Cellphone9 » Symbian

Difference between Active Notes and Notes

Jayvee Fernandez — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:10:42 +0000

Have you ever thought these two applications were the same? In most Nokia phones today, Active Notes magically replaced the Notes app. Other people have confused the two — and in reality both apps still do exist. Active Notes is usually available in Eseries phones. Other phones, like the N86 doez not have this app and relies solely on Notes.

Active Notes allows you to add some multimedia functionality to your note taking. Active Notes is sorta like the HTML version of the regular notes application allowing you to port multimedia into your computer when you sync. There’s a great deal of explanation in this page, and it also goes on to explain why it differs from other portable document apps for S60.

[image c/o AAS]

Post from: Cellphone9

Do you record your runs on your mobile?

Jayvee Fernandez — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:07:06 +0000

As the Nike+ iPod kit became a staple among running circles, it became apparent that a market was to be made out of accelerometer and a piece of software that could measure your giant strides.

I’ve tried a couple of dedicated hardware for running such as the Nike+ iPod kits and the solo running watch pictured above, but lately I’ve come across friends who have ditched the iPod solution and have gone running with their phones. Apart from having your phone nearby (and thus becoming distracted from your workout), the benefit of running with your phone is precisely the convenience of having all your information in one device. If you’re running a Nokia, you probably have the Sport Tracker app installed. Other brands such as LG and Sony Ericsson have their own proprietary running applications. So yeah, if your phone supports Java, Symbian, or Windows Mobile, there’s always an app ready for you.

I’ve found mixed reactions though with accelerometer-based recordings and AGPS. Can anyone share which is more accurate based on their experience? For me, I prefer the consistency of an accelerometer.

[photo by author]

Post from: Cellphone9

The King of QWERTY

Jayvee Fernandez — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:33:15 +0000

The All About Symbian blog has a listing of the most popular QWERTY keypad phones in the market today. Note that this isn’t confined to Nokia phones only — as Symbian is an open platform allowing other phone manufacturers a hand in developing around it. Which is why, in this list, we have a player from LG. I’m sure we’re going to get more QWERTY devices from other manufacturers running S60 as the future comes to present.

So the verdict? In descending order, it seems that the best would be the Nokia E90, a fantastic phone that spelled the “last” of the Communicator line — or is it?? Heh.

Bottom of the list? Surprisingly, Nokia’s new N97! Interesting.

[image c/o author]

Post from: Cellphone9

Loudspeaker for Symbian S60

Jayvee Fernandez — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:23:40 +0000

Hey this is interesting. The Loudspeaker application basically works like a hands free device but it is really just your Nokia phone that activates on voice commands, allowing you to speak while driving and have your hands free. You can download the app from SymbianGuru.

Key Features:

- Ability to answer the incoming call automatically
- Good and inexpensive alternative to your Bluetooth handsfree
- Activated on certain profiles
- Adjustable sounds on the call start and hang up
- Available for all Series 60.3/60.5 devices
- Translated into: Spanish, French, Italian, Russian and Ukrainian.

Compatible with:
Nokia E50, Nokia E61, Nokia E62, Nokia N71, Nokia N73, Nokia N75, Nokia N80, Nokia N91, Nokia N92, Nokia N93, Nokia N95, Nokia E Series, Nokia E65, Nokia N76, Nokia E61i, Nokia N73 Music Edition, Nokia N77, Nokia E90 Communicator, Nokia 6120 Classic, Nokia 6110 Navigator, Nokia E51, Nokia N81, Nokia 6121 Classic, Nokia N82, Nokia N93i, Nokia 6290, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N91 8 GB, Nokia N96, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 6220 Classic, Nokia N78, Nokia N79, Nokia N85, Nokia 5320 XpressMusic, Nokia 6650, Nokia E66, Nokia E71, Nokia 6124 Classic, Nokia 5800 MusicExpress, Nokia E63, Nokia N96-3, Nokia N86 8MP, Nokia E55, Nokia E75, Nokia 6710 Navigator, Nokia 5630 XpressMusic, Nokia 5730 Xpress Music, Nokia 6720 Classic, Nokia N97

Post from: Cellphone9

Making of the Nokia N97

Jayvee Fernandez — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:48:54 +0000

An insightful video production on the logic, blood, sweat and tears behind the making of flagship Nokia N97.

What I found most intriguing was the philosophy behind the design for the sliding screen. Nokia wants to spell out authenticity in defining their products and they showed this from the very act of defining what sound the phone should make when you slide out the screen to reveal the keyboard. Brilliant!

[photo c/o Nokia PR and Nikka Abes]

Post from: Cellphone9

Nokia Ovi Store Call for Developers

Jayvee Fernandez — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:27:14 +0000

If you are a developer and wondering how to get your apps published for the Ovi Store, this short video tutorial will help you and your team manage the process. You need to register at www.publish.ovi.com. It is currently free to register but you will need to be patient with your approval process. The Ovi Store also offers developer support through Forum Nokia.

The revenue share model for the Ovi Store is 70% in favor of the developer. The store will be available starting May 2009. So yeah, if you’re a developer, we suggest applying now.

Post from: Cellphone9