One might think that all phones running a particular operating system (S60v3) would be able to run all the software made for said platform.
Well Nokia doesn’t do that. The barcode reader is something that you have to get for your device:
Back in December, Tommi announced
that the Barcode Reader app that comes preinstalled on the N93 would be
made available in both the Download! client of select Nseries devices,
as well as the support pages.My buddy Ricky and I updated our Catalogs app in hopes to find some
new goodies and in doing so, lost the Barcode Reader download client
that used to be there. Fortunately, on January 3rd the app was added
to the software section for the N73. Unfortunately, its not yet available on the N80 and N80ie support pages.With Barcode reader
application you can scan and decode 2D barcodes with your mobile phone.
Most of the codes contain short amount of data, such as an URL. The
main driver to use barcode reader is the easiness of scanning codes
compared to typing in a web address with a mobile phone. The reader
supports QR code and Datamatrix code.The Nokia Barcode Reader for the N73 and N73 Music Edition can be downloaded here.
Source: Darla Mack
The same thing can be said about the Business card reader, which only works on the N73:
Nokia has released a new freeware software for Nokia S60 3rd Edition
mobile devices called Nokia Business Card Reader. Somewhat hidden in
the midst of available applicatons, the Business Card Reader allows you
to
scan a business card using the cell phone’s camera, adjust it
for the mobile device screen and read the phone numbers off the card.While the app is a cool concept, it totally takes away from the
camera of the N73. Then again it could just be the business cards.The camera options for scanning the business card are up close and auto. You can scan either 1 card or multiple.
Apparently, this app is only available for the China market (according to the path of the download link) but can be downloaded here. This app will only work on the N73, hence the title, N73 Business Card Reader.
Source: Darla Mack
How would you feel if your favorite Windows application only worked on HP laptops, and another one of your list of favorite applications only worked on Lenovo and Dell desktops? I don’t see the logic in this at all and it’s hurting the S60 platform. I expect all applications written for S60 to be working all devices running S60. Nothing less!