I haven't mentioned this for a while, but I've been doing lots of little updates to my (hopefully comprehensive) S60 device comparison table. From 7650 to N93, and from free RAM to camera resolution...
Steve continues his exploration of the world of text input and observes that the presence of a usable QWERTY keyboard can actually change how you use a smartphone. While not for everyone, the increasing range of keyboard-equipped devices open up new possibilities for smartphone users.
In case you hadn't noticed, there are new items appearing in our Support database all the time, with answers to many common queries. New today: "Can I speed dial my Contacts?"
Actually released a few days ago, I was rather amused to see several developers trying to sell commercial utilities to auto-lock (as in 'keypad lock', rather than full 'enter lock code' each time) your smartphone. Why pay when Autolock is 100% free and works brilliantly?
Thanks to the E60 Blog for the heads-up over a new version of Nokia's PC Suite. v6.81 promises bug fixes, prettier windows and an 'improved mobile music experience with Nokia Music Manager'. Harumph - but will it now let us access an online CD database? Comments welcome!
In this tutorial on how to best use your device's RAM, Steve looks at how much various programs utilise on S60 3rd Edition smartphones and considers how to get the optimum performance out of their multi-tasking functionality. Although the tutorial focusses on S60 3rd Edition, the principles are applicable for all Symbian OS devices.
Flash Lite is an increasingly popular way to create content for mobile devices. In a Flash Lite Primer for Symbian OS users Ewan introduces Flash Lite and shows you how to install and run Flash Lite files and applications on your S60 phone.
Many AAS regulars will know my preference for clean and simple themes without annoying and distracting backgrounds. Kudos to the guy behind the E60 Blog for this super-clean White theme. Why not make your screen brighter and clearer?
A lot has been talked about the video recording improvements in the Nokia Nseries of smartphones - in this brief article, I screen grab videos from four of Nokia's smartphones from the last 3 years, so you can see the difference for yourself.
Nokia have announced the availability of the Nokia N93 Golf Edition. In addition to usual N93 offering the special edition includes the Pro Session Golf application, and golf instruction CD. The Pro Session Golf application allows you to capture your golf swing using a golf specific video capture mode. The captured swing can then be compared with others using a split screen, played back frame by frame and analyzed with easy to use drawing tools.
ArcoDesign Technologies have released software that puts the Bible on your S60 3rd Edition smartphone. There are two versions, one for the King James Version translation ($8) and one for the NIV translation ($30). Features include fast search, subject index and keypad navigation.
Good Technology announced that its Good Mobile Messaging (previsouly GoodLink) product is now available for the E61. Good Mobile Messaging allows two-way pushed based wireless synchronisation of email, calendar items and contacts between the phone and Microsoft Exchnage or Lotus Domino servers. The solution joins Mail for Exchange, Blackberry, Visto and Seven as push email systems supported by the Nokia E61.
There are now Nokia E70 and N93 video reviews in Programme 13 of the Smartphones Show video podcast. I admit I was a little crazy thinking I could demo and sum up the N93 in only 12 minutes of footage, but hey, at least you get to see me fondling it...
