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I’ve just noticed that s60.com has a downloads section on their page that lets you view applications compatible with your s60 phone. A good idea, its something that I’ve been working towards as well. The list shows you shareware and freeware apps.

Waiting for the new E-series phones

A few weeks ago, pictures of the so-called E61i/E62i surfaced on various cell phone websites and forums. The phone was supposed to be the E61 with a 3mp cam at the back. This got my hopes up, as I have been always dreamed of having the E61 with a cam. Then, Engadget, Darla Mack and other bloggers posted leaked pictures of the new nokia E80/E90 communicators. But, as the weeks go by, Nokia shows no signs of releasing any new E-series devices. And as I patiently await their arrival, an earnest request to nokia,

Please announce them officially before christmas!

Nokia has signed a contract with T-Mobile to deploy 3rd Generation wireless equipment for the carrier. Nokia will be using the Nokia Flexi WCDMA base station optimized for T-Mobile’s newly acquired AWS spectrum. For those who don’t know, T-Mobile has bid nearly $4.2 billion for this 3G spectrum. The base stations are highly modular, adaptable and can be used for 3G deployment in multiple spectrum bands. The base stations will be HSPA capable.

T-Mobile expects to roll out this service by mid-2007. With Sprint looking towards WiMax and Verizon all set to deploy EV-DO Rev A, T-Mobile should also be concentrating on deploying HSPA.

Read the full press release here.

The nokia N73 ME is starting to show up on online retailers’ websites. Well known cell phone dealer plemix has them in stock. Hi-Mobile.net has it in stock as well. With prices of about $540, it is quite pricey (the regular N73 sells for about $420).

Nokia’s “Black friday” Sale

Nokia stores at NYC and Chicago will be offering discounts on certain Nokia models on Black Friday. These discounts will only be applicable in-store at the two Nokia Flagship stores.

$150 off on 7380 - down to $399.99
$100 off on N80 - down to $499.99
$70 off on N90 - down to $429.99
$70 off on 6126 - down to $199.99
$60 off on N72 - down to $359.99
$50 off on N71 - down to $399.99

There will also be giveaways on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (1 Nokia 770 Tablet and 2 Nokia 6216’s each day).

SOURCE: Darla Mack