Nokia Mobile Reviews and Games

Nokia and N82 Review: Megapixel Camera 5 Its
This is not a problem for the Nokia N82. I’ve been using the phone to take pictures while hanging out with friends at night, and I can tell you that the experience is a lot better than using any other phones I’ve used (I have not tested the Nokia N95 8GB thoroughly yet and will see how the camera performs against the Nokia N82 soon). In a brighter environment, this light does not go on. Don’t take the picture when it is red, or else the picture will come out blurry. Sample Images Words simply can’t describe the image quality. After 2 weeks of using the Nokia N82, I’m reviewing about its flagship feature: the camera. The camera application opens immediately after the lens cover is opened and you press the shutter halfway to get an automatic focus and then press fully to take the picture. It is a white light that goes on when pressing the shutter halfway before taking the picture. This can be confusing for people in front of the Nokia N95’s camera because they think the light was the flash and that the picture as already taken. It is not perfect, but what cameraphone is? —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Nokia N82The iPhone Ads are Incredible and Makes Me Want to Buy ItView From Brooklyn with the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakExclusive Video: Nokia N82 Product Manager Q&A SessionHighly Possible Nokia N82 Nseries Launch in a Few Hours I know it is related to the flash, but I’m clueless to what specific situations these flares appear in. The Nokia N95’s AF assist lamp uses the same as the flash lamp. I can’t name any other Nseries phone better for the job. Correct focus is found when you see green brackets. All pictures were taken in automatic mode with flash on. Complaints. I noticed a few of my pictures from the Nokia N82 have circular flares from the flash. Learn more by reading Digital Photography Review’s definition of AF assist lamps. The AF assist light on the Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95. How does the Nokia N82’s camera compare to Nokia N95? Will it replace current standalone digital cameras like the Canon Powershots? This is the phone to have with you on those fun weekend nights out with your friends. The image quality is quite similar during daytime, but very different during the evening. I have taken some random pictures of New York City in a previous post, tested the xenon flash performance in complete darkness, and uploaded more pictures on my Flickr with the N82. You can also read the first part reviewing the Nokia N82’s general physical/hardware before continuing. One more thing I don’t like about the Nokia N82 is that the camera button is not raised enough like the button on the Nokia N95. Definitely not, but those cameras can’t do half as much what these ‘multimedia computers’ are capable of. Seamless Experience. I’m amazed at how imaging has evolved in cell phones. The flares show up randomly. In the end, I think the camera itself should make this Nseries phone worth buying. Nokia N82’s 5mp Camera with Xenon Flash The Nokia N82 is the Nseries imaging flagship device. A search on Google also leads to many photos taken by the Nokia N82 uploaded on Flickr by others. Here are some night indoor pictures I took from a Thai restaurant. It means that if you ask Nokia, “what phone is currently the best for taking picures?” they will respond, “Nokia N82!” This cameraphone features 5 megapixel lens with infrared autofocus assist lamp and most importantly the xenon flash. It is a tad easier on the Nokia N95 to press “halfway” for focusing on objects. Conclusion I love the camera on the Nokia N82. It works just like any standalone digital camera. Great AF Assist lamp. The Nokia N82 features an AF assist red light that illuminates the object in a dark environment before taking the picture to determine how to adjust the focus. The main reason for this is the bright xenon flash, but also in part of the AF assist lamp. I also found that the Nokia N82 finds the correct focus a lot more than the Nokia N95 can.

N82 N95-3 Nokia Nokia Nokia 8GB Bar Photo vs. N95 Fight! vs. Comparison
No charts, tripods, color tests, line tests, or other professional comparison tests here. With that in mind, the Nokia N95-3 and N95 8GB pictures were not completely horrible neither. I also noticed that the Nokia N95 8GB processed images just as fast as the Nokia N82 with the Nokia N95-3 a little slower. Image quality aside, I noticed the Nokia N95 8GB got the most attention, while the N82 was ignored pretty quick. Take a look at the pictures Ninong Brown (new contributor) and I took using our Nokia N95-3, Nokia N95 8GB, and the Nokia N82 during our open-bar nights at Calico Jack’s here in New York City. Just simple snap and shoot, the evening image test for the rest of us. The candybar form factor was no match to the Nokia N95s’ dual slider. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:View From Brooklyn with the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82Video: Nokia N82 Versus Nokia N95 Night PhotosNokia N82Preview: Nokia N82 Hands On Impressions by Symbian-FreakNokia N82 Review Part I: The PhysicalNokia N95 8GB Commercial Let’s see the differences. Nokia N95-3 Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N95-3. Nokia N95 8GB Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N95 8GB. Nokia N82 Sample Pictures More photos from Nokia N82. Thoughts Because all the photos in this test were taken at night, the Nokia N82 definitely performed better using the Xenon flash.

Add Video: Touch Nokia Screen N95? to
Still, I can see why people would want one…it’s like MAGIC! Well, it’s as simple as placing a thin film of “advanced technology” over your screen. Interested in turning your beloved Nokia N95 into a touch screen? But while watching it you can tell that the phone is spliced in half. Anyway, these types of videos always amuse me. Now I know this is a solidly built N95, not the Nokia Xpress Music 5700 which can twist on it’s axis. Good video I must say. It already has media controls! By the way, Cnet gave a great review of the Nokia 5700. The left side of the phone moves while the right side stays still. The phone doesn’t need to have a touch screen. Then see after the Jump… lol. Seeing that made me chuckle a little. Intrigued? lol, the phone is so intuitive that it’s not necessary. I believe this video is just poking fun at things, but some people are really into it, sarcasm! lol —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:How To: Crop Movies for Full Screen Instead of Wide Screen on the Nokia NseriesNokia E65ContactS60 Web Browser Shortcut KeysNokia N80Video: Nokia N81 Versus Nokia N80 Preview by Cellulare

Lite 1.1: and Flash Sound S60 40 Series Nokia Devices for
The package also includes examples that illustrate some of the issues described in the document.” Hayden Porter/Aviarts has written an article for Forum Nokia, Flash Lite 1.1: Sound for Nokia S60 and Series 40 Devices. This 28 page long document is a must read for all Flash Lite developers. “…document describes the generic sound issues with Flash Lite 1.1 from Adobe and looks at specific hardware- and platform-related issues.

Casual Mobile Platform Phone a Remains Gaming
An interesting study by Parks Associates, The New Frontier: Portable and Mobile Gaming, states that mobile phone remains very strongly as a casual gaming platform. “New 3D and multiplayer mobile games look great in demos, but casual games are where the money is and will be for the next few years.” — which is good for (at least) Flash Lite game industry. “According to the report, fewer than 10% of on-the-go Internet gamers want to play core or console-centric games on a mobile phone, compared with 55% who want to play puzzle and card games on mobile phones and more than 30% who want word and arcade games.” Read the press release

Live XML Example Flash Lite: Data (tutorial) Integration
A tutorial document is included in the package.” With an increasing emphasis on connected online services, this example shows how you can use the XML parsing capabilities of Flash Lite 2.0 from Adobe to easily present live data in your application. At Forum Nokia, a new Flash Lite related tutorial, Live XML Data Integration Example. “Learn how to build and deploy an online weather and travel application that pulls live data and presents it in a usable format.

game Aniway’s on Meltdown Mr. Smashing Games/Verizon Wireless
Save your friends before they freeze, using clever tactics and fast thinking! Clear the path to your freezing friend, pushing the blue Ice Cream boxes out of the way to save the day. The clock is ticking, so act fast … but don’t trap yourself or forget to eat the pink Ice Cream Cones to gain more time!” Casual puzzle game 10 levels Every game is different as the levels come in random order (increased replayability) See Smashing Content: Mr. Meltdown, screenshot” src=”http://www.aniway.com/mrmeltdown/gameplay_2.jpg” /> Meltdown, the Ice Cream truck is leaking again! The game is available to Verizon Wireless customers through Get It Now application, on the Get Fun & Games category > Smashing Games catalog. Meltdown has been released through Smashing Ideas on Smashing Games/Verizon Wireless in the United States. The game is available on 12 different BREW handsets. The game: Player takes the role of Mr. Meltdown, menu” alt=”Flash Lite game Mr. Meltdown, menu” src=”http://www.aniway.com/mrmeltdown/menu.jpg” />

Be Back Week: Finals Right
My last one is this Tuesday, so wish me luck. It’s that time of the semester again. It’s been slow here because of finals week! Will be right back. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:On Vacation, Be Back in 10 DaysWill Be Right BackNokia N95 UK Release DateFinal Exams = A Little BreakPirates Preview of Nokia N95 is BackI’m Going To Finland For An Nseries Launch Next Week!

We on are holiday
We wish you all excellent Christmas & New Year After a fine & busy year, Aniway Ltd. will be on holiday between Friday 21st and January 2nd.

emTube Watch with Videos Review: Youtube
I absolutely love this feature! Conclusion emTube is now my favorite app. It would be cool if the multimedia controls on the Nokia N95 were integrated. emTube listing of Featured and Searched videos. Save or Favorite it. You can save the movies on the phone so you don’t have to stream it later. emTube works great especially with the built-in automatic rotation. It is my current favorite app, but it still needs a little more work. Download emTube - YouTube player. Ugly Icons. The main menu allows you to browse through Youtube by search, Featured, Top Rated, and Most Viewed videos. There are currently nothing else like it that take advantage of YouTube’s library and still maintain good playback quality. We can mark videos as Favorite and it will be listed on the Favorites menu for quicker access. You can also start watching the videos even when the download is not done, but I found it is better to wait finishing the download. My complaint here is that the icons are not the prettiest things to look at. What Settings? Under the settings, we are supposed to be able to adjust the default volume, start videos automatically, manually, or after downloads, and adjust cache size (I don’t know what it does). Ugly icons. —Related Articles at the Nokia blog:Review: Using Youtube Mobile on the Nokia N95Mr. With a few more tweaks and fixes, I think it will be the best app created for the Nseries. Pros: Good video quality. Up and down are volume, while left and right are for tracking back or forward. Playback is jerky when the download is incomplete.