It’s been general knowledge for a while that Symbian devices can already make use of Skype. Owners of such gadgets simply have to download the said application and they can already enjoy unlimited Skype calls to their friends and loved ones who also use Skype. But, there’s a twist now. Nokia has just announced that it is making Skype for Symbian available on its Ovi Store beginning today, for free! Isn’t that exciting?!

Who doesn’t get attracted to gold? Not a lot that’s for sure. Maybe Nokia is hoping to gather more sales for its N97 handset that is why they covered it up with gold! And it’s not just a coating. The Nokia N97 Mini Gold Edition is swathed in 18-carat gold! So, if you love all kinds of bling, this handset is tailor-made for you!

This Gold Edition is sure to reach Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East in the second quarter of this year. There’s still enough time to save up $850 if you set your heart on getting the handset.

Haven’t you heard yet? Nokia, the largest handset maker in the world, is giving away free Ovi Maps to Nokia cellphone owners! And the great thing about it is it’s free! The chances of getting lost in unknown places have just grown slimmer. As long you have a Nokia in your hand, you will always find the right way no matter where you are in the world. Almost. It covers 74 countries in the planet.

What did you do with that old cellphone you used to have? You probably still have it somewhere in your home since you didn’t just want to dispose of it in the garbage. Well, good news to all of you who are living in Saudi Arabia! Nokia has launched an initiative in recycling unwanted mobile phones in your country. So, those who don’t know what to do about their phones can just go to the Nokia Care Centers located in various parts of the country.

Nokia has added a new series to its line of smartphones—the X Series. It is a music phone that will surely get music lovers interested. The Nokia X6, the carrier of the series went on sale yesterday! Well in selected countries anyway. If you live in Europe, Asia, Africa or the Middle East, you can head off straight to your nearest Nokia outlet for you to be the first to experience what the Nokia X6 is capable of. This new music and communication is certainly promising.

Recalls aren’t only applicable to laptops and cars; it is also applicable to chargers! Yup, listen up Nokia users. You might be one of the people who will be affected by the charger recall that the cellphone maker has issued. According to Nokia, a limited number of cellphone chargers could cause electric shock to the users. This could happen because the plastic covers on the affected chargers could separate and expose its internal parts. These parts are conductors so there is a big chance that the user will really get the shock of his life!

Got a Nokia N97? Be one of the first to try out Nokia’s newly announced app, the Ovi Lifecasting. This is currently available as a beta version. Ovi Lifecasting is basically a tool that enables a user to stream updates to his Facebook account using the N97 mobile phone or the N97 mini. But, before that can be done, the user must first download the Ovi Maps and Ovi Lifecasting widget straight into his device. Then he must log on to his Nokia account and then connect to Facebook. From there he can already make updates about his location as well as his status.

Another much-awaited gadget from Nokia has been unveiled. Your curiosity for the Nokia N900 can be quenched as the number one handset maker unleashes it to the market. So, what does the Nokia N900 have that many people are getting so hyped-up about it? First thing, it’s the very first device to use the Nokia’s newest Maemo 5 OS. This also furnishes with device with a And it’s not a handset but an Internet Tablet. It has an amazing 3.5-inch 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen. And based on its advert video, the screen is really intuitive. You can easily access all applications through it. This is matched by a sliding QWERTY keyboard.

Wow! Nokia has taken its undertakings a notch higher with the announcement of its new Booklet 3G netbook. Never thought you’d see the day huh? Nokia is serious in its effort to conquer the netbook market with its highly-capable Windows-based device. The Booklet 3G is a nice-looking device with an aluminium case, 1.25kg weight, 2cm thickness, and 10-inch HD-capable display. And based on the titbits that Nokia has revealed about its new netbook, the device boasts 12-hour battery life, which is very beneficial for people who are always on the go.

There’s a new handset to watch out for from Nokia. The new 5530 XpressMusic is the successor to the very successful 5800 model that was released last year. And since the 5530 model is the new one, it should contain newer and better features than its predecessor, right? The 5530 XpressMusic is based in the Symbian S60 5th Edition, which makes it noticeably more advanced than the 5580. Goodies that you can expect from the 5530 include the 2.9-inch touchscreen that has 16m colors with 640 x 360 resolution. It can also capture images through the 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. Video recording can also be done through this camera.

How about a new Internet Tablet? Nokia will be launching its new Internet Tablet pretty soon. The Nokia N900, also fondly referred to as the Nokia Rover is the successor of the N810 Tablet. As the latest offering, the N900 has more fabulous features than its predecessor. The built-in cell phone radio will keep you tuned to the most recent songs. The smaller 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen with 800 x 480-pixels resolution will help you navigate through its various applications. Browsing through the Internet can be made through 3G and HSDPA connectivity. It also retains WiFi and Bluetooth support.

Nokia has its own services online store, the Ovi Store. Developers can easily list down their programs in the catalog so that customers can gain access to them. Nokia users just have to visit the store on: ovi.com if they want to download or purchase some programs that they want to have on their phones. If you visit Ovi Store you’ll find different applications such as: games, videos, and podcasts... and the contents available in the store are compatible with over 50 Nokia handsets, so almost everyone is covered.

Nokia is the world’s number one handset maker and Skype is the biggest provider of free VoIP service. So, if these two goes into a partnership what do you think will happen? I think there would be more free and cheap phone calls over the internet; only now it’ll be through your Nokia handset.

This is exciting! Through the official announcement of the partnership last February 17, Skype’s Internet communications experience will be coming to Nokia’s mobile computers; Skype will initially be integrated in the Nseries; the N97, in particular will be the first to have the Skype feature in the 3rd quarter of 2009.

The Nokia 8800 Gold Arte deserves much praise! After reading about it, I can’t help but be impressed. Aside from looking extremely stylish with its stainless steel parts with 18 carat gold plating and high-quality leather, this latest addition to the Nokia Arte lineup, the 8800 Gold is also full of exciting features.