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SPB Software – our three favourite apps

2010-12-09T22:00:00.000+05:30

SPB Software – our three favourite apps: "GLOBAL – Phones would be nothing without apps. Well, they’d still be phones, but that’s it. We demand so much more from our phones these days that we expect them do almost everything. From helping us get through the day with meeting alerts, or just helping us relieve some stress with a medley of games at the end of the day. Today we look at three of our

Incredible! Nokia N8 and USB bar code reader!

2010-12-09T21:59:00.000+05:30

Incredible! Nokia N8 and USB bar code reader!: "When I received this email about the Nokia N8 and barcodes I thought, “interesting – a new barcode reader app? I did just install one the other day, I wonder if it’s the same…is my pizza burning?” when the pictures loaded…Holy crap it’s an actual checkout style barcode scanner! How awesome is that?!According to Janne (thanks for the heads up to tips

Nokia Releases Push API for Qt Environment

2010-12-09T21:58:00.000+05:30

"Nokia Releases Push API for Qt Environment: "via http://www.sidekickstudios.comJuha Turunen emailed us to share info on the new Push Notifications API released by Nokia which is supported by the Qt Environment (For Symbian AND MeeGo).https://projects.forum.nokia.com/notificationsapiThis means that from now on apps can receive notifications from the network eventhough they’re not running. This

Official YouTube App available for Symbian^3

2010-12-08T20:21:00.001+05:30

Official YouTube App available for Symbian^3: " Download instructions: 1. Use the phone’s native(!) WEB-browser, and go to: m.google.com (For example Opera Mobile won’t work, you won’t have the change to select Youtube) 2. You have to choose a language which is supported in the app(!). Choose for example: English(US) 3. Choose the Youtube icon to download the app to your phone 4. Install

Three UK Confirms Nokia E7 coming early 2011 (may still appear 2010 in other channels)

2010-12-08T20:19:00.001+05:30

Three UK Confirms Nokia E7 coming early 2011 (may still appear 2010 in other channels): " In this video sneak peak, Three UK give an overview of the Nokia E7′s new features, crowning it somehow as the new smartphone flagship. In the video you’ll hear that Three expect the E7 to come to THEIR network early 2011. Nokia promised it will be available Dec 2010. So there’s still time for the E7 to

Motorola DROID 2 Explodes in man’s ear in USA

2010-12-06T00:32:00.002+05:30

Motorola DROID 2 Explodes in man’s ear in USA: " Imagine you just bought a new phone 2 days ago and suddenly when you are using it , you hear a noise and then blood starts running down your face. This is what happened to Aron Embry from USA.His brand new Motorola DROID2 exploded in his ear and he had to be hospitalized Luckily no hearing loss occurred and he received 4 stiches due to the

Sony Playstation phone aka Zeus leaked again [Video]

2010-12-06T00:32:00.000+05:30

Sony Playstation phone aka Zeus leaked again [Video]: "In the past few weeks, we talked a lot about the Sony Ericsson Playstation phone a.k.a Zeus, and we also saw some shots of it, and we heard that the phone will be launch officially this month. Now a video of the Playstation phone is rolling around the internet, and the video quality is very clear, in which we can see the SE Playstation phone

Nokia 5800 RM-356 Firmware 52.0.007 Available

2010-11-25T21:14:00.000+05:30

Nokia 5800 RM-356 Firmware 52.0.007 Available + Upgrade CPU performance Enhanced touch screen - Very fast + Improve wifi, connection error OVI + Rotate Enhanced + V52 pictures and movies better! + Ovi Maps 3.04 + Added more space between alpha and bottom bar in full keyboard + theme effect with turbo manifest + RDS bug fix after got problem in v40 + Quick office 6.2.524 + Kinetic Scrolling

Idea Cellular 3G Website goes live , no tariffs or date yet !

2010-11-21T20:41:00.001+05:30

Idea Cellular 3G Website goes live , no tariffs or date yet !: " IDEA has won 3G spectrum license in 11 circles and expected to roll out 3G services in first quarter of 2011.The operator is also campaigning about MNP or Mobile Number Portability. No tariffs or exact launch date yet.

Nokia E72 Firmware Updated To Version 052.005

2010-11-21T20:39:00.001+05:30

Nokia E72 Firmware Updated To Version 052.005: " Even though Nokia E72 has support for User Data Preservation (UDP), you should backup all your data before updating this device. Check out the complete changelog below. Changelog: Changes in timezones Adobe Reader updated to version 2.5.202 Default system start date changed (11/10/2010) Clock time font changed (update after a previous firmware,

Nokia 5800 Next Firmware Updates: Mid November 2010

2010-10-27T19:44:00.001+05:30

Nokia 5800 Next Firmware Updates: Mid November 2010 Do you believe Nokia still supporting 5800 Xpress music phone? The N8 has been released and the C7 is also available now. The Nokia team is still going to release another firmware update for the Nokia 5800XM (The top seller) during mid November 2010. Check out the original post from the administrator of Nokia forum here : You can check the

Hack My Stuff: Write more on your CD !!!

2010-10-27T15:00:00.000+05:30

Hack My Stuff: Write more on your CD !!!: "Sometimes you must have noticed that you have 1gb of data to write. But you are unable to decide that what media should you use. Because 1 ..."

Nokia N8 camera error.

2010-10-13T02:01:00.000+05:30

Nokia N8 Camera Error. What's the first thing you should do when you get the N8? Considering it packs the biggest image sensor embedded in a phone yet, Carl Zeiss optics, and an eight-digit pixel count, it seemed obvious to us that the answer was to take it on a picture- and video-taking stroll around streets. Although Symbian ^3 is a completely new operating system, it bares more than a

Nokia N8 vs Nokia N97- Worth upgrade ?

2010-10-13T01:08:00.002+05:30

Nokia N8 vs Nokia N97- Worth upgrade? Here are the few BIG reasons to go for Nokia N8, though we had a bad experience with Nokia N97 earlier : N8 (and Symbian^3) vs N97 (and Symbian^1):+ AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass + +57% faster CPU (434Mhz vs 680MHz)+ Dedicated CPU (GPU) processor for graphics+ Capasitive multitouch+ USB OnTheGo (connect Usb mouse, -keyboard, -HDD or any other device)+

Ovi Files Service Notice- discontinued

2010-10-12T16:01:00.000+05:30

Ovi Files Service Notice- discontinued Most of us probably not aware that the Ovi Files will be discontinued on October 15, 2010. Check out the actions needed from you. This will require a small action from you. Please uninstall the Ovi Files Connector program installed on your personal computer. To do this, execute the standard uninstall procedure on your computer. You will not lose any

The Upcoming Mobile Phones from Nokia

2010-10-12T15:37:00.000+05:30

The Upcoming Mobile Phones from Nokia: "In the coming weeks, Nokia is expected to launch a couple of new touch-screen based smartphones that are powered by their Symbian^3 platform. These include the N8, C7, E7 and the C6. Some are already available for pre-order while others should be available soon. I have had a chance to spend some time with these device at Nokia World and the initial

Video: Nokia N8 Hack 2: Continuous Autofocus!

2010-10-12T15:35:00.001+05:30

Video: Nokia N8 Hack 2: Continuous Autofocus!: " Yesterday hyperX showed us his hack for creating pretty much “RAW” noise “free” images” and 30FPS 720p video. We also noted that amongst those that the N8 team are working on for official consumer firmware release, another noted by Damien Dining was continuous autofocus. Lo and behold, hyperX has done it again now with continuous autofocus

N8 dummies at Vodafone

2010-10-12T15:30:00.001+05:30

N8 dummies at Vodafone: " Absolute beauties While I was strolling though the city centre I spotted that Vodafone had N8 dummies with a coming soon label next to them in store and had to have a quick look and DAMM the devices feel AMAZING and they are only DUMMIES !!!! I wonder how the real devices must feel, I cannot wait to get my hands on a real device still deciding whether to sell the

Videos: PhoneArena’s 2 Part review of the Nokia N8 – a good phone? Of course it is, we’d even go so far to say it’s a GR8 phone

2010-10-12T15:29:00.001+05:30

Videos: PhoneArena’s 2 Part review of the Nokia N8 – a good phone? Of course it is, we’d even go so far to say it’s a GR8 phone: "PhoneArena reviews the N8 wondering if it lives up to all the hype.Design wise, N8 feels extremely solid – good weighting behind it.Flat top and bottom edge – we were dubious at first but it really helps when picking up the handset.AMOLED colours are really vibrant and

HyperX .sis mod available for the Public – 30FPS 720p and Near RAW minimal image compression for higher detail

2010-10-12T15:29:00.000+05:30

HyperX .sis mod available for the Public – 30FPS 720p and Near RAW minimal image compression for higher detail: " hyperX has included a comparison to show just how well the camera performs when compression is reduced. btw, N8 already resolves more detail than quite a few digital cameras. e.g. CANON IXUS 130 and even Sony HX5.We saw in excitement the renowned hyperX mod Nokia’s latest flagship –

Nokia C7 is shipping!

2010-10-12T15:26:00.002+05:30

Nokia C7 is shipping! Less than a month since it was announced at Nokia World, the Nokia C7 has begun shipping to to customers around the world. The sleek and beautifully-crafted social networking smartphone becomes the second Symbian^3 device to hit the market. Check out a video after the break…Combining stainless steel and glass in a sleek, full touch design, the Nokia C7 features a 3.5

How to: Hard reset your Nokia N8

2010-10-12T15:19:00.000+05:30

How to: Hard reset your Nokia N8: "If you’re unfortunate enough to encounter a problem on your Nokia N8, a hard reset maybe what you need to do. This wipes the entire phone memory and settings fresh to how it was (or should be) when you bought it. It’s also useful if you’re also unfortunate enough to have to send away your Nokia N8 for repair or exchange, or maybe in future you maybe

Nokia N8 Retail Price for India Revealed – Rs.26259

2010-10-12T15:04:00.000+05:30

Nokia N8 Retail Price for India Revealed – Rs.26259: "I know many of you were confused about the Nokia N8 pre-bookings as the MRP or Maximum Retail Price of the N8 was not revealed so far in India. Now the Indian N8 booking site is displaying the MRP of the phone as Rs.26,259.Expected date of availability is still not announced although the word on the street is that phone will be available

Exclusive – Airtel 3G Services Website is Live !

2010-10-12T15:03:00.001+05:30

Exclusive – Airtel 3G Services Website is Live !: " We all know that operators in India are gearing up to launch 3G Services in India. The License Fee has been paid by the auction winners and government has allotted the 3G spectrum to the operators.Now Airtel’s website is displaying details about 3G services . No pricing or launch date info is available but it seems like material used to

Task Killers and why you probably SHOULD'NT use them with Andriod

2010-10-10T20:35:00.000+05:30

Task Killers and why you probably SHOULD'NT use them Android task killers improve your phone's performance while also boosting battery life—or at least that's the much-debated promise. Here's a look at how task killers actually work, when you should (or shouldn't) use them, and what you can do instead. A task killer is an app from which you can (sometimes automatically) force other apps to quit