Nokia Ovi Suite has a new update V.2.0.2.42. Just click the update tab on the right column of Nokia Ovi Suite to update it manually.

If you doesn't have one, you can download it HERE

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With Google Mobile App - Search by Voice it can "Speak your queries and get your results with Google"

It's just as simple as you speak "Picture of Michael Jackson" all the images from the web will be listed out same go with web search engine.

Not that all, it also tag where you are to provide search result centered. Eg; you are in KL and you are looking for a Brazilian Restaurant, it will able to get the result restaurants within your location.

Below a short video of the how Google Mobile App works;


Google Mobile App works fine on Nokia "N" & "E" series with Symbian S60 3rd and S60 5th OS platform.


Some screen shots of the application that installed on my Nokia N97 mini.


This application is totally FREE and can be download at m.google.com via your mobile phone.

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Smartphoneware has just released a new version of Best Screen Snap V2.0 that resolved old problem of the previous version Best Screen Snap V1.0. Rotation of screen captures are now enabled.


Best Screen Snap is an application that works like "PrintScreen" in our computer.

• Configurable hotkey to make a screenshot.
• Sound notification after taking screenshot.
• Landscape & Portrait screen captures.
• Supports true colour BMP, 256 colour BMP, and JPG
• Ability to send image via Bluetooth, Infrared, MMS or email.
• Auto-generated image name.
• Ability to set up where to save screenshots.

Download your Best Screen Snap V2.0 now.

Supported Nokia Symbian S60 3rd & S60 5th OS platform. Eg; Nokia 5800XPM, 5530XPM, 5230XPM, N82, N85, N86 8MP, N95, N96, N97, N97 mini and more.

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Nokia has released new firmware updates for Nokia N95, N95 8GB and N82 to V35.



Nokia N95 V35.0.002
Nokia N95 8GB V35.0.001
Nokia N82 V35.0.002

There are no changelog available for time being, will source out the changelog as soon as possible. Remember to back up all your data before the update as it does not feature User Data Preservation.

The firmware update can be done via NSU.

"Nokia did not abandoned the old model after all"

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Nokia Heard Us! Nokia Betalabs has just released the 2nd beta version of Nokia Messaging for Social Network.

Twitter has been added in this latest Nokia Messaging that make tweeting even more convenient with Nokia handset.


These are some enhancement added-on after the 1st Nokia Messaging introduced back in September of what the users/beta testers commented and feedback received for improvement of the apps;

• Upload pictures and videos
• Events: View upcoming events, birthdays and import to device calendar
• Search friends
• Click-to-call / click-to-SMS / click-to-FB Email

Key features of Nokia Messaging

• Contextual homescreen widget – jump directly to your Facebook and Twitter posts and tweets to comment.
• Live Facebook and Twitter updates pushed to your phone homescreen
• Update your status on Twitter
• View / reply to your Tweets
• Communication choices – multiple ways to interact with your friends and social network circles straight from the client (e.g. post a comment, call, SMS, or email)
• Share your current location and your points of interest in a post or in a message leveraging device GPS location and Ovi Maps (e.g. view friends’ location, add your location)
• Multi pictures uploads
• Video uploads
• Search
• Full profile support
• Save Facebook invites to phone calendar
• Events: View upcoming events, birthdays
• Support for Nokia N97, Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia 5800. More device support coming

For more further understands of this apps, you can view the short videos below



Nokia Messaging for Social Networks Beta 2 can be download from Nokia Betalabs.

Do follow me on Twitter for more updates!

[Via NokiaBetalabs]

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Nokia has just added a new touchscreen smartphone in XpressMusic line up.

Nokia 5235 XpressMusic, which bring "Nokia Comes With Music" with unlimited Free Songs download from Nokia Music Store.



The New Nokia 5235 is fully optimized for Music Lovers, you can access your music with one tap of the Media Bar. The music playback are up to 33 hours with a single charge.

It has a 2 MP camera, running on S60 5th edition Symbian OS, a 3.5 mm AV connector, 320 MB internal memory with 16GB micro SD support.

Screen size is 3.2" 16M colours (640X360) nHD display. Integrated Assisted-GPS with Nokia Ovi Maps

With Nokia 5235 you get instant access to millions of free songs. Comes With Music means you get as much music as you want for free - and you can keep it forever.

The Nokia 5235 XPM will be expected to be on Nokia's stores shelf on the first quarter 2010 with RRP €145.

[via NokiaConv]

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Owe a gold necklace? a gold watch? or even a piece of gold teeth? How about a Nokia phone covered with 18k-carat of gold finish. This luxurious Nokia 6700 Classic Gold Edition will be going on sale in selected market.



This Nokia 6700 Classic Gold Edition based on Symbian S40 OS platform.

Here are few key features of the phone;

• 2.2" Screen with 16M colours
• 3G with HSDPA & HSUPA
• 5 MP camera with AF and LED flash
• Assisted-GPS

A regular Nokia 6700 RRP is 235 euros and this Gold Edition will be expected 370 euros.

What do you think? Would you buy if it's available in your country? Do leave you comments here.

[Via TheNokiaBlog]

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New update available for Nokia Messaging of version 10.1 with size of 2.1Mb.

How to check software update?
Go to Apps - Software Update, refresh for updates. *Data downloads and uploads are required

I've just updated on my Nokia N97 mini and all of my previous mails are still intact. I notice the download mail seem faster than the previous. There's no actual changelog released for time been.

[Via SymbianGuru]

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Last week I've attended Nokia Social Messaging Workshop in collaboration of lately launched Nokia E72 organised by Nokia Malaysia and Text100 at Italiannies, The Garden.

I was given the chance to have a hand on with the new Nokia E72.



Nokia E72 are the great successor of Nokia E71 with better improvement such as;

Intuitive Optical Navi Key
5MP with Auto Focus
Support Multiple Simultaneous Email Accounts
Better Processing Speed of 600Mhz
HSDPA Maximum Speed of 10.2Mbps
Nokia Maps 3.0
Equipped with more Standard Audio Jack 3.5mm

It's has Nokia Messaging service with lifetime license supporting Microsoft Live Messager, Yahoo! Messenger, Ovi Chat, GoogleTalk and more. All of the IM can be run simultaneous with the service.

The intuitive optical navi key made mails navigation and web browsing greater experience as it's in kinetic scrolling.

The camera was superb with a super bright LED to work as flash.

Below are some photos I've took during the event;

Click on the images for larger view.

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Last week I have list out 5 Things I Hate Nokia N97 mini Today I'm gonna list down 5 things What I Love About Nokia N97 mini



The Built Quality

The built quality has improved from it's brother N97 which used all pastic material for its high-end status. This time Nokia N97 mini has used stainless steel material for its battery cover and tougher material for its body.

Overall it feel more solid and tougher.


Comfortable Physical QWERTY Keyboard

Nokia N97 mini QWERTY keyboard are really comfortable to press by having 3 rows on layout in total of 38 keys (having 2 characters each, hold key to change character)

4 arrows keys were position on the right side as same position as the PC keyboard and the space bar located middle enough for ease to reach

Browsing experience improved with QWERTY keyboard present unlike non-keyboard phone such as Nokia 5800 XPM which required changes menu to input keys/numbers.


5 Megapixel Camera Make Imaging Handy

It has a 5 mp camera Carl Zeiss Optic lens on the back of the phone accompany by dual LED flash that remarkable bright to have night shot.

With a phone that has 5 mp camera, it can be as handy as bring a Digital Camera with phone function, good enough to shoot images on the go.


Outstanding Entertainment

It's has an large screen size of 3.2" made a pleasure of viewing accompany with splendid audio quality, loud & clear.


Kinetic Scrolling

The new version of firmware 2.0 with Kinetic Scrolling were pre-installed on Nokia N97 mini. Kinetic scrolling made better browsering experience no matter on web, images or files searching.

This feature has also just implemented on the current Nokia N97 on the latest firmware.


Richness In Connectivity

This smartphone devices has all it's need connectivity to stay connected with peoples no matter in voice/data need.

A global network support by Nokia N97 mini in both 2G and 3G connection that are quad-band (GPRS, EDGE, and 3G with HSDPA)

WiFi are made available as easy as 2 step to get connected.


Assisted GPS

It's come with a built-in GPS pre-installed with Ovi Maps 3.0. With the large screen of 3.2", navigation made easier and clear by Ovi Maps by support 2D & 3D as well as Hybrid and Satellite maps navigation.


Variety 3rd Party Applications

Thousand of apps & games are available tailor for N97 mini and easily can be found via Ovi Store.

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Finally released Facebook Client for Nokia E71 & E72 and it's free to download at Ovi Store.



"Facebook ® for Nokia E71/E72 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 e vent invites and confirm or deny friend requests. The Facebook for Nokia E71/E72 brings Facebook directly to your phone. If Facebook is not available for your device, please check Ovi Store."

[Via Ovi Store]

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