According to a recent article on TechRadar, the UK operators already expressed its disapproval regarding the availability of Skype on Nokia smartphones since it could threatens their existing revenue streams, especially because it allows users to make free long-distance calls, according to TechRadar.

It appears that the carrier sees the application as breaking the rules, through offering users the possibility of sending voice calls through data, and that it considers blocking the solution for customers!

'We do not as a general rule block access to voice over IP services on our network. However, in the case of unlimited data services suc... .. .

Read more...

There is no doubt that Nokia N900 is truly a remarkable device due to its high grade performance & multitasking ability. A new range of Maemo software’s has been embedded in this latest edition of Nokia phone, so many great advancements have been taken place in this latest Nokia's Nseries device.

At present, the mobile phone dealers of UK offer N900 phone (Pre-Order) on Vodafone & T-Mobile network. The phone is available on contract deals along with some exclusive & beneficial offers which helps user to avail it at lowest prices. Just log on to mobile shops of UK (links below) and start comparing phone deals on new Nokia N900.

Basically, it’s a combination of all latest technologies including open source, desktop computing and Linux based software’s and delivers top class PC experience while browsing this phone. Nokia N900 is devised from the previous generation tablet PC and offer great expe... .. .

Read more...

Literally dozens of news sites and numerous prominent bloggers have picked up on the rumor that world’s largest maker of mobile phones plans to announce a WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz variant of its first Linux based device which would support AT&T's 3G network, but apparently it was only the result of a fanboy's mind as company has confirmed today that Nokia N900 won't be coming to the AT&T anytime soon!!

Read more...

There has been a pretty shocking and viral statement about Nokia not allowing carriers to customize the N900, Nokia's upcoming uberdevice. As we'd even reported here based on a report from Reuters, it was thought that Nokia would not allow the carrier to molest the Maemo monster in any way, a sort of stand for the consumer and the N900's open nature.

This brought a shock to the entire community. Nokia had been almost entirely locked out of the US market because of bad relations with the carrier cartels, and has been feverishly working to improve that standing by working closer with them. With this news, carriers may not carry the N9.... .. .

Read more...

Although customization and branding of a handset is usually one of the key issues for operators, Nokia is planning to improve user experience and satisfaction by keeping its Maemo platform and devices unlimited and truly open to anything! No more will carriers and manufactures tightly control the bits on your handset, for the first time users will be even able to put their own software on a high-end smartphone and enjoy the benefits of freedom and community.

Couple of years ago Nokia has unveiled a renewed strategy to offer GSM operator customers greater customization options of their S40 and S60 handsets.

In addition to offering the existing range of software customization options, the compact and stylish "Operator customization is at the heart of Nokia's strategy for mobile growth," said Olli-Pe... .. .

Read more...