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Nokia 5800 Firmware Update v51.0.006 Released

Admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:05:42 +0000

Good news again! Nokia has released a new firmware update for our Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phone. The firmware update is v.51.0.006 and its not a major update unfortunately. The minor update contains some performance improvements and bug fixes.

You can download the latest firmware update v51.0.006 Over The Air (OTA) now. Its not available via Nokia Software Updater utility as of yet. Remember the update is not yet available for all product codes and geographical regions. Check the changelog below.

Official Changelog:

- Improved Mail for Exchange
- Improved video calls
- Improved browser
- Performance improvements

Other improvements noticed:

- MusicPlayer refreshing is very fast.
- Browser 7.X
- Latest OVI store
- Latest OVI Music
- Latest OVI contacts
- Vibration levels in order & vibration is more clear!
- RDS is working again!
- Kinetics slightly improved

To check if the firmware update is available for you- just enter *#0000# on your dial screen and go to options- check for updates. You can also check this Nokia page to see if the update is available for your product code yet.

Even though Nokia 5800 has User Data Prevention (UDP) feature, its still advised to backup everything before you run the update on your device. The update should roll out worldwide and for all product codes soon in few days/ weeks. So if its not available for you, just wait for a while as it has nothing great to try changing product codes just to get your hands on it.

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Carnival Comics Brings 3D Comics to 5800s

Bltzkri3g — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:25:09 +0000

Who says you need a fancy 3D panel to peek into the third dimension of entertainment? Your 5800 is all that you need and we aren’t kidding whatsoever. Carnival Comics bring 3D technology to your 5800s and 5800ers are among the first few to experience this 3D extravaganza on a mobile device!

At present the 3D technology comes at the cost of having to sport 3D glasses to catch the extra dimension, sans which it’s just a blurry image. This 3D comic is no different and you will have to invest in a pair of 3D glasses. The comics is free though, but is the investment in the 3D glasses, worth it? Let’s find out after the break.

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If the above images appear murky, it’s only because they are in 3D and you are seeing them on a conventional 2D panel sans the 3D glasses. Put on your 3D glasses and you will get the feel of 3D, a rather mediocre version of 3D we would say. While we certainly cannot expect the 3D experience rendered by our 3D TV which cost us a bone and flesh, we think the whole 3D build-up to the comic strip is just a marketing gimmick and we wouldn’t have complained if they had just sticked with 2 dimensions.

What we like?

Concept is definitely mind-blowing

What we don’t like?

3D content is not up to the mark
3D Glasses are rather an expensive investment (if you don’t already have them)

Verdict

A lot of companies have been toying around the 3D concept on mobile platforms for quiet sometime now. There are a few games on iPhone platform as well but none have managed to click in this effervescent segment. At the end of the day not many would fancy carrying around a pair of 3D glasses just to be able to play or in this case read some content on their mobile devices. We think 3D content is best left to the bigger panels and the humongous cinema theaters for they make the 3D experience more worth while with the accompanying ambience and sound effects.

However, we do appreciate the effort put by Carnival Comics to bring 3D content to mobile phones and that too for free makes it a worthwhile download, especially if you have a pair of 3D glasses to spare!

Carnival of Souls (Chapters 1-4) in 3D can be downloaded for free from Ovi store

5800 Goes Limited Edition with Amr Diab in Egypt

Bltzkri3g — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:21:55 +0000

Fancy new Nokia 5800? What if we tell you that Nokia is doling out Amr Diab Limited Edition handsets in the middle east and elsewhere? Too tempting for some of your right?

Amr What Diab Who? If that’s the question lingering in your mind reading this post, let us throw some background info on this celebrity. Amr Diab is a popular singer cum composer from Egypt who is best known for his work in Jeel music and hit the top charts with his singles “Habibi” and “Tamally Maak“ is also referred to as “Father of Mediterranean Music .” So, what exactly does the Amr Diab Limited edition of 5800 packs under it’s hood? Let’s find out after the break.

If that didn’t make much sense to you, let’s elucidate it in a language we are more familiar with. Here’s what the Amr Diab Limited Edition of 5800 is known to sport:

Amr Diab Limited edition contains various exclusive content:

Amr Diab Application:

Two exclusive singles

Exclusive never seen videos

Exclusive never seen photos

Exclusive never heard ringtones

Exclusive Audio

Diab FM Application:

Listen to Diab FM 24/7 with Diab FM application on the phone

Amr Diab Academy:

Participate in the long awaited talent search program on Diab FM through Amr Diab Limited Edition

Stay updated with the live feed from Amr Diab Academy through Amr Diab Limited Edition

From the looks of it, this edition of 5800 doesn’t look any different from our 5800s but then it’s packed with exclusive Amr Diab content which makes it all the more special. For more details on getting this limited edition of 5800, head to Amr Diab’s website

Nokia 5800 Star Trek Limited Edition Announced

Opera Mini Gets Updated to v5.1, We Go Hands On!

Bltzkri3g — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:03:18 +0000

Our Norwegian friends from Opera have been all over the news for quiet some time now. First it was the release of their Opera 10.6, which they claim to be the fasted browser on earth! Just over a week after their update for the desktop version, their popular mobile browser-Opera Mini saw an update and as always we are going hands on with it.

The mobile browsers from Opera- the Java based Opera Mini and the beastlier Opera Mobile have been the browser of our choice for quiet sometime now. Adobe’s Flash is one thing we sorely miss on this browser, but let’s see how well they compensate for the lack of it in their latest iteration.

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In their latest iteration of the java based mobile browser, Opera have decided to steam iron out the wrinkles around their previous iteration in the sense that we don’t see any major additions in the new version. It’s as Opera team puts it a “minor” update but an important update nevertheless. The latest browsers now sports a new skin which makes multiple window browsing faster than ever. Couple this with improved memory management and improved scrolling performance, you have an update you always asked for!

What we like?

Overall improvement in browsing performance
Opera Link continues to be amuse us

What we don’t like?

Absence of Flash!

Verdict

Like we said earlier, Opera Mini 5.1 doesn’t pack any major additions to it’s earlier version but the update is something you don’t wanne be missing. The new memory management frees up RAM so that you don’t have to kill any of those background applications you love to keep running. We don’t know if it’s the fastest mobile browser on earth, but yeah it’s definitely the fastest browser on 5800!

Opera Mini v5.1 can be downloaded either by pointing your mobile browsers to m.opera.com or by heading to our good ol’ ovi store.

Skype Goes 1.1, Adds Cosmetic Changes and More

Bltzkri3g — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:07:43 +0000

Perhaps the most popular VoIP service cum client-Skype added a few more fans to its already burgeoning fanbase with it’s symbian client seeing an update a couple of days ago. Such is the popularity of this service that chances are that people more easily identify to Skype than the generic term for this service-VoIP.

Skype fascinated netizens with its attractive call rates in VoIP and easy video integration in Skype-Skype IM conversations. While VoIP calls work great over the client, will we now able to make video calls on Skype iPhone 4 style? Let’s find out, after the break.

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Screenshot Courtesy of AAS

The short answer to that is NO, not yet. The official Skype client for Symbian doesn’t support video chatting yet. It’s ironic that though the symbian phones have sported a front facing camera for over half a decade now, Skype has overlooked this feature in their symbian client while the iPhone with its very first front facing camera model, gets the Skype update enabling video calls.

Having thrown video calling out of the window, is there anything to look forward in this iteration of Skype for Symbian? Fortunately, there is: the all new memory management frees more RAM than any of the VoIP clients you have on your 5800s.

What we like?

Improved Memory management
Faster response time (compared to earlier versions)

What we don’t like?

Absence of video calling
Noticeable lag in responses when compared to the Skype client on PC/Mac

Verdict

Skype is such a popular VoIP/IM service, that most of the 5800ers are gonna love to have this client on their handset. While the client as such isn’t as good as one would have expected it to be (especially the lack of video calls), it ain’t much bad either. Improved memory management is one good reason to get this update if you already haven’t on your 5800s.

Skype v1.1 can be downloaded for free either from ovi store or by pointing your browser to m.skype.com

Natgeo Photos- Experience Natgeo on your 5800s

Bltzkri3g — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:18:59 +0000

Love capturing the photons? Nah, we aren’t talking about any experiments relating to Molecular Physics here, but a very subtle art called photography. If you are into photography, the archives of National Geographic must be akin to the holy grail! Shutterbucks not limiting, nature enthusiasts flock this popular service which extends beyond the web space (into the traditional print and electronic media).

We are not sure what category of the target audience you belong to, but we can assure you that Natgeo Photos has something to offer for everyone. Just how much you will love to have this is something you will have to find out through our brief review, which you can catch after the break.

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We won’t waste much time: we are a tad disappointed with the app for we were expecting to see content customized to the screen resolution of our 5800s. If you were thinking about downloading some breathtaking wallpapers for your 5800s via the app, you will have to look somewhere else for that isn’t supported either but what the app brings to table is access to the archives of NatGeo, which you could have easily accessed via the symbian browser but the content is more streamlined within the app and there are few perks like being able to share the article/photo via SMS and Email.

What we like?

Easy-to-use user interface
Sharing options

What we don’t like?

Content not optimized for 5800 screen resolution

Verdict

As we said earlier, we are disappointed with the app, for its shortcomings weigh far too much for us to overlook. Further there are hardly any benefits (except for easy sharing of articles/photos) that the app provides in comparison to their mobile website. Being fans of NatGeo ourselves, we were expecting something more from the app, and we were thoroughly let down. Not surprisingly, we are NOT recommending this app to our readers.

In case you are hardcore fans of NatGeo, you can download the app for free from the ovi store

Ninjani- Sharpen Your Shuriken Skills on 5800

Bltzkri3g — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:45:17 +0000

Remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles of the 80s? We were definitely hooked on to the TV series during our childhood days then and though we didn’t find a game from the very series for our 5800s, we managed to dig out the next best thing: A Ninja based games for 5800!

Ninjani is the name of the game and it has a very catchy story for you to be hooked on to. Unlike the Ninja turtles who prey on the bad guys on the streets of New York, Ninjani takes you the orignal land of Ninjas- Japan. A certain emperor from the land of rising sun has just been assassinated by a dreaded clan of Ninjas and the princess has been kidnapped as well. So now your mission is to retrieve the Princess from the Ninjas. Amazing story, ain’t it? Does the game live up to the build-up of the story? Let’s find out after the break.

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Demo video-

After playing with this game for over 2 days now, we can assure you it’s one helluva an addictive game! The game is definitely not high in the graphics department but the gaming is where the real fun is. Music effects are one of the best we have ever seen and what makes the whole gaming experience sweeter is the online database where users can upload their scores and compare with other wannabe ninja grandmasters from across the globe.

What we like?

Engrossing Story
Totally addictive gameplay
Music is just awesome

What we don’t like?

Graphics could have been better
The introduction video is just too long!

Verdict

Ninjami-Emperor’s Revenge is all about engaging gameplay and though we weren’t impressed by the graphics rendering, yet the story, the music and gameplay have been spot-on and exceeding our expectations at times. So we won’t hesitate from giving this game our coveted “must have” accredition. So, waste no further time, and get this game for free from the ovi store.

Download Ninjami for free from Ovi store

Blow Vuvuzela from Wherever You Are!

Bltzkri3g — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:48:55 +0000

Vuvu-what-zela? If that’s the question on your mind, we should be directing you to the FIFA Worldcup happening as we blog this very post over in South-Africa. Vuvuzelas are nothing but the blowing horn which is traditionally associated with South-African football.

The high pitch sound of the Vuvuzelas has been one of the most widely debated topics of the FIFA World cup with players and viewers across the world being distracted by the noise. There are stand-alone applications to filter the Vuvuzela noise from the Worldcup broadcasts which are widely used by cable operators world-wide. It may be a matter of concern for others but the joy of blowing Vuvuzelas is unmatchable and our friends at MMMOOO just saved you a trip down to Cape Town as you can very much blow your own Vuvuzela wherever you (or rather your 5800) are (is).

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As you can see the Vuvuzela comes in the true South African colours! As we are composing this post the host nations are fighting it out with France to keep their World cup hopes alive and are leading 2-1 at this very moment. As you can guess Vuvuzelas are at their loudest and we just can’t stop blowing our own from our 5800s.

What we like?

It’s loud to the point that we are starting to annoy our neighbours!
Seven customizable colours

What we don’t like?

Our neighbours getting annoyed by it!

Verdict

With Vuvuzelas being the talk of the town, make sure you carry your own wherever you go with this amazing app from MMMOOO. Not only does it mimic the Vuvuzela cry but it also mimics the vibrant colours the organ is presently available in South Africa and else where. In all the app provides you with a complete Vuvuzela experience and all that for free. So, what’s stopping you? Go, get this app now and be the first one to blow a Vuvuzela in your neighbourhood!

Nimbuzz Update to v2.4, Adds More Wow!!

Bltzkri3g — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:16:59 +0000

One of the top VoIP clients for 5800 just got better! Nimbuzz which was the first mainstream VoIP client to hit the symbian scene was recently updated to v2.4, tweaking the popular client to match with the requirements of today’s smartphone user.

You already know from our previous reviews that Nimbuzz boasts of a great UI among other things. So what exactly are the additions in the recent update? Does it beat Fring as the top VoIP app for 5800s? Find out after the break.

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Before we proceed any further, let’s take a look at the official changelog for Nimbuzz v2.4:

Online presence to your phonebook – see which of your phonebook contacts are online with Nimbuzz
Free SMS invites – Invite all your friends for free to Nimbuzz via SMS !
Faster and more responsive kinetic scrolling – for touch screen devices
More options for Twitter refresh frequency
Control Nimbuzz connectivity while in roaming

We are totally on love with the synchronisation of phone contacts with Nimbuzz contacts. It makes way for a seamless VoIP experience in a way we haven’t seen yet on our 5800s! Another thing that we noted was the prompt for entering our phone number, which we assume the app uses to add the option of calling from network/VoIP directly from the Nimbuzz contacts screen.

What we like?

Kinetic scrolling is the best that we have ever experienced (beats Gravity at times!)
Customizable Twitter refresh frequency is an amazing option for tweaking your battery/data plan

What we don’t like?

Absence of video calling feature

Verdict

Nimbuzz used to be our first choice app for VoIP on our 5800s but it changed since Fring updated their client to bring video calling over VoIP to our 5800s. Nimbuzz is yet to bring this feature and we are sticking our guns with Fring for the same reason. However, if video chatting is not your priority, we would highly recommend Nimbuzz for your VoIP needs for it has one of the best UIs for any third party app on 5800s.

Nimbuzz v2.4 can be downloaded for free by pointing your browser to m.nimbuzz.com.

MyPhone Contest: Winners Round-up

Bltzkri3g — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:10:43 +0000

We are back to doing what we like the most at our blog: giving away free licenses of premium apps/games for 5800. This time we are giving away 15 licenses of MyPhone v2.52 exclusively for our readers.

We took a little detour for our previous contest and may be we weren’t clear enough about the rules of the game. A lot of our readers took the contest with our rules for the earlier contests and failed to register the archery scores. We might have made the whole contest thing a little complicated and we sincerely apologise for that. So, in order to make it up for our readers, we decided to giveaway a MyPhone v2.52 license to all (yeah, everyone!) the participants who registered their scores with us. That’s not all for we moved back to our shuffler tool to select the rest of the winners so that we have 15 winners in total, the list of which you will find after the break.

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Winners need to check their email and reply back to us with their mobile phones IMEI number to activate the license for them.

We promise that we won’t complicate the contest rules henceforth and if anything our sole motive was to increase the level of interaction with our readers in our Archery contest. We will strive to keep the rules simple and yet incorporate better interaction with our followers in the subsequent contests. Before we sign off, a round of applause for our winners and we will be back with another Tube5800 contest soon. Stay hooked on to us!