iNokia? - it's Nokia Media Transfer 1.0 beta - for Mac OS!
Published by Steve Litchfield at 9:07 UTC, June 8th 2007
Here's another big piece of news. Nokia has finally revealed the second half of its Mac OS connectivity strategy, with the release of Nokia Media Transfer 1.0 beta, adding to the existing iSync plugins with full sync of your iTunes music and videos, and your iPhoto images, to your S60 smartphone. There's full file transfer support too, for adding apps and games. Cool, cool, cool..... (via Tommi)
"Transfer from iTunes
Rip your favorite CDs with iTunes and take your music with you anywhere. Use Nokia Media Transfer to load music, videos, and podcasts – even playlists – from iTunes to your Nokia device. Nokia Media Transfer can also fill up your device’s memory with a random selection of tracks.* Check out how.
Transfer from iPhoto
Keep your treasured memories close to you – transfer photos and videos from iPhoto to your Nokia device using Nokia Media Transfer. When you transfer photos to your device with Nokia Media Transfer, they will be resized into smaller files, saving space in your device’s memory for other files, such as new photos captured by your device. Learn how here.
Photo import
Record videos or take pictures with your Nokia device, then import them into iPhoto with Nokia Media Transfer. Once transferred to your Mac, you can see your pictures and video on the big screen with iPhoto. Learn how here.
File transfer with Device Browser
Add fresh looks, new features, and fun games to your device by uploading S60 games and applications. Or keep your important documents close at hand. Nokia Media Transfer has a device browser that allows you to transfer files between your connected device and Mac. Read more here.
Connecting your device to your Mac
You can transfer files between your device and Mac via USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. Not sure how to connect to your device to your Mac? Get step-by-step instructions here."
Categories: Software, Links of Interest
Platforms: Series 60, S60 3rd Edition
News Discussion
Macboy
3 weeks until the iPhone. WTF cares anymore.
rmtwrkr
Does Nokia realise that their other S60 phones (um, like the E-series) can play music, games, videos, etc? Obviously not, as this software is only designed to work with nokia-designated media-phones. Another weak attempt at trying to fix a problem..:frown:
buster
If you're so convinced the iPhone is so great (which it quite possibly isn't), why do you visit a website devoted to Symbian phones? The iPhone will no doubt be very good at what it CAN do, it's what it CAN'T do that's going to matter to many...
Ratkat
The iPhoto import works fantastic with my N95 and Macbook, not bothered about testing the iTunes support (I prefer my iPod).
I hope they release it for the E-Series as well though, can't see any valid reason for it being N-Series only.
I hope they release it for the E-Series as well though, can't see any valid reason for it being N-Series only.
ratza
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3 weeks until the iPhone. WTF cares anymore.
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JuhaN
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Originally Posted by Ratkat
I hope they release it for the E-Series as well though, can't see any valid reason for it being N-Series only.
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=)juha
rmtwrkr
It does not work over BT with the E61. I have tried, and it says it is an 'unsupported phone'. Not tried via USB, but I doubt this will work either.
krisse
"If you're so convinced the iPhone is so great (which it quite possibly isn't), why do you visit a website devoted to Symbian phones?"
Yeah, I don't understand this either. Why do people come on here and actively say "no one cares about Symbian cos iPhone rulezzzz"? It's the worst kind of fanboy/fangirl activity.
"The iPhone will no doubt be very good at what it CAN do, it's what it CAN'T do that's going to matter to many..."
Exactly, it's largely meant to be an iPod replacement for people who have been using feature phones up until now. The theory is that instead of buying an iPod and a RAZR, as they do now, they'll just buy an iPhone, and for these kinds of people it will probably be a huge and welcome upgrade.
But iPhone can't possibly be a replacement for people who want a vibrant third party application ecosystem, because there will be no third party ecosystem as as iPhone is a closed platform.
Comparing the iPhone to smartphones is like comparing the (similarly-hyped) PlayStation 3 to PCs, we can see lots of overlap in what they do and how they work, but at the end of the day they're fundamentally different beasts aimed at different audiences.
Yeah, I don't understand this either. Why do people come on here and actively say "no one cares about Symbian cos iPhone rulezzzz"? It's the worst kind of fanboy/fangirl activity.
"The iPhone will no doubt be very good at what it CAN do, it's what it CAN'T do that's going to matter to many..."
Exactly, it's largely meant to be an iPod replacement for people who have been using feature phones up until now. The theory is that instead of buying an iPod and a RAZR, as they do now, they'll just buy an iPhone, and for these kinds of people it will probably be a huge and welcome upgrade.
But iPhone can't possibly be a replacement for people who want a vibrant third party application ecosystem, because there will be no third party ecosystem as as iPhone is a closed platform.
Comparing the iPhone to smartphones is like comparing the (similarly-hyped) PlayStation 3 to PCs, we can see lots of overlap in what they do and how they work, but at the end of the day they're fundamentally different beasts aimed at different audiences.
Mobilix
Apple will release a SDK for the iPhone, to convert smaller Appps from OSX... (NYT)
So this concurrency will revive the market.
Nokia should put something like 'S60-inside' on their smartphones, so users can see the openess for 3rd party apps at a glance!
my2€cents
mobilix
So this concurrency will revive the market.
Nokia should put something like 'S60-inside' on their smartphones, so users can see the openess for 3rd party apps at a glance!
my2€cents
mobilix
rmtwrkr
Well, for now, no one is absolutely sure if Apple will release an SDK for the iPhone. But what is interesting is IF THEY DO. Then I wonder what reasons Symbian (or Windows Mobile, or even, maybe Linux) 'fanboys' will give for the iPhone still being a poor smartphone. IF they do release an SDK, then prepare for a rapid developer movement to move existing OSX apps over to the iPhone (within reason, I doubt it would make sense to recompile Photoshop for the phone) Either way, this is good for Apple, and for the other platforms to compete/catch-up (you pick the word) with.
doctorp
"But iPhone can't possibly be a replacement for people who want a vibrant third party application ecosystem, because there will be no third party ecosystem as as iPhone is a closed platform."
The R380 versus the iPhone would be more of a like for like comparison in terms of first market entry of an operating system and device.
It was the first Symbian Phone. It was completely closed.
I think it wouldnt be wise to judge Apple based on their first market entry. Take a long look at the first enormous clunky 5GB iPod and the latest iPod family today.
We are at the beginning of Apples journey and its going to be fun whatever develops. I mean who would have thought Nokia would actually wake up to the Mac - it just shows how far Apple have come.
Bring it on!
The R380 versus the iPhone would be more of a like for like comparison in terms of first market entry of an operating system and device.
It was the first Symbian Phone. It was completely closed.
I think it wouldnt be wise to judge Apple based on their first market entry. Take a long look at the first enormous clunky 5GB iPod and the latest iPod family today.
We are at the beginning of Apples journey and its going to be fun whatever develops. I mean who would have thought Nokia would actually wake up to the Mac - it just shows how far Apple have come.
Bring it on!
TANKERx
I've just come across this news item and all I can say is
\O/ - YAY!
I can't wait to get home and slap this onto my MacBook! What a dream!
I'm just a little gutted I went and paid for that rather weak connectivity software that was recently released. Nokia may do them some damage too.
The iPhone isn't even on my radar.
\O/ - YAY!
I can't wait to get home and slap this onto my MacBook! What a dream!
I'm just a little gutted I went and paid for that rather weak connectivity software that was recently released. Nokia may do them some damage too.
The iPhone isn't even on my radar.
Guess Who
"Only" two problems with this stuff with the N80:
1. Nokia USB connection is slow like ****. It's 0.5MB/s. If I plug the memory card into a USB card reader write speed is 4-5MB/s. 10 times faster.
2. The pop port is a piece of shite. I have to plug it 10 times to make a connection.
So I stay with the SyncTunes / card reader method, Image Capture/iPhoto reads pictures from the card reader as well, plus I copy other files by hand in the Finder.
1. Nokia USB connection is slow like ****. It's 0.5MB/s. If I plug the memory card into a USB card reader write speed is 4-5MB/s. 10 times faster.
2. The pop port is a piece of shite. I have to plug it 10 times to make a connection.
So I stay with the SyncTunes / card reader method, Image Capture/iPhoto reads pictures from the card reader as well, plus I copy other files by hand in the Finder.
TANKERx
So far, I'm very impressed with the OS X integration. I've only just started it up, but the USB is perfectly fine and what has really impressed me is that the albums on my N73 are maintained as Keywords in iPhoto, so at least as far as iPhoto integration is concerned, this is VERY neat stuff.
Got more playing to do and I'll report back as I find out more :-)
Got more playing to do and I'll report back as I find out more :-)
Unregistered
I tried both iPhoto and iTunes sync today with my macbook and N95, and they were working really well. Had to use bluetooth though as I didnt have a usb cable with me. It was the usual 100 kbytes per sec.
damo86
sony ericsson..are you listening?????
well done nokia for finally thinking about apple users.
They see that apple users ae increasing everyday and see a target market..whilst sony ericsson are turning a blind eye to it.(i believe isync support is coming when the p1i is launched though!)
well done nokia for finally thinking about apple users.
They see that apple users ae increasing everyday and see a target market..whilst sony ericsson are turning a blind eye to it.(i believe isync support is coming when the p1i is launched though!)
JuhaN
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It does not work over BT with the E61. I have tried, and it says it is an 'unsupported phone'. Not tried via USB, but I doubt this will work either.
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When I open Application package in Finder there is a folder containing supported devices and their profiles. Could these be hacked to recognize an E-series phone? For example E61 is S60 3rd Ed as is N73 and E90 is FP1 as is N95.
=)juha
buster
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The R380 versus the iPhone would be more of a like for like comparison in terms of first market entry of an operating system and device. It was the first Symbian Phone. It was completely closed. I think it wouldnt be wise to judge Apple based on their first market entry. Take a long look at the first enormous clunky 5GB iPod and the latest iPod family today. |
And don't forget, Ericsson, unlike Apple, did NOT claim that the R380 was 5 years ahead of the opposition....
Unregistered
no E70 support? that sucks!
davidmaxwaterma
Doesn't support my 3250 at all. It does support my N73 but doesn't support iPhoto 5 either.
Altogether, pretty useless for me.
Altogether, pretty useless for me.
jking_ok
As JuhaN noticed (me too) there are mobile phone profiles inside the program (meaning it's not hardcoded).
I also notice that they've built in the ability for Nokia to release updated profiles (it downloads them from nokia.com) so future phones will get supported too. But that won't help existing phones like the E-series.
I have an E61 and out of the box that doesn't work, but by copying and modifying the N73 profile I've now got iTunes, Nokia Device Browser and (at least once) iPhoto working via both Bluetooth and USB.
The instructions to try out for other phones are on my blog (which is in my profile - can't link to it yet) and I've uploaded the E61 one here because it's so tiny.
Hope this helps...
I also notice that they've built in the ability for Nokia to release updated profiles (it downloads them from nokia.com) so future phones will get supported too. But that won't help existing phones like the E-series.
I have an E61 and out of the box that doesn't work, but by copying and modifying the N73 profile I've now got iTunes, Nokia Device Browser and (at least once) iPhoto working via both Bluetooth and USB.
The instructions to try out for other phones are on my blog (which is in my profile - can't link to it yet) and I've uploaded the E61 one here because it's so tiny.
Hope this helps...
JuhaN
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Originally Posted by jking_ok
As JuhaN noticed (me too) there are mobile phone profiles inside the program (meaning it's not hardcoded).
I also notice that they've built in the ability for Nokia to release updated profiles (it downloads them from nokia.com) so future phones will get supported too. But that won't help existing phones like the E-series. I have an E61 and out of the box that doesn't work, but by copying and modifying the N73 profile I've now got iTunes, Nokia Device Browser and (at least once) iPhoto working via both Bluetooth and USB. The instructions to try out for other phones are on my blog (which is in my profile - can't link to it yet) and I've uploaded the E61 one here because it's so tiny. Hope this helps... |
Your profile works perfect with my E61. I have to read your instructions and create a profile for E90 when I get it soon...
=)juha
jking_ok
Thanks for trying it Juha - now I know I put all the right bits in it when I made it. :)
JuhaN
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Thanks for trying it Juha - now I know I put all the right bits in it when I made it. :)
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=)juha
rogerxnz
Hi Steve, you mention that this is "the second half of [Nokia's] Mac OS connectivity strategy." Please clarify what the first half is. Is it the iSync feature? Just wondering.
Roger
Roger