Gadgeteers in the U.S. who own the Nokia N96, will now have access to firmware that fixes a couple of bugs that were annoying in the previous build.

Nokia N96 Firmware Update V.12.043
The Nokia N96 v.12.043 firmware update includes:

• A new version of the Nokia Switch application (v4.0)
• Improvements in still camera image quality and clarity
• Compatibility with the new Nokia Email Service
• Improvements to Bluetooth compatibility
• System stability fixes and improved device speed
• and more

Brighthand advise that “the Nokia N96 can be updated using the on-device Nokia Software Updater software, or over-the-air (OTA) by dialing *#0000# and choosing “check for updates” from the options menu.”

Not sure if this update can be applied to the Australian version. Will keep you posted on this.

Via Brighthand

I love old Chinese movies where everything’s portrayed in a rustic background and skirmishes are settled with fists rather than guns. I’m not a big Bruce Lee fan though, but my Chinese movie-loving heart is tickled with this special Bruce Lee edition of the Nokia N96 that’s now out in Hong Kong.

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After yesterday’s slew of flip leather cases, we’d like to offer you another option in the form of silicon cases for your Nokia N96 handsets. Like a glove custom made for your hands, these cases were made for the N96 to fit the device perfectly.

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We got some more accessories for Nokia N96 lovin’ people here in Mr. Gadget Australia. First up is the flip-type leather case to protect your gadget if you’re inclined to bring it around with you wherever you go.

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The Nokia N96 will reportedly be retailing for $1349. Sure it’s got a built-in TV Tuner and 5 Megapixel camera, however the market has some fairly hefty contenders already battling it out such as Apple’s iPhone 3G, Blackberry Bold and T-Mobile G1 to name a few. Personally? Too chunky and expensive for me.

All users of the Nokia N78 phone and the recently released Nokia N96 can now download and installed the application fring on their handsets.

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Yeah, this one’s just a rumor for now and we have no way of knowing if it’s even close to the truth. Apparently, according to JAMP Blog, the highly-anticipated Nokia Tube is going to be launched soon—as in next month soon.

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Nokia N96

Of course we’ve all known about the Nokia N96 for a long, long, long while now ever since the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. In fact, we even had an iPhone vs. Nokia N96 showdown here in Mr. Gadget sometime ago. Now, however, the Nokia N96 is officially, err, official—in North America at least.

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A source from the Finnish company Nokia divulged to CNET Australia a plan the company aims to undertake in the future. As a tie-in to the impending release of the next generation N-series phone, the Nokia N96, the world’s biggest mobile phone company is launching a video download store.

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We still have to wait a month ’til the Nokia N96 is released (on August), but a few lucky people can get their hands on a unit right now. Yes, really! The caveat: it costs US$1,200 when the retail price of the unit is expected to be just $860 (to go down over time, hopefully). But if you’re an animal lover, it might just be worth it.

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