Tag: "Downloads"
Freeware: Ovi Daily App Awards (6 free apps to try, 7 days to cast your vote!)
This morning, I received a DHL package from WOMWorld. As far as I knew, it was “just” the Nokia Bh-905 stereo bluetooth headset (unboxing in a mo!) But stowing away with the bubble wrap was a card and a really nice brushed metal USB stick. What’s in the USB stick? I think I’ve already got [...]
Video: Twitter on the Nokia N900: via browser versus via app (Mauku)
This video was made a couple of days ago and was initially just to show Mauku running on the N900. It’s a very simple, fast and easy to use twitter application, getting you to your twitter feed and sending out tweets quickly – respond/retweet and check out other people’s posted links. To get Mauku, Go [...]
Free Game: Picture Memory Touch for S60 5th Edition/S60V5
Picture Memory Touch is your classic “Pair Match” game. You’ve got 36 icons, divided into 18 pairs. They’re scattered around a 6×6 grid and you’ve just got to find all the pairs against the clock. Screenshot and Video Demo below. Download for free from the Ovi Store (you might find it easier to download from [...]
Free Game: Memory Tester Touch for S60 5th Edition
Memory Tester Touch is a game that well…tests your memory. You’ve got a 3×3 grid of 9 squares. One square lights up at a time, and you have to remember the pattern as one new square is lit (provided you’ve got the previous pattern right – otherwise game over) You get one point for each [...]
Freeware: Banner Touch – Scrolling LED Dot Matrix Display for the Nokia N97/5800/5530
“Banner” is a scrolling LED Dot Matrix Display for S60 5th Edition devices like the Nokia N97, 5800, 5530, Samsung i8910 and Sony Ericsson Satio. You can change the message to whatever you like using the on screen keyboard or if you’ve got a proper keyboard (N97/N97 Mini) you could use that instead. It’s in [...]
Freeware: Candle on the Nokia N97 (and other S60 5th Edition)
Here’s “Candle” another one of those free apps where it’s just difficult to see any practical use for it. Maybe waving it at a gig? Impromptu candle for a romantic dinner? It’s a realistic candle that you can put out by swiping, and lighting up by double swiping. It works in portrait and landscape though [...]
Freeware: Lights – control your Nokia N97's keyboard lights! (& other S60 5th edition)
“Lights” is a free application from the Ovi Store for S60 5th edition but it does work best if you’ve got a QWERTY keyboard (i.e. N97 or N97 mini). The application basically controls the lights on your phone, be it the keyboard lights, the red/green call/end keys, screen light or even the charger light. You [...]
Freeware: Dad's Cab – Taxi Meter for your freeloading kids/friends/spouse! For the Nokia N97, 5800, Samsung i8910, Sony Ericsson Satio.
Are your kids treating you like a taxi service? Maybe it’s your girlfriend/wife or your mates who are using you as their own personal chauffeur? Using this free application from the Ovi Store, Dad’s Cab, you can now start “charging” those free loaders for some well earned fares as you drive your kids to school [...]
Freeware:Facebook app alternatives, Social Messaging Beta (Communities) from Nokia Beta Labs for N97/6700 and Symabook for S60 5th edition
Two freewares covered today – Both Facebook app alternatives. Social Messaging Beta and Symabook 1. Social Messaging Beta Something new from the Nokia Beta Labs – Social Messaging Beta. It’s somewhat limited in functionality at the moment, e.g. There’s space for other communities (e.g. twitter in future?) but only facebook is accessible – and the [...]
Freeware: Converter for Nokia N97/5800/5530/S60 5th Edition
This is a nice touch based alternative to the default S60 converter. It’s free at the Ovi Store. Prominent number pad – very useful particularly for touch only use (and this app only recognizes touch input). Default S60 converter can of course use the keypad/keyboard and keypad touch (though only visible when you click on [...]
Freeware: 7 free (flash) apps/games for your Nokia N97 – Stopwatch & Countdown/Pacman/Kitty Cannon/Helicopter Game /Spank The Monkey/Touch Type/Hardest Game in the World
Here are some popular online flash files for your N97/5800/5530- basically most S60-flash capable devices, although some will only work with Touch/keyboard/D-Pad (though an onscreen D-pad is available). All app menus are accessible via touch It’s advisable to set flash quality to “low” for increased frame rate on the games and then set to full [...]
Videos: Nokia 5800 ‘hacks’: HTC Sense UI, Nokia N97 Homescreen, Alternate launchers (iPhone/Android) and Improved theme effects
Here’s a collection of videos (by TommyHecker and StL1ntL ) showing some modifications for S60 5th edition handsets like the 5800, N97, 5530, 5230, Satio and i8910. If you’re ever get tired of how your S60 5th edition UI is looking, you may want to try altering it with some hacks and/or legit apps. N97 [...]
Freeware: Mobipocket eBook reader for S60, 3rd and 5th edition (Great for the Nokia N97)
You may be aware of this app already – this is just a highlight for those who haven’t come across it yet. to download go to m.mobipocket.com on your browser (select S60 3rd edition) or Click here and then send the .sis file to your phone. One of my favourite applications on my N82 was [...]
Freeware: Counter Touch – Clicker Counter for Nokia N97/5800/5530 Samsung i8910
Clicker Counters….remember this? From the Ovi Store, here’s Counter Touch – a touch screen Clicker Counter for your S60 5th Edition handset. It works best when you’ve got screen vibration turned on, as it reinforces the “click”. (Go to Settings>Profile>Personalise>Touch Screen Vibration) Features: Counts up to 9999 Can deduct (for miscounts) Remembers last count when [...]
Nokia Star Trek Micro Site
As a self confessed Star Trek fan, I just loved the rebirth of the franchise with XI. So did 10 other mates who weren’t that particularly fussed about Star Trek. It’s endearing to see any of the Star Trek series and notice that their “advanced handheld touch devices” can actually be replaced by slicker, working [...]
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