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Feature Article #1

How to Install .deb Files on Nokia N900 Using X Terminal

I previously shared an easy guide to install .deb files on the Nokia N900 using Red Pill mode, but that functionality has been removed on the latest firmware updates. Another method to install .deb files requires using X Terminal, but it could be overwhelming at first. I think I understand it better now, so here’s [...]

Mark Guim | January 28th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #2

Google Docs Opens Up to More Files – Perfect for Petrovich & Pixelpipe on Nokia N900

Google announced on Tuesday that they are rolling out the ability to upload and store any type of file in Google Docs over the next few weeks. It’s cool that Nokia N900 users will be able to take advantage of this service directly from their device by using the Petrovich and Pixelpipe apps.

Mark Guim | January 12th, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #3

How to Tether Nokia N900 To Mac OS X Snow Leopard Via Bluetooth

Thanks to Philip Langdale, we can now tether our Nokia N900 with other devices over bluetooth. He has released the Bluetooth Dial-Up-Networking (DUN) package that many people have been waiting for. Since I use a Mac, I’ll share my guide on using the Nokia N900’s internet connection with Mac OS X Snow Leopard.

Mark Guim | January 1st, 2010 | Continued

Feature Article #4

GPS Lock Taking Too Long? Try Google Location Server supl.google.com

If you’re waiting too long for a GPS lock, try the location server supl.google.com instead. When I was using the Nokia N900 in Amsterdam, I was able to geotag photos in seconds. I became very suspicious when I came back in the US and it took much longer. I shrugged it off until a tip [...]

Mark Guim | December 16th, 2009 | Continued

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Nokia N900 Trailing in the 2009 Engadget Awards

February 8th, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

There’s still plenty of time, but after 4 days of voting, the Nokia N900 is losing badly to the iPhone 3GS in 2 categories of the 2009 Engadget Awards. Do you think the N900 is worthy to grab the titles Smartphone of the Year or Gadget of the Year? Vote now!

Conversations on Nokia N900 Adds Support for Facebook Chat, AIM, MSN & More With Extra Protocol Plugins

February 5th, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

This is big! The latest version of Extra Protocol Plugins for Conversations and Contacts on the Nokia N900 adds support for Facebook chat, AIM, MSN, and more. The integration of instant messaging within the contacts book on the N900 is already excellent, but the addition of more services make the N900 an even more powerful messaging device.

Nokia N97 & N97 Mini’s Latest Firmware Hacked

February 5th, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

Just a few days after its release, the latest firmwares on the Nokia N97 and N97 mini (v11, v20, or v21) got hacked by the group, PNHT. Hacking enables users to install unsigned applications without worrying about certificate files.

Nokia’s Ovi Store Updated With New Content Sorting (Excludes Maemo)

February 4th, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

The Nokia Ovi Store team rolled out an update on Thursday to provide faster access to relevant content with new content sorting for the store. This seems to apply to S60 devices only like the Nokia N97 mini because I do not see the changes on the Nokia N900. The update is available through a prompt when opening the Ovi Store.

Nokia C5 Leaked – Is Codename Mystic Part of the C series?

February 3rd, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

Daily Mobile just published some photos of an unannounced device called the Nokia C5. They expect it to be revealed during Mobile World Congress in less than 2 weeks. It runs Symbian S60v3 FP2 with a 2.2in screen. These photos of the C5 also seem to legitimize the leaked photos of another phone in question codenamed ‘Mystic.’

Nokia Ovi Maps Downloaded More Than 1 Million Times After Free Navigation Announcement

February 3rd, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

Nokia just announced that their new Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation have been downloaded 1.4 million times since it was launched on January 21st, 2010. “We’re averaging a download a second, 24 hours a day,” said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Nokia.

Thumbs Up to Nokia’s Ovi Store

February 2nd, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

I had a really great Ovi Store experience today. I found out about a new app called Maps Booster from the official Ovi Daily App blog and thought of trying it out for $2.99. I made the purchase on the Nokia N97 mini and was surprised I can pay with my phone bill. The app worked great, so I thought it was worth installing on my other phones too. To my surprise yet again, the Ovi Store knew I already paid for it. I was able to re-download the app on the Nokia N97 and the 5800 free of charge.

Deal: Nokia N97 Mini $399 at Dell After Coupon – Exp 2/3

February 2nd, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

Use coupon code V4L$QMLFX89LFT to get the Nokia N97 Mini for $399.99 at Dell. Coupon expires 6AM CDT February 3rd, 2010 or after 1000 redemptions, whichever comes first. It’s cheaper than Nokia’s retail sites right now ($479) and even Amazon.

Nokia N97 and Nokia N97 mini Receives Firmware Updates

February 2nd, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

Just as expected, the Nokia N97 received the firmware update 2.1 on Monday. As an added bonus, the Nokia N97 mini also received an update. I was notified via the SW update app within the two phones, but they didn’t allow me to update over the air. If you have these devices, connect them to your PC and run the updater.

Mac OS X 10.3 Installed On Nokia N900 Because It’s Possible

January 31st, 2010 • Mark Guim • Comments

Finnish geek Toni Nikkanen shared on video that it’s possible to put Mac OS X 10.3 on the Nokia N900, although uselessly slow. It took 2 hours to boot up! I don’t know about you, but I’m not patient enough to use an old OS not built for a mobile device. Nevertheless, the project was just for fun to claim the title of making the N900 the first smartphone ever to run a full version of OS X.