Leaked!: Nokia's first Windows Phone

Nokia's CEO  Stephen Elop showed off a Nokia N9 handset that was apparently running Windows Phone OS and not Meego. This is exciting news for a number of reasons. That impressive design of the N9 might see Meego and Windows Phone (Codenamed Sea Ray) versions and Nokia getting ready to launch a Windows Phone Mango device sometime soon. Now, here's the kicker. Another image (below) shows another Nokia N9 but this one is running the Gingerbread version of Google Android. Android! No indication if the photo is fake but it is nonetheless intriguing.

Sources: Engadget

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Breaking news: Nokia N8 flagship smartphone hits UK in October

The most highly anticipated Nokia smartphone in a long time, the Nokia N8 is finally shipping next month at least in the UK. Above is an overview video running through all the specs and features.  We are stoked about that OLED screen, 12 Megapixel HD-capable camera and oodles of multimedia features...plus you can play Angry Birds on it.

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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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