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N97 Freeware

How To: Set Up Ovi Files On The Nokia N97

July 23, 2009

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Since Ovi Files became free recently, I’ve decided to write up a quick “How to” for those of you who are curious to see what it looks like or simply too lazy to try it out themselves!
The idea behind Ovi Files is simple: to be truly mobile, one [...]

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DeviceInfo Widget: All of your N97’s Useful Information In One Place

July 18, 2009

Most of the important and useful information concerning your phone (IMEI, firmware version, MAC number, storage space) are already on your phone but are often either buried deep into the settings menu or are accessible by typing codes (for example *#06# for IMEI number of #0000# for the firmware settings).
The new DeviceInfo widget is a [...]

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X-Plore: Free File Explorer App For The N97

July 10, 2009

The Nokia N97 already comes built in with a File Manager application, but it’s very simple and doesn’t have many features. If you want to dive deeper into the insides of your N97 then you might want to check out this free Symbian S60v5 application by Lonely Cat Games. The application is called X-Plore and [...]

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New Ringtones via Download Section On N97

July 9, 2009

AH! The poor forgotten download section!  How much I used to visit you in my time of boredom.  I used to prowl through each section looking for something new to install.  However with the introduction of the Ovi Store I have been checking for updates less and less.  Well for those who have been checking [...]

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N97 Screensaver: Get The Time On Your Screen When Phone Is Locked

July 8, 2009

One of the huge bummers of the Nokia N97 is the lack of a built in screensaver. Even popular Symbian applications like cClock and BigTime won’t work with the N97. For something like this we need a real expert in application development, Dr. Jukka. He has created a free application called Key Lock Clock for [...]

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Email On The N97 Part 1: Nokia Messaging

June 27, 2009

This is the first part of my Email On The Nokia N97 series that I’ll be writing. Today I will show you my personal favorite which is Nokia’s latest email solution called Nokia Messaging. This sadly did not come pre-installed on the N97 so it will take some setting up. Nokia Messaging connects to most [...]

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N97 Freeware: Google Maps Is A Must Have Application

June 23, 2009

Upon getting a new smartphone the first application that I install is usually Google Maps.  Having the ability to search for locations and business, see traffic info, and of course get directions is extremely crucial to everyone. With this free N97 app I no longer have to call “411″ for directory assistance, something that usually [...]

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N97 Facebook Application: Video Demonstration

June 10, 2009

The Facebook application will come preloaded on the Nokia N97 – right out of the box. If you’ve been living under a rock the past few months then you will be excited to find out that the Facebook application gives you live updates on the homescreen, as pictured above in the bottom left corner.  You [...]

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Official Skype Application For The Nokia N97 Coming Later This Year, 3rd Party Apps For Now

June 1, 2009

Many people all over the web have been speculating on whether or not Skype will be available on the Nokia N97.  There were early rumors initially that Skype would not be possible on the N97, causing an uproar amongst prospective buyers and Nokia fans alike. Skype is the leading VOIP company in the world right [...]

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Screenshots Of The Facebook Application For The N97

May 31, 2009

One of the most anticipated features of the Nokia N97 is the Facebook application that will be available when the phone is launched. I’m not sure if it will come pre-installed when it ships or if you’ll need to download in from the Ovi Store, but Nokia says it will be ready.  You can update [...]

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N97 Homescreen Widgets: Quite A Few Will Come Pre-Installed

May 21, 2009

One of the major selling points of the Nokia N97 is the new homescreen widget functionality. We now can have ultimate customization on our homescreen with the world wide web feeding us our favorite information in real time. This has always been something that was missing from earlier Nokia smartphones like the E71 and N95. [...]

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