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Nokia N9 arrives in white, MeeGo software update coming along the way

Nokia N9 arrives in white, MeeGo software update coming along the way

Posted: 26 Oct 2011, 07:50, by Victor H.

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Nokia N9 arrives in white, MeeGo software update coming along the way

The Nokia N9 has the enchanting new all-touch MeeGo Harmattan as its platform and it's different than pretty much everything else out there on the market. In terms of usability and comfort, we'd compare it to webOS, but both are underdogs in today's smartphone world. While the webOS product department is officially dead now, though, the Nokia N9 has just launched and is doing well if we are to believe Nokia's chief executive Stephen Elop.

It even gets a new addition – a gorgeous white version making it even more irresistible. It's slightly different than the other matte versions in black, magenta and cyan. Luckily, it's coming soon – in the fourth quarter of the year with the 64GB variant being the first one available in white.

“The manufacturing process for beautiful white products is quite complex and we wanted to make sure we deliver the best possible quality for our consumers,” Nokia N9 product marketing head Frank Zillikens explained.

But what's more important is that Nokia is indeed readying a software update for MeeGo Harmattan on the Nokia N9! We wouldn't blow this out of proportion – it doesn't mean that the platform has revived chances for survival, but it's definitely welcome news for those mulling over a purchase.

This update is also coming in Q4 2011 and will improve usability including music controls in the lock screen and closing apps by swiping them down (hello, webOS!). NFC tag reading will also be included.

So, is Nokia starting to see the future in MeeGo again, what do you think?

source: Nokia Conversations

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1. arcq12 posted on 26 Oct 2011, 07:54 5 1

I think NOKIA should've just pushed MeeGo instead of WP.

2. nanozander posted on 26 Oct 2011, 08:03 1 0

You're not the only one...

3. redmd posted on 26 Oct 2011, 08:05 1 0

Agreed. After Nokia World, I've decided to get the N9.

7. adroit786 (banned) posted on 26 Oct 2011, 09:36 1 0

Definitely .............. but I like the keyboard version N950 more than N9, but unfortunately it is for developers only...........

4. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 26 Oct 2011, 08:21 0 0

Lol the lock screen looks like samsungs touchwiz lock screen, Samsung patent this! Jk

5. XiphiasGladius posted on 26 Oct 2011, 09:13 1 0

1 word " ENVY "

6. fenixsama posted on 26 Oct 2011, 09:19 1 0

Yes, PLEEEZ. Nokia give MeeGo a chance. I would love to see my n8 upgrade to MeeGo. Then I would give this to my mom and get myself an n9. =)

Many still buy nokia even if its symbian. Now why don't you reward us with your very own OS?

8. jackhammeR posted on 26 Oct 2011, 10:35 0 0

WOW...looks stunning. I was thinking about black..but this one is simply amazing. Eat this Iphone 4 crap!!

9. bigboss posted on 26 Oct 2011, 12:10 0 0

I think that apple is going to patent 'glossy white colour of phone body' and sue this. Beware of Apple. Danger is lying ahead of you N9.

10. chapizzo posted on 26 Oct 2011, 12:52 0 0

If had the resources, i'd buy all four versions, if anything just to look at them. As for meego, i am silently praying for the n9 to sell better than any nokia windows phone. Then maybe nokia will change their mind and bring meego back to life.

11. dan_md posted on 26 Oct 2011, 13:13 0 0

^The trojan horse woud never allow that to happen. Sellout/Selop is further sabotaging Nokia as we speak and counting his bullions

12. GeekMovement posted on 26 Oct 2011, 18:49 0 0

Awesome device and the white looks even better! Want.

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1. arcq12 posted on 26 Oct 2011, 07:54 5 1

2. nanozander posted on 26 Oct 2011, 08:03 1 0

3. redmd posted on 26 Oct 2011, 08:05 1 0

7. adroit786 (banned) posted on 26 Oct 2011, 09:36 1 0

4. RORYREVOLUTION posted on 26 Oct 2011, 08:21 0 0

5. XiphiasGladius posted on 26 Oct 2011, 09:13 1 0

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