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OVI Store updated with improvements to user experience
March 30th, 2010
Nokia have updated their Ovi Store with a number of useful improvements aimed at enhancing the overall user experience.
Improvements include:
- Five Star ratings for content (previously content was rated out of three stars).
- When an application is reviewed the review makes a note of the device used, for example an N97 or E52 etc
- You must have downloaded an app or game etc to review it.
- Changes to app detail page allowing more useful information and screenshots etc
Ovi Store (on the N97 Mini)
You’ll need to update the Ovi Store app on your phone to access the store, you should be automatically prompted to update next time you open it.
Can’t wait for the OTA update? Manually update your Nexus One
February 3rd, 2010
If you’re impatient and can’t wait for the OTA update it is very easy to update to the latest software by following the instructions over at the Android Forums
It takes about ten minutes in total to update.
All previous data and settings are preserved.
Multitouch arrives on the Google Nexus One
February 3rd, 2010
Google is rolling out the first update for the Nexus One
Main features of the update are:
Pinch-to-zoom functionality: devices will now include a new pinch-to-zoom mechanism in the phone’s Browser, Gallery and Maps applications
Google Maps: the Maps application with be updated to a new version, Google Maps 3.4, which will include:
- Starred items synchronized with maps.google.com – access your favorite places from your phone or computer
- Search suggestions from your personal maps.google.com history – makes it easy to search for places you’ve searched for before
- Night mode in Google Maps Navigation – automatically changes your screen at night for easier viewing and driving
Google Goggles: this mobile application will now be available directly on your device by launching it from your All Apps menu. Just use your Nexus One camera to start searching the web
3G connectivity: a general fix to help improve 3G connectivity on some Nexus One phones
In order to access the update, you will receive a message on your phone’s notification bar. Just download the update, wait for it to install, and you should be all set. This update will be rolled out gradually to phones – and most users might not receive the notification until the end of the week
Nokia X6 unboxing with a difference
January 3rd, 2010
Phone unboxing videos have always seemed to me to be rather pointless, but Ewan Spence (and special guest) over at All About Symbian once again breathes new life into a tired format with his unboxing of Nokia’s new X6 capacitive touch screened smartphone.
Basic BBC iPlayer widget for Nokia E52, E55, E72
August 20th, 2009
The BBC can take some time (if ever) to allow new devices to access their TV catch up service iPlayer.
This widget is the original basic one allowing you to view streamed versions of BBC programmes in the UK, sorry no downloads or radio in this version.
Nokia E52, E55 and E72 Internet Radio
August 19th, 2009
The new Nokia E52, E55 and E72 sadly don’t have the Nokia Internet Radio application built in, but there is away to get it.
Read more…
Nokia N97, why it’s time for it to go…
August 17th, 2009
After two months my love affair with the Nokia N97 is over, it’s been shortlived I know, but I expect certain things from my mistress’s these days and the N97 just doesn’t deliver.
I can forgive the processor speed and the low ram, in the real world they haven’t caused me any issues, my N97 has been reliable, hasn’t crashed, locked up and my camera lense isn’t scratched.
Access your Apple Mobile Me iDisk with the Nokia E75
May 16th, 2009
If you have an Apple Mobile Me account it is now possible to access your iDisk using the Nokia E75, (or any other S60 FP2 device)
iDisk is basically a 20GB online harddrive, instantly accessible from your Mac, it is ideal for storing files online that you might need to access when away from your computer.
Sadly the Mobile Me web interface doesn’t work on the S60 webkit browser, however if you have a Nokia E75 it is now possible to access your iDisk direct using the new ‘Remote Drives’ function. Read more…
BBC iPlayer on the E71 inc Downloads
April 9th, 2009
Please Note: Since the guide was written, the BBC have added official support for the E71, however you may still follow this guide to view the iplayer on other devices, for example the Nokia E75
If you are in the UK and you own an E71 it is now possible with a little trickery to use the latest 1.6 version of the BBC iPlayer for both streaming TV and Radio and because the E71 has the correct DRM certificates it is also possible to download programmes to your phone for viewing later.
Five things I’d like to see added to Gravity
March 30th, 2009
After a day of playing with Gravity the all new Twitter client for S60 Mobiles there a few things that I would like to see added to improve its functionality.