Nokia 5230 Brings Apps, Maps and Free Navigation to Canadians on Videotron’s brand new 3G+ network

Nokia and Videotron announced the availability of the Nokia 5230 on Videotron’s brand new 3G+ network.  A stylish and versatile 3G Touch-Screen smartphone that offers access to a wide variety of services, the Nokia 5230 operates on Symbian – one of the world’s most popular and open operating platforms – allowing for multitasking and true personalization of the homescreen and menu screens. 

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Preview! Nokia's X3 Touch-and-Type phone

Some innovation from Nokia.  The X3 is A hybrid touchscreen and keyboard enabled phone that's super-thin yet functional phone. A first for Nokia, the X3 integrates a best-of-both worlds approach to feature phones. Another video after the break.

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Mobile OS Face-Off: iOS vs Android 2.2 vs bada vs Symbian^3 vs Windows Phone 7

Words Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

(originally published in Speed Magazine, August 2010 issue)

As smartphones continue to improve in specs and capabilities they are fast approaching the realm of full-featured and truly connected handheld computers. However, just like any computer, they are only as good or as limited as their operating systems allow them to be.

The modern smartphone relies on three critical components in order to be competitive in today’s market: great hardware, a capable and stable OS, and an application ecosystem powered by strong developer support and app store.

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Nokia's N97 launches with Bells and Whistles

Text and Photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Nokia launched its N97 all-in-one smartphone device today which is exclusive to Bell Canada. Bell, who just a day before launched its first Android OS smartphone,  seems to be launching HSPA handsets as fast as it can in time for the holiday buying season.

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