Nokia's iPhone, No Seriously

Several readers have written to tell us that Engadget has a look at Nokia's visions for the future. "It was presented during Nokia's GoPlay event this morning as a glimpse into the future of Nokia interface design. Oh, and it's due out next year. When pressed during the Q&A about the striking similarity to the little Cupertino device, Anssi Vanjoki — Nokia's Executive VP & General Manager of Multimedia — said, 'If there is something good in the world then we copy with pride.' Well, ok then."

Comments

I know I can't get a Nissan

[Jeremiah Cornelius]

Not even a Stanza...

But maybe I can mod this, and make a trade for a refurbed Segway.

Well, in any case, I'm holding out for the ZunePhone...

Re:I know I can't get a Nissan

[Captain Splendid]

Well, in any case, I'm holding out for the ZunePhone...

Well sonny Jim, you're in luck! Get squirting today!

Re:I know I can't get a Nissan

[Anonymous Coward]

Heh, these techies sure can pick a name. I've run out of giggle for the Wii, but squirting still gets me every time.

Something good in the world?

[grasshoppa]

I guess that beats everyone else's motto; "If there is something good in the world, aquire dubious IP then SUE SUE SUE!".

Re:Hype

[Anonymous Coward]

I tend to prefer the former as a Nissan story and this one as a Nokia story.

Apple iPhone? (/me puts fingers in ears, starts singing la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)

Re:well duh

[RexRhino]

I think you are forgetting the N-Gage!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Gage

Anssi Vanjoki

[Jeremiah Cornelius]

If you play this name backwards you hear Steve Job's voice saying "I buried Paul."

Re:Hype

[Anonymous Coward]

Obviously not yet but I'm on your side this time. Substitute this video for your personal viewing instead of the iPhone story Will it Blend?

Actually it's the E70...

[valdean]

And it's the "pinnacle of human achievement".

Re:This is S60 4.0

[Anonymous Coward]

Nokia may be the Apple of mobile phones if not for a very important difference: Nokia has a large maket share.

Re:Multi-touch

[szo]

I really enjoy having a different song for everyone in my address book. Picking the perfect song for each person is half the fun. Everyone who has songs for ringtone, please proceed to the second starship!

Thank you!

Smith & Wesson to join the convergence market

[HTH NE1]

Gunmaker Smith & Wesson is planning to come out with their own take on convergence devices: the !Phone (pronounced bang-phone). When the firearm feature is discharged, it automatically calls 911 and uses GPS to report its location. Also included are orientation sensors to record its position and orientation when discharged for ballistic trajectory analysis (similar to features of the Nintendo Wii) and a fingerprint reader embedded in the trigger.

Shooting ranges will be equipped with devices that communicate with the firearm to inhibit the calling of 911 and instead log the information to your PDA or other portable computing device to analyze your shooting proficiency.

Of course. the !Phone can also be used to make phone calls. The keypad will be located on the left side of the grip (or right side for the left-handed model), the microphone at the base of the grip, and the speaker just below the tip of the barrel. Flipping the safety answers the call.

The !Phone accepts multiple batteries which are loaded in the clip. You can install more batteries for longer charge duration at the expense of ammunition at launch, but they are continuing development of a dual-purpose battery-bullet that can be fired once fully discharged.

A variety of !Phone holsters will be available.