Nokia has updated its once flagship 5800 XpressMusic smartphone. Here’s what’s included with the latest firmware: Kinetic scrolling in application menus (like in the Nokia N97). Ovi Maps 3.03, which includes Lifecasting option as well as the free car and pedestrian navigation. Ovi Store client updated. Windows 7 device stage support. In addition, many of…
Mobile Apps: Native or Web? Where are we going?
You have a couple choices when it comes to mobile apps. You can download and install a mobile app that’s been specifically created for your smartphone, or you can simply hop online and use a web-app through your smartphone’s web browser. Now that web technology is advancing to the point where web-apps can perform many…
Nokia Messaging for Social Networks Beta goes beyond touchscreen devices – now available for Nokia E63, E71, and E72
Nokia Beta Labs has released a new beta version of Nokia Messaging for Social Networks app, which now works on popular QWERTY phones – the E63, E71 and E72. And while I’m not sure you will be able to use all of the features that are included in the touch-enabled version (contextual homescreen widget for…
Nokia X6 16GB Coming Soon to a Canadian Carrier Near You
Nokia Canada has let it be known via their website that the Nokia X6 16GB is now ‘coming soon’ to Canada. At this point, no pricing or carrier details have been given… But we can expect to hear more on the X6 in short order. The Nokia X6 boasts a 3.2″ capacitive touchscreen display (640×360),…
Nokia N86 8MP gets a new firmware; Free Ovi Maps navigation included in the package!
The Nokia N86 8MP got a new firmware update and it’s a heavy one (142 MB). Described as a “Maintenance” update, firmware version 30.009 brings several improvements to Nokia’s first 8-megapixel camera-equipped baby, including: The latest Ovi Maps 3.3, with free navigation! Location sharing via Facebook Bug fixes and improvements of Nokia Messaging Updated RealPlayer…
Sports Tracker now compatible with Nokia’s touch phones
Remember the Nokia Sports Tracker? We covered it on IntoMobile for quite a few times in the past. It used to be Nokia’s own project and then it was spun off in a separate company – Sports Tracking Technologies, founded by the software’s original creators – Jussi Kaasinen and Ykä Huhtala. Enough history. The point…
Sony Ericsson Satio hits U.S. market
If you’ve been jonesing for the Sony Ericsson Satio, you’re in luck because the handset is now available in Sony Style stores for a mere $650 unlocked. I’d consider the Satio a cougar because it’s still pretty darn sexy but is kind of old – it was announced nearly a year ago. It has a…
Free theme of the day: iPad on a Symbian S60 touchscreen phone!
Guess we knew something like this is going to happen. Someone made an iPad theme for Symbian S60 touchscreen phones. Unfortunately, it’s not for every S60 5th Edition device — the theme is optimized for the all-touchscreen handsets like the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, and it looks kinda odd on some other models — that’s according…
Multi-tasking on Symbian S60 – Omnia HD runs 62 apps at a time!
Talk about multi-tasking. This guy (HyperX) managed to make his Samsung Omnia HD run a total of 62 apps at one time! The Symbian S60-powered device runs a custom (HX-V4-Speed-SE) firmware, meaning you won’t be able to repeat this with your off-the-shelf phone. But if you’re brave enough (and have the necessary technical skills), you…
Ovi Maps free navigation hits Nokia E71 and E66
Nokia is extending the reach of its free walk and drive navigation service to two additional devices – Nokia E71 and E66. In order to take advantage of the deal, you’ll need to download and install the latest version of Ovi Maps for PC, and then install the application on your phone. Please note that…