Nokia Chronicles

The founder of the famous Navi-Key is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles, Christian Lindholm. A gripping listen as Christian shares the process behind the formation of what would ultimately be used by millions and millions of people across the world, through the Series 30 and Series 60 user interface. Christian also shares with us his other life passions, and what he's up to now - helping pioneer the next generation of wearables through Google's WearOS. Where to find Christian: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLindholm Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

This week we are joined by mobile industry veteran, Ben Wood. We reminisce on the times of Nokia's heydays, and bring up some venerable Nokia devices that ruled the world for the time. Ben also shares his experiences and love for curating older mobile devices through his Mobile Phone Museum initiative, and Justin springs puts some quirky bonus questions to our guest on this episode. Where to find Ben: ============== Twitter: https://twitter.com/benwood Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 3 continues this week with Andy Hagon, one of the OG's when coming up with the advent of mobile phones and in particular, Nokia. Andy takes us through his journey with Nokia in both the UK and USA, and expresses his fond admiration for the Nokia N9. Some interesting stories are told by Andy, many of which were shared over beers at the pub, the way it should be! Reach out to Andy Hagon: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyHa90n Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 3 of the Nokia Chronicles is back with none other than the camera legend, Juha Alakarhu! Where to find Nirave: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalakarhu Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Nirave Gondhia joins us on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. We dive deep into his favourite personal memories of Nokia - the devices, the events, the comradery, and the career springboard that has resulted from these special formative times in his life. A truly special episode as all three of us reminisce deeply about the Nokia of old, and the people that connected us (and still do) all together. There's no better way to finish off Season 2 than with Nirave Gondhia. Where to find Nirave: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niraveg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UKMobileReview Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

This week we are joined by David Wood, the co-founder of Symbian. A man with quite the history when it comes to mobile computing, and the heart and soul behind the operating system that found it's way into the hands of over 500 million people across the globe. David takes us on a journey from the early days of Psion through to the heyday of Symbian, and it's eventual demise at the hands of Windows Phone. A truly insightful chat - we are pleased to bring you this conversation on the Nokia Chronicles. Where to find David: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/dw2 David's book on Symbian (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Smartphones-beyond-Lessons-remarkable-Symbian-ebook/dp/B00NAZTCTW Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Shane of SMOOREZ fame on YouTube joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. Shane has made a name for himself acquiring and repairing a lot of old phones that would have otherwise been condemned to a life of e-waste, and Nokia devices feature heavily as a part of his personal collection. Listen in to our chat as we geek out with a fellow Aussie on the glory days and devices of Nokia - one of our best chats yet. Where to find Shane: ================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.moorez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SMOOREZ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Juan Carlos Bagnell of SomeGadgetGuy fame on YouTube, is our guest on a sunny Californian Friday afternoon. We take a trip down memory lane as Juan shares his favourite innovations and hallmarks of Lumia and Symbian devices, and we wax lyrical about the importance of utilising the features of the phone that you paid your hard-earned money for. A highly enjoyable chat with a highly intelligent fellow - all on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. Where to find JCB: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomeGadgetGuy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somegadgetguy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/juanbagnell SGGQA Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CoyEVlB2S8QD1nYZEAOwc Website: https://somegadgetguy.com/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Michael Fisher of MrMobile fame on YouTube, is our guest on a blustery Friday night. We speak candidly with Michael regarding Nokia's famed Lumia hardware and software accomplishments, and a rare Nokia that Michael has in his possession that fits snugly into his top 5 Nokia's of all time. Coffee, carrier devices and community comradery - all on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. Where to find Michael: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/Captain2Phones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themrmobile/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/themrmobile Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/captaintwophones Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Marton Barcza, of TechAltar and The Friday Checkout fame on YouTube, is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. We delve into Marton's favourite Nokia devices, and waxes lyrical about the current predicament HMD's Nokia is in. Marton offers up some passionate advice on how HMD could potentially improve their situation, and shares the fact that he has a Nokia 3310 tattoo and how his first Nokia phone came to be. Where to find Marton: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/techaltar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techaltar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TechAltar  &  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFridayCheckout/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Wayne Spillett joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. The man otherwise known as Captain Care bares all in this week's episode, sharing anecdotes of his time working at Nokia on the behemoth that was Nokia Support Discussions. Wayne was also responsible for liaising and developing social media teams across the globe, and has fond memories of the core members of NSD and also reveals for the first time publicly, the Round Table. A truly special episode that resonates with the co-host of the Nokia Chronicles, Adrian Hughes, as the Nokia Support Discussions were a truly special part of his life. Reach out to Wayne Spillett: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMSpillett Instagram: https://instagram.com/wmspillett Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Marc Dillon joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. A name that requires no introduction - a true heavyweight and the face that comes to mind when the N9, MeeGo and Jolla are mentioned. Marc gives us great insight this week into the processes and technical development behind some of the most iconic devices to come out of the Nokia stable, along with the trials and tribulations behind the software powering these phones and tablets. A master of the storytelling craft, we trust you enjoy tonight's chat with Marc as much as we did. Reach out to Marc Dillon: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcDillonDotFi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcdillondotfi Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 2 continues this week with Michael Hell, of Symbian-Freak & FoneArena fame. Michael details how he got started in the Nokia space, along with recounting some of his favourite Nokia events around the world. Listen in to also discover the one bad memory he had out of all his time in the Nokia 'sphere, along with the one app he would have if he was stuck on a desert island.  Reach out to Michael Hell: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelxHell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelxhell/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 2 of the Nokia Chronicles starts off with a bang this week, with the delightful Phil Schwarzmann joining us. Phil reflects on his time at Nokia, initiating some clever social media and digital marketing projects for Nokia products, and sharing some fun and interesting anecdotes regarding the Nokia user community. A fun chat with Phil also discussing his viral fame on YouTube of how Americans speak Baltimorese, and also his best-selling book, "How To Marry A Finnish Girl" (links to these below). We hope you enjoy this week's chat as much as we did. Reach out to Phil Schwarzmann: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilSchwarzmann Website: https://www.philschwarzmann.com/ Phil's book "How To Marry A Finnish Girl" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Marry-Finnish-Girl-Everything-ebook/dp/B006GB4LOS Phil's video on "How To Speak Baltimorese" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sa3Tl3t88Mc Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

This week we catch up with one of the nicest YouTubers around, Grant from Grant Likes Tech. We delve into the older histories of Nokia devices in the USA, and what got Grant excited enough to acquire a Lumia 1520 straight out of college. Grant also shares his iconic Top 5 Nokia devices of all time - and shares his true feelings about HMD Global and the Nokia 9 PureView. Where to find Grant: ================== YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/GrantLikesTech/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/grant_likes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grant_likes/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

This week we catch up with Dan Carter, an OG of the Nokia blogging world harkening back to the days of the Nokia N95. We cover his beginnings in the mobile review scene, his experiences at events such as MWC, CES and Nokia World's, and wax lyrical about his love of older Nokia devices. And for some reason, we discover that Lumia's aren't exactly the most favourite era of Nokia for Dan. An engaging chat with a knowledgeable fellow, you don't want to miss listening to this. Where to find Dan Carter: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/mobilemandan MobileManDan website: https://mobilemandan.co.uk/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Our inaugural and special Christmas 2021 episode. We ramble on about some Nokia-related matters, and give thanks to our guests and listeners. Have a safe and merry festive season, enjoy the time off with your families and we will see you back in early 2022! Connect: ======= Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nokiachronicles/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 1 of the Nokia Chronicles finishes this week with the delightful Rita El-Khoury of Symbian-Guru and Android Police fame. Rita shares her favourite memories of attending Nokia events, making lifelong connections with other Nokia bloggers and employees, and writing from the deep-down passion of her own heart about Nokia. Lots of deep and thought-provoking conversation, interspersed with fond memories (and that slipper) along with many laughs.  It's been an absolute pleasure having Rita on, and stay tuned as even though that's a wrap for the Nokia Chronicles for now, we have a lot more coming soon. Photo of that Nokia slipper mentioned in the podcast: https://twitpic.com/2hh21s Reach out to Rita El Khoury: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/khouryrt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khouryrt Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Ever wondered the origins of the Nokia Pure font that debuted in 2011? Well tonight we have on Bruno Maag (of Dalton Maag), who with his team have worked relentlessly on the Nokia Pure font that has graced web, print media and of course Nokia devices. Bruno shares his story of coming up through the typography industry, and the specifics that went into designing the Nokia font that is iconic even to this day. A fascinating insight into fonts, scripts and how it all ties together to have an emotional and lasting effect on the end-user. Bruno is a true genius and driven to fulfil his craft to the highest level of detail. We have learned a lot on this week's episode, and enjoyed every second of it - we hope you will too. Reach out to Bruno Maag: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/bruno_maag LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bruno-maag-4512306 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalton.maag Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

We have Nokia and HERE Maps legend Pino Bonetti, on for this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. A fascinating journey into growing up with personal navigation devices, and sharing this exciting journey with fellow employees and customers. GPS/A-GPS and the advent of downloadable offline maps is also covered this week. Pino also delves into where he believes social media is headed next, and lists his favourite Nokia devices of all time - along with his love for T9 predictive texting. For the third week running, we have our guests professing their love for T9. An awesome chat, so listen in. Reach out to Pino Bonetti: ================== Twitter: https://twitter.com/haikus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haikus/ Music Credit: ========= Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/