5800 XM firmware update v31.0.008 using NSU

Latest firmware released for Nokia 5800 XM v31.0.008. Only available throught Nokia Software Updater for most of the generic product codes from EMEA and APAC region and is expected to be available for the rest of the world as well as for NAM and branded devices shortly.

Unfortunately it is not available as FOTA update which is by the way the best and the fastest possible way of delivering software updates. So quite a disappointment. The file size will be around 144.4 MB and you need fast internet before downloading. Make sure you have stable internet connection before downloading as you will feel the pain of time wasting when your internet connection drop and you need to start over again.

There is no detailed change log at the moment and I can't see any noticeable changes or improvements but as you would imagine, the firmware update is always recommended as it usually brings improvements in performance and optimizes the functionality of the phone across many applications.

Unfortunately there is no eagerly awaited kinectic scrolling but a cording to the NSU team, the latest software update comes with a new version of Ovi Maps, which offers improved maps and enhanced pedestrian and drive navigation. Additionally, the software release includes several performance improvements and that's it!!!!

Oh yes, one more thing, Nokia 5800 comes with native UDP support but it is anyway highly suggestible to back up your phone memory before performing a firmware update as precaution measure in case something goes wrong.

Source: Symbian Freak..

Full touch Nokia 5230 announced, 3G and GPS onboard

Source: GSM Arena

Looks like Nokia releasing more to touch screen phone and like Toyota, everyone can own a Vios..for Nokia, everyone can own a touch screen phone..i guess this phone will be much cheaper than 5800 XM as it didnt provide any wifi connection.

Much like the Nokia 5800, the Nokia 5230 sports a 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels, FM radio, 3.5 mm audio jack and microSD card slot. The camera has been downgraded to 2 megapixel resolution but manages the decent VGA@30fps video recording.

Nokia 5230 runs the latest Symbian S60 5th edition and is powered by the same battery as 5800 - a 1320 mAh one, which is good 320 mAh larger that that of the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic. According to the manufacturer the 5230 will be capable of 33 hours of non-stop music playback.

I hope with Nokia coming up with this model, 5800 XM users will be able to enjoy same widget as 5230...as I like the home screen better

Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition launches with lifetime guidance

GLOBAL – Nokia has unveiled a freshly tuned version of its debut touchscreen device, in the shape of the new Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition. Slated to saunter into pockets in the third quarter of 2009, this innovative incarnation of the 5800 comes pre-loaded with a lifetime of voice-guided Drive and Walk navigation licenses for your region.

Keenly tailored for taking you to where you need to be with minimal fuss, the 5800 Navigation Edition comes with all your guidance software set up, and as it comes with an in-box car charger and Nokia car kit, it has been designed to become your satnav savvy passenger in seconds.

As many of you know, here on Conversations we’re keen followers of location and context aware services, so it’s exciting to witness the emergence of a device so perfectly primed to explore this new territory of services so freely from the moment it’s unboxed and sat in your palm. Alongside it’s voice-guided navigation talents (including valuable local traffic warnings), it comes pre-loaded with the latest version of Ovi Maps pre-installed, enabling you to pinpoint nearby points of interest and relevant useful info, such as local weather reports and the best place to grab a bite in your area.

The 5800 Navigation Edition is inked in the diary for the third quarter of 2009 and is estimated to cost 285 Euros before all the usual regional taxes and subsidies stuff.

SOURCE

Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0

Designed from a clean slate, Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 offers a new, more user-friendly approach to Nokia PC Software The application is refreshingly limited, slim, and fast. The completely new user interface gives you easy access to your important files and information as all the functionalities are available within one window.

Key features:

* Move messages, contacts, photos, videos, music and more between your computer, your Nokia device and share your photos on Ovi
* Keep your Nokia device and computer

in sync, update your Nokia device with the latest software, and keep your valuable content safe and accessible everywhere
* Sign in with Nokia Account and discover a range of great Ovi services: share your photos and videos with your friends & family or download the maps you need

Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 is intended as the only computer application you will need from Nokia. It will eventually replace the current Nokia PC Suite and its variants like Nokia Ovi Suite 1.x and Nokia Nseries PC Suite. Nokia Ovi Suite integrates also the main features from Nokia Photos, Nokia Software updater and Nokia Map loader.
Compatibility and system requirements

Nokia device: Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 supports over 100 different Nokia S60 and S40 devices with more being added all the time. It should work on all Nokia devices based on S60 3rd Edition, S60 5th Edition, or S40 6.1 or newer.

PC: Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta supports Windows Vista SP1 or newer and Windows XP SP2 or newer. We have also tested Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta with Windows 7 RC release and we plan to support Windows 7 when commercially available. System requirements:

* 2GB hard disk space, 1GHz Intel Pentium 4, 64MB display memory, 512MB RAM, 1024x768 resolution and 24-bit color graphics card
* List of supported Bluetooth software and email/calendar/contacts software here

Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 has been built using the Nokia Qt Software, the cross-platform application and UI framework.
Language support

See the list of all supported languages
* Arabic (note that Right-To-Left UI layout work is ongoing stil)
* Hong Kong Chinese
* Simplified Chinese
* Traditional Chinese
* Czech
* Danish
* Dutch
* English
* Finnish
* French
* German
* Hebrew (note that Right-To-Left UI layout work is ongoing still)
* Hungarian
* Indonesian
* Italian
* Korean
* Bahasa Malesia (Malay)
* Norwegian
* Polish
* Portuguese
* Brazilian Portuguese
* Romanian
* Russian
* Slovak
* Spanish
* Colombian Spanish (American Spanish)
* Swedish
* Thai
* Turkish
* Vietnamese
Make a difference - give feedback

Note:
Because our intent is to keep the product elegant - unusually simple yet surprisingly powerful - we need to be ruthless about new feature requests. Instead, let's focus on fixing the bugs and iterating the user experience towards perfection.

Download here.

Note:
* Installing the software automatically uninstalls Nokia Ovi Suite 1.x and Nseries PC Suite, as well as exits Nokia PC Suite if it is open.
* Prior to installation, we recommend you to backup your important content, such as contacts, calendar, photos, and music, for example to memory card or with other backup applications. Nokia Ovi Suite contains backup wizard, which can be used for taking backups. Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta uses same databases as Nokia Music and Nokia Photos. Nevertheless, it is always possible that some interoperability problems arise.

Unlock your 5800 without using the physical key!

The coolest homescreen ever for your Nokia.
See everything you need at first glance: easy-to-read time display, indicators of your phone status. Then, unlock your phone with one smooth slide. background image, font color... Completely configurable!

At last, a useful apps to unlock our 5800 without even using the side unlock key. All you need to do is to press the Green button, and it will pop up "Slide to Unlock". You even can customize the word probably to "Open my Phone!!"..

You can download here


To get full version, you need to google on how..enjoy!

Adobe Reader LE v2.5.131 s60 v3 and v5 Full Touch Version

Download here

For business on the go, PDF file seems to be one of the important document for us. But unlucky for 5800 XM users, Nokia didn't provide free Adobe Reader with our phone. So after searching for a while, I finally found a full touch version of Adobe Reader.

Download here

More Powerful Than Ever!

NEW! Adobe Reader LE 2.5 developed by Quickoffice and optimized for S60 3rd Edition mobile devices, lets you view PDF (Adobe Portable Document Format) files on the go - anytime, anywhere. Enjoy enhanced PDF viewing with faster and easier to read single column text reflow that resizes documents for greatly improved readability on the small screen. Version 2.5 is the next of Adobe Reader LE for mobile devices with improved performance, such as opening large files faster, and an easier, more intuitive navigation. Quickoffice is the Exclusive S60 Provider of this release.

Upgrade your Adobe Reader LE today!

These are some of the improvements with this latest update to Adobe Reader LE 2.5:

• Updates in response to customer feedback
• Memory usage improvements allowing larger files to be opened
• Performance improvements within the reflow logic - allows for smoother scrolling and viewing
• Tweaks to the UI to make the application easier to use and navigate around.

Key Benefits

• Best Viewing Experience - Optimized for viewing and reading PDF documents on mobile devices.
• Desktop Level Functionality - View high impact Adobe PDF documents with familiar desktop experience.
• Seamless Integration - Streamline workflow on your mobile device with a common user experience and integration between Adobe Reader and Quickoffice Premier.
• Increase Your Productivity - Quickly access PDF documents anywhere, anytime on your mobile device to review and approve important documents while on the go.
• 2 Great Technologies Combined - Developed by Quickoffice, the Global Leader in Mobile Office Software, combined with Adobe's proven technology in Portable Document Format that maintains document integrity.

Key Features

• Reflow View - Allows an alternate view of the PDF document where text is reflowed on the screen to provide a better viewing experience; a reflowed view eliminates left-right scrolling for text-heavy documents.
• Accurate Rendering - Provides accurate rendering of PDF content, retaining images, complex layouts, and formatting.
• ZoomView™ - Easy, intuitive navigation that allows for increased legibility of PDF content on small screens.
• Smooth Shading & Transparencies - Supports transparencies and smooth shading (used for smoother tonal gradation) contained in PDF documents.
• Page Rotation - Supports rotation of the PDF content (display only) in 90-degree increments, allowing users to maximize the viewing area on a small screen (for example, going from landscape to portrait maximizes the viewing area for some content).
• Text Search - Supports basic text search in PDF documents.
• Bookmarks - Navigate documents using embedded bookmarks contained in PDF documents.
• Encryption - Supports decryption of files encrypted with up to 128-bit encryption that are password protected.
• Find with advanced find options.
• Embedded Fonts - Preloaded with 14 fonts.
• View Document Properties - Ability to view subject, keywords, date created, last modified, file size, author and title.
• PDF Compliant - Supports the latest PDF 1.7 rendering model and specifications.

Download here

Garmin : Malaysia/Singapore Maps update v1.69-lite version

New maps available v1.69 lite version on www.malfreemap.com or you can always download here or here.

Download, extract and copy to e:\Garmin\gmapsupp.img

Garmin Map file for malaysia& Singapore is name as gmapsupp.img..just copy paste in e:\Garmin\ folder..Garmin software will detect the map from that path..

I advise to used mfm-lite edition for 5800 XM or any other mobile phone, so you will not encounter any lagging and refresh rate problem..I had used it and it work fine..v1.50 and above recalculate faster if you are going the wrong way..

Dont forget to disable U-Turn function to get better route calculation.

Credits to bro Antyong..he's the best!!..:).

QuickOffice Premier FULL for 5800 and N97 (S60v5)

Your search for full version of QuickOffice end here..I had install and tried it..I love it so much as I able to edit all my office files on my phone with ease.!!!

Quickoffice Premier is the only mobile solution available to View, Edit & Create native Microsoft® Office 2007 documents on S60 3rd Edition devices. Unlock the full potential of your smartphone and turn your device into a powerful mobile office. Document integrity is preserved with no data loss, so you can confidently edit and exchange Office files between your smartphone and desktop.Quickoffice Premier is the essential office productivity application for mobile professionals, business, education and individuals.
Features

* NEW! Symbian S60 5th Edition devices such as Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, Nokia N97, and Samsung i8910 Omnia HD are fully supported for both editing and viewing.

* NEW! Language support for French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
* View & Edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint attachments on your device.
* Create & Save new Word, Excel and PowerPoint files on your device.
* Retain file formats with no data loss.
* Easy, intuitive desktop look and feel.
* Advanced folder and file management capabilities.
* Support for complex formulas.
* Complete graphical editing.
* Advanced editing of text, lists, tables, style, and formatting.
* Free spell check dictionaries in multiple languages.
* Add images to Word and PowerPoint.
* Advanced email integration with Mail for Exchange.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Version: 6.2.169

Hang or problem during firmware update on your 5800 XM?

I had couple of friends having trouble with their 5800 XM after software update to v30.

1. Phone Keep on restart.
2. Unable to key in pincode
3. Hang in the middle of update
4. etc..


Well, you guys can try this.

1. Take out the memory card, reboot your phone and then put back the memory card
2. Doesn't work?..Try take out your battery, press power button for 30 sec, and put back your battery, and reboot
3. Still doesn't work..so no choice,..take out your battery, perform a hard reset. (hard reset your phone by off it, hold camera button+red button+ green button and reboot. wait for nokia handshake screen before release all the button)

IF still doesn't help, well, sent to Nokia SC to help claim warranty..I believe all 5800 users in Malaysia still have warranty on their phone as this phone just release end of last year..

enjoy!

5800 firmware update v30.0.011 is out for Malaysia

New firmware v30.0.011 is out for Malaysia 5800 users..You can upgrade using FOTA or NSU.

No official change logs reported yet. I already upgrade this firmware myself..and too bad..no kinetic scrolling as most of 5800 users are hoping for. What I notice is fast respond on the touch screen. Either than that, havent explore yet since I just upgrade couple minutes ago..

Get your new firmware upgrade.!

No gateway reply solution for Nokia 5800

It sometimes happens when you try to connect to the internet using you Nokia 5800, you see error message NO GATEWAY REPLY on you screen. The common perception among people is that this error message caused by a WiFi problem or bugs on your 5800. But you should know that error message is not caused by those reasons. Let me show you that the main reason of that problem can be the disable DHCP on your router so the phone can not dynamically reach an IP. Then you can set your router easily. You just need to give manually your 5800 the DNS server and IP address. You will not need the DHCP for doing that. So the detail steps are:

1. Press the menu button.

2. Settings>connectivity>destinations.

3. Select your access point then add the new access point.

4. Select yes while it asks for AUTOMATICALLY CHECK FOR AVAILABLE ACCESS POINTS

5. Select the suitable WLAN network (choose one with known wep key).

6. Select no if it asks to CONFIGURE NOW.

7. Enter you WEP key.

8. Go to the internet (in destinations) then select you WLAN network.

9. Highlight the WLAN (data bearer) option then go to the advance settings.

10.Select ipv4 then enter these following values:

(a)Phone ip: 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 (range)

(b)Subnet mask

(c)Default gateway : this one is you router’s address (commonly 192.168.1.1)

(d)Dns address 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220(they are opendns servers but you can choose dns address that provided by you ISP)

11.Now finally you can access easily you WLAN network ( via menu>settings>connectivity>wlan)

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Kinetic Scrolling Widgets for Nokia 5800 XM

The firmware update for Nokia 5800 XM will come with several improved and new features such as kinetic scrolling in several menus, improved performance for camera as well as response time and also improved homescreen.

The kinetic scrolling is still in its partial stage this time that applicable in contact list, homescreen and web browser as well. According to some people this update is welcome but it seems to make any inconsistency in Nokia 5800’s UI.

For your description, you have to scroll down your finger in areas where the scrolling kinetic is active but you need to scroll up your finger in other areas. Other than kinetic scrolling feature, dragging, you need 2 taps for activating item then for the menu with icon based you need a tap.

However, the other improvements like enhanced camera performance and response time will make you happy.

SOURCE

DrJukka Key Lock Clock v0.55

Key Lock Clock is a free Clock application that is shown while the device's key lock is on. The idea was inspired by the feature found from E71 & E66.

Very simple to use, just click the application icon, set the "Clock screen" on, exit the application and lock the key lock normally. Additionally this application can be used as a Table clock when the charger is connected, to enable this feature just set the "Lights on while charging" on. also if you think that the screen lights are too bright, you can adjust it with the "Lights intensity" option.
This version was designed 5th edition touch devices such as 5800 & N97 in mind, but should work just as well with all Symbian S60 3rd edition non-touch devices.

Download here..

Change Log :

- Added Font selection, so all have nice font in the clock screen,
- Fixed the issue with 12 hour clock,
- Checked the settings re-freshing, should be fool proof now,
- Added Light timeout setting, so the light wont go out when you lift you finger from the button,
- Added a idle time resetting (nice technical term) when light are on, so in old devices the screensaver should stay out,
- Added a automatic key locker, so you can set the keys to be locked after some idle time,
- Added some Call handling code, just to make sure the clock screen is only there when there is no calls active.

Download here..

Garmin : Malaysia/Singapore Maps update v1.65-lite version

New maps available v1.65 lite version on www.malfreemap.com or you can always download here or here.

Download, extract and copy to e:\Garmin\gmapsupp.img

Garmin Map file for malaysia& Singapore is name as gmapsupp.img..just copy paste in e:\Garmin\ folder..Garmin software will detect the map from that path..

I advise to used mfm-lite edition for 5800 XM or any other mobile phone, so you will not encounter any lagging and refresh rate problem..I had used it and it work fine..v1.50 and above recalculate faster if you are going the wrong way..

Dont forget to disable U-Turn function to get better route calculation.

Credits to bro Antyong..he's the best!!..:).

XpressNotes

It's been a while since I post in this blog. So just to start the second half of the year, I would like to share one very interesting apps for your S60v5 phone..

XPress Notes ver 0.2



A useful application developed by Igor and really helps me to get around. You can save the notes in Xpress Notes or even in jpg where with one button, it will transfer the save notes in your gallery.

You can download this apps here..But firstly you need to install Python in your phone first. Make sure you install both Python and Xpress Notes at the same memory (either phone or card memory).

Enjoy!

Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60v3/v5 ver 5.00.50 released

New release by Garmin on their Mobile XT product ver 5.00.50. Since I had hang issue with ver 5.00.40, I decide to downgrade my 5800 XM to 5.00.30. I heard from some of the user for ver 5.00.50 are very satisfied with the new Garmin released. Less hang and faster responds...I'm download the new version as we speak...Well, downloading finish..and I really notice the fast responds with every button we press..or is it me?..You guys decide..:)

You can download the new version 5.00.50 here..


For new users, you have to install Garmin Mobile XT Support Files to get the voice support. Do remember that Garmin is a paid application.! Will comment on how's the performance once I get it on my 5800 XM

Changes made from version 5.00.40 to 5.00.50:

• Provide 'Exit' option to the Activate Software page.
• Correct the turn preview page in landscape orientation.
• Correct an error that occurs when the 'Arrival' button is selected.
• Correct the text color of the main map page when displayed in night mode.

Easiest way to install

1. Download the installer here.
2. Extract the installer using WinRar or WinZip.
3. Copy GMobileCard contect at the root of your memory card.
4. Simply tap the GarminMobileXT.sis to install. It will show if you want to upgrade the version
5. After that, your Garmin Mobile XT ver 5.00.50 is ready to be used!

Do comment if you have any questions...

Nokia 5800 XM Shortcut Keys

I seems to forget this simple keys but here are some of the useful keys that normally be very useful for Nokia 5800 XM users..

*#0000# Device(Firmware) and factory information.

*#06# International Mobile Equipment Identity(IMEI) Number.

*#7370# Soft reset your mobile with default password 12345

*#2820# BlueTooth device address

*#7380# Factory settings restore with default password 12345

*#92702689# Go to Nokia's Life Timer.

*#62209526# Mac address of Wi-Fi

HARD RESET: Turn off your mobile. Hold Red, Green and Camera button together and turn on the mobile to hard reset your mobile. Keep holding the 3 keys until "Nokia's Joining hands" are seen ... Phone will format then.

ENJOY!

Garmin : Malaysia/Singapore Maps update v1.63-lite version

New maps available v1.63 lite version on www.malfreemap.com or you can always download here.

Download, extract and copy to e:\Garmin\gmapsupp.img

Garmin Map file for malaysia& Singapore is name as gmapsupp.img..just copy paste in e:\Garmin\ folder..Garmin software will detect the map from that path..

I advise to used mfm-lite edition for 5800 XM or any other mobile phone, so you will not encounter any lagging and refresh rate problem..I had used it and it work fine..v1.50 and above recalculate faster if you are going the wrong way..

Dont forget to disable U-Turn function to get better route calculation.

Credits to bro Antyong..he's the best!!..:).

Free Malaysia Garmin Custom POI: MFM-CPOI v2.01 (10 June 09)

New POI (Point of Interest) ready for download..courtesy from bro Antyong..Keep up the good work..!!

Download Here

NOTE: MFM-CPOI v2.00 and later uses different file names. Please delete your older CPOI files before installing. Otherwise, your Garmin device will display duplicate CPOIs.

• Stratman2's road junctions on national/state roads v2.5
• Stratman2's sharp & dangerous road bends v1.5
• Stratman2's red light camera v1.6
• Stratman2's speed trap v3.5
• Stratman2's expressway rest area v5
• Stratman2's toll plazas v2
• Pgkent's Pasar Malam locations v2.03 - Updated
• Stratman2's school zones v1.6
• Feiming's railroad crossings v1.10

WHAT'S NEW

• 3 configurations - WAV audio for Nuvi 200/205, MP3 audio for Nuvi 300/600/700, and no audio for MXT
• Removed Touch n Go toll plazas and replaced with Toll Plazas
• Changed GPI file names to follow Stratman2's original names

HOW TO INSTALL & USE

1. Download MFM-CPOI. Double-click on the downloaded file to start running it.
2. After the license page, select the folder of your Nuvi drive or external storage card containing Mobile XT. Ensure your path is :\Garmin\POI.
3. At the Select Component page, select "Nuvi 200/205 series (WAV audio)" if you have a Garmin Nuvi 200 or 205 GPS. Select Other Garmin models (MP3 audio)" if your Garmin device can support MP3.Select "Other MobileXT (no audio)" if you are using MobileXT or you prefer not to have any audio prompt.
4. Check on the Custom POI set you wish to upload to your device
5. Click to start file copy
6. To check if your installation is successful, switch on your Garmin device. Press "Where to?", then the down arrow, then "Extras". Press "Custom POIs".

iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update

iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update release..

The free iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update includes some great new features, as well as all the features from previous updates. iPhone OS 3.0 also lets you run the next generation of iPhone apps, like peer-to-peer games and more. If you’ve never updated before, now is the perfect time.

Go here for more information how to upgrade..

There are also over 100 new features directly available to the end customers including cut copy and paste. Here's a run down of the key ones.

• System-wide Cut, Copy and Paste feature
• Stereo A2DP Bluetooth streaming is on (not available to iPhone 2G)
• System-wide landscape keyboard
• A system-wide search Spotlight is added now including Mail, Calendar, Notes, iPod and web
• There's now MMS support (not available to iPhone 2G)
• Turn-by-turn navigation (but only with third-party maps)
• You can forward and delete individual messages
• Notes can now be synced with iTunes
• WiFi auto-login for hotspots
• Bluetooth peer-to-peer connection with file exchange and remote control (over Bonjour only)
• Safari gets password login manager
• Support for YouTube accounts and YouTube subscriptions
• New action button in Photos lets you choose multiple pictures to attach to a mail message
• There are Voice Memos, which can be edited, cropped and shared using email or MMS
• Calendar gets Exchange support and will be able to sync with Google and Yahoo calendar services
• Stocks app will be getting news stories and stock details
• iPod gets shake-to-shuffle function
• Anti-phishing tool in Mobile Safari
• Increased number of supported languages
• Parental Controls are extended to movies, TV shows and App Store content
• Detailed Calls Log with call durations
• iTunes store account creation
• Proxy support
• Live video and audio streaming
• Internet tethering is now supported both via Bluetooth and USB(but available optionally)
• Voice recording
• Camera displays last taken picture in lower left corner - just as in existing Snapture app

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Nokia 5530 Xpress Music targetting mid range users..

The 5530 is pleasing to the eye and fairly light, weighing in at a 107 grams. It is planned for the third quarter and is expected to retail at a very reasonable 199 Euros. (280$ or about INR 13000).

Full Spec on Nokia 5530, browse at http://www.gsmarena.com

I really like the new contact features where you can browse up to 20 contacts compare to 5800 that only can browse 4 contacts..Hopefully the next firmware will implement this features..

The downside are no 3G and A-GPS..but with solid metal body really make it looks more expensive than 5800 XM..

Personally I prefer 5800 XM more since more function and reliability compare to 5530 XM..

Key Specifications:

• Dimensions: 104 x 49 x 13 mm
• Weight: 107 g
• Display: 2.9 inch widescreen (640 x 360 pixels) with up to 16 million colors
• Camera: 3.2 megapixels with autofocus and LED flash
• Video capture: widescreen 640x 360 px up to 30 frames-per-second
• Memory: Up to 70Mb phone memory with 4GB in-box MicroSD card, supports up to 16GB MicroSD memory
• Connectivity: High speed MicroUSB connector, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, Bluetooth 2.0
• Data connectivity: GPRS/EDGE, WLAN (IEEE 802.11 b/g)
• Talk time: Up to 4.9 hours
• Standby time: Up to 14 days
• Music playback: Up to 27 hours
• Video playback: Up to 7.3 hours

Key Features:

• Touch-screen responsiveness gives tactile feedback and the fastest, most intuitive access to all the phone, web and multimedia features crammed inside - including music, video, gaming, social networking and messaging.
• Contacts carousel - one-touch access to 20 favorite contacts, each displaying their most recent emails, calls or social media updates and a thumbnail pic chosen by you.
• Media Bar pops-up to give quick access to instant messaging like Windows Live Messenger, on-board videos or YouTube, access to other sharing sites like Ovi Share, Flickr, Facebook, MySpace, VOX - or just to browse the web.
• Music features include a world-class quality music player for excellent audio quality, FM radio, stereo speakers with surround sound, dedicated full touch music keys, 4GB built-in storage expandable to 16GB for up to 12,000 songs with album art.
• Listen to music - plug in the superb Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205 that comes in the box, and features a great tangle-free lead, or plug your choice of headphones into the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, or listen over Bluetooth stereo audio.
• Synchronize and manage music with Nokia Music Store, upload and download tracks via WLAN, Bluetooth or MicroUSB. Manage playlists on the go, or via PC with Nokia Ovi Suite
• 2.9-inch brilliant widescreen with up 16 million colors brings videos, album art, photos and phone menus vividly to life.
• Accelerometer automatically switches between landscape and portrait format whether you want use the phone, browse the web, watch a video or play games.
• 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and autofocus for snapping good quality photos and videos.

Source

Update on Nokia Photo Browser by Nokia Beta Labs

Nokia Photo Browser is an experimental photo browser that makes your viewing experience quick and fun:

• Pleasing visual effects
• Intuitive touch UI
• Magnifying glass
• Face browsing

Compatibility and system requirements

Works well on Nokia devices based on S60 5th edition, S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1, and S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2. The touch interface is only available with the S60 5th Edition including Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and N97.

You can download here..for All S60 5th Edition devices + S60 3rd Edition FP2 devices with accelerometer

GreenPhone for your S60v3/5..Save the Enviroment!

Get rid of low battery messages and save the enviroment!

Do you know this situation? Your beloved Smartphone is out of battery power and needs to be charged again. Despite of all these great build-in functions modern devices have they still lack an unsolved problem: the battery is low much too often!

Main reason for this can be found in the brilliant displays and in the fact that their illumination is always set to the highest level.

Time to use GreenPhone! This innovative smart tool lets the user define the brightness level of the display of his device. Based on time rules and on the build-in lightsensor GreenPhone can increase the daily battery uptime tremendously!

GreenPhone is fully embedded in the operation system, support English and German language and is Symbian Signed certificated.

Download here.

Free-iSMS for S60v3/5 v1.03 released

Free-iSMS is an iPhone-style SMS chat software for Symbian S60 phones.iPhone-style SMS manager and display system for s60v5 and s60v3. Itsupports drag and drop, Fake SMS and Schedule SMS, syncing with Nokia’s default SMS manager, autostart and display them in speech bubbles.

What's New:
- Support change user-defined skins
- Add export SMS function
- Add some shortcut keys for QWERTY keyboard phones
- Fix small bugs

Language:
English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

You can download it here..



this application needs to be signed before installing it!

iPhone 3G vs iPhone 3G S

Some just bought the iPhone 3G from maxis probably regret as the new iPhone 3G S offers a little more..Still having the same big physical unit, with extra 3mp camera with video support, nothing surprising

Here are the comparison for both model of iPhone....and you be the judged is it worth to purchase..

Garmin 5.00.3 vs 5.00.4

Well, last time I said that I want to try installing Garmin 5.00.4..since I used the it, it really make my phone unstable, and the Garmin really lags when I want to change the setting or to detect GPS signal. Garmin 5.00.4 will exit out when I change to lanscape mode..

So my advise, stick with your Garmin 5.00.3 as I just downgraded mind..

Do comment if you have different opinion...:D

iPhone 3G S > New Revolution...

Just browsing through Apple webpage and found out that they had already launch the iPhone 3G S with 3 MP camera with video recording capability, cut& paste, MMS and a lot more goodies that we as a user are expecting from the iPhone..

You can learn more about the iPhone 3G S here..

Gravity - The S60 Twitter ClientVersion 1.17

Now looks like a lot of social networking pop up in our daily life such as Friendster, MySpace, Facebook and now Twitter...Gravity is the best Twitter widget for your S60 phone whether your phone is s60v3 nor S60v5.. you can buy it here or download the trial version..

The great things about this Twitter widgets, it apply capacitive touch on a resistive touch screen. Meaning that actually, it is possible to have capacitive touch on 5800 XM.!!!

"Gravity is the first fully-featured and native Twitter client for the S60 platform. It supports multiple accounts, Twitter Search, Laconica, posting of pictures via MobyPicture & TwitPic and wraps everything into a gorgeous looking interface."

Here are some of the snapshots I took from the widgets..:P

Overview of Gravity’s Features:

• Compatible with Twitter and Laconica
• All functions available on your S60 phone: tweet, reply, DM, follow & unfollow, create favourites, search, auto-update and many more …
• Tabbed view of your Timeline, Replies, Messages, Friends, …
• Configurable Audio Alerts for Timeline/Replies/DM’s & Searches
• Setup and use as many accounts as you want at the same time
• Group support for creating custom tabs with user-defined filters
• Twitter-Search section with multiple search tabs and Twitter Trends
• Post pictures to MobyPicture, TwitPic, TwitGoo & Posterous
• Preview pictures from MobyPicture, TwitPic or TwitGoo
• Open URLs from any Tweet
• Kinetic scrolling on S60v5 ( Nokia 5800 and Nokia N97 )
• Theme support on S60v3 ( fixed dark and bright theme )
• Full-Screen mode on S60v3
• Built-in auto-update function and beta access for testing the latest features

Garmin : Malaysia/Singapore Maps update v1.61-lite version

New maps available v1.61 on www.malfreemap.com or you can always download here.

Download, extract and copy to e:\Garmin\gmapsupp.img

Garmin Map file for malaysia& Singapore is name as gmapsupp.img..just copy paste in e:\Garmin\ folder..Garmin software will detect the map from that path..

I advise to used mfm-lite edition for 5800 XM or any other mobile phone, so you will not encounter any lagging and refresh rate problem..I had used it and it work fine..v1.50 and above recalculate faster if you are going the wrong way..

Dont forget to disable U-Turn function to get better route calculation.

Credits to bro Antyong..he's the best!!..:).

New Fring v3.4 with bug fixes and extra features for all Smartphone

To some that do not know about what is Fring...

fring™ is a mobile internet community and communication service that allows friends to connect, share experiences and enhance their online communities together.

Using your handset′s internet connection, you can interact with friends on all your favourite social networks including Skype®, MSN Messenger®, Google Talk™, ICQ, SIP, Twitter, Yahoo!™ and AIM®. You can listen to music with your Last.fm friends, check out what each other are up to on Facebook, receive alerts of new Google Mail™ and tailor make your very own fring by adding more cool experiences from fringAdd-ons™.


GO here to download the new version depends on you phone..

Facebook Widgets for your 5800

Facebook ® for Nokia S60 Touch lets you keep up with your friends right at your fingertips. Update your status, see what your friends are up to, upload photos, check messages and lookup phone numbers when you need them anytime and anywhere. Facebook allows you to comment on your friend’s statuses, RSVP to event invites and confirm or deny friend requests. The Facebook for Nokia S60 brings Facebook directly to your phone If Facebook is not available for your device, please check Ovi Store.

For more information how to download, go to this site.

I guess you have to be a member to download..I haven't tried yet, but looking forward to

Garmin : Malaysia/Singapore Maps update v1.59-lite version

New maps available v1.59 on www.malfreemap.com or you can always download here or here

Download, extract and copy to e:\Garmin\gmapsupp.img

Garmin Map file for malaysia& Singapore is name as gmapsupp.img..just copy paste in e:\Garmin\ folder..Garmin software will detect the map from that path..

I advise to used mfm-lite edition for 5800 XM or any other mobile phone, so you will not encounter any lagging and refresh rate problem..I had used it and it work fine..v1.50 and above recalculate faster if you are going the wrong way..

Dont forget to disable U-Turn function to get better route calculation.

Credits to bro Antyong..he's the best!!..:).

4x5 menu on your 5800 XM

Probably most of you guys know about this, well I post to who that don't know..:))..

Just found out how to display 5800 menu 4x5. Meaning that you have 20 item on your menu at one time instead of 3x4 (12 item on your menu)..The downside about this is it doesn't shows you any label on each icon. You need to really know your icon..

Just go to Menu>Settings>Phone>Display>Font Size>Small



So EnJOY!!..Do Comment..:D

Talking Dictionary 1.1.5 for your 5800 XM

I really need to put this Talking Dictionary for download to all new nokia 5800 XM users as it is very useful for me rather than using the original nokia dictionary. Most of the words are not available in Nokia Dictionary but I found it in Talking Dictionary.

You can download the dictionary here.

Here are some snapshots.



Talking Dictionary Installation Steps

1. Download the file here
2. Unzip the file and copy all content to root folder of your memory card.
3. On your 5800 XM phone, press menu button and go to Application>File Manager>Memory Card. Click TalkingDictionary_S60_SA_signed.sis to install the application
4. Now you have you very own Talking Dictionary..without worrying about any word that you don't know..
5. ENJOY!! Do leave your comment..Thanks to the developer for this awesome apps!!

Apple iPhone 2009 comes on 17 July, OLED display on board

We’ve heard lots of stuff about the next-gen Apple iPhone, but here's a rundown of all the latest rumors. The 17 July announcement of the iPhone 2009 is pretty much clear by now but there are some new juicy bits and pieces.

One of the new rumors states that the iPhone 2009 will use an OLED display instead of the current industry leading unit. As of yet, we haven't seen an AMOLED display to match the iPhone display, but who knows we might be surprised. One thing's for sure, AMOLED displays are more energy efficient than standard LCD units, so that seems like a nice move to bump up the appalling battery life of the iPhone 3G.

As rumors have it the Apple logo on the back of the iPhone 2009 will glow much like the ones on Apple laptops. Well if not for anything else, at least it sounds extra cool.

The new iPhone will also probably get rid of the metallic frame around the display and will feature a 3.2 MP AF camera with video recording, will be able to send image/video MMS, and will have double the RAM and increased processing power.

Previous rumors also state that there will be rubber back surface, generally smoother design and nice features as built-in compass.

Finally, the new iPhone will come in at least two versions - 16GB and 32GB ones. All this stuff sounds quite promising, so we are eager to hear more about it from the Cupertino team.

Source: GSM Arena

KillMe v1.35 for your 5800 XM

This software is very useful for me and when you terminate unwanted programs, it will increase your RAM amount. Below are the explanation from the author

You can download here.



Description:
This program used to terminate the useless process to release memory and save power. The process which is use * as beginning usually means that can be safety terminate. At default state, the process will be shown in the "Killed" area. Some of the process may terminate more than 3 times to cancel it, so user need to refresh the list to confirm the process termination.
This program need PowerMgmt Cap certificate signed. If you use your dev certificate to sign it, the program will not work. This program support English and Chinese, and it support all S60V3 phones, including FP1 and FP2.

Removable:
This area stores removable processes.You can move unwanted process to this area.Also you can easily terminate all processes.

Unsure:
When you can't make sure a process can be ended or not,you can put it here.

Reserved:
If terminate a process cause mobile reboot,instable or waste energy,then the process will be put here.Only the author can maintain this list.

Killed:
Killed and not running software will be shown here.You can restart it.

Changelog:
- Add "Exceptional" area
- Add "Auto kill on startup" function
- Add "Run command-line" function
- Show GUI progame name by its title
- Support Backspace Key
- Fix bugs

Free Malaysia Garmin Custom POI: MFM-CPOI v2.00 (21 May 09)

New POI (Point of Interest) ready for download..courtesy from bro Antyong..Keep up the good work..!!

Download Here

NOTE: MFM-CPOI v2.00 and later uses different file names. Please delete your older CPOI files before installing. Otherwise, your Garmin device will display duplicate CPOIs.

• Stratman2's road junctions on national/state roads v2.5
• Stratman2's sharp & dangerous road bends v1.5
• Stratman2's red light camera v1.6
• Stratman2's speed trap v3.5
• Stratman2's expressway rest area v5
• Stratman2's toll plazas v2
• Pgkent's Pasar Malam locations v2.01
• Stratman2's school zones v1.6
• Feiming's railroad crossings v1.10

WHAT'S NEW

• 3 configurations - WAV audio for Nuvi 200/205, MP3 audio for Nuvi 300/600/700, and no audio for MXT
• Removed Touch n Go toll plazas and replaced with Toll Plazas
• Changed GPI file names to follow Stratman2's original names

HOW TO INSTALL & USE

1. Download MFM-CPOI. Double-click on the downloaded file to start running it.
2. After the license page, select the folder of your Nuvi drive or external storage card containing Mobile XT. Ensure your path is :\Garmin\POI.
3. At the Select Component page, select "Nuvi 200/205 series (WAV audio)" if you have a Garmin Nuvi 200 or 205 GPS. Select Other Garmin models (MP3 audio)" if your Garmin device can support MP3.Select "Other MobileXT (no audio)" if you are using MobileXT or you prefer not to have any audio prompt.
4. Check on the Custom POI set you wish to upload to your device
5. Click to start file copy
6. To check if your installation is successful, switch on your Garmin device. Press "Where to?", then the down arrow, then "Extras". Press "Custom POIs".

Download Here

Handy Shell for your Nokia 5800 Xpress Music

Handy Shell provides you with 3 additional Standby screens (Today, Applications, Contacts) which will completely change your smartphone’s look and increase its productivity. Handy Shell is fully integrated with main smartphone applications: Clock, Contacts , Calendar, Messages, Profiles, Themes.

Handy Shell features:

• Today view completely replaces Active Standby and collects all important info on your smartphone’s screen.
- Digital clock, date, alarms
- Application shortcuts
- Phone indicators (Bluetooth, missed calls, new messages, new emails, active profile, active theme)
- Calendar events
- Weather plug-in with 5 days weather forecast for your home city for Handy Weather owners.
• Applications view gives a fast access to frequently used applications.
• Contacts view shows 12 favourite contacts with optional dial or create message actions

You can set your Red key to cycle between original 5800 HomeScreen to Handy Shell..

You can download Handy Shell here...

ENJOY!!

EMobiStudio MemoryUp Professional Mobile RAM Booster 3.00 S60 Java

Users of 5800XM always having trouble with insufficient RAM. So probably this will help a bit, not much..It's a RAM booster and support most of the smartphone OS. You can read more bellow. To make a quick boost for your RAM, you can select Options>Quick Boost from the menu..

Download Ram Booster here.




Real-time Mobile Memory Status Report & Monitor
MemoryUp Personal gives you a professional and easy-to-read status report on your smartphone's memory usage. A live chart demonstrates your mobile system’s total available memory and current memory usage, which allows you to monitor how well your smartphone is performing, and whether your system is overloaded.

One-click Quick Boosting
In addition to monitoring and reclaiming your memory automatically, MemoryUp Personal allows you to boost your memory manually. By using the Quick Boost feature, you can watch as MemoryUp Personal makes more memory for your system. In the mean time, Quick Boost will smartly remember the settings that work best for your smartphone.

Fully optimized for BlackBerry & Smartphones
Applying top mobile memory control technologies, MemoryUp Personal is fully optimized for all series of Symbian OS , BlackBerry (RIM) OS, Windows Mobile OS, Android OS, and J2ME enabled smartphones

Garmin : Malaysia/Singapore Maps update v1.57-lite version

New maps available v1.57 on www.malfreemap.com or you can always download here

Download, extract and copy to e:\Garmin\ folder...

I advise to used mfm-lite edition for 5800 XM so you will not feel any lagging and refresh faster..I had used it and it work fine..v1.50 and above recalculate faster if you are going the wrong way..

Dont forget to disable U-Turn function to get better route calculation.

Credits to bro Antyong..he's the best!!..:).

A leaked screenshot shows attractive specs of iPhone 2009

A leaked screenshot recently showed more info about the updated hardware of the upcoming iPhone 2009 (to be announced this June, guys). That screenie backs up all the numerous speculations and rumors.

The iPhone 2009 is expected to be announced quite soon and according to the leaked info should have a 600MHz CPU (currently 400MHz), 256MB RAM (currently 128MB), 32GB internal memory (currently a maximum of 16GB), a 3.2 megapixel autofocus snapper, digital compass and FM radio.

Those specs definitely sound good although they are far from the best-of-class smartphones and we would have liked them to be even better.

Unfortunately, the rumors don't suggest any changes regarding the screen, battery or design.

source: GSM Arena.com

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Coming soon Nokia 5900 XM continuing the success of 5800 XM??

wow...time moving so fast as news about the coming Nokia 5900 XM all over the internet...BUT, we dont know that is this the real phone or another China-clone type phone..









From the review, it offers 5 MP camera but unlikely to have 3G camera. Not sure Nokia will do that to penetrate touch screen market share..but anything can happened..looks like the size is slimmer and offers bigger screen size..








Well, we can wait and see...:))

Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 software version 5.00.40

I decided to install Garmin Mobile XT version 5.00.40 on my 5800 XM since the installer already available on Garmin webpage..Get the installer here

If you need some assistance on how to obtain " you know what i mean", PM me, and I let you know..:))))))

Will update how's the performance difference (I doubt any different), after I fully utilize it..:)..

Changes made from version 5.00.30 to 5.00.40:

• Provide location format selection for coordinates.
• Correct picture viewer to show multiple photos in Travel Guide.

UPDATE: Firmware update V21.0.025 released in Malaysia..!!

Since my last post on the new firmware update for v21.0.025, here are the changes and improvements from v20.

The following issues are fixed with this software release v21.0.025:

- Lock code does not work after FOTA update
- Logs: Info cannot be seen in missed calls if name includes special character(')
- The envelope icon doesn't open after reading the sms.(now read msg icon showed by opened envelope.
- Autolock requested via MfE but not activated.
- MPX harvester server crash with DRM files
- Operator Menu application icon missing after NSU update
- CDP Displays: CDP Clock and Data Have To Be Transmitted 2 Frames Before Sleep Out (SLPOUT 11h) Command
- "Program closed: Idle" after Restoring factory settings
- Video telephone: Phone reboots after tap call button several times when answer an incoming video call.
- Music Player crashes when user tries to refresh Real audio into Music library
- Dialer: The cursor is not displayed in dialer panel.
- Audio disappears after playing music long time with BT
- Music player the album art in Now Playing view is downscaled
- Access point password is not provisionable
- Voice commands application crashes after language change
- Synchronization cannot be done using PC Suite Sync application.
- FL3.0: Inline Text editing from browser plugin is not successful
- Browser does not show some MIME-types of type image correctly
- Browser: Not possible to move the cursor when typing in a textarea field.
- Browser: Page scroll wobbles if user scrolls with flash while page is in scroll motion
- Browser: Page does not scroll if drag is started from the edge of flash window
- Browser: Page scroll does not work after stopping going to new page opened via flash banner
- Bluetooth causing extra current consumption when activated
- Predictive search not working properly in country selection
- Music Player application crashes if album art is selected to be changed.
- Duplicate contacts after restore
- Music Player: White screen displayed if change orientation between landscape and portable mode
- MO/MT calls will not work when restoring backup from old phone to more recent version"


New Features and applications
- Notification Lights according to Nokia Design specification
- Touch usability improvements:
- Finger touch support for Special Character Table
- Size of arrows (tab pane & navi pane) in touch UI
- Arrows in forms, date & time selection, touch UI
- Profile, date area in touch UI
- Calendar Finger usability: change single row list items in day view wider"



So do upgrade your firmware to enjoy this benefits....!