All About Symbian Media Feed Media (audio and video) from All About Symbian http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:54:02 +0100 AAS MediaFeed 0.2 AAS Insight #201: Q4, Belle and Social 1.5 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14172_AAS_Insight_201_Q4_Belle_and_S.php In All About Symbian Insight number 201 we look forward to the release of Nokia Belle for existing Symbian handsets, with each of the team highlighting an expected benefit. We also discuss Nokia's Q4 results and device shipment numbers. Steve brings news of the addition of 360Cities to Nokia Maps, Rafe talks Social 1.5 and David shares his thoughts on CNN's Symbian application.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 1st February 2012.

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You can listen to all 200 editions of the AAS Insight Podcast in our media section.

]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:42:13 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14172_AAS_Insight_201_Q4_Belle_and_S.php AAS Insight #200: Retrospective http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14115_AAS_Insight_200_Retrospective.php After just over four years, we've reached the 200th edition of the AAS Insight Podcast. To celebrate, we look back to the first and hundredth editions of the show, marvelling at the changes that have taken place, but also finding some surprising similarities. Each of the team also chooses their personal favourite Symbian device from the last decade, with the emotional attachment factor being just as important as technical capabilities.

This podcast was recorded on Tuesday 24th January 2012.

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You can listen to all 200 editions of the AAS Insight Podcast in our media section.

Note: Technically, this is the 264th podcast we've published on the site, but this is the 200th edition of the AAS Insight. Our early podcasts were primarily interviews from industry events, dating back to the Symbian Show in 2006.

]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:33:32 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14115_AAS_Insight_200_Retrospective.php AAS Insight #199: Nokia Social, Sisvel http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14051_AAS_Insight_199_Nokia_Social_S.php

In All About Symbian Insight number 199 we start with a discussion about the recent release of version 1.4 of Nokia Social and the additions and updates it contains. We also discuss, briefly, some of the third party options for accessing Facebook and Twitter. Steve shares news of Sisvel's recent acquisition of around 450 Nokia patents and the team consider the implications. In the last part of the podcast we revisit some of our favourite Symbian^3 devices.

This podcast was recorded on Monday 16th January 2012.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:37:48 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14051_AAS_Insight_199_Nokia_Social_S.php AAS Insight #198: 11m downloads, Symbian in the UK http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14009_AAS_Insight_198_11m_downloads_.php In our first All About Symbian Insight for 2012, number 198, we start with the news that there are now more than 11 million downloads a day from Nokia Store. Steve highlights the QtInfo utility and remarks on the improved experience of installing Qt apps on Symbian devices. The major topic this week is discussion of the availability of Symbian devices in the UK's High Street shops and the decline of Symbian in Western Europe in 2011.

This podcast was recorded on Wednesday 11th January 2012.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:28:55 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/14009_AAS_Insight_198_11m_downloads_.php AAS Insight #197: Nokia 801T, Nokia Belle http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13930_AAS_Insight_197_Nokia_801T_Nok.php In All About Symbian Insight 197, we start with a detailed discussion of two news items: the announcement of the Nokia 801T in China and the renaming of Symbian Belle to Nokia Belle. Rafe and Steve then ponder battery consumption and cellular connectivity (fast battery drain from low strength 3G signal). We also discuss the graduation of the QML version of the Nokia Store from Nokia's Beta Labs and the recent release of facinate, a third party Facebook client.

This podcast was recorded on Thursday 29th December 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:51:59 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13930_AAS_Insight_197_Nokia_801T_Nok.php AAS Insight #196: Christmas Edition http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13872_AAS_Insight_196_Christmas_Edit.php In All About Symbian Insight 196, we start with two news items: updates for Nokia Pulse and the announcement of the closure of the web interface for Ovi Contacts in January. As a follow up to Steve's editorial from last week the team then discuss the relative merits on the Nokia N8 and C7. The second half of the podcast has a Christmas theme: David, Steve and Rafe share the mobile accessory they would like to find under the Christmas tree and then ponder the possibility of doing Christmas shopping on a smartphone.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 16th December 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13872_AAS_Insight_196_Christmas_Edit.php AAS Insight #195: Belle in 2012 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13818_AAS_Insight_195_Belle_in_2012.php In All About Symbian Insight 195, we give our initial reaction to the Nokia statement that the Symbian Belle update for existing Symbian^3 devices is due in early 2012. Rafe and Steve discuss recent updates to the Nokia Store, which leads to a more general discussion of the beta process. We also cover Google's decision to pull the Java version of its Gmail client and Steve's recent Nokia Lumia 800/Nokia N8 camera comparison.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 7th December 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13818_AAS_Insight_195_Belle_in_2012.php AAS Insight #194: NFC discussion, design features http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13773_AAS_Insight_194_NFC_discussion.php

In All About Symbian Insight 194, we start with a brief discussion of CarrierIQ, which Nokia says is not present in any of its devices. Steve brings news of SPB's acquisition by Yandex, before David summarises his conveniently timed review of SPB Shell 3D. In the second half of the podcast we discuss NFC, which a recent report suggests will be on 50% of smartphones by 2014 and the team, before moving to talk about which design features from an older S60 devices (N86) we would like to see make a return in newer devices.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 2nd December 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:48:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13773_AAS_Insight_194_NFC_discussion.php AAS Insight #193: 701 round-up, Nokia store gifts http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13736_AAS_Insight_193_701_round-up_N.php

In All About Symbian Insight 193, Steve rounds-up his Nokia 701 coverage, with additional comments on font size and screen technology. Rafe says the reviews of the Nokia 500 and Nokia 603 are coming soon, as are the Symbian Belle updates for existing devices. We highlight the availability of free gifts in the Nokia store, David reports on an update to the Business Calendar application and each of the team answer the Opera question.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 25th November 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:40:20 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13736_AAS_Insight_193_701_round-up_N.php AAS Insight #192: Q3 Stats and Nokia 701 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13661_AAS_Insight_192_Q3_Stats_and_N.php

In All About Symbian Insight 192, Steve starts off the podcast by talking about the Q3 smartphone sales numbers from Gartner. In the main portion of the podcast, Rafe and Steve share their first thoughts on the Nokia 701, including insights into the battery, camera and screen. To finish off the podcast, David offers his thoughts on the Nokia E6 and the team share their thoughts on the future of the QWERTY form factor.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 18th November 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:23:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13661_AAS_Insight_192_Q3_Stats_and_N.php AAS Insight #191: Device updates, future tech http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13613_AAS_Insight_191_Device_updates.php

In All About Symbian Insight 189, we start with the news that Ovi Suite has now officially been replaced by Nokia Suite. Steve talks about an update (v40) for the Nokia X6, David does the same for the Nokia E72 (v81). The team discuss the formal release of Nokia Maps 3.8. In the second half of the podcast we talk through some of the future technology demos that were on display at Nokia World - from flexible screens to hydrophobic nanotechnology.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 11th November 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13613_AAS_Insight_191_Device_updates.php AAS Insight #190: Post Nokia World http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13561_AAS_Insight_190_Post_Nokia_Wor.php

In All About Symbian Insight 190, we start with the news that Nokia Store has increased its download limit to 10. Steve summarises part 2 of his Nokia 700 review, which covered multimedia and Rafe offers an explanation for the cancellation of the Nokia 600. In the second half of the podcast the team discuss some topics related to Nokia World, including hands on time with the new Belle devices (Nokia 603 and 701), the performance of Belle on the first generation Symbian^3 devices (N8 and E7) and a demo of upcoming Office apps. 

This podcast was recorded on Friday 4th November 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:13:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13561_AAS_Insight_190_Post_Nokia_Wor.php Insight Special, thoughts from Day 2 of Nokia World http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13487_Insight_Special_thoughts_from_.php The All About team sit down over breakfast to talk in-depth about Nokia's announcements from the London ExCeL centre, what it all means, Nokia's approach to differentiation, the announced handsets, new applications, and marketing.

This podcast was recored on Thursday 27th October 2011, and covers the impact of the events of Nokia World 2011. Hosted by Ewan Spence, with Rafe Blandford, Steve Litchfield, and David Gilson.

]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13487_Insight_Special_thoughts_from_.php AAS Insight Special: Nokia World 2011 #1 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13483_AAS_Insight_Special_Nokia_Worl.php In this Insight Special, the team descend on the ExCeL center to talk about Nokia World. With comments, thoughts, and news from Rafe, Ewan, Steve, and David, along with guest commentary from around the smartphone world, it's a detailed snapshot of the impact of the news from Nokia.

This podcast was recorded during the day on Wednesday, 26th October 2011. In the podcast we talk with the All About team, as well as:

 

]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:57:54 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13483_AAS_Insight_Special_Nokia_Worl.php AAS Insight #189: Q3 results, Nokia 700 and Nokia World http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13458_AAS_Insight_189_Q3_results_Nok.php

In All About Symbian Insight 189, we start with a discussion of Nokia's Q3 2011 results, which Rafe says suggests Nokia is on the road to recovery. We look ahead to Nokia World, in what is certain to be a busy week of announcements, and the team shares what device they'll be carrying at the event. In the second half, we share our first thoughts on the Nokia 700. It is Nokia's smallest smartphone and runs Symbian Belle; we'll be returning to the device in more detail in a future podcast.

This podcast was recorded on Friday 21st October 2011.

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]]> media@allaboutsymbian.com (All About Symbian) Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:20:35 +0100 http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/media/item/13458_AAS_Insight_189_Q3_results_Nok.php