Nokia N97 2.0 Software Update Now Available

Nokia recently released firmware 20.0.019 for the N97 Symbian smartphone.

Changes:

• Improved touch screen scrolling
• Ovi Maps 3.1 with 3–D maps
• Nokia e-mail, Ovi Contacts, Ovi Store
• VoIP support
• Improved memory and battery performance
• Improved image and video stability

You can update to the new software using your phone, or using your PC. To update via PC, you need a USB cable for your phone, and must download the Nokia Software Updater (23.3MB).

Read more at the Nokia site >>

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Motorola Dext Android OS Smartphone Reviewed

The Dext MB220 [a.k.a. CLIQ] is Motorola’s smartphone that has Android OS v1.5 (codenamed Cupcake). It should already be out on the store shelves this month of October 2009.

Features:

• 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
• 3G Network: HSDPA 1700 / 2100 / 900
• Android OS, v1.5 (Cupcake)
• Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz processor
• 5 megapixels camera, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, w/ geo-tagging
• 3.1-inch 320x480 TFT capacitive touch screen
• Accelerometer sensor
• Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
• Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way navigation key
• MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets
• Memory: 1 GB storage, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
• microSD card slot, up to 32GB
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
• microUSB v2.0 connectivity
• Dimensions: 114 x 58 x 15.6 mm
• Weight: 163 g

CNET gave the Motorola Dext an 8 out of 10:

“If you're drowning in a social-networking deluge of updates and messages, the Motorola Dext may be the answer for keeping everything under control. Throw in a full QWERTY keyboard, you've got an excellent phone that's built for staying in touch, as long as you don't actually want to make calls.” [CNET Asia | Motorola Dext]

Sometimes, smartphones become too smart, that its main purpose is no longer making calls. ;)

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