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September 24, 2008: Nokia Previews "Nokia Image Space" , "Point and Find"
Comments: 4 | Categories: S60 Software

Nokia conversations ,today, previewed 2 upcoming software which has me really excited. First up, is what they are saying is "a totally new concept of viewing Images" : Nokia Image Space. Using the GPS, compass and accelerometer found on the...

September 19, 2008: Nokia LifeviNe : A Hands-on at an early build
Comments: 7 | Categories: S60 Software

I will be participating in the Nokia LifeviNe project, for the next 2 months, where basically a bunch of different people from around the world have been given trial Nokia N82's that have Nokia's "lifeviNe" application installed on it.

September 18, 2008: Nokia Upcoming Innovations
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Nokia conversations just posted a couple days ago, about a new site launching : Legendstelegraph.com What it basically is, is yet another one of Nokia's flash-heavy sites showcasing one of the upcoming "Innovations" through a story or a "Legend" of...

September 18, 2008: Nokia's (life)viNe
Comments: 11 | Categories: Announcements , Mobile 2.0 , Nokia , Nseries , S60 Software

For the next two months I, Ms. Jen, am participating in the Nokia viNe project, of which a number of different folks from around the world have been given trial Nokia N82's that have a new Nokia geo-tracking-photo-video-music application* called...

September 4, 2008: The Future of Nokia Email
Comments: 3 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 Software

A few weeks ago Nokia Email made it to Nokia Betalabs. Before my hiatus I had the privilige of putting out some questions to the Product Manager in regards to the advances of Nokia Email. One thing that I've learned...

August 27, 2008: Nokia's New LifeviNe Application
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

At the Nokia Virtual Launch event that happened a couple days ago, there was a whole new application announced alongside the new Nokia N79 and N85 : Nokia LifeviNe . Nokia is marketing it as "a new way to plot...

August 13, 2008: Celebrate Ramadan With Customizations from Nokia
Comments: 3 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , Religion , S60 Software

Last year, Nokia created its special edition Nokia N73 in honor of the Holy month of Ramadan. The device came with a 2GB SD card pre-loaded with Azkars, Islamic Organizer, e-books and more. This year, items such as the wallpaper...

July 2, 2008: Fring Adds 3rd Party Add-Ons
Comments: 0 | Categories: Messaging , Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , S60 Software , Social Media , VoIP

Recently Fring announced the availability of their API for 3rd party application development. Facebook, Gmail notifier, Orkut, vTap and Yandex.mail notifier are among the first new mobile add-ons available for Fring.

July 1, 2008: Nokia Offers Native Push Email With New Service
Comments: 29 | Categories: Eseries , Nokia , Nseries , S60 Software

Through a kind invitation from Nokia I've been able to test out a new service called Nokia Email. Nokia Email is an application that offers native push emails to your device. Think Mail for Exchange for us non-corporate folks! Finally,...

June 26, 2008: Shozu Adds Ovi Plus More
Comments: 2 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Ovi , S60 Software , Web 2.0

Shozu fans will be happy to know that Ovi has recently been added to the increasing list of providers. YAY!!! Along with 8 other newly added providers Shozu now has a list of 46 web 2.0 properties. via Press Release:

June 22, 2008: Top Mobile 20 Contest - Reminder
Comments: 0 | Categories: Contests , Development , Java Apps , S60 Software

This is a reminder that the Top Mobile 20 contest is still under way. What is Top Mobile 20 you ask? Top Mobile 20 is a competition for mobile software development companies and individuals that produce, design, and develop smart...

June 17, 2008: Midomi Software Allows You To Find Music With Your Voice
Comments: 3 | Categories: Music , Nokia , S60 Software

One of the features that I loved with the N75 was the music recognition app. Something like that really needs to be implemented in all of the Nseries devices, but as you know it was an AT&T customized app. Although...

May 7, 2008: Best Application of the Year
Comments: 30 | Categories: S60 Software

I don't say this lightly but there is no question in my mind Psiloc's latest application Connect is by far the best application to come along in quite some time easily making it the best application of the 2008. Connect...

March 31, 2008: Locatik Beta updated again
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 Software

Psiloc has released another update to their beta software Locatik. Honestly I'm at a lost the ultimate purpose of this software. Locatik is a S60 application once loaded on the device intermittently sends location updates to their website. Beyond sending...

February 20, 2008: HandyWeather Updated
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software , Travel

The popular weather application from Epocware HandyWeather for S60v3 has received an update. The notable change in v5.0 is the inclusion of weather maps. There are also some other setting and menu changes that give the user a couple more...

February 6, 2008: rotateMe 2.0 out of Beta, soft of...
Comments: 1 | Categories: Development , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Samir announced via email today that rotateMe v2.0 is now public with beta 2.1 being released tomorrow on his forum for those that have made donations and and v1.5 (??) still in the works. His email to donors didn't give...

February 6, 2008: The Ultimate Pocket WiFi Router
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software , WiFi

JoikuSpot is creating a lot of buzz this week in the S60 community and for good reason. This is one of those applications that might make the biggest of tightwads open their wallet, if it weren't already FREE. In the...

February 1, 2008: Citizen Journalists Put Nseries and Flixwagon to Use For Super Tuesday
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 Software , Video , Web 2.0

MTV's 'Choose or Lose' Citizen Journalists Cover Every Super Tuesday State With First-Ever Live Mobile-to-Web Broadcasts Could this possibly be history in the making? Or multimedia coverage at its best. MTV's army of Street Team '08 citizen journalists will cover...

January 29, 2008: A Conversation about Conversation
Comments: 7 | Categories: Development , S60 Software , SMS

Nokia Beta Labs released an update to Conversation on January 24th. I thought I would give it one more try, after all the wife uses this application on her N95-3 all the time. Try as I might there are simply...

January 28, 2008: Photo Tagging
Comments: 9 | Categories: Mobile News, Rants & Raves , Nseries , S60 Software

GPS has taken one more step forward with Nokia’s Location Tagger. There are several applications that add location tagging to pictures taken with your mobile device but most only add them as a tag, exactly how you or I would...

January 26, 2008: My Phone Software FAQ
Comments: 4 | Categories: Phone Reviews , S60 Software , Tips and Tricks

By far one of the most asked questions for me is, "What applications do you on your device?" Followed closely by, "What applications should I load?" My favorites programs have changed over the years but here are a few of...

January 25, 2008: Beta Labs Updates
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

Nokia Beta Labs has been busy, over the past couple days Nokia has released several beta updates. Updates include: Conversations, Nokia PC Phone, Internet Table Video Converter, Device Status, NSeries PC Suite 2.0, Mobile Web Server and Gizmo for S60....

January 22, 2008: Accelerometers Gone Wild
Comments: 2 | Categories: Bluetooth , Gadgets , Nseries , PC Connectivity , S60 Software

The ever expanding uses of the accelerometer never seem to cease or amaze. This latest development is the equivalent of using the N95 or similarly accelerometer equipped device as Wii controller. This is just one of the many accelerometer designs...

January 9, 2008: EQO Goes Symbian
Comments: 3 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , S60 Software , Symbian

EQO Customer Evangalist and friend Chris Richardson has great news on his blog. EQO has finally made a symbian edition of their IM application. YAY!! Symbian EQO is currently in beta and although it seems to be missing Skype it...

November 26, 2007: Cinema 3D by Emdigo, Inc.
Comments: 3 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 , S60 Software , Symbian

Cinema 3D by Emdigo is an amazing animated software for S60 2nd and 3rd edition users with 3D device capabilities. I was introduced to this software by the demonstration of just how it works. As you can see in the...

November 12, 2007: Free N-Gage Game For N81 Users
Comments: 2 | Categories: Games , N-Gage , Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Nokia Asia has a special promotion site for new N81 users. To celebrate your new purchase, Nokia is offering your first game for free. How cool is that. How to get your game: Simply register with your personal details including...

November 10, 2007: Gizmo 5 Beta - Calling and IM From Your Mobile
Comments: 2 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I received this email yesterday and thought I would share it for those that haven't seen it yet. Save on Text Messaging, Stay In Touch by IM on your Phone: Visit www.Gizmo5.com on your phone's mobile web browser. Add your...

October 23, 2007: Beta Labs Updates Conversation and Gizmo
Comments: 1 | Categories: Development , Eseries , Mobile Content , Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Recent news yesterday tells that Nokia's Conversation app is now available for Eseries devices. Gizmo for S60 was also updated yesterday to version 1.32, so if you are currently using it you might want to grab the update.

October 22, 2007: Windows Live Mobile Available for Eseries
Comments: 4 | Categories: Eseries , Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

AllAboutSymbian has the scoop this morning for all you Eseries users. Windows Live Mobile is now available in the Download! section of your device. Once again it does mention that there will be a charge for use somewhere down the...

October 21, 2007: Active Notes Goes Solo
Comments: 3 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I was first informed about Active Notes after reading Steve Litchfield's review of it from the E90. Once again I thought, "now why can't it be a standalone application?" Thanks to Zack of Symbian in Motion (and Nokia of course)...

October 10, 2007: Nokia Download! for PC, Yay or Nay?
Comments: 2 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , PC Connectivity , S60 Software

Since its release , I've been playing around with Nokia's Download! for PC and sort of enjoying it. For the past month or so I've been trying to get a thorough understanding of exactly how Download! itself works. By works...

October 8, 2007: Nokia Updates Online Share
Comments: 5 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Nokia has updated its Online Share application and is now available for download from Nokia Beta Labs. So far the application is really cool. Nice UI and the service activation function has been enhanced to make the process less painful....

September 24, 2007: Typepad Silently Updates Its Mobile App for S60 3rd Edition and Adds iPhone App
Comments: 3 | Categories: Apple/Mac , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software , Symbian

Now that I've got my Lifeblog app working again and configured my Online Share to include Typepad's api, Typepad releases an update to its mobile application to include S60 3rd edition devices. Typepad Mobile was released last August and as...

September 18, 2007: Pro Session Golf Now Available for Nseries
Comments: 2 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 Software

Remember the Nokia N93 Golf Edition? Well those that have waited for the Pro Session Golf application that was said to be available back then will be happy to know that it is now available. According to the press release...

September 10, 2007: Nokia Lifeblog is Giving Me Grief!!!!
Comments: 9 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , PC Connectivity , S60 Software

Ok I've asked this question on the discussion forums and N95 users that I know. Now I'm just getting frustrated. Hopefully there is someone out there that is encountering the same issue as me and if so please chime in....

August 27, 2007: Wireless IRC for S60 3rd Edition!
Comments: 4 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I honestly can't tell you how long I've been waiting for this!!! ThisT Ewan Spence gave me the heads up a few weeks ago while in Helsinki and now I can finally exhale. WirelessIRC by Mobileways is now available for...

August 13, 2007: SBSH Announces New Papyrus Update 1.3 for Symbian
Comments: 21 | Categories: Press Releases , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software , Symbian

SBSH Mobile Software announced today a new update for its best-selling PIM application Papyrus for Symbian to version 1.3! SBSH Papyrus 1.3 brings lots of new exciting features and improvements, including: new optimization for Nokia E90 devices, completely re-designed and...

August 9, 2007: Nokia Starts MOSHing
Comments: 7 | Categories: Development , Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 Software

For people that have been following my Twitter or Jaiku stream I'm sure you've seen a few messages pop up saying that I'm MOSHing. Now you can MOSH too!! First lets start by explaining exactly what MOSH is. MOSH (MObilize...

July 31, 2007: The Return of MobiLuck
Comments: 1 | Categories: Bluetooth , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I haven't heard news of Mobiluck for over a year now. It was one of those apps that I should've included on my list of apps that needed to be updated for 3rd edition. I received an email today informing...

July 26, 2007: Psiloc Released miniGPS for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 16 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

The team over at Psiloc have been busy updating apps for us S60 3rd edition users. The popular miniGPS is now available for S60 3rd edition devices. Psiloc’s miniGPS collects details about GSM network cells and perform predefined actions such...

July 26, 2007: I’ve Been “Mobile Tagged” - Whats on a Blogger's Phone
Comments: 9 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

This came as an interesting topic, since I've never seen it done before outside of questioning "what's on your mobile". Symbiano-Tek has tagged my mobile device to show and share what apps are on my device and how I use...

July 17, 2007: 3 Extends Mobile and Web Sevices to All
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software , Web 2.0

Ewan reports that 3neXT, a site that was created for the users of 3's X-Series mobile and data services, is now able to be viewed and enjoyed by all. 3neXT is a web portal of applications which can be shared,...

July 17, 2007: Mobile Hotdog - mBounce Download Service
Comments: 3 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , Nseries , S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Nokia Nseries and S60 users are no strangers to applications supplied by mBounce. Especially consumers in the Asian Pacific region. mBounce is responsible for most of the cool apps supplied on the recent Nseries APAC devices. Applications such as Animated...

July 15, 2007: Frozen Bubble for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 9 | Categories: Games , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

One of the games that I loved playing ever since I had my Nokia 3650 was Frozen Bubble. It immediately became addictive and it went with me on every device I carried afterwards. At one point I thought that it...

July 2, 2007: Mail for Exchange NOW Available for the N73 and N95 - Really this time
Comments: 8 | Categories: Eseries , Mobile Content , Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Recently, Mail for Exchange was made available via the Download! folder of the Nokia N73 and N95's. Like the rest of you once we tried to install it those devices weren't in the list to download. E-Series.org reports that it...

June 19, 2007: Where Have All The Twitterers Gone?
Comments: 1 | Categories: Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Theres no question that last week was a week for beta testing. I figured with so much happening there would be tons of people blogging about the new Jaiku for 3rd edition. Lol, I've had Jonathan's post bookmarked for days...

June 19, 2007: Opera Mini "Dimension" Beta Now Available
Comments: 5 | Categories: Java Apps , Mobile Content , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I woke up this morning to an IM from Opera Mini informing that the Dimension Beta was available for download. [08:12]: It's here! We just launched the new beta of Opera Mini 4, codenamed Dimension. Since you signed up to...

June 18, 2007: Revisiting AllTunes Mobile
Comments: 9 | Categories: Mobile Content , Music , PC Connectivity , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I love music. Sometimes when your out and about you might come across a song that you haven't heard in quite some time and you want to just "get it now". The other night I was watching Scrubs and Colin...

May 31, 2007: ViewRanger And Nokia N95 Create A New Horizon For Outdoor GPS Navigation
Comments: 2 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software , Symbian

Topographic Maps, GPS Navigation and Location-Based Services for the Outdoor Enthusiast Cambridge, UK – 30th May 2007 – Augmentra, a leading innovator in gps-enabled navigation software for smartphones, today announced the latest version of its award-winning ViewRanger off-road mapping, navigation...

May 23, 2007: Has Gizmo Project Become The New Skype for S60 Devices?
Comments: 12 | Categories: Eseries , Mobile 2.0 , Mobile Content , Mobile VoIP , Nseries , PC Connectivity , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software , VoIP

I think for about a year now we've been waiting for a Symbian Skype solution. Even during the release of the N800 Internet Tablet there were talks of Skype being available in the future. Have we put that waiting on...

May 17, 2007: SpodTronic for S60 v.3 = Mobile Radio and Podcasts
Comments: 7 | Categories: Music , Nokia , Nseries , Podcasts , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Remember SpodRadio? I used to be a fan back in my v2 days, but really never looked into a v3 edition. Thanks to a read on WOMWorld I found that Nechbi has the details!! Since May 2007 spodtronic 2.1 is...

May 10, 2007: Best Profiles for S60 3rd Edition Now Available
Comments: 5 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

One thing that I've heard people mention missing in S60 3rd Edition is the ability to set-up timed profiles. Best Profile for S603rd Edition has been released today just to solve that problem... although it would be nice if Nokia...

May 7, 2007: New Version of Nokia Sports Tracker
Comments: 2 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Nokia has updated its GPS Sports Tracker Application to v 1.42. The new version fixes a few bugs and introduces some new enhancements such as support for Metric/Imperial/Nautical measurements, GPS filtering and support for transferring .kml files using Bluetooth or...

May 4, 2007: Nokia N75 Text to Speech - I Love Your Accent
Comments: 6 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 Software , Tips and Tricks

I have a huge crush on the British accent. I can't help it. I guess its from all the many years of me watching British Comedy! I recently recieved an Nokia N75 to play around with, and while my preview...

May 2, 2007: More Software Searching on Nokia's International Sites
Comments: 5 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

This past weekend I spent time again checking out software available on Nokia's Hong Kong site. As before, I came across some cool new apps, but this time they did in fact have one available for the N95. Animated SMS...

April 27, 2007: Handango's Secret Sale
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

For those looking to fill their S60 devices with some cool software, Handango is having a "secret sale", which I guess since now its out in the open its no longer a secret. :) Enter the code SECRETSALE at checkout...

April 20, 2007: Fring Now Available for the N95
Comments: 1 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Thanks to some emails that I've received, I am happy to inform that Fring is now available for the N95!! I guess that makes 2 softwares that I can cross of my list of apps that were missing! Thanks Neil...

April 9, 2007: ThreadSMS - Chat Style SMS
Comments: 4 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Ricky and I have been Twittering and Texting for a couple days checking out the newly released 3rd edition app called ThreadSMS by EHandySoft. You may remember the discussions from a few months ago on CoolSMSChat and the development of...

April 4, 2007: Some Apps Need To Play Catch Up For The N95
Comments: 8 | Categories: Java Apps , Mobile Content , Nokia , Nseries , S60 Software

I spent some time searching the net and emailing developers and companies to get things working for my new toy. One thing I noticed is that the Downloads! section now includes content. With the preproduction model it was left empty....

March 20, 2007: There Is No N81!
Comments: 3 | Categories: Blah Blah Blah , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

When I checked the website for the Nokia Sports Tracker application, I did in fact see there was an N81 listed there amongst the compatible devices. Didn't really think much of it until last night when JimH alerted me to...

March 15, 2007: Nokia Sports Tracker GPS Activity Tracker for S603rd Edition
Comments: 1 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

The newest download available from the Nokia Research Center is the Nokia Sports Tracker. Nokia Sports Tracker is a GPS based activity tracker that runs on S60 smartphones. Information such as speed, distance and time are automatically stored to your...

March 1, 2007: Jaiku Social Phonebook Now Available For S603rd Edition
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I've been waiting for this announcement since last. Jaiku, the social phonebook that I mentioned last year has finally released its application for S60 3rd edition!! Main features of Jaiku Mobile Beta: The live contact list works just like your...

February 23, 2007: Does The Availability of Smart2Go for S603rd Take Away From The N95?
Comments: 2 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , PC Connectivity , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

One of the key selling points of the N95 (IMO) was the introduction of GPS and Maps. Having a built in GPS program without the need of an external GPS receiver to me was a grand idea. In my past...

February 10, 2007: Fring Adds MSN To Its Client App
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Recently, news on the net introduced an application called Fring, whice allows Skype and GTalk users to take advantage of chatting and calling without desktop compatibility. Not too long after the announcement of the Beta app, MSN has been added...

February 10, 2007: Nokia Gives Mobile Seach An Update
Comments: 3 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Remember back in October when it was revealed that the popular Content Search application that was preinstalled on the E50 had become available? Well seems like Nokia took notice and thus brings us (all of us) a new and improved...

February 5, 2007: Signing For S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I was fortunate to receive a copy of Fexplorer for S60 3rd edition to demo and as you know from the website, the app must be signed. I tried following the instructions on the forum but you know me and...

February 5, 2007: Nokia Offers A Way To Keep Wellness At Hand
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Nokia's Research Center has created a nice new "healthy" way to keep your well-being diary via your mobile. The Wellness Diary is an S60 application for storing and analyzing wellness-related data collected from everyday life. Very nice way to keep...

January 27, 2007: Nokia Team Suite for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Last weekend I came across some pretty cool software apps for the Nokia N73. I'm sure they can be used on other S60 3rd edition devices as well. E-Series.org revealed the availability of Nokia's Team Suite app for all 3rd...

January 23, 2007: Quickoffice V4 Premier Reviewed
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Steve Litchfield gives us his review on AllAboutSymbian of new version of Quickoffice....Quickoffice V4 Premier for S60 3rd Edition. One of the innovations by Quickoffice in the last year or so has been to implement Quickmanager, a way of updating...

January 22, 2007: The Problem With Agile Messenger
Comments: 9 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 Software

We loved Agile Messenger when it was free and man that has been for a few years now. But something went wrong when it came to the decision making on starting to charge for this popular S60 IM application. They...

January 21, 2007: Software Searching
Comments: 5 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon browsing some of Nokia's international sites. As you know in the past I've usually come up with some pretty interesting software finds. Nokia Hong Kong (which can be viewed in English) and Nokia...

January 21, 2007: Vox Mobile App for S60
Comments: 4 | Categories: S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

The recent announcement of Vox being integrated into Nokia Nseries devices was great for current and new Vox users. Having options intergrated saves on memory by not having to download a separate application. But having a downloadable application gives options...

January 20, 2007: Nokia Barcode Reader Now Available On Support Pages
Comments: 1 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

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...

January 20, 2007: Nokia Releases N73 Business Card Reader App
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

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...

January 19, 2007: CoolSMSChat - A Solution For Threaded SMS
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 , S60 Software

After reading a comment left by Robb in regards to the Threaded SMS post I decided to check out this app by eHandySoft. CoolSMSChat is a chat-style SMS communication tool and is a perfect add-on or replacement for the phone's...

January 18, 2007: Using The S60 Application Wishlist
Comments: 1 | Categories: Nokia , S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Thinking about the post that both Stefan and I made a few days ago I decided to check the S60 Application Wishlist to see if any app recommendations have been made. Whats funny is that in my post I mentioned...

January 17, 2007: Enter To Win A Nokia N95
Comments: 4 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Nokia Sofware Market is giving new registrants an opportunity to win their very own Nokia N95 Multimedia Computer! One N95 multimedia computer will be raffled among all the users who register before January 31st 2007. By the way... remember that...

January 5, 2007: WorldMate 2007 Preview
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I'm a definate fan of WorldMate. Mostly because I have a habit of calling and texting people in other time zones. I used WorldMate on New Year's Eve to send messages to Finland and the UK when it reached midgnight...

January 3, 2007: ROK TV Now Compatible With S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 0 | Categories: Press Releases , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

London; 3rd January ’07. ROK, the UK-based mobile communications and entertainment specialist, is delighted to announce that ROK TV is now compatible with 3rd Edition, including the Nokia N71, N73, N80 and N93. ROK TV’s patent-pending technology delivers video streaming...

December 22, 2006: 2D Barcode Reader Now Available
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Right on the heels of Tommi's announcement, the 2D Barcode reader is now available for the N73 and N80. I located the Barcode Reader app in the Download! folder on both the N73 and N80IE. If it doesn't appear at...

December 14, 2006: Tommi's 2D Barcode Manifesto
Comments: 10 | Categories: Nokia , Nseries , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I'm happy to learn that the 2D Barcode Reader application that is preinstalled on the N93 will be added to the N80, N73 and N93 support pages in the near future. Tommi has brought back his post on 2D Barcodes...

December 8, 2006: AllAboutSymbians Essential Software Picks
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Steve at AllAboutSymbian has compiled a list of essential apps that you should install on your S60 3rd edition phone. Now of course these were picks by Ewan, Rafe, Steve and myself but feel free to share what you think...

December 6, 2006: FlashLite 2.1 Available for Free Download
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

FlashLite 2.1 is available for download and this time there is no need for IMEI numbers. You must however be a registered member of the Adobe site in order to download. The new version is available for both S60 2nd...

December 1, 2006: Christmastime at AllAboutSymbian
Comments: 0 | Categories: All Around the Internet , S60 , S60 Software , S60 Themes

Krisse of AllAboutSymbian has compiled a festive find of Holiday treats for S60 users. From mobile themes to applications its beginning to look alot like Christmas over there!!

November 22, 2006: Cellfire Launches Cellfire Express
Comments: 0 | Categories: Java Apps , Mobile Content , Press Releases , S60 Software

Cellfire, the first-ever nationwide mobile couponing service, today launched Cellfire Express – a first of its kind WAP version of the program – making it accessible on all wireless service providers, nationwide. Previously available only on Cingular and Verizon Wireless,...

November 22, 2006: Qipit and Shozu Announce One-Click Mobile Document Capture, Share and Store
Comments: 0 | Categories: Press Releases , S60 Software

San Francisco, CA, - November 21st, 2006, Qipit, the first consumer service for turning any written or printed information into a clear, crisp digital copy that can be stored and shared on the go, and ShoZu, the leading free service...

November 22, 2006: Makayama Releases Media Studio for Nokia 3.5
Comments: 5 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I've loved this application ever since I first used it several years ago. It used to be called DVD to Nokia and even though I also used Smart Movie I felt that this one has the easiest conversion method. Well...

November 5, 2006: EQO Offers More Than Just Mobile Skype
Comments: 4 | Categories: Java Apps , S60 Software

When EQO was first announced it seemed like the ideal temporary solution for Skype users. Now they have extended the service to include more instant messenger services. Sounds like a perfect solution to replacement for Agile Messenger since they are...

November 1, 2006: Nokia Podcasting Application Update
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Thanks to Steve and the new S60 Podcast Blog we can now keep up to date with tips and tricks for our Nokia Podcasting app. Steve informs that the Nokia Podcasting app is now out of beta (October 25th) and...

October 26, 2006: Symella and SymTorrent for S60 3rd Edition Now Available
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Rcadden has alerted me that Symella and SymTorrent are now available for S60 3rd edition. Both apps have been tested on Nokia N80 and N91 multimedia computers. Symella is a Gnutella client for Symbian smartphones. Gnutella is a popular Peer-to-Peer...

October 23, 2006: Windows Live Messenger for S603rd Edition
Comments: 29 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Looking for a free IM replacement for MSN using Agile Messenger? Windows Live Messenger for S60 3rd Edition has popped up on the net. Produced by Chinese company MIMM Technologies, Win Live Messenger just might be the replacement for Agile....

October 21, 2006: Nokia Local Search Application Revealed
Comments: 2 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I honestly didn't want to get online this weekend since I'm suffering from a terrible cold, sniff. But while browsing the feed reader on my multimedia computer (Anssi M. will be so proud that I used the correct term) I...

October 20, 2006: Papyrus For S60 Giveaway Winners!!
Comments: 5 | Categories: S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

This was the first of hopefully future contests that I wll be running. All of your comments were great but unfortunately I couldn't chose all of them. So here are the winners!! Congratulations to acnst, AndyM and Devin!!! I've sent...

October 20, 2006: Widsets, Cingular and the E62
Comments: 6 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

I'm almost finished with my E62 review and am now suddenly stumped on something. It's no secret that Cingular has crippled java on some if not all of their devices, but why on such a power-house as the E62? I...

October 16, 2006: WorldMate To Come Pre-Installed on Nokia Eseries Devices
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

MobiMate Ltd., the leading mobile travel application developer, announced today that its WorldMate application comes pre-installed in the Nokia Eseries devices. Nokia has licensed a basic version of the application for inclusion with the Nokia E50, Nokia E60, Nokia E61,...

October 12, 2006: Papyrus for S60 Giveaway!!
Comments: 12 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Lets face it... we all like something for free right? Well what better way to get the new Papyrus for S60 then to enter a giveaway! The rules are simple. Starting today 10/12 just drop a comment stating what you...

October 11, 2006: Quickoffice Gets An Update And Support for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Quickoffice today announced that they have upgraded their software to version 3.1 offering many enhancements and support for S60 3rd edition devices. The new version also introduces Quickmanager which offers users the ability to update QuickOffice or purchase an upgrade...

October 9, 2006: Papyrus Updates Its Popular Calendar App With 3rd Edition Support
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Sometimes you just need to have more out of your basic calendar on your mobile. Thats where Papyrus comes in. As mentioned on AllAboutSymbian and company press release, SBSH Mobile Software announced today the update of Papyrus for Symbian to...

October 8, 2006: Symtopia - One Stop Directory for S60 3rd Edition and UIQ 3.0 Sofware
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software , Symbian

Simon Judge has created a one-stop directory for both S60 3rd edition and UIQ 3.0 (Symbian 9.1) devices. I applaud Simon's decision to compile and summarize the list of available software and he explains more in detail on his website....

September 21, 2006: Nokia and Microsoft Intergrate Live Search Into Its Mobile Seach Platform
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , Press Releases , S60 Software

Espoo, Finland - Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Microsoft to integrate Live Search capabilities into its Mobile Search platform, thus enabling consumers access to Live Search directly from their Nokia Nseries multimedia computers...

September 18, 2006: Add Speed To You SMS Messages on the E61/E62
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Not that there might be a noticable difference in how fast your sms is sent, but Nokia Europe and Nokia Canada have added an SMS Accelerator Application Download to its support pages. The SMS Accelerator Application is for both the...

August 29, 2006: FExplorer for S60 3rd Edition - Almost Here
Comments: 12 | Categories: Nokia , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

Dominique Hugo, the creator of FExplorer gives us the first screenshot of FExplorer running on his N80! Thats a good thing! However, it seems that its gonna take just a little bit longer to get all the kinks and quirks...

August 17, 2006: HandySafe Updates Its Desktop Client
Comments: 0 | Categories: Nokia , S60 , S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

HandySafe for S60 has updated its desktop client to version 5.05. The update includes: Possibility to Import/Export data to/from text files into Handy SafeDesktop (own Handy Safe format). Importing data from eWallet 2.x and Flex Wallet. HandySafe can be downloaded...

August 15, 2006: N91 Missing QuickOffice
Comments: 7 | Categories: S60 3rd Edition , S60 Software

This is sort of a follow up to my previous article. Since writing that I received an emailed press release stating that QuickOffice is supposedly shipping pre-installed in the Nokia N91 (as well as others but there aren't reported issues...

August 9, 2006: Six Apart Announces TypePad Mobile
Comments: 4 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 Software , Web/Tech

TypePad users can now post photos and entries to their blog easily with Six Apart's new TypePad Mobile, a free application for Palm, Windows Mobile or S60 mobile devices. Currently the app is only available for S60 1st and 2nd...

August 7, 2006: Will Nokia Make Their Sensor App for S60 3rd Edition?
Comments: 7 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 Software

The reason that I'm asking is because I love this app. Sometimes it makes a trip to the mall or being stuck at the bus terminal while travelling to NY a bit more fun. I recently received a Club Nokia...

August 2, 2006: IM+ For S60 3rd Edition Now Available
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Phil at S60 informs that the popular IM Chat application IM+ has now been Symbian Signed and is available for S60 3rd edition. IM+ Mobile Instant Messenger is a complete messaging solution that allows users to exchange instant messages within...

July 20, 2006: Try and Buy Catalog Application for S60
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Ever wonder where those try and buy apps come from on your new Nokia? Well now you can have your own Try and Buy catalog on your phone. Try and Buy manager is a service that enables you to Try...

July 19, 2006: Y-Browser File Manager for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 6 | Categories: S60 Software

SymbianFreak informs of the new Y-Browser file management system for S60 devices including 3rd edition, however, I wouldn't consider this to be is a full system access application as mentioned. Reason being... can't access my inbox. Although you can access...

July 18, 2006: FExplorer for S60 3rd Edition in Development
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software

(Sigh) Thats my first response. My second response... its about time and I can't wait for its arrival!! Simon's SExplorer was very well designed but when you are so used to something that you know how to get there before...

July 18, 2006: Shozu Available for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

Shozu the popular image sharing service is now available for 3rd edition devices such as the Nokia N80, N71 and N91. I know... finally. ShoZu allows you to send images to photo and video sharing services such as Flickr, TextAmerica...

July 18, 2006: Jaiku - Your Social Phonebook
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Tommi over at S60's Applications blog informs us of a new "Social Phonebook" thats currently in Beta. Jaiku is a social phonebook that displays real time presence and location of your contacts. Seems interesting enough. Once installed Jaiku connects to...

July 6, 2006: Flickr Uploader Tool for NSeries
Comments: 7 | Categories: Mobile Content , Nokia , S60 Software

Flickr now has their uploading tool available for the N72 smartphone (also compatible with the N70 and N90). The tool allows you to upload images to Flickr right from the built-in Camera and Gallery applications. As you can see on...

June 14, 2006: Wayfinder Earth (Beta)- Having The Earth in Motion
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Don't know where you're going, or even worse, don't know where you are? Wayfinder Earth can show you... in 3D. Wayfinder in conjunction with TeleAtlas has created a freeware Beta of their new WayFinder Earth "With the power of TeleAtlas,...

June 9, 2006: Agile Messenger PREVIEW Release Available for S60 3rd Edition
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software

Agile Messenger has released a preview version of its popular Messaging software for S60 3rd edition devices. I also noticed that GoogleTalk is now one of the available clients (this might be old news). Agile Messenger for S60 3rd edtion...

June 3, 2006: Handy Safe S60 Updated for 2nd & 3rd Edition
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 News , S60 Software

An update to the popular Handy Safe for S60 is finally available. I was wondering when this was gonna happen. Good news is that version 5 is also compatible for S60 3rd edition, so that probably defines the wait. Handy...

May 8, 2006: FExplorer 1.16 Beta Available
Comments: 6 | Categories: S60 News , S60 Software

It seemed that FExplorer had dissappeared for a while. Even the site was unavailable for a brief moment. But Dominique Hugo is back with new beta release of the popular freeware. One of the updates include a new 'open with'...

April 26, 2006: ShoZu 1.7 Now Available
Comments: 0 | Categories: Java Apps , Mobile Content , S60 Software

A new version of ShoZu is available on the website. ShoZu is still free to use. The recent version 1.7 includes: In addition to sending to your main photo sharing site, you can configure ShoZu to be able to upload...

April 17, 2006: Kaspersky Labs To Test New Mobile Antivirus Software
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 News , S60 Software

BetaNews reports that Kaspersky Labs is seeking beta testers for the second version of its Anti-Virus Mobile product, KAV Mobile, which protects Symbian based smartphones. I know that some of you out there just love to have Mobile Antivirus protection...

April 8, 2006: Spodradio - The Next Generation of Mobile Radio
Comments: 5 | Categories: S60 News , S60 Software

Its funny how I am easily influenced by software. Especially any type of media software. A few days ago I talked with my buddy Frank about possibly podcasting on my site. I'm not really sure if its something that I...

April 2, 2006: DevMan *Free* For a Limited Time
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 News , S60 Software

Mike Ulrich, the creator of DevMan for S60 is offering the software for free download and regs for a limited time only. DevMan (short for device manager) is a task and application mananger for S60 and S80 phones. Better get...

March 31, 2006: PeerBox Mobile P2P Mobile Music Sharing
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile Content , Music , S60 News , S60 Software

Both Tommi and Jukka over at S60 have come across this new music file sharing software. Don't get too excited though. Although they claim to be legal you have to wonder just how thats possible. This fits into the same...

March 6, 2006: Cool Symbian Freeware
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Rafe Blandford from AllAboutSymbian gives us a look at some new and interesting Symbian Freeware to check out. I mean who doesn't love freeware, especially when its legitmately free. One that I checked out was Nice Dial. Nice Dial adds...

February 19, 2006: Series 60 Freeware
Comments: 0 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 News , S60 Software

One thing we Series 60 users love is "freeware". Not saying that paying for it isn't rewarding, but some of the coolest apps have been freeware. For example, FExplorer, which in my opinion is the most popular "must have" application....

January 15, 2006: Handango In-Hand Catalog Available for S60
Comments: 2 | Categories: Mobile Content , S60 News , S60 Software

Sometime ago I had requested this. I remember when AAS interviewed someone from Handango and I specifically asked them to find out when this would be available for Series 60 devices. At that time it wasn't available and no date...

January 13, 2006: Handy Safe is Just That
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

I'm sure there are several s60 applications out there that some users claim that they can't live without. You know; that one that you constantly have to contact developers about to inform them of your new imei# since you've switched...

December 2, 2005: Zi Corp Offers Its Predictive Text Suite Free For Series 60
Comments: 4 | Categories: S60 Software

Zi Corporation's Zi Predictive Text Suite for Series 60 is available at no cost for a limited time. The suite contains both eZiText (for predictive text entry) and eZiTap (multitap entry) and both products are aimed at speeding up data...

November 23, 2005: Share Your Series 60 Freeware
Comments: 1 | Categories: Java Apps , S60 News , S60 Software

Some of the best apps that I have for my 6630 are freeware apps. The most popular and I think the ultimate fav on everyones list is FExplorer. Series 60 users can tell you that its the first app that...

November 21, 2005: Nokia Gets Ready For The Holiday's With Some Downloadable Goodies
Comments: 1 | Categories: Mobile Content , N-Gage , Nokia , S60 Software

Last year I posted about the Seasonal Themes and Ringtones that Nokia offered for the Holidays. Well as of today that link still works (so get them while ya can). Ngage.com also has some Holiday cheer coming your way with...

November 21, 2005: FExplorer for Series 60 Updated
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

FExplorer has been updated yet again. Now up to v1.15, the new version offers better cursor control, more error checking for free RAM, progress bars and improvements to the hex editor. Download available at www.gosymbian.com. via: AllAboutSymbian

October 17, 2005: Upload Your Flickr Photos with ShoZu
Comments: 13 | Categories: S60 Software

ShoZu is a really cool app that allows you to upload images to your Flickr account straight from your mobile. ShoZu is free for download but requires authorization from the Flickr website. Once you begin the download/install from the ShoZu...

September 3, 2005: Stay In Touch with Business and Personal Contacts
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Hancheeft announced 8/26 the unveiling of InTouch. This is a new reminder utility for S60 Series cell phones(see list below) . It enables you to schedule a phone call and get reminded with a sound alert when the scheduled time...

July 31, 2005: MobiMedic Review
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

I came across a post on Textually.org about this kewl first aid application for your mobile. Mobi-Medic is an interactive mobile phone utility that can be used as a First Aid guide. The concept of the application has many positive...

June 5, 2005: Contacts Transfer for Series 60
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

So, I just got my replacement Nokia 6600 Friday from T-Mobile. Its funny that in the 11th month of my warranty my original 6600 just stopped working correctly... (I think it might have been jealous of the 6630). One of...

June 2, 2005: SMS Tray for Nokia Series 60
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 Software

This has become one of my favorite apps for my phone. I have what you would call a unique situation. I live in an almost rural area where GSM coverage is bare, but with the help of bluetooth accessories and...

May 20, 2005: ControlFreak Anniversary Sale, This Weekend Only!
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

For those of you who have been dying to get this app... grab it while you can!!! For 2 days mtvoid.com will be offering its popular app ControlFreak for just 1 Euro (normally 10 Euros) (don't ask me the conversion!!)...

April 12, 2005: PhotoRite SP For Nokia Series 60
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software

I can't remember where I came across this app, but I totally love it. I have a thing for black and white images, and now I can create them using my phone! PhotoRite SP by Zensis is an advanced image...

March 30, 2005: Avantgo and the Nokia 6630
Comments: 4 | Categories: S60 Software

After having such a tough time trying to figure out why Avantgo wouldn't work on the 6600 I decided to just not think about it and just use it on the N-Gage. Seems like Avantgo left off with the 3650...

March 29, 2005: SlovoEd Dictionaries on Sale 75% for Nokia Users
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

Epocware if offering a huge discount on its popular Dictionaries for Nokia Series 60. This sale is for registered users and is good until March 31st, so act fast!!! Nokia Series 60 Software: SlovoEd Nokia Series 60 dictionary.

March 26, 2005: Adobe Reader for Symbian OS
Comments: 3 | Categories: S60 Software

Adobe now has its reader available for the Symbian OS. Currently available for the Nokia 6680 and 9500 the reader is available on the site... and get this folks, its free!! The current version of Netfront is now packaged with...

March 18, 2005: Symantec Antivirus for Symbian (Nokia)
Comments: 42 | Categories: S60 Software

Symantec, creators of Norton's Antivirus, have released a Mobile Edition to their popular PC Security Program. Currently, it seems that the application is only available for the following Nokia handsets: Nokia 6260 Nokia 6600 Nokia 6620 Nokia 6630 Nokia 6670...

February 15, 2005: News Lite for Flash Lite 1.1
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

News Lite is a free RSS News Reader entirely developed in Macromedia Flash Lite 1.1 techonolgy. Created by Leonardo Risuleo, the reader comes in both English and Italian versions. So far this is the first mobile content that I have...

January 19, 2005: New Version of MobiLuck Released
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software

MobiLuck announced that a new free version of Mobiluck for Symbian is now available! This beta release 2.21 replaces the 2.15 version which expired on December, 31 2004. Version 2.21 expires March 1, 2005. See here for release notes. You...

January 11, 2005: AvantGo Gets an Upgrade.
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

iAnywhere announced today that it has has updated it popular AvantGo software. Avantgo is a free service that delivers Web content to smart phones and personal digital assistants. For some reason however, this update does not include support for the...

December 26, 2004: FExplorer v.1.12 In The Works
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

A new version is in the works for the popular freeware app FExplorer. This improvement will incoroporate the Inbox to the root menu of the app making accessing transferred files in your mail easier to access. Another improvement will be...

December 18, 2004: PicoBlogger Update 2
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software

Thanks to Mark from PicoStation I was able to receive the beta of the new update, scheduled to be available in about 10 days. The update will now support T9 input for those of us that use both upper and...

December 13, 2004: Profimail Upgrade Fixes Gmail Access for Series 60
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

ProfiMail v. 1.35 Well, I've been using version 1.20 and I guess thats why I couldn't access Gmail Using ProfiMail. Thanks to info from MobiTech, I now have the updated version of 1.35 and Gmail is working flawless. For settings...

December 8, 2004: Happy Holidays with FREE SOFTWARE From Handango!!
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

The people at Handango sure know how to make the Holidays exciting. From November 30th to January 31, 2005 they will be giving away free software each week. Now I know it may not be something that you would like......

November 27, 2004: PicoBlogger Update
Comments: 2 | Categories: S60 Software

Moblog software for your camera phone | PICOSTATION. After using this application for a couple weeks, I've managed to notice some of the cons. While its still the first version, I'm hopeing some of the quirks will be worked out...

November 13, 2004: A New Way to Blog!!
Comments: 1 | Categories: S60 Software

PICOBLOGGER After using Blogia for awhile I think I've been sold on another series 60 app that satisfies my needs. PicoBlogger does more... being able to post to multiple blogs at once takes the cake. And the kicker that made...

October 4, 2004: My First Post with Blogia
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

Well I happen to be testing out this new Series 60 blog app. Lol so far so good. Mobile blogging - created with Bellstream Blogia www.bellstream.com/blogia

May 22, 2004: This Makes Having MMS Worth Every Penny!!
Comments: 0 | Categories: S60 Software

FaceWave This will be my first software review (so please be kind!!) FaceWave by Anthropics Technology has proven to be a very cool application for MMS users. I tried the demo on Handango's website and immediately fell in love with...