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For all Nokia N95 users out there - good news, Nokia has released a software update that improves battery life, speeds up application performance and also allows you to re-arrange menu layout. Nokia claims 30% improvement on battery life.

Also there is an updated version of Map Loader and free N-Gage demo games.

Since initial launch of Nokia N95 handset, battery life was a biggest complain from users. So if you own one and listen to music or surf internet apart from receiving/making calls, then you should update as soon as possible.

Update is version 20.0.015 and available from Nokia’s website.

You will need Nokia Software Updater utility and cable connection to update your phone software. Nokia Software Updater utility available here:

http://europe.nokia.com/A4579163

Note: Updater utility is Windows only.

London today started a trial scheme where passengers will be able to pay for their journey using special handsets with built in Oyster card or Credit card. Scheme will be accepted on underground and bus network.

Transport for London (TfL) has teamed up with Nokia handset producer, O2 mobile operator and Barclays Bank to try this scheme for next 6 months. When the phone is passed over a scanner in stations or shops, money is deducted from the mobile phone as payment.

Currrently users may spend up to £10 for payments in underground, bus network, selected shops and cafes, Threshers and Books etc.

If scheme is successful, it will be rolled out to accept larger payments and to a wider selection of retailers.

Those taking part will receive 50 pounds worth of Oyster journeys, 60 pounds off their O2 phone bill and 200 pounds to spend with the in-built Barclaycard.

Source: Reuters

Nokia is about to launch it’s own music store, site is being launched to support Nokia N95 8GB version and Nokia’s new N81 handset. These handsets will be able to connect to website and download music directly.

Various sources on Internet say that site will be launched on 1st November 2007, Nokia’s website doesn’t say much, just that it will be available in Q4 in UK.

http://www.nokia.co.uk/link?cid=PLAIN_TEXT_391261

N95 8GB black is already available from Vodafone:

Nokia N81 is available from O2: