Nokia Updates N95-4
Following up on the quiet launch of new firmware for the N95-3 slider, Nokia has also rolled out firmware 20.2.005 for the 8GB version. It is not clear what exactly has improved as many users are reporting minor changes such as faster response times, new application functionality, and the addition of Chinese script support on […]
Nokia Updates N95-3
Nokia has quietly released firmware version v20.2.011 for the N95-3, the North American variant of the sliding smart device which features the following improvements: Adobe Flash Lite 3 support media playback within browser faster camera start and application load times Nokia Search now preinstalled Flickr/Vox uploads now supported New demo games as part of the […]
Oddest of Show: S60-powered LG enV2
It’s no secret that LG, like many other phone makers, uses Japanese-exclusive and other foreign phone designs for newer models. They take the external casing, and replace all the internals with less expensive (and less powerful) hardware. But it was a surprise even for us to see Symbian touting a version of the LG enV2 […]
Nokia “Tube” iPhone Competitor Revealed
The Symbian enthusiast site SymbianFreak has revealed the first details on a first for Nokia devices: A Series 60 based device with a touch display. The device features Symbian Series 60, but is modified to support touchscreen displays, tactile feedback, and widescreen aspect ratios. The full featureset consists of an internal GPS transceiver, support for […]
Nokia Takes N-Gage Service for S60 Smartphones Live
Nokia has just made its long-anticipated N-Gage gaming service available for select S60 smartphones — Nokia N81, N81 8GB, N82, N95, and N95 8GB, with promised additional support for Nokia N73, N93, and N93i coming soon. The service, also known as “N-Gage 2.0,” is the spiritual follow-up to Nokia’s original standalone N-Gage handheld gaming device […]
TapRoot Systems Announces WalkingHotSpot
Wireless solutions provider TapRoot Systems has announced the availability of their WalkingHotSpot software for Windows Mobile and Symbian Series 60. As the name suggests, WalkingHotSpot works by turning the existing 3G connection on a device into a quick access point by utilizing the available 3G internet access and passing the connection through the Wi-Fi radio, […]
Nokia Updates N95-1 to Firmware v21, Flash in S60 Browser
Nokia has issued a substantial firmware update to its original N95 (N95-1) smartphone, bringing it up to v21 and adding support for Flash Lite 3 and in-browser flash, among other additions. This new firmware presents N95-1 owners with a terrific opportunity to celebrate Update Your Phone Day, if not a bit belated. The update comes […]
Updated SlingPlayer Mobile Clients in The Pipeline
Sling Media, makers of the popular Slingbox line of products, are preparing new versions of their SlingPlayer Mobile client for S60, Windows Mobile Standard, and Windows Mobile Professional devices, as reported by Engadget Mobile. The updated versions of all three SlingPlayer clients are said to be focused heavily on supporting new devices for each of […]
Google Launches Search Client for S60
Following up on the recent announcement that Nokia and Google have agreed to integrate the aforementioned search technology into the Nokia Search client, Google has now launched a separate client for all S60 based devices. Image courtesy of All About Symbian The client places a Google Search bar on the homescreen for those models with […]