Two years on, it goes on to show the commitment of the world’s leading handset manufacturer in supporting its debutante in the then emerging touchscreen segment which has now become the mainstay of mobile electronics. And true to the spirits of our blog, we are back with what we do the best: bringing the latest 5800 news to our followers. So yeah, do hit on the read button for more info on the firmware including the changelog.Screenshots-

How to update? (If you don’t already know by now)

via FOTA: Type *#0000#

Tap on Check for updates

Follow the onscreen instructions

via NSU: Connect your 5800

Select Check for updates

Follow the onscreen instructions

What we think about it?

To be honest v52 doesn’t bring any notable additions to our 5800s but then bug fixes and speed optimizations are more than welcome especially considering the fact that 5800 was released way back in 2008 and it’s still going good. Show us another manufacturer or model which continues to get continued firmware updates! We noticed improved free memory after the update along with general improvements in speed of response. The browser has been updated  to v7.2.6.9 and Ovi Maps to v3.04 10. Notable drawbacks include absence of Nokia mail and as argo reports at AAS, the “recently added” tab in podcasts section has been removed, much to the inconvenience of regular podcast listeners like us.

Since there is no official changelog as such, our friends at DailyMobile report the following changes:

• Upgrade CPU performance
• Enhanced touch screen
• Improve wifi, connection error Ovi Store
• Rotate Enhanced
• Software Map added
• V52 pictures and movies better!
• No Nokia Email
• Interface does not change!

While we are still getting a hang of the new firmware, keep the comments pouring in telling us how you are loving or hating the v52 firmware.

Tiberian Twilight as you may know is the latest and final chapter of Kane saga of the Command and Conquer series. So yeah, Tube5800ers are getting the latest game for free and before you head to ovi store to download this game, check out our brief review, after the break.Screenshots-

The gameplay of Command and Conquer is built around the concept of conquering bases scattered all over the map. Gamers can chose between offense and defense modes while Command and Conquer fans may miss the “support” mode available on Command and Conquer on desktop platform. Defense mode is not available for the preliminary levels though so gamers start with offense mode.

What we like?

1. Sound effects contribute for engaging gameplay
2. Optimally placed buttons don’t hinder much with gameplay

What we don’t like?

1. Mediocre graphics (We were expecting more from EA with Tiberian Twilight being the latest chapter in this series)
2. Control options are not optimal (Single taps and double taps are not consistent at times)

Verdict

Executing a real-time tactics game on a mobile platform is a challenge especially give the dimensions of mobile screens but EA has done a decent job with Tiberian Twilight on Symbian. Though the control options and graphics leave us a tad disappointed but given that its a free game (for a limited time only) it’s worth the download. However, we would fall short of recommending this game, when EA pulls the plug on the free offer. So yeah, get this game while it’s still free and get your dose of Tiberian Twilight on-the-move.

Download Command and Conquer: Tiberian Twilight for free from Ovi Store

Alternative Download Link

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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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?

1. Concept is definitely mind-blowing

What we don’t like?

1. 3D content is not up to the mark
2. 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

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:

1. Amr Diab Application:
   • Two exclusive singles
   • Exclusive never seen videos
   • Exclusive never seen photos
   • Exclusive never heard ringtones
   • Exclusive Audio
2. Diab FM Application:
   • Listen to Diab FM 24/7 with Diab FM application on the phone
3. 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

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?

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

What we don’t like?

1. 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 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?

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

What we don’t like?

1. Absence of video calling
2. 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

Just like Apple themselves, the iPhone has added some great features to the texting process that can make conversing with friends easier. The biggest addition is the ability to send group messages. While group messaging is nothing new to the texting world, Apple has created it so that it is more simple, and more fun. Viewed like a regular text message, you and any number of friends you want can have one continuous conversation. It is similar to a chat room with all of your best friends, except you can take it on the go!

Another big game changer in the texting world is BlackBerry instant messaging. This feature, available exclusively on BlackBerry brand cell phones, allows you to converse with your friends and family without even having to spend money on text messaging plans! No matter where you are or what you are doing, friends from popular instant messaging clients can chat with you. This feature makes phone plans cheaper for those that are on a budget and allows you to keep conversations going away from your computer!

While not as reliable as the other services listed in this article, applications for smartphones such as Textfree allow you to do just that, text for free. What makes it different than BlackBerry instant messaging is that this texting service allows you to send messages to friends all around the globe, absolutely free. If you have a friend or loved one going overseas that you would like to converse with, these types of applications allow you to do that, free of charge.

While none of these platforms completely reinvent the texting wheel, they all have individually great features and abilities to make it simpler, cheaper, and more fun to converse with your friends and family. These texting platforms help make the simplicity of texting even easier.

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?

1. Easy-to-use user interface
2. Sharing options

What we don’t like?

1. 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 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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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?

1. Engrossing Story
2. Totally addictive gameplay
3. Music is just awesome

What we don’t like?

1. Graphics could have been better
2. 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