Nokia take the rights to customize Windows Phone 7

Nokia has confirmed its unique relationship and partnership with Microsoft is even more closer than that of its rivals.
Talk about a change of mindset – it looks like Microsoft are taking back what they said about not allowing manufacturers to customize Windows Phone 7.

Microsoft originally didn’t want their operating system to be like Android – where consumers faced update delays just because manufacturers decided to throw on their own UI or skin over the stock operating system but now it seems that things have changed. Nokia has just confirmed that they will be allowed to customize the Windows Phone 7 operating system any way they like. But they have mentioned that the customizations will be kept to a minimum and won’t affect the update process when Microsoft releases updates for the operating system.  It hasn’t been made known if Microsoft will now let other manufacturers play a role with WP7 customization, but if so, we’re probably going to see a very different operating system when Nokia makes their WP7 phones. This Nokia-Microsoft deal is starting to get very interesting. What do you think of a Nokia-customized WP7 device?

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Nokia Ovi Suite 2.2.1.23

Nokia Ovi Suite is the next generation computer software that will replace Nokia PC Suite.

Nokia Ovi Suite connects your computer, phone, and ovi.com online services. Use Nokia Ovi Suite to sync your phone content, share your photos and videos, transfer music, download free maps to your phone, and more. Both Nokia PC Suite and Nokia Ovi Suite can be installed on the same computer, however they should not be used simultaneously. Note that latest Nokia phones are supported only by Nokia Ovi Suite.

To connect your phone and computer, first make sure the phone is switched on. Depending on what connection type you want to use and what your phone and computer support, you should connect the data cable to the computer first and then connect the other end of the cable to your phone, or activate the Bluetooth connection of your phone. If you use a USB cable, the connection is created automatically. If you use Bluetooth, pair your phone with the computer and set it as authorized. You only have to do this the first time you connect the phone via Bluetooth. When you connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable, the Operating system will update a number of support components drivers that are required for accessing the phone using your computer. Installing these drivers may take a while.


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Nokia Ovi Suite 2.2.1.23

Nokia Ovi Suite is the next generation computer software that will replace Nokia PC Suite.

Nokia Ovi Suite connects your computer, phone, and ovi.com online services. Use Nokia Ovi Suite to sync your phone content, share your photos and videos, transfer music, download free maps to your phone, and more. Both Nokia PC Suite and Nokia Ovi Suite can be installed on the same computer, however they should not be used simultaneously. Note that latest Nokia phones are supported only by Nokia Ovi Suite.

To connect your phone and computer, first make sure the phone is switched on. Depending on what connection type you want to use and what your phone and computer support, you should connect the data cable to the computer first and then connect the other end of the cable to your phone, or activate the Bluetooth connection of your phone. If you use a USB cable, the connection is created automatically. If you use Bluetooth, pair your phone with the computer and set it as authorized. You only have to do this the first time you connect the phone via Bluetooth. When you connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable, the Operating system will update a number of support components drivers that are required for accessing the phone using your computer. Installing these drivers may take a while.


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Samsung Galaxy S lands in two more countries, Brazil and China

Samsung Galaxy S made it to Brazil and it seems that along the way it has picked up a strange appendix pointing from its top. Yup, it's a digital TV antenna. Unlike the other Galaxy S versions spread around the globe, the Brazilian Galaxy S comes with ISDB-Tb Digital TV on board. Oh, and it's pretty overpriced.

As for the rest of the features, you should be familiar with them since those are common for the Brazilian and the non-Brazilian Galaxy S variants. So, you'll find the same gorgeous 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen of WVGA resolution as well as the 5MP autofocus camera on the back which is capable of shooting HD videos (720p@30fps).


Live images of the Brazilian version of Samsung Galaxy S
To refresh your memory, the Galaxy S is powered by a fast 1GHz processor and packs an impressive 1500mAh battery. At its launch the Brazilian version will run Android 2.1 (a.k.a. Eclair) but an official Froyo update should follow up pretty soon.
The only downside of the Brazilian Samsung Galaxy S is its price. The SIM-free handset is said to cost good 2400 Brazilian reais (around 1036 euro). Hopefully, the Brazilian operators will offer a better subsidized price at the launch of the phone (some time in September).

Samsung I9008 Galaxy S
By the way, China will apparently get the Galaxy S as well (versions for both China Mobile and China Telecom are expected). The one on the picture above is called Samsung I9008 Galaxy S and should become available at the China Mobile stores soon.
Thanks for the tip, Hugo.
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Samsung Galaxy S lands in two more countries, Brazil and China

Samsung Galaxy S made it to Brazil and it seems that along the way it has picked up a strange appendix pointing from its top. Yup, it's a digital TV antenna. Unlike the other Galaxy S versions spread around the globe, the Brazilian Galaxy S comes with ISDB-Tb Digital TV on board. Oh, and it's pretty overpriced.

As for the rest of the features, you should be familiar with them since those are common for the Brazilian and the non-Brazilian Galaxy S variants. So, you'll find the same gorgeous 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen of WVGA resolution as well as the 5MP autofocus camera on the back which is capable of shooting HD videos (720p@30fps).


Live images of the Brazilian version of Samsung Galaxy S
To refresh your memory, the Galaxy S is powered by a fast 1GHz processor and packs an impressive 1500mAh battery. At its launch the Brazilian version will run Android 2.1 (a.k.a. Eclair) but an official Froyo update should follow up pretty soon.
The only downside of the Brazilian Samsung Galaxy S is its price. The SIM-free handset is said to cost good 2400 Brazilian reais (around 1036 euro). Hopefully, the Brazilian operators will offer a better subsidized price at the launch of the phone (some time in September).

Samsung I9008 Galaxy S
By the way, China will apparently get the Galaxy S as well (versions for both China Mobile and China Telecom are expected). The one on the picture above is called Samsung I9008 Galaxy S and should become available at the China Mobile stores soon.
Thanks for the tip, Hugo.
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