Thanks to N96 Forum member Adamal for posting the above video showig the DVB-H (and other properties of the N96) in action.

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Its official. As Planet N96 suggested back in July, BBC have now confirmed that their iPlayer software will be released for the N96.

This updated version will allow programmes to be downloaded onto the N96, either via a 3G service or the built in wireless functions of the N96. This is obviously a much improved offering than is available for the iPhone, where it is only possible to stream the programmes, not save to view at a later date and the N96 will be the first phone to offer such a capability.

The software will be available to download from 1 October, and will give access to programmes such as Eastenders, Dr Who, and a wide range of Radio programmes.

A source in Nokia, it is rumoured, has suggested that Nokia will be starting a video download service, specifically to compliment the release of the N96.

This would mean that users who will not benefit from DVB-H TV because it is not available in their areas, would still be able to use the multi media features of the new handset. The service is likely to be partnered with media content providers and include episodes of TV programmes.

As Planet N96 reported, BBC iPlayer may also be in development for use with the N96, which would add a rolling weeks worth of BBC content for UK based users and certainly add to the N96’s attraction.

Want one of the first Nokia N96 phones?

Nokia have today launched a site at Face the Task where you can bid to have one of the first 96 N96 phones, as soon as they are available in your country.

Head on over, and you might, just might be one of the lucky ones!

There is also the chance to donate to WWF to protect Nepalese Pandas, and in return you get

Obviously the N96 will have the DVB-H TV tuner, but not all (or many at launch) countries will have any stations broadcasting DVB-H TV. So what to do?

Well some reports say that the BBC is looking to add compatability for the N95 to its iPlayer platform (PC’s Macs and the iPhone can already connect), and if the N95 can, it would seem a logical step for the N96 to be able to too.

The report is via marketing ageny, Brand Republic who have stated that the Beeb’s head of digital media, Anthony Rose, has advised of this possibilty as a route to extend the availability of iPlayer.

The service is available for the iPlayer over the built in WiFi, something that the N95 has, and the N96 will have, so if you live in the UK, you may not be able to use the TV tuner, but may still be able to get to view BBC programmes.

Polariod announced a while back that they were stopping production of their instant print film, having stopped selling the cameras last year.

They have now launched an instant printer that is compatible with most bluetooth or usb cabled digital cameras and mobile phones.

At 20mm H X 72mm W X 23.5mm D and weighing just 8 oz (without paper), this tiny printer will print full colour business card sized photos onto a sticky backed paper, for about 30p per print, using an inkless technology called Zink.

So if after you have splashed out on your new N96 (assuming Nokia ever release the N96!), you still have £99 left over, you might want to consider adding a portable printer to go with it.

Nokia have today announced an update on the “Comes With Music” service, welcoming Warner Music Group to the service.

The “Comes With Music” service will enable purchasers of selected Nokia phones to have complete access to the Comes With Music catalogue, for a full year, and keep downloads in a permanent library on the phone, even after the first year of subscription.

Due to launch in the second half of 2008, the “Comes With Music” service would be a perfect accompaniment for the 16GB hard drive of the Nokia N96. Music will be available from Universal Music and Sony BMG as well as Warner Music.