Nokia have just released a new firmware update of it’s camera phone flagship, the Nokia N86 8MP.

The Nokia N86 software version 11.043 promises better imaging results especially in video recording, low light pictures are also improved. The same goes for the Browser, Share Online, and the Settings Wizard.

SW update is a small application that is used alongside the separate Download applications to bring updates and firmware upgrades to the Nokia N86 8MP. It’s one of those apps you need to manually check.

Doing so, I’ve just found there are two new updates located there and ready to be downloaded by all users. You can get these updates OTA (Over The Air) or make the most of the built-in Wi-Fi connection. The updater allows you to get hold of Ovi Maps 3.1 and Conversations 9.20. Nokia Maps 3.0 will be replaced by version 3.0.1 and the phone will offer better maps experience in landscape mode. This is a slight step-up in terms of functionality that was offered with Ovi Maps 3.0, including 3D buildings, improved traffic and pedestrian data, as well as enhanced performance. Conversations 9.20 is Nokia’s own social media networking tool that allows you commute with others in an Instant Messaging environment.

You can carry on a conversation, or reply to a message send earlier. Once installed, it sets itself up in the Contacts for easy use. The replacements go on: Downloads! will now be replaced by OVI Store. The OVI Store launcher will be preloaded and the actual client is available for download at OVI. Along with the firmware update Nokia announced the upcoming exhibition of the photographer David Bailey.

As you might have guessed, all the images will be taken AT NIGHT with the Nokia N86 8MP. The campaign called “Alive At Night” is part of the ongoing Nokia efforts to showcase the Nokia N86 8MP imaging prowess in the dark (even without a xenon flash). Point is how many of us agree to it??

Try taking snaps with N86 In night and do post your comments!!

The theme is very free and fresh. The background wallpaper shows an sketch scene where a woman is one the beach an is surrounded by water and sea gulls. The highlights are in light red colour. The fonts and the clock blend in perfectly with the theme.

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The theme is very lively and colourful. The background wallpaper is available in 3 variants- Dots, Cotton and Strip. All three variants of the wallpaper are abstract and shows colourful objects. The clock and other elements of the theme are also very lively and colourful.

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* 5320 XpressMusic, 5700 XpressMusic, 6110 Navigator, 6120 Classic, 6121 Classic, 6124 Classic, 6210 Navigator, 6220 classic, 6290, E50, E51, E55, E61(i), E62, E65, E66, E71, N71, N73, N75, N76, n77, N78, N79, N81, N81 8GB, N82, N85, N86 8MP, N93, N93i, N95, N95 8GB, N95-3NAM, N96

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]]> http://n86blog.com/2009/06/19/nokia-n86-theme-review-connect-colour-by-icebage/feed/ 0 http://n86blog.com/2009/06/18/nokia-n86-8mp-preview-gsmarena/ http://n86blog.com/2009/06/18/nokia-n86-8mp-preview-gsmarena/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:58:02 +0000 erazer http://n86blog.com/?p=401 A preview of the Nokia N86 8MP by GSMArena staff. They start off by giving us an introduction of the Nokia N86 8MP in which they state that it’s been a while since they saw a cameraphone as revolutionary as the Nokia N86 8MP.

Nokia has been behind in the mega-pixel race for quite sometime and they still are. But the wide-angle, variable aperture, mechanical shutter camera changed the way we think of shooting stills with cameraphones much like the Omnia HD reshaped the digital video recording on a mobile phone.

The goodies on board the Nokia N86 8MP make quite a count, including but not limited to a 2.6-inch AMOLED screen, dual-slide form factor, an active kickstand, 8GB of internal memory, a microSDHC card slot, FM transmitter, Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity and a digital compass, a 3.5mm audio jack and TV out. There’s also quad-band GSM and tri-band HSDPA support for a truly worldwide voice and data roaming.

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Eldar Murtazin

He starts off by saying Nokia planned to release the Nokia N86 8MP as the N85 8MP similar to the Nokia N95 8GB and N95. He says it may be because the users were disappointed with the issues of the N85 and Nokia didn’t want them to think that this handset was the same. Nevertheless, he says the N86 8MP has excellent build quality.

He says that the N86 8MP is a refurbished N85 both in terms of build quality and camera. It’s Nokia’s Imaging Flagship. Nokia says it doesn’t believe in the Megapixel race saying it’s better to focus on the Lens Quality, Algorithm etc.

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]]> http://n86blog.com/2009/06/13/nokia-n86-review-mobile-review/feed/ 1 http://n86blog.com/2009/06/12/touring-with-the-nokia-n86-8mp-in-helsinki/ http://n86blog.com/2009/06/12/touring-with-the-nokia-n86-8mp-in-helsinki/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:08:50 +0000 erazer http://n86blog.com/?p=372 It’s been 2 days since the Nokia N86 8MP started shipping. Now Charlie over at NokiaConversations has managed to get his hands on a Nokia N86 8MP. So Charlie in order to mark the ocassion, went to Helsinki to take some pictures and videos with his brand new Nokia N86 8MP.

Charlie loved the Nokia N85 and he says the Nokia N86 8MP which is a tweaked N85 with a superb 8MP camera has now become his favourite device.

He has posted a video and several photos taken by the Nokia N86 8MP. He says he will leave it to the readers to judge the quality but he says don’t be too harsh as he is not a pro-photographer either.

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The release of the Nokia N86 8MP will come a short while after the Nokia N97 release. Both will be in the market together but since they are directed at different audiences, sales of one device does not affect the other.

The Nokia N86 8MP has a lot of hype surrounding it due to the fact that it is the only 8 Megapixel Cameraphone from Nokia. The Nokia N86 8MP also received the TIPA Best Mobile Imaging Device of 2009 award.

The Nokia N86 8MP is expected to sell at an estimated price of 375 Euros before taxes and subsidies.

You can Pre-order the Nokia N86 from Nokia UK.

Support Pages usually come online before a phone releases so that people can solve problems with phones if any as soon as they get it. The release of the Nokia N86 8MP may come a short while after the Nokia N97 release. Both will be in the market but since they are directed at different audiences, sales of one device does not affect the other.

The Nokia N86 8MP is expected to begin shipping in 2nd Quarter of 2009 and should be sold at an estimated price of 375 Euros before subsidies and taxes.

Source

Nokia N86 8MP Support Pages

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The theme is based on the red colour. The background wallpaper shows checkers in red colour. The the is full SVG so it can fit any resolution and any orientation without getting distorted ot losing quality. The icons are available in three types ie Travis icons, Touch icons and default Nokia icons. The highlights and clock is in red.

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* 5320 XpressMusic, 5700 XpressMusic, 6110 Navigator, 6120 Classic, 6121 Classic, 6124 Classic, 6210 Navigator, 6220 classic, 6290, E50, E51, E55, E61(i), E62, E65, E66, E71, N71, N73, N75, N76, n77, N78, N79, N81, N81 8GB, N82, N85, N86 8MP, N93, N93i, N95, N95 8GB, N95-3NAM, N96

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Here is the press release:

GLOBAL – It’s only been a couple of months since the Nokia N86 8MP was unveiled, but already it’s bagged a prestigious industry award from TIPA (Technical Image Press Association). Picking up the Best Mobile Imaging Device in 2009, the N86 has instantly made a splash amongst what is viewed in photography as one of the most influential organisations.

This is great news for the N86 8MP. And of course, imaging is what the device is all about. With eight megapixels to play with, big crisp images are the order of the day. But it isn’t just about pixel count. The device also packs a wide angle Carl Zeiss Tessar lens, which enables users to shoot panoramic shots. Every snap can be Geotagged and it’s easy to upload them to online photo sharing sites such as Ovi or Flickr.

The awards, set up by TIPA member magazines, cover a wide range of photography related products. Editors from each magazine form the General Assembly which then decides which products are considered for voting. Innovation, cutting edge technology, design, ergonomics, ease-of-use, price and performance are all taken into consideration during the judging and voting process. Only one product in each category is chosen annually to carry the award badge.

Sure, this is a bit of drum beating, but we’re really pleased for the team behind the N86 8MP.

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