
Here is a video of Nokia N97 at CES 2009. In case you didn’t know, the Nokia N97 packs a 3.5-inch, 640 x 360 pixel (16:9 aspect ratio) resistive touchscreen display with tactile feedback and QWERTY keyboard. The handset also supports HSDPA, WiFi, and Bluetooth radios, A-GPS, a 3.5-mm headjack, and 32GB of onboard memory with microSD expansion (for up to 48GB total capacity). Its battery provides up to 1.5 days of continuous audio playback or 4.5-hours video playback. [YouTube via Upcoming Cell Phones] Read more

Nokia offers a firmware update for the North American version of its N96 mobile phone. The new update provides some improvements and makes the phone compatible with the new Mail on Ovi service. In case you didn’t know, the Nokia N96 features a 2.8 inch screen, 16GB of internal memory and supports for high-quality videos in a wide range of formats. You can download the firmware update through the Windows-based Nokia Software Updater. [Nokia via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Verizon Wireless will release the Nokia 2605 Mirage entry-level handset that comes in a clamshell form factor. The Nokia 2605 Mirage is priced at only $49.99 with a 2-year contract and features a 1.8 inch TFT internal display (128 x 160 resolution), a 1.2 inch CSTN external display (128 x 128 resolution), Nokia Xpress-on covers, VZ Navigator, Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, Mobile Web, VGA camera, speakerphone function, and Voice recognition function. If you are interested, you can buy this handset on Verizon’s official website from January 23rd next year onwards. [UnWiredView via Upcoming Cell Phones]

The highly anticipated Nokia N97 mobile phone has finally and officially released. The N97 is the next multimedia handset that boasts a large 3.5-inch touchscreen display, 32GB built in memory, QWERTY sliding keyboard, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 5MP Carl Zeiss camera module and a 3.5mm headphone plug. You can also use the microSD card slot as the storage expansion for up to 48GB by adding a 16GB microSD card on it. The spanking new Nokia N97 mobile phone will be released in first half of 2009 for approx. $693. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Nokia comes back with the spanking new slider handset that is powered by the Series 40 operating system, which is the first of its kind for the mass market. Dubbed as the Nokia 6260 Slide, the handset features a 2.4 inch display (320 x 480 resolution), 360° navi-key, microSD memory card slot, a 5MP Carl Zeiss camera with flash, assisted GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity. The phone also supports quad-band GSM/EDGE connectivity and tri-band UMTS connectivity. The Nokia 6260 Slide will be released early next year for around €300. [Nokia via Upcoming Cell Phones]

Have you ever dream of personalizing your phone before buying it? If so, then you should check out the Nokia Build website by Nokia France. This cool website allows customers to design or customize their handset before ordering online. For now, the available program only suits for Nokia 7310, enabling you to design a sticker for the back of your phone. Pretty cool I guess! [Nokia Build]

AT&T will release the new Nokia 6650 Symbian-based S60 mobile phone. The handset is specially designed with premium materials and customizable illumination. Available in red and silver, the 6650 features external soft keys, 2.0MP shooter with integrated flash, brushed metal fold design, and a sharp 2.2-inch display with QVGA resolution (1.36-inch for the external display). The Nokia 6650 mobile phone will be available from AT&T retail stores nationwide on November 14, 2008 for $69.99 with a two-year service agreement. [Slashphone via Upcoming Cell Phones]

As promised, the Nokia N96 super smart phone is now available at your local US cell phone channels. To refresh your memory, this iPhone competitor has wi-fi, HSDPA, 5MP camera that’s said to be super standard, N-Gage support, and a whopping 16GB internal memory. Prices should vary between your neighborhood distributors, but be ready to part with some $800 if you want one. [Press Release via Upcoming Cell Phones] Read more

The Nokia Bluetooth BH-504 wireless headphones are compatible with most of Bluetooth enabled handsets. The device adopts echo and noise cancellation for clear conversation and provides up to 7.5 hours of music playback, 9 hours of talk time, or 90 hours of standby time. Nokia also released the wired version of headphones in the form of the over-the-ear WH-500, the in-ear WH-800 and the WH-202s earbuds. The WH-500 has music controls that are located on the wire and provides a 3.5mm audio jack with a 2.5mm adapter. Meanwhile, the WH-202 headphones only has 2.5mm audio jack to connect to the Nokia handsets. And finally, the WH-800 earbuds comes equipped with an adjustable ear hooks, a volume adjustment, and connects to the phone via a 3.5mm jack or using 2.5mm adapter. [Electronista]

The latest XpressMusic from Nokia is finally official. The Nokia 5800 is priced at €279 ($392) unlocked. This iPhone competitor is powered by the S60 5th Edition operating system and features a 3.2 inch 640 x 360 (resistive) touchscreen with stylus input, a 3.2MP shooter with autofocus Carl Zeiss lens and LED flash, Wi-Fi connectivity, HSDPA (North American), GPS navigation, 8GB internal memory and a microSDHC memory card slot. [Nokia via Upcoming Cell Phones]