Day: July 4, 2009

“The Nokia E63 too has joined the group of Nokia devices that have recently been given an update. The new v200 firmware brings speed and stability improvements along with bug fixes. The update also brings new pre-embedded applications like Ovi Contacts and Files on Ovi along with visual bookmarks to Facebook and Youtube. Another thing that Nokia has been doing recently is to block the various ‘hacking’ methods, so if that is something you are interested in, you might want to reconsider updating.The update is a 108.9 MB download from the Nokia Software Updater (windows only) and as always if you do not see the update in the NSU, it means that the update is not yet available for your product code. The update is currently not available for E63 NAM as well. The E63 does not support user data preservation, so you should create a backup before you update.” via thesymbianblog.com

“On the left-hand spine is a sizable volume rocker, but it’s mounted flush with the casing, so it’s very challenging to use it without looking at list side of the phone, especially while in a call. One thing that they have carried over from HTC’s WM phones is that even if the phone’s screen is turned off, you can adjust its volume by tapping the volume controls (without having to unlock the device first), which is very convenient, say, when you’re listening to music and don’t want to take the Hero out of your pocket. ” Read more here: