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Archive for January, 2010

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Ovi Store Accessible on N900 (via web)

Ovi Store Accessible on N900 (via web)

| January 11, 2010 | Reply

Advertisements Nokia Conversations reports that today’s firmware update is meant to be in preparation for the opening of the Ovi Store. Whilst the app version of the Ovi Store still directs to coming soon,(Update: Ovi Store icon now working. Just a bookmark it seems) going to store.ovi.mobi on your N900 will lead you to the […]

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Maemo 5 firmware update available 1.2009.44-1 [new app manager icons]

Maemo 5 firmware update available 1.2009.44-1 [new app manager icons]

| January 11, 2010 | 34 Replies

There’s a mini update available for the N900 to 1.2009.44-1 (18.5MB – from 1.2009.42.11). Changes as far as I’m aware: New icons in app manager [see screenshots below] Red Pill mode is now gone [If you need to google Red Pill mode for N900 you didn’t need it] Ovi Catalogue is added to app manager […]

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Video: Warcraft 2 on the N900

Video: Warcraft 2 on the N900

| January 11, 2010 | 6 Replies

zehjotkah, the same user that showed us Starcraft on the N900 also seems to have Warcraft 2 playing on the Maemo 5 device. Note, video is in German (as are installation instructions. See here) [YouTube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fv6STy2u_o] Second, longer video has a few english captions. [YOUTUBE=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYliXmctAys] Whilst we’re on this classic PC game theme, you might want […]

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Video: Doom on the N900

Video: Doom on the N900

| January 11, 2010 | 17 Replies

Here’s a freebie game that’s popped up in my App Manager, “Doom”. The classic 3D first person shooter that has been played on just about every Nokia S60 and tablet, is also available for the N900. The installation is simple; two clicks. Doom on the N900 uses the keyboard for controls (arrows to move around, […]

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Video: Starcraft on the Nokia N900

Video: Starcraft on the Nokia N900

| January 10, 2010 | 9 Replies

I actually intended on uploading and posting a similar game related N900 video but I just saw Starcraft on the N900 and thought I’d post this first. Look how well it seems to run on the N900 (we’ll have to see how it handles larger unit base/fighting off enemies), especially now being touch operated. I’m […]

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Camera: X6 vs N900

Camera: X6 vs N900

| January 10, 2010 | Reply

As I said in my X6 review, I thought I would test out the Camera on the X6 and compare this to the N900 (as it’s the only other phone I have right now). You can see below how they compare: As you can see the Nokia X6 seems to actually be better in pictures  […]

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Review: Nokia X6

Review: Nokia X6

| January 10, 2010 | 14 Replies

Ok now for the review I’ve been promising (Sorry for the delay…had a couple of issues!!) I’m sure you have already seen my previous 2 posts…if not check them out: Nokia X6 Unboxing (Stop Motion) Gallery: Nokia X6 vs N900 vs N97 I’ve had the X6 now for 4 days and honestly I was split about it […]

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7 Symbian S60 5th Edition Apps I'd love to see on Maemo

7 Symbian S60 5th Edition Apps I'd love to see on Maemo

| January 9, 2010 | Reply

1. Gravity Undoubtedly one of S60 5th Edition’s saving graces, this app: seamlessly integrates all of twitters features giving you an overall functionality not yet possible with other twitter apps for maemo. Making tweets, sending replies and direct messages is so simple, especially since you can be notified of DM/replies with sound alerts. I love […]

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WOMWorldNokia Meetup – January 07 2010

WOMWorldNokia Meetup – January 07 2010

| January 8, 2010 | 10 Replies

Last night I went to the WOMWorld/Nokia meet! Thanks so much for having us  – was great to meet up again, get to know more of the people behind 1000heads and WOM as well as the other bloggers. Here are the photos of last nights WOM meet. I was enjoying everyone’s company so much, catching […]

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