober 21, 2009 at 09:30 am (CET +1) Espoo, Finland – Based on previously announced decisions of the Board of Directors to issue shares held by the Company, 686 693 Nokia shares (NOK1V) held by the Company are today transferred to approximately 200 participants of Nokia’s equity-based incentive plans as settlement in accordance with the plan rules. The majority of the shares are delivered under the Nokia Restricted Share Plan 2006. Media Enquiries: Nok…
Nokia aids typhoon victims in Philippines
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Espoo, Finland – Nokia has donated aid and support to assist the victims of the recent back-to-back typhoons in the Philippines. The company has given more than PHP 10 million worth of relief goods and medicines which are being distributed through relief operations led by the Philippine National Red Cross and ABS-CBN Foundation – SAGIP Kapamilya. In addition through Nokia’s employee volunteering scheme – Nokia Helping Hands – local Nokia staff have distributed relief packs to 3,000 families…
U.S. International Trade Commission confirms ruling in favor of Nokia
Thursday, October 29th, 2009New York, NY, United States – Nokia announced today that the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has reviewed the Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) Initial Determination in favor of Nokia, in the action brought by InterDigital. Following the review, the Commission has affirmed the ALJ’s Initial Determination and terminated the investigation. Nokia is delighted with this outcome. Not only did the Commission conclude that Nokia products do not infringe InterDigital’s patents, bu…