Last Day to Download Free App from Ovi
October 31, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under software
For owners of any Symbian S60 5th edition phone (Nokia’s 5530, 5800, or N97): today’s the last day Playlist DJ can be downloaded from store.ovi.com for free!
The app promises the ability to build playlists based on the “moods” you set on the app’s sliders. Obviously, you can download through a computer or on your phone itself.
Palringo Brings Makes Realtime IM Mobile
July 6, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones
Palringo deserves attention because it integrates numerous IM services into one mobile app. Supported IMs include MSN, AIM, YM, iChat, and Jabber/GTalk (yes, including the one built into Gmail). And unlike many mobile IM apps, Palringo does things real-time. Replies immediately show up, with no manual refreshing required.
It’s possible to switch between conversations, meaning users can chat with multiple contacts simultaneously. On the S60 version (tested on an N97), sending and receiving around 50 IMs via HSDPA added up to about 450kb/73kb of download/upload bandwidth usage. Needless to say the speed of the app depends on network coverage and phone …read more
An App Desperately Needed for S60
June 30, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones, Ramblings of a Gadget Geek
Dear Nokia,
I like your phones, and I’m happy with the S60 platform. Really, I am. It’s just that when I see iPhone users enjoy a pretty functional Wordpress client, I feel a bit sad. I know Symbian and S60 can do much better than that.
I love Wordpress. I use Wordpress to blog for this site, I use Wordpress to blog for my other tech site, and I used to use Wordpress for my personal blog. I probably will when I restart that.
I’ve tried Scribe and Wordmobi, both publicized as Wordpress clients for the S60, and I appreciate the hard work …read more
Nikon S60 Marketed With Wit, Fear, and Sex
December 3, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Digital Cameras
“The Nikon S60. Detects up to 12 faces.” This is funny (click a pic to see the full-size version)…
And this is spooky…
Going Open Source Works to Nokia’s Advantage
June 28, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones
Internetnews.com reports on Nokia’s bid to buy out all of Symbian (spending $410 Million in the process) and offer “a new, royalty-free mobile software platform.”
This obviously works to Nokia’s advantage. As the top dog in the smartphone world, Nokia would like to make it harder for new players to profitably compete in the market. At least, that’s what the article implies.
