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A Sneak Peak into Nokia N97’s Firmware 2.0

Here is a a sneak peak into the new Nokia N97 firmware 2.0 (i.e. v20.0.005) that is coming shortly for all the N97 users. The Nokia N97 will finally going to have full kinetic scrolling across the device. Also some of the other new features, N97 Firmware 2.0 is going to possess are New Homescreen Widgets, An Updated Facebook application, Increased Free internal memory, some usability enhancements and also many stability improvements.

Check out the Video Demo below which shows all the major changes, the new firmware is going to sport.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_iajkv2YE8

The Nokia N97 Firmware 2.0 is going to come out this October via Software Update.

Kinetic scrolling across all the menus and increase in internal space memory was a big addition and also was one of the most requested feature by the N97 Users.

So what do you think about this firmware that is going to come out for Nokia N97? What else do you think is missing? Do pass on your comments.

Update : Found one more interesting video of the N97 Mini running v2.0 software

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tks_cG01fFg

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Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta Updated

The Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta just got another update today.

What Things Have Changed?

  • Support during application installation. Just double click your device application (.jar, .sisx) in PC and you should be able to get your apps easily into the device.
  • Performance wise, a lot of work has been done on fixing the memory consumption problem and optimize the load times.
  • Lot of bug fixes including error in photos and music sync.

How to Update?

If you already have been using Ovi Suite 2.0 beta, you just have to invoke the application and then upgrade. However, if you are planning to use the Ovi Suite for the first time, you can download the 2.0 beta from here.

Ovi SDK Launched

Creating applications for Nokia devices has just now got a whole lot easier. The Ovi SDK Beta was unveiled today, on the second day of Nokia World 09, along with a new navigation API.

The new SDK will also enable developers to deploy applications across multiple devices, quickly and easily and the new navigation API gives the developers an opportunity to bring navigation directly onto their applications.

The SDK is web based, therefore developers can develop apps not only for Symbian and Maemo but also for the web. This SDK also has a refreshing new and a distinct UI which is made up of a series of libraries, along with Ovi features integrated to it. Therefore anybody who knows HTML, CSS and JS can now create some amazing mobile applications.

Developers can also now make use of Ovi Navigation Player API along with previously released Ovi Maps Player API to make their app both contextual and relevant since Ovi Navigation Player API has the ability to guide app users to specific destinations as well.

The SDK Beta is now currently available by invitation, therefore just head over to Forum Nokia to register for Ovi Developer Beta, and get an exclusive preview of the technology that’s behind some of the amazing Ovi apps the Ovi Store possesses.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErRqDLYQ6k

Nokia Messaging Goes Social

Nokia Messaging is now getting a social flavour to it with the addition of Facebook. It will bring your latest wall posts on Facebook to your homescreen on the N97 and also gives you quick and easy access to your Facebook status and other messaging features.

N97 users will also be treated to a new refreshing integration of Facebook on their homescreen. Also, you can now scroll through your latest wall posts within the homescreen. If you want to see one of your friends profile in detail, you just have to simply click on their status message and voila! you will be taken directly to the Nokia Messaging Facebook app.

The Nokia Messaging beta is available on Nokia Beta Labs today, and is compatible with N97 and 6700. So If you have an N97 or a Nokia 6700, I would recommend you to download the app from Beta Labs right now.

You can also catch a demo of Social Messaging beta from Nokia Messaging below.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzSOrdMIxik

Nokia N900 Live Pics

Here are some pics of Nokia N900 that got launched today live from Nokia World. And I must tell you, it looks simply mindblowing. The phone runs on Maemo Linux and  we simply fell in love with the phone by simply looking at the specs and the pictures..

Wonder if this is the best Phone Nokia has ever produced? What do you think? Do Pass on your comments.

Nokia X6 and X3 launched

Nokia has just introduced Nokia X6 and Nokia X3 Phones, thus making the Nokia X series completely official.

Nokia X6

With 35 hours of music playback, 16 days standby time and 32GB of memory, the Nokia X6 is a complete multimedia device, for which every multimedia addict would die for.

Nokia X6 is equipped with a 3.2″ touch interface, a 5-megapixel camera and a 16:9 widescreen which is completely optimised for watching photos and videos and also provides a full internet browsing experience. And with direct Ovi Store Integration, the Nokia X6 is just an ultimate device for all the music junkies and social media addicts.

Nokia X3

The Nokia X3 is the first S40 device with Ovi Store enabled on the device. And as far as the specs goes, the Nokia X3 is a complete music device that comes equipped with 2.2″ screen, Stereo speakers, Built-in FM radio, dedicated music keys, support for up to 16GB of storage via microSD card and a 3.2 megapixel camera.

The prices of Nokia X3 and Nokia X6 is going to cost 115 Euros and 459 Euros respectively and are expected to hit the stores during the 4th Quarter of 2009.

Nokia N97 Mini Launched

As expected! Nokia N97 Mini has just been launched by Anssi Vanjoki, The Executive Vice President of Markets, Nokia.

Sporting some new widgets on the homescreen, a lot of usability improvements and the first Nokia device to possess Lifecasting with Ovi (the result of a new partnership with Facebook), the N97 mini is seriously a social media addicts’s heaven.

N97 Mini still posesses around 8GB of memory which can be upgraded to 32GB along with the addition of a 16GB microSD card, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard within its 14.2mm thin frame and has the same tilt display design as its big brother Nokia N97.

Lifecasting is an innovative concept which is going to allow users to update their Facebook status directly from the homescreen along with the geo location details. With the ability to completely customise the homescreen, users will be now able to customize their N97 Mini to preference and make it truly unique. The Nokia N97 mini also works seamlessly with Ovi Store from where users can add some cool new applications, widgets, ringtones and other content onto their device.

Nokia N97 Mini also sports Ovi Maps and comes with integrated A-GPS and also with voice navigation for driving or walking directions. The 3.2-inch touchscreen of Nokia N97 Mini is also going to include flick scrolling and a range of new experiences.

An N97 User? Don’t fret, because all this will be available as a software update for all the existing N97 devices next month.

With upto 28 hours music playback and 12 days standby time, this 5-megapixel camera phone also comes with dual LED flash and video light, along with a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens.

The Nokia N97 mini is coming on floors during Oct 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR450.

You can check out some of the live pics below.

(via Nokia Conversations)

Nokia Announces Nokia Money- Its Own Mobile Banking Service

Nokia has just introduced its new mobile financial services called as Nokia Money with a primary goal to offer access to basic financial services for all the mobile phone users. This provides every user with the possibility of using just a mobile handset to manage all your finances and also the ability to make necessary payments using only their mobile handset. Nokia believes that this service will be beneficial for many users of mobile phones and will become their first service, finance manager. Continue reading “Nokia Announces Nokia Money- Its Own Mobile Banking Service”

Microsoft Launches OneApp Platform for entry level phones

While only the premier mobile phones like the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Nokia S60 phones enjoy a lot of attention in the mobile application domain, most of the mobile subscribers around the world use only an entry level phone or any basic feature phone.

Keeping that in mind and to cater to the entry level mobile phone users, Microsoft has just introduced the “OneApp platform” with its primary goal, being able to allow developers to develop mobile apps for handsets which have a very limited processing power and low internal memory. Continue reading “Microsoft Launches OneApp Platform for entry level phones”

Ovi Mail hits the 1 million mark milestone

With over one million accounts activated in just over six months, Ovi Mail is quickly emerging as the email account for the developing world.

Since it is specifically designed for on device set-up, people can get their first email address and create and manage their accounts without any PC at all.

Tom Furlong, head of Consumer Messaging at Nokia said “More than just reaching a company milestone, this proves to us that there is a real appetite in the developing world for these types of tailored services“. He also added that “For first-time email users, Ovi Mail provides a digital identity and we are thrilled by its rapidly rising adoption rate“. Continue reading “Ovi Mail hits the 1 million mark milestone”

Mobile Big Wigs to roll out their own desi application stores

Leading Mobile Phone manufacturers like Nokia, Apple and Research in Motion (RIM) are in the process of rolling out localised versions of their application stores in India. These application stores will have a collection of applications which are customized for the Indian market.

Nokia, which recently started its Ovi Store, has plans to roll out the localised version by December this year. Though in the initial stages, Ovi Store will be available only in smartphones loaded with the Symbian S60 operating system, but Nokia has promised that it will be enabling the app store for all its phones by early next year. Continue reading “Mobile Big Wigs to roll out their own desi application stores”

Nokia launches Java Runtime 2.0 for Symbian S60

Nokia Beta Labs has launched the Nokia Java Runtime 2.0 for Symbian S60 devices today. This new release gives the the S60 devices with several usability and performance improvements like:

* One-click application installation
* Improved application launch user experience
* Improved execution performance Continue reading “Nokia launches Java Runtime 2.0 for Symbian S60”

8 Free Apps Worth Trying in the Ovi Store

Nokia Ovi Store has been live for a while now. But if you are still stuck on what to install on your phone from the ovi store for free, pick one from the list below and you might not be disappointed .

SMS Preview

Using this app, you can instantly preview all your incoming SMS’s to get the gist of the SMS and the sender when the SMS arrives on your homescreen. The duration of preview can also be customized to 30 seconds or until you click on the phone. Continue reading “8 Free Apps Worth Trying in the Ovi Store”