Nokia gives brands global reach with advertising in WidSets

  • Published 15.05.2008
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Espoo, Finland — WidSets, a mobile content consumption, creation and sharing service, now offers advertisers the opportunity to reach customers around the globe with a single mobile advertising campaign. WidSets has joined the Nokia Media Network, a premium advertising network comprised of more than 100 leading mobile publishers, to enable advertising experiences.

Nokia and ARC Transistance to deliver Real Time Traffic Reports to mobiles

  • Published 03.05.2008
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Espoo, April 29, 2008 — Nokia and ARC Transistance, the European network of automobile clubs, announced today that they are working together to provide Real Time Traffic Information to users of Nokia mobile devices. Nokia will offer the service as a premium offering in Nokia Maps 2.0 and in future versions of Nokia Maps. By adding RTTI, Nokia can save precious time for drivers by alerting them of traffic, construction or other road hazards that could affect their journey. When Nokia Maps receives the road updates from ARC Transistance, the application can dynamicly re-route during navigation and provide a faster route. This is a significant milestone for Nokia Maps, which makes navigation an even more compelling experience for Nokia device owners.

ARC Transistance Traffic Information services aggregate the real time road and traffic conditions of 16 countries in Europe, and growing. The leading navigation industry players also use the ARC Transistance Traffic Information services to enhance the routing guidance and navigation experience of their customers.

Style and sophistication

  • Published 03.05.2008
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The 2.1-channel BRAVIA DAV-F200 home theatre system with HDMI, USB and 1080p upscaling

  • Beautiful, clean design and the latest technology, for superb virtual surround sound without filling your room with speakers
  • HDMI output offers 1080p upscaling for breathtaking picture quality on BRAVIA LCD screens
  • BRAVIA Sync for simple, integrated control with your BRAVIA TV from just one remote control
  • USB play and record for portable memory devices
  • 405W for powerful, immersive cinema sound

T-Mobile and Nokia collaborate on mobile services and personal social networks

  • Published 03.05.2008
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Bonn, Germany and Espoo, Finland — T-Mobile and Nokia today announced that they are collaborating to accelerate the availability of new Internet services and personal social communities on mobile devices.

By signing this collaboration agreement, T-Mobile and Nokia will be able to offer their European customers faster and easier access to all of T-Mobile’s web’n‘walk Internet services as well as all to Nokia’s Ovi Internet services on a wide range of Nokia devices.

T-Mobile and Nokia will together drive the mobilization of social networks. The companies will partner to further enhance T-Mobile’s community-oriented MyFaves service, launched in October 2007 in Europe, empowered by the well-known Nokia user experience.

Nokia unveils three new handsets

  • Published 28.04.2008
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Espoo, Finland — Nokia today unveiled a trio of mobile devices that balance stunning and sophisticated looks with the latest in mobile functionality. All three devices, the Nokia 6600 fold, the Nokia 6600 slide and the Nokia 3600 slide present a smooth, minimalist design and an appealing array of easy-to-use features. The devices range in price from 175 EUR to 275 EUR before taxes and subsidies and are expected to start shipping during the third quarter of 2008.

There is a strong consumer demand for mobile handsets that blend elegant looks with modern features, said Mikkel Drucker, Director, Connect Devices. Each of the three devices introduced today offers a slightly different take on a core design language. We believe they are both beautiful to use and beautiful to behold — and offer a range of choice.

Opening today: the Nokia Music Store in France

  • Published 24.04.2008
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Paris, France — The Nokia Music Store in France combines quality music and exceptional mobile devices, all without sacrificing ease-of-use. It also offers over 2.5 million titles from the best French and international artists, of which some are available exclusively. Local music is very important in France, where more than 60% of songs on the “Hit Parade” hits list are by local artists. Nokia is working with major record companies as well as independent labels and the top local artists.

The music industry isn’t just about selling songs; it is also — and especially — a way to share new musical experiences. Nokia aims to provide the best music experience by building services into its mobile devices to satisfy users who want to be able to access their music collections anytime, anywhere, and for a reasonable price, explains Eric Munier, music activities manager, Nokia France.

Entry-level α200 DSLR and stylish digital photo frames scoop two TIPA Awards for Sony

  • Published 24.04.2008
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23rd April 2008 — Sony digital imaging innovation has been recognised by the judges of this year’s TIPA Awards.

The editorial panel of Europe’s most prestigious photo industry awards named the compact α200 ‘Best Entry-level D-SLR in Europe’. The judging citation states:

Easy to use, easy to carry and offered at a very attractive price with its 18-70mm zoom lens, the Sony α200 is a dream camera for beginners who want to start enjoying all the benefits of D-SLR photography. Its 10.2 megapixel sensor delivers top quality images up to ISO 400 and beyond*, and the autofocus system is fast and accurate. The large LCD screen gives a clear, bright display when reviewing images, and both the in-camera image stabilisation and the anti-dust system are very effective in use. A superb, low-cost camera that’s easy to use, and a worthy winner of this award.

Nokia N82 wins TIPA "Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe" Award 2008

  • Published 23.04.2008
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Largest European photo and imaging press association awards Nokia Nseries handset for camera capabilities.

Espoo, Finland — Nokia today announced that the Nokia N82 multimedia computer has been awarded the “Best Mobile Imaging Device in Europe 2008” by TIPA — Europe’s largest photo and imaging press association.

The Nokia N82 is a compact multimedia computer that integrates GPS, web, video and music functions around a 5 Megapixel camera with a high-speed, f/2.8 autofocus lens, the TIPA jurors said. This Carl Zeiss Tessar focuses from 10cm to infinity and produces sharp prints up to and beyond A4 size. Several scene modes are also available to optimize the Nokia N82 for great images, whether shooting portraits or night shots, TIPA continued. Other Nokia N82 features highlighted by the jurors are the Xenon flash and 20X digital zoom.

Made for your BRAVIA™ TV: versatile new Hard Disk Drive DVD recorders by Sony

  • Published 23.04.2008
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  • HDD Camcorder connection for direct digital dubbing*
  • X-Pict Story for creation of enhanced slideshows with music
  • One remote controls your complete home cinema system with BRAVIA™ Sync
  • Superior picture quality with HQ+ recording and 1080p upscaling

23rd April 2008 — The perfect partner for your BRAVIA™ television, the new range of Hard Disk Drive DVD recorders from Sony gives even greater control over your favourite TV shows.

Sounds Great: Free Album Download With Sony Memory Stick™ Micro Cards

  • Published 23.04.2008
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A product box with a Sony's logo on top left of it. Get a free album

  • Pick one of 50 top chart albums
  • Free download with 2GB and 4GB Memory Stick Micro™ cards
  • Perfect for Sony Ericsson mobile phones

From mid-April until the end of June 2008, music lovers across Europe will be able to download an entire album for free when they buy a 2GB or 4GB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) flash memory card. These tiny but capacious devices are perfect for anyone who wants to listen to hours of their favourite music on their Sony Ericsson mobile phone.

Music Almighty: Nokia unveils two new XpressMusic devices

  • Published 22.04.2008
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Nokia, Espoo — Nokia today introduced two new music-enabled devices as additions to its XpressMusic range. The new Nokia 5320 XpressMusic and Nokia 5220 XpressMusic offer a range of affordable music and entertainment experiences with the most fresh, stylish designs on the market. Both music devices are expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2008, with an expected retail price range of 160 to 220 EUR, before taxes and subsidies.

Our XpressMusic range of devices continues to deliver the combination of superior music experiences and fresh, innovative designs, said Jo Harlow, Vice President, LIVE category, Nokia. Today’s additions to the XpressMusic range up the ante with new ways for consumers to access their media as well as interact and share content with friends and communities anytime, anywhere.

Candythief got caught — forgot cellphone to crime scene.

  • Published 21.04.2008
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In Lieksa, which is a small town located in eastern parts of Finland, a candythief was caught today as he forgot his cellphone to crime scene. The police was able to trace thief’s location and identity with that cellphone. The good people of Lieksa have been suffering for some time because of these raids. A few times before candythief-gang’s operations have caused unnecessary disruption, but today an embarrassing mistake from the thief’s side cost them to get caught.

Apple Released Safari 3.1.

The World’s Fastest Browser Now on Mac and Windows

CUPERTINO, California—March 18, 2008—Apple® today introduced Safari™ 3.1, the world’s fastest web browser for Mac® and Windows PC_s. Safari loads web pages 1.9 times faster than IE 7 and 1.7 times faster than _Firefox 2. Safari also runs JavaScript up to six times faster than other browsers, and is the first browser to support the latest innovative web standards needed to deliver the next generation of highly interactive Web 2.0 experiences*. Safari 3.1 is available immediately as a free download at www.apple.com/safari for both Mac OS® X and Windows.

Safari 3.1 for Mac and Windows is blazingly fast, easy to use and features an elegant user interface, said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. And best of all, Safari supports the latest audio, video and animation standards for an industry-leading Web 2.0 experience.

Current 93: Roadburn Festival with Aethernor, Baby Dee, Hush Arbors and Skitliv.

David Tibet comments: In the absence of Rickie Lee Jones, Current 93 will now be playing a specially lengthened set at Roadburn Festival. Current 93’s set will consist of material from early albums such as Nature Unveiled, Dogs Blood Rising, Imperium and Christ and the Pale Queens, as well as our most recent work.

I’m delighted to announce that Hush Arbors will now appear in place of Rickie Lee Jones as special guest act at Roadburn Festival.

Hush Arbors is one of David’s favourite artists, and for these dates he will be playing a solo set. For more information on Hush Arbors: www.myspace.com/husharborsmusic.

Royal Hunt: "Paradox" nearly completed.

Royal Hunt (www.royalhunt.com) has just published news about its new opus. Hard rock battalion is at the moment putting the finishing touches on its new album, which does not have a name yet. CD will be conceptual album and it’s going to be some sort of a sequel for the “Paradox” album, which was released nearly 10 years ago. Band released an update on its official studio diary. Group is going to mix the new album later this month at EMI/Medley Studios on Copenhagen.

Tarja Turunen: Concerts in Russia, Finland, Germany...

A face portrait of Tarja Turunen, who is dressed in violet top. Picture is a bit blurry. Photograph by Tony Härkönen

Finnish Tarja Turunen (www.tarjaturunen.com) is going to present her new album, but of course also some Nightwish classics at her exclusive “Warm Up Shows” in selected cities, starting with the Nov 25th gig in Berlin, Germany. Concerts will be held also in Hungary, Russia, France, Netherlands, Greece, Switzerland, The Great Britain and also in her home country, Finland. Tarja had to re-schedule earlier dates for the concerts in Budabest and in London at September, for she was busy with promotional activities.

Knock Out Festival: Epica is the headliner.

  • Published 06.11.2007
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A dark portrait of Epica's line-up, which consists of five men and one woman. They're all dressed basically in black. Epica was founded in 2002

Female-fronted metal band Epica (www.epica.nl) has announced that it’s going to be the headliner of the Knock Out Festival, which will take it’s place in history in January 12th 2008. Festival is located in Germany’s Karlshalle. At the stage fans will see also performances of Within Temptation, Helloween, Gamma Ray and Axxis. KOF will confirm more bands in the near future. For more inofrmation about this metal mass, visit www.knockout-festival.de.

Magica: "Hereafter".

  • Published 01.11.2007
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Six-headed Magica's line–up. They're all men, except the one in the middle is a female. They all are dressed in black and are calm. Magica's line-up

Romanian metal band Magica (www.magicaband.com) has just released it’s new album, titled “Hereafter”. This album is an exciting mixture of gothic, power, symphonic and melodic metal music — this kind of a music runs in the veins of Nightwish, Edenbridge and After Forever. “Hereafter” is a powerful album filled with heartwrenching and bloodstained songs. The album was released through AFM Records, which released two separate editions of the “Hereafter” album — one CD jewel case edition that consists of 11 songs, and one digipack limited edition that includes 13 songs + a music video.

Nightwish's "Dark Passion Play" certified for gold in Sweden.

Finnish symphonic metal music band Nightwish (www.nightwish.com) has sold it’s newest effort, titled “Dark Passion Play”, for over 30 000 copies in Sweden. Thus Nightwish has been certified gold. Album is a hit also in Finland, for it has sold after it’s release more than 90 000 pieces — this amount means that it has reached triple-platinum. Band’s new female vocalist is Anette Olzon, who is from Sweden. Olzon replaced Tarja Turunen in 2005, when she was fired from the band by “open letter”.

Soldier of Fortuce's "Payback" is a comeback.

A man is holding a bazooka in his shoulder and seems to be about to fire it. It's a screenshot from a video game Soldier of Fortune. "Payback" in November

The third version of Soldier of Fortune game series is titled simply “Payback”. It will be released via Activision in the second week of November. Game should be available for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles. This installment of SoF offers another tasty doze of hitman’s normal dayly routiness. The main character, Thomas Mason, is going to operate on Middle-East, Africa, Asia and also in Eastern parts of Europe. Thomas Mason is sent to deal with extremists, which cannot be handled by ordinary army troops.