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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Viber announces app for Bada, S40, and Symbian; adds HD calling to Windows Phone

9/11/2012 05:30:00 PM Neil 2 comments

Viber officially announced that it will be releasing an app for Bada, S40, and Symbian devices. They will also add the much waited HD calling feature to the Windows Phone app.

“We are committed to our users and to our mission – to let people all over the world connect freely,” said Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber Media. “By adding the S40, Symbian and Bada platforms to our list of supported mobile OSs, we are expanding the community of individuals who can communicate for free, no matter what platform they use.” The company has released some screenshots for the new app for Bada, S40, and Symbian devices, which should be available anytime soon.

Now, get calling anyone for free. :)

5 Must Have Apps for Nokia Phones

7/27/2012 06:00:00 AM Neil No comments

Phones these days normally can download and run mobile software or simply, applications or apps. Luckily, not only those who have high-end phones can have those things. Most Nokia phones support a lot of apps and in fact, there’s even a storefront just for it. On this post, I will list the 5 apps that Nokia phone users should try.

1. JoikuSpot Wi-Fi Hotspot

The first on my list is definitely JoikuSpot. JoikuSpot simply fills the gap that Symbian smartphones have for a long time now – absence of built-in tethering support. The application is very straightforward and easy to use. Just tap or press the Start button and you instantly have a roving Wi-Fi hotspot! Additional settings are available like setting an encryption as well as limiting data usage.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Download Link/s: Symbian

2. MMDA

As a person who’s living in Metro Manila, the MMDA app for Nokia is also a must-have. Using this app, you can view the current traffic situation from major thoroughfares around the Metro, such as EDSA, C5, South Luzon Expressway, Roxas Blvd. and more. Three viewing options are available, the neat and simple System view; the Map view which you can pan around, and the Line view which lists out all sections of a given route. Did I mention it’s free?

Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Download Link/s: Symbian – N9 – S40

3. iTyphoon

Well, iTyphoon is a really handy and must-have app for everyone too! Being in the Philippines which hardly gets a break from typhoons, this app will just help us check out on where’s a typhoon currently is and it’s track. You can check out information on a particular storm system, it’s location and it’s distance from your location, as well as make a preparedness list. Overall, it gets the job done. Currently, this app is only available for S40 phones.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Download Link/s: S40 – Windows Phone

4. CNN

I like reading news and articles on what’s happening around, and the CNN app for Nokia does just that. It’s built beautifully and presents the content in a nice way. Videos on selected articles are available for you to watch. You can also submit news reports to CNN in the iReport section. Found an interesting piece? Sharing is just a couple taps away.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Download Link/s: Symbian – S40 – Windows Phone

5. Cut the Rope

A must-have apps list isn’t complete without a single game on it. So here am I adding Cut the Rope. My brains just like solving each of hundred levels on this game. The music is very catchy, and Om Nom is just too cute to resist! This game is really worth the money and has a lot of replay value. Bet you can’t solve them all.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Download Link/s: Symbian

BONUS!

Gravity – The best Twitter app for Symbian

And not to be forgotten by me, the best Twitter client for Symbian that I always use when I still own the N8. Gravity is just fast, simple, and it supports other social networking services too like Facebook, foursquare, and more. The best part is it supports most Symbian devices from the likes of Nokia E71 to the likes of Nokia 808 PureView.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Download Link/s: Symbian

And that’s my list of must-have essential apps for Nokia phones. Have you taken your pick yet?

Nokia 808 PureView Now Ready to Capture the Beauty of the Philippines

6/14/2012 12:00:00 AM Neil 1 comment

I just got home from my visit at the Nokia Philippines Office earlier to get a hands-on with the Nokia 808 PureView. I was also told that yes… it is now available at Nokia Stores.

As you know, the 808 PureView is Nokia’s imaging flagship for this year and is the successor to the Nokia N8. It has a massive 41 Megapixels camera sensor with Carl Zeiss optics. The specialty of the Nokia 808 PureView is that it has the ability to take 5 or 8 megapixel photos with lossless zoom. The device do this by oversampling the 41 megapixel image into a 5 or 8 megapixel photo. If you want you can even take photos ar 34 megapixels for 16:9 aspect ration or 38 megapixels for 4:3. Nokia has also upped the camera software and user interface and the feature I liked the most is the continuous auto-focus and touch-focus system.

The 808 PureView is still running on Symbian (Nokia Belle Feature Pack 1) and my initial impressions with the updated OS is, sorry… meh. I don’t know, after using Windows Phone I really don’t want to go back to Symbian anymore. Not much has changed from Nokia Belle to the FP1 version. What I noticed is they just added a couple of new widgets, some nicer transitions, and my biggest rant is the keyboard is still the same. But don’t hate on me because I understand the reasons for it, the 808 PureView was 5 years in the making - that’s why. Enough rants, check out our sample photos on this Flickr set. The photos turned out well but I had some focusing problems since the unit that I played was running on a pre-release firmware.

Now let’s move on to the device itself. The 808 PureView is pretty fat. It’s not that GALAXY S3-ish huge but it is really fat. There’s the 3 classic buttons on the front – call, menu, and end button. The screen is a 4-inch one with a somewhat disappointing 640x360 resolution which translates to 183.58 ppi.

Now on the back there’s the you know… the monstrous 41 Megapixels camera which really protrudes out from the body. There’s the large xenon flash beside it, and the bottom there’s a Nokia logo and a matte-like strip. The back cover is removable and it’s really thick and will not break easily. The NFC sensor is sticked on the cover. The cover really feels nice, it has the same polycarbonate build with ceramic-like finish – same as on that of HTC One X.

Enjoy these photos as well as some side-by-side shots with the Samsung GALAXY S III, Nokia Lumia 900, and Nokia Lumia 800.

Nokia 808 PureView Features and Specifications
41 megapixel camera sensor with Nokia Pureview Pro imaging technology and Carl Zeiss optics
f2.4 aperture
1.3 GHz single-core processor
512 MB RAM
4-inch AMOLED ClearBlack screen with 640x360 (nHD) resolution
Full HD 1080p video recording @ 30fps
Symbian Belle Feature Pack 1
1400 mAh battery capacity
Gorilla Glass
16 GB internal memory
HDMI
DLNA
USB on-the-go
NFC
FM transmitter

Will I get one? Yes, if it was on Windows Phone. I’ll pass for now. Nokia N8 users might upgrade to the 808 PureView or those who just want an awesome camera plus a phone in one. But for the sake of you my readers, I’ll try to review the Nokia 808 PureView. And if you’re really excited to get this, rush to your nearest Nokia Store now. Snag one for to the tune of P26,550. It will come in black, red, or white.

Oh by the way, here’s what’s included in the retail package:
Nokia 808 PureView
Nokia Battery BL-4D
Nokia Stereo Headset WH-209
Nokia Data Cable CA-190CD
Nokia Charger AC-50
Nokia Wrist Strap Black
Fold-Out Quick Guide
NFC info card

Additionally, you can buy these accessories which I believe will be also made available too.
Nokia Hard Cover CC-3046
Nokia Tripod Mount HH-23
Nokia Micro HDMI Cable CA-198
Nokia Portable Charger DC-16

Nokia Philippines Lists the 808 PureView, Coming Soon!

6/04/2012 11:00:00 PM Neil 1 comment

Finally we have a solid confirmation that the Nokia 808 PureView will be making its way to our shores soon!

Nokia has listed the 41 Megapixels camera phone on it's Philippine website just now. No any other info has been made available but it's definitely coming soon! My pricing estimate is around P27-P30k.

Nokia 808 PureView Features and Specifications
41 megapixel camera sensor with Nokia Pureview Pro imaging technology and Carl Zeiss optics
1.3 GHz single-core processor
512 MB RAM
4-inch AMOLED ClearBlack screen with 640x360 (nHD) resolution
Full HD 1080p video recording
Symbian Belle Feature Pack 1
1400 mAh battery capacity
Gorilla Glass
16 GB internal memory

I still just hope that Nokia will come up with a Lumia phone with the PureView technology on it. I don't want to go back to Symbian anymore after trying Windows Phone. The only thing that impresses me about the 808 PureView is of course its mighty camera. I'll try to secure a review unit if available.

Nokia 808 PureView Coming Soon in the Philippines?

5/30/2012 03:11:00 PM Neil No comments

This is just fresh from my timeline but it Nokia Philippines has just posted a teaser photo of what seems to be the Nokia 808 PureView.

The photo has 4 different shots - a close-up water droplet, a white sea lion, a man in a bicycle holding a bunch of balloons, and a black light bulb. The caption reads "Something BIG is coming this weekend."

So will Nokia really launch the 808 PureView here? I think if they'll do so, then they will have a hard time selling out those Lumia's, especially the Lumia 900 which is not even available here. They should've waited for a PureView device on a Windows Phone.

Nokia 808 PureView is Now Official!

2/27/2012 04:54:00 PM Neil 1 comment

Nokia has just announced the successor of the N8, meet the Nokia 808 PureView with 41 Megapixels camera resolution!

Nokia (Symbian) Belle Appears on Navifirm! For Prototype Devices For Now

2/01/2012 07:59:00 PM Neil No comments

Today is February 1, isn't it? Save for some time zones, of course. But Nokia seems to have already, or is already putting up the firmwares for Nokia (Symbian) Belle for the N8 on Navifirm. The official version will be 111.030.0609. The current variant available for now is for the 0585950 product code, which seems to be for a prototype device.

Other variants for other countries should follow up immediately!

Via: Symbiantweet

Nokia (Symbian) Carla Appears on Nokia Developer! Will be Also Available for Older Devices?

2/01/2012 09:07:00 AM Neil 2 comments

Four bug reports mentioning the new update for Symbian devices has been spotted at Nokia Developers! The next update after Nokia (Symbian) Belle is indeed will be named Carla. Firmware version 112.010.0404, dated January 3, 2012 has been reportedly running on Nokia 701, and possibly on Nokia E6 and E7 too.

Does that mean first generation Symbian^3 devices will also receive another update after Belle? Another excitement is building up on me.