I can’t watch the movie on my N96!

Well, it’s not mine, but you get the point. The N96 comes with the movie Transformers, and when I click on it, it says “File is locked!”.  The icon of the movie shows a key on the left bottom side. The details show the following:

“Status: Activation key expired

Content sending: Not allowed”

Does this mean that I can’t watch it? Well, I did a search, and found out that whoever resetted the device might have deleted the licence. I changed the date just to see if it worked, but it still doesn’t work.

I will have to contact Nokia’s PR agency in South Africa to let me know how I can solve the issue. Here are the screenshots:

A chat with the designer of N96

The great thing about Nokia is that they communicate well with people, and especially with bloggers. With the Nokia Conversations website many people can get an insight at what Nokia is doing, instead of reading press releases.

This time they interviewed Daniel Dhondt, who is the designer of the N96. Enjoy the video interview:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6Mc04HK4y4
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZPXno6n6Vs

Source: Nokia Conversations

The N96 experience

Alfredo Padilla was at CTIA reporting for WirelessInfo, and had a chance to show us how the N96 behaved.

He spoke about the multimedia features, as well as the cosmetics and appearance of the phone. To add up he detailed the specifications.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lRqLHtTGhM

Source: WirelessInfo via WOMWorld

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Stavros has a Nokia N96?

This was odd news, and I’m not sure if he does, but for some reason I don’t believe it. Check the video below, where he was interviewed by some bloggers, including my colleague Norman John at Symbian World. The magic question is in somewhere in the middle of the interview, but please let me know if you think it is the upcoming jewel or not.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5ncHdHqpUE

Source: Symbian-Guru

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Another Video of S60v3 Feature Pack 2

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w67NyaU-NI

Here’s an interesting video of the upcoming Symbian OS9.3 with S60 v3.1 Feature Pack 2, provided by S60.cz

Bery from Symbian Web Blog posted few interesting points that can be seen from the video:

• • Sensor Settings:

The video shows that Feature Pack 2 has not only the common accelerometer feature to auto rotate the screen, but also snoozing alarms and silencing calls. Has Nokia learned these innovative ideas by watching from applications developed by 3rd party programmers like Samir and Tong Reng with “ShutUp” and “FlipSilent”?

• Active Standby:

The new active standby mode including the new standby theme settings with the vertical sidebar in motion. Nice!

• New Menu Views:

Feature Pack 2 brings two new menu views, the “Horeshoe” and “V-shaped” modes which are looking very nice with their large application icons.

• Photo Menu:

The new “Photo Menu” which replaces the old “Images and Videos” view is shown as the last feature.

Source: S60.cz via Symbian Web Blog

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Live pictures and video of N96

And they keep on coming…Will at IntoMobile has posted tons of pictures comparing the N95 to the N96, and also a video where he plays around with the unseen jewel.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aK-uKD2AiQ

The glossy-black finish hides buttons that illuminate from below…so cool. The sliding mechanism is much improved over the N95 – springy and snappy at the same time, it’s incredibly satisfying. The music controls illuminate upon sliding the N96 down. A kickstand pops out from the rear, making video and TV viewing convenient. Oh yea, and the TV (DVB-H) is smooth and crisp. Overall, the Nokia N96 is slightly (emphasis on slightly) longer than the N95, with about the same width and thickness, but feels lighter and more solid. And, speaking of solid, did I mention that much improved sliding mechanism? If you just bought a Nokia N95, I’m sorry to say that the Nokia N96 is the new hotness. The Nokia N95 is still the cat’s meow, but the N96 gets the lion’s share of the glory. That glossy-black finish might not be your cup of tea, but damn if I didn’t love it.

 

 

Source: IntoMobile

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DVB-h on Nokia N96

My friend James posted an article with a video showing the streaming of DVB-h on a Nokia N96.

Unfortunately DVB-h isn’t available in most countries, but around 2010 this technology will make itself heard.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8EBKjDWKs

Source: Nokia Creative

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N96 more hands-on video!

Norman ,who was invited to Barcelona posted few videos and descriptions on the Nokia N96. Enjoy the videos, and thanks Norman!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-RVgpyhSvo

Source: Symbian World

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N96 hands-on video

I was looking for this, and I found it on Vlad’s website…Enjoy the videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaGQ_UN3810

Source: SSixty.info

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