The Nokia N8 looks set to be something truly special when it launches later this year. It’s going to be the first Symbian^3 smartphone for starters, it’ll also cram in a staggering 12-Megapixel CCD with HD Ready video recording. But what else will it offer? Well, we think we’ve found 16 unique design innovations on the Nokia N8. Read on to find out how those 16 Nokia N8 innovations will change your life…
Early this week we got a chance to play with a prototype of the Nokia N8 and were amazed at what it had to offer. There have been grumbles and groans on the internet that Nokia hasn’t truly pushed the innovation envelope with the Nokia N8 but clearly such nay-sayers haven’t bothered to take a look at what’s on offer.
Our Top Guide to Everything you need to know about the Nokia N8
We’ve found 16 top-notch (OK, 15 and a fun fact) reasons why the Nokia N8 is pushing buttons most other companies don’t even know exist.
1: First Nokia with Symbian^3 OS
2: First Symbian device with multiple Homescreens
3: First Nokia with Qt 4.6.2 pre-installed
4: First Nokia with Dolby Digital Plus Sound on-board
5: First Symbian device with OpenGL 2.0 Graphics support
6: First Nokia with 3.5-inch capacitive screen
7: First Nokia with 12-Megapixel camera
8: First Symbian device with pinch zoom in Photos image viewer
9: First Nokia with HDMI-out port
10: First Nokia with unibody design
11: First Nokia with non-removable battery
12: First Nokia with 720p video recording
13: First Nokia with 720p video playback
14: First Nokia with Bluetooth 3.0
15: First Nokia with Anodised Aluminium casing
16: First Nokia with choice of Orange or Green body (OK, not an innovation but we like the range of colours)
We reckon that’s only for starters, as once we find out what the Symbian^3 operating system truly has to offer the smartphone user, we’ll be counting innovations on the Nokia N8 for some time to come. Prices for the Nokia N8 start at around the £320 SIM free before taxes, with the Nokia N8 going on sale in the third quarter of 2010.
Spotted anything we’ve missed? Let us know if you’ve sussed any more Nokia N8 design innovations in the Comments below.