Latest rumours about the upcoming Symbian Anna update for existing Symbian^3 phones emerged on Twitter this day. First is that Symbian Anna a.k.a. PR2.0 will be coming "this week", according to @addiermedina. He also said that it will be coming first to N8s with product code 0599219.
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The next one is all about PR3.0. @addiermedina claims that:

- Coming with 4 screens / 7 smooth (What is it?!)
- Camera contrast and Video stability
- EQ unlock (I think it's the equaliser, it seems we may now be able to edit and add our own sets)
- Full UI change
- Free RAM is 136/157MB at fresh start
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Globe Telecom announced today that they are already rolling-out the first 4G network in the Philippines which utilizes the global standard HSPA+. 4G sites has been already deployed within Metro Manila specifically Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig and the City of Manila. Before the year ends, Globe will increase it's 4G network presence across the country with further expansions in 2012. Globe Telecom is currently the largest WiMAX service provider in the Southeast Asia region.

Read more at http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/gblog/2011/04/globe-launches-4g-mobile-first-to-roll-out-4g-mobile-technology-in-the-philippines/
 
It's about 1 week before Easter but the Angry Birds Seasons just received another update! It's called the Easter EggsIf you already have Angry Birds Seasons, get the latest update by pressing the update button in the application's main menu.

"Angry Birds Seasons: Easter Eggs! Spring is upon us and the time is ripe for some chocolate eggs and easter bunnies! So shed the winter gear and get in – Easter Eggs have never been this delicious! If you think St. Patrick’s Day was a blast, well, you ain’t seen nothing yet! This episode will again prove that Angry Birds is the most generous update giver of them all! If you already have Angry Birds Seasons, get the latest update by pressing the update button in the application's main menu."

Fun Note: This update is not yet available on other platforms. :D
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Ovi Store Link:
http://store.ovi.com/content/78488
Price: $1.99
 
I'm getting more excited for this day! Three U.K. just announced the Nokia X7 on their press release. One notable thing in the specifications is the Flash 10. Hmm.. Will we get this on PR2.0?
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"Today Three confirms that it will range the Nokia X7. Built for multimedia, it showcases a 4” touchscreen with an OLED Clearblack display, HD video and an 8MP camera with dual LED flash and zoom. All this and it is still pocket-friendly.

Underneath the stainless steel construction and smooth curved edges, the Nokia X7 runs on the new Symbian Anna operating system, which features more than 50 new enhancements. Highlights include a faster browser and full on screen Portrait QWERTY keyboard. Plus, with the new split view, users can see their message conversations, webpages, maps, contacts or email while writing.

The X7 also includes Nokia’s best in class free navigation that now allows check-in from the homescreen direct to destinations such as Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter.

Sylvia Chind, head of handsets commented, “The Nokia X7 is a great multimedia device, combining picture, video and mobile internet needs into one savvy smartphone. With a best-in-class four inch OLED ClearBlack display, superb camera and fully customisable operating system, our customers will have a great entertainment experience on this phone using out super-fast 3G network.”

Key features:
• Symbian^3 OS
• 8MP camera Dual LED Flash
• 4.0” OLED ClearBlack display, widescreen 16:9
• HD Video recording
• Flash10
• Expandable memory of up to 32G
• Ovi store access
• 256MB RAM, 1GB ROM memory

Pricing and availability will soon be announced, but in the meantime check out the sneak peak video which has just gone live on the Three blog."



Source: http://www.threemediacentre.co.uk/Press-Releases/Nokia-X7-coming-soon-to-Three-246.aspx
 
Just in! Nokia uploads a new video on their YouTube account with a title "Nokia E6 Beauty Film Blue Endframe 720p". As usual, it is set to private. Let's wait a few hours from now. ;)
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Oh by the way, I spotted that Nokia E6 has a 5 homescreens! Yeah five! And another, it has the new Nokia Pure typeface on it.
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No more introductions, Nokia has just uploaded two new videos on their YouTube account. First, the "Nokia X7" and the latter one is the "Nokia E6". We managed to get a sneak peek of the videos
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Nokia X7
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Nokia E6
However, you can't just watch the videos for now, it's private until April 12th. :D

Stay tuned on April 12th!
 
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Sale alert! 38 Nokia Stores and other retail stores will have discounts and freebies when you buy a Nokia phone listed below.

Buy Nokia 1280 at PhP899           
Buy Nokia E7, get FREE Nokia 1280 and 1800       
Buy Nokia N8, get FREE Nokia 1280         
Buy Nokia C7, get Nokia 1280 for PhP499 ONLY and a chance to win 50K worth of Rustan's Gift Certificate  
Buy Nokia X3 Touch and Type, get Nokia 1280 for PhP499 ONLY 
Buy  Nokia X2-01, get Nokia 1280 for P499 ONLY
Buy Nokia C3, get Nokia 1280 for P499 ONLY       
Buy C3 Touch and Type less PhP500        
Buy Nokia 2323 less PhP200        
Buy Nokia 2330 less PhP200        
Buy Nokia C1-02 less PhP200      
Buy Nokia X6 8GB less P500
Buy Nokia 5230 less P200
Promo period is from April 11, 2011 until April 17, 2011 only. So hurry now and visit the nearest Nokia Store now!

SEE FLYERS FOR DETAILS. PER DTI-NCR PERMIT NO. 2892 SERIES OF 2011.
 
I browsed Ovi Store a today and I noticed two weird things. First, take a look at the ESPN F1 Application banner below. It shows a screenshot of Nokia C5 with iOS on it.
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Second, Ovi Store let's you download Ovi Store application so you can browse and buy applications and games on your phone. WHAT?!
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Thanks to @sajinseethi for tweeting this one.
 
I just got an info that Nokia will announce smartphones on April 12th. Yes, smartphones - with letter S. I found an invitation from Nokia.
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Will we finally see the Nokia X7? Or maybe the Nokia E6? What about the Nokia T7? Well, let's just find out on April 12th. Stay tuned!
 
As you may know, Ovi Maps has finally graduated from beta stage and is now in final build. So to get it, Nokia released a software update available for all Symbian^3 phones and for most Symbian^1 phones. It is categorized as an optional update. To get the latest update, open Menu > Applications > SW update
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Image courtesy of SymbianTweet.com
Name: Ovi Maps - with free navigation
Description: Connect with your world and your friends. —  This new version of Ovi Maps has even faster world maps. Walk-and-Drive navigation in 90 countries, live traffic services, new travel guides and more. Easily check into places and keep your friends in the loop on Foursquare, Facebook, twitter and many other social networks.
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