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Author Archive: Michael Faro-Tusino

Hi! My name is Michael. I currently live in Sydney, working on all things Digital Marketing. I have a real passion for the latest technology and I'm a real Nokia buff! My aim is to keep those of you, like myself, updated with the latest in what's going on in the Nokia World. Get in touch on Twitter via @MFaroTusino, or even simply drop me an email at mike.mnb[at]outlook.com or tips[at]mynokiablog.com

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#NitDroid Alpha 2 now released codenamed “Sleepless Nights”

#NitDroid Alpha 2 now released codenamed “Sleepless Nights”

| April 3, 2012 | 20 Replies

Advertisements The second release of Nitdroid on N9 is here. http://forum.nitdroid.com/index.php?topic=182.0 Here’s what’s working; Working: – based on Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) v 4.0.4_r1.1 (IMM76D) – multiple languages supported – dualboot kernel (without reflashing), ability to choose OS after power on. – N950 supported (see http://forum.nitdroid.com/index.php?topic=134.0) – 3D drivers, OpenGL – hwrotation (portrait mode only, […]

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Nokia Lumia 900 Crowned Smartphone Madness 2012 Champ (710 came in 2nd)

Nokia Lumia 900 Crowned Smartphone Madness 2012 Champ (710 came in 2nd)

| April 3, 2012 | 52 Replies

That’s right folks, the Nokia Lumia 900 has been crowned victor by Laptop Magazine. Thanks to everyone who voted. It was amazing to see the Lumia 900 beat devices such as SGS2, Droid RAZR, Ascend D. Quite surprised it made it as far as it did (seeing there are so many fandroids out there), but […]

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Snowshoe: A new QT5 web browser for Mobile and Desktop

Snowshoe: A new QT5 web browser for Mobile and Desktop

| April 3, 2012 | 78 Replies

Just got sent this now on Twitter. There is a new mobile browser based on QT5 Webkit, known as Snowshoe. It is also for the desktop. It is a new project, and still under development, therefore there are still quite a few bugs. Here’s what the developer’s have to say. Snowshoe is an open source […]

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Ebuddy XMS for WP7 updated

Ebuddy XMS for WP7 updated

| April 2, 2012 | 1 Reply

Just got an email from eBuddy saying they have updated the WP7 version of XMS. I don’t have a Lumia so not sure how good the update really is. The changelog states the update to include: LiveTile notification for new messages on your homescreen Group Conversation (Must be invited by iOS/Android users. Full conversation coming […]

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Top 5 Nokia Related April Fools (+ a few others)

Top 5 Nokia Related April Fools (+ a few others)

| April 1, 2012 | 23 Replies

This is going to be fairly rushed. Need to study but procrastination has taken over, as usual. Seeing as it is April Fool’s Day. I thought I would post some interesting articles that have popped up over the last 24hours. In order from least extravagant to full blown insanity; 5. Gravity Warning The most loved […]

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Video: NitDroid on the N950

Video: NitDroid on the N950

| March 27, 2012 | 17 Replies

Here’s a video from crevetor, the first person to work out how to run Nitdroid on their N950. Take a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMRd5iTooi8     P.S I haven’t forgotten about multiboot video and Nitdroid walkthrough, YouTube keeps rejecting my videos and I’m not sure why :/

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World First! My N9 multiboots Harmattan, Nemo and Nitdroid (How-To)

World First! My N9 multiboots Harmattan, Nemo and Nitdroid (How-To)

| March 22, 2012 | 68 Replies

That’s right folks, I have successfully booted all three OSes on my device. Not really a use for it, but the fact I did is really cool in itself. I’m not sure how many people want to know how to do it, or not, but it is good to share knowledge. I will divide this […]

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NitDroid Alpha Release now available

NitDroid Alpha Release now available

| March 21, 2012 | 41 Replies

I just jumped on Nitdroid to check out the status of its alpha release, and it is there! As I’m writing this I am setting it up 🙂 To learn more head over to the link below http://forum.nitdroid.com/index.php?topic=94 Sorry about rushed post, too excited! Update: Here is the official demo of the Alpha Release http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ponaehOrFN8 […]

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N9Apps: FM Radio N9 (with Video)

N9Apps: FM Radio N9 (with Video)

| March 20, 2012 | 17 Replies

There is quite a few FM Radio apps for the N9 available now, but this is one of my favourite. Simple, good looking, and feature packed. It features; Auto scan function, The ability to save stations, Customisable station names Manual tuning Choice of headphones or speaker (although headphones act as antenna and must be plugged […]

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