Google has just released version 3.2 of their fantastic Maps application for S60 and Windows Mobile handsets. With it comes the new ability to see layers of information, superimposed on the map you’re currently viewing. Say you’re in a new city. Just walk outside your hotel room, get a location fix, turn on the Wikipedia…
Nokia XpressMusic 5800 firmware update to feature kinetic scrolling, better homescreen, more
Nokia’s has apparently heard Nokia 5800 customers’ calls for kinetic flick-scrolling on the company’s first-ever touchscreen handset. The Nokia XpressMusic 5800 was actually just blessed with a firmware update from Nokia, so news of another update is a nice surprise. A recent Nokia Malaysia meet-n-greet session had a Nokia product manager confirm that the upcoming…
Symbian Exchange and Exposition (SEE) 2009 to take place in London on 27-28 October
What used to be known as the Symbian Smartphone Show is now called Symbian Exchange and Exposition (SEE). It’s a two-day event which takes place at Earls Court 2, London on 27-28 October 2009 and “simultaneously at different locations around the world.” From the official announcement letter, we read that the free to attend event…
S60 .NET Compact Framework Net60 gets a free version – Net60 Explore
Folks behind the .NET Compact Framework for Symbian S60 platform, Red Five Labs, have announced a new offering. It’s called Net60 Explore, and it allows developers to use Net60 free for non-commercial use. The solution comes with a perpetual license that is linked to an individual device IMEI number, and developers can easily create licenses…
Images: Unboxing of the Nokia N97
Nokia’s WOM World was nice enough to send me the N97 for a review. As usual, first comes the unboxing. I haven’t made too much photos as you’ve probably already seen quite a few similar shots elsewhere. The idea of this introductory post is to ask you, our readers, to post us questions in the…
N-Gage available for the Nokia N97
N-Gage is finally available for Nokia’s flagship device – N97. In order to try it out, you’ll need to start “Software Update” and download the N-Gage client from there. After the installation process is over, navigate to “Games” and… you’ll figure out what to do next. Unfortunately, not all N-Gage titles can sing along the…
Nokia E72 cleared by the FCC; Sings along AT&T 3G!
FCC has been busy these days as they got to play with the Nokia E72 before the rest of us. We’re pleased to say that the version of the device they got sings along AT&T’s and Rogers Wireless’ 3G networks. This means HSPA on 850 and 1900 MHz frequencies, and in addition the E72 supports…
Symbian Horizon: Making a developer’s life easier by eliminating the need to go to multiple App Stores
After Apple released the App Store, many followed in their footsteps. From Samsung, to LG, to Nokia, to mobile operators, to Microsoft, everywhere you turned it looked as if another App Store was being released. If you’re a developer, how do you maximize your potential earnings? If you’re a Symbian developer, how much of a…
Video: New Nokia N97 promo highlights all of the device’s features in 3 minutes
We caught a new promo video for Nokia’s flagship device – N97. As you may see from the clip above, all of the smartphone’s features are mentioned — including navigation, great camera, personalized homescreen, QWERTY keyboard, tons of storage, connectivity, apps, and so on. Enjoy! BTW: I got the N97 to test it out, so…
Nokia E55 is cleared by the FCC
Nokia keeps pumping all of its devices through FCC labs, despite the fact they’re not selling that well in the U.S., to say the least. Latest phone we caught on its way to the North American market is the ultra-thin smartphone – E55. Announced alongside the E75 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this…