The Nokia Blog » apps http://thenokiablog.com News, Guides, Reviews, Videos for the Nokia Fanatics Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:43:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Nokia Lumia 800 Demo of Skyscanner. Flight Deals Search for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/21/skycanner-demo/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/21/skycanner-demo/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:01:39 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9213 Here’s another awesome application for the Nokia Lumia 800 and other Windows Phone devices. Skyscanner allows users to search millions of routes on over 1000 airlines to find the cheapest flights. The app also lets users track prices of selected flights with the Live Tile. You pin flights to the start screen and the prices [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/21/skycanner-demo/feed/ 0 Demo: Polyglot, Translation App for Windows Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/05/polyglot-translation-for-windows-phone/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/05/polyglot-translation-for-windows-phone/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:12:20 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9100 I keep finding great apps on the Nokia Lumia 800. Polyglot is another one I would highly recommend. It’s a Windows Phone app that puts the power of multilingual translation in the palm of your hand. I made a video to show you how it works. Check it out. You can also watch this video [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/12/05/polyglot-translation-for-windows-phone/feed/ 0 How to Edit Your Xbox Avatar on Windows Phone. Nokia Lumia 800 Demo http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-edit-xbox-avatar-windows-phone-nokia-lumia-800/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-edit-xbox-avatar-windows-phone-nokia-lumia-800/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:59:17 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9067 A product manager once showed me how to edit your Xbox Live avatar on the phone, but forgot to ask the name of the app. After some digging, I found it at the Marketplace. It’s called Xbox Live Extras and it’s free. I’m showing it here on the Nokia Lumia 800. You can also watch [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/24/how-to-edit-xbox-avatar-windows-phone-nokia-lumia-800/feed/ 0 Reaching Number 45 http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/17/reaching-number-45/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/17/reaching-number-45/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:11:21 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9049 The three main reasons I prefer Windows Phone over MeeGo (Nokia N9) and Symbian are apps, apps, and apps. I keep finding new things to install on the Nokia Lumia 800 that look great and work well. It seems I just passed a milestone. Something happens when you reach 45 items in the app list. [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/17/reaching-number-45/feed/ 0 Demo: Seesmic goes 2.0, Shown on the Nokia Lumia 800 http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/11/seesmic-2-nokia-lumia-800/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/11/seesmic-2-nokia-lumia-800/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:37:42 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=9039 Seesmic for Windows Phone was just updated to support Mango and I’m showing it off on the Nokia Lumia 800. Seesmic lets you manage multiple Twitter accounts, your Facebook account, your Salesforce Chatter account and organize all your accounts, searches, trending topics and lists in your customizable “spaces” dashboard. You can also watch this video [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/11/11/seesmic-2-nokia-lumia-800/feed/ 0 How to Take Screenshots on Nokia N9 with ScreenshotMee http://thenokiablog.com/2011/10/13/how-to-take-screenshots-nokia-n9/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/10/13/how-to-take-screenshots-nokia-n9/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:43:48 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8937 I’m currently gathering my thoughts for the upcoming review of the Nokia N9, but I wanted to show you a cool app right away. It’s called ScreenshotMee. It lets you take screenshots on the Nokia N9 by just putting your hand over the phone. It’s free at the Ovi Store (yea.. it’s still called Ovi). [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/10/13/how-to-take-screenshots-nokia-n9/feed/ 0 New Nokia Store Now Available at Beta Labs, Here’s a First look http://thenokiablog.com/2011/09/26/video-nokia-store/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/09/26/video-nokia-store/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:15:48 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8857 Nokia Beta Labs just released the new Nokia Store. It will replace the current Store client on your Symbian^3 or Symbian Anna device. Nokia is asking users to test it before it is deployed in a software update. I installed it on my Nokia N8 and recorded my first 4 minutes of usage. You can [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/09/26/video-nokia-store/feed/ 0 Ovi Store Site Logo Removed, Getting Ready for Nokia Store http://thenokiablog.com/2011/09/16/ovi-store-to-nokia-store/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/09/16/ovi-store-to-nokia-store/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:24:49 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8791 Back in May, we told you that Nokia was removing the word “Ovi” by the end of 2012. If you go to the Ovi Store website right now, you may notice the Ovi logo was just replaced with Nokia’s logo. The site title was also renamed, “Nokia Store.” We’re not sure when the rebranding will [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/09/16/ovi-store-to-nokia-store/feed/ 0 51 Winning Apps and Games for Your Nokia Phone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/28/51-winning-apps-games/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/28/51-winning-apps-games/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:35:03 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8712 Nokia’s 2011 Calling All Innovators competition has ended and the winners have been announced. Over 800 entries were received from developers. Part of the judging criteria included the number of downloads and sales for each entry. Here’s the list of the winning apps and games. You might see something that you’ll like. Category top winners [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/16/polar-launch-300-apps-for-nokia/feed/ 0 Gurgaon Police Equipped With Nokia E5 to Capture Traffic Violations http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/02/gurgaon-traffic-nokia-e5/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/02/gurgaon-traffic-nokia-e5/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:28:47 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8560 Nokia India and the Gurgaon Traffic Police have partnered up to launch a traffic management project called 3rdEYE in the city. A software called Tselina will be integrated with Nokia E5 devices to capture photo evidence of traffic violations in Gurgaon. Up to 300 traffic police personnel stationed at different locations in the city will [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/02/gurgaon-traffic-nokia-e5/feed/ 0 Demo: fMobi Beta, a Facebook Application for Symbian http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/02/fmobi-facebook-app/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/02/fmobi-facebook-app/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:56:24 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8557 Here’s a Facebook application for Symbian that you might want to try. It’s called fMobi and the version shown in this video is 1.2.2b. It’s currently beta for Symbian and is coming soon to the Nokia N9 (MeeGo). I’m showing it here on a Nokia N8. Check it out. You can also watch this video [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/08/02/fmobi-facebook-app/feed/ 0 Demo: Foursquare App 4squick Updated to 0.7175, Gets Even Better http://thenokiablog.com/2011/07/28/foursquare-4squick-updated-7175/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/07/28/foursquare-4squick-updated-7175/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:24:32 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8536 4squick thumb The Foursquare application 4squick for Symbian was updated earlier today to 0.715. The major changes include faster startup time, public/private check-in, share to Facebook or Twitter, leaderboard, user profiles, and bug fixes. I made a video to show the new features. Check it out! You can also watch this video in HD on Youtube. Subscribe [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/07/28/foursquare-4squick-updated-7175/feed/ 0 App Demo: 4squick for Symbian. Shown on Nokia N8 http://thenokiablog.com/2011/06/30/4squick-demo/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/06/30/4squick-demo/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:55:45 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8422 Here’s a quick look at a new Foursquare app for Symbian^3 devices. I’m using my Nokia N8 for this demo. It’s currently at version 0.650 with limited features but I see major potential. The app works fast and the UI is simple yet pretty. Take a look at the video before downloading it yourself. You [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/06/30/4squick-demo/feed/ 3 Demo of Pixelpipe Kite, Free Twitter App for Symbian http://thenokiablog.com/2011/05/24/pixelpipe-kite-video/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/05/24/pixelpipe-kite-video/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 23:27:40 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8155 If you go to m.twitter.com on the Symbian web browser, you get a different version of what the Android and iPhone users see. Kite from Pixelpipe is an app based on an HTML5 browser that allows you to have a better UI for the mobile web version of Twitter. Brett from Pixelpipe gives us a [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/05/24/pixelpipe-kite-video/feed/ 3 Special Edition Nokia E7 Blue with Apps Out in the UK http://thenokiablog.com/2011/05/10/nokia-e7-blue-with-apps/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/05/10/nokia-e7-blue-with-apps/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 12:46:32 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=8076 I wonder if this specific model will get a different kind of packaging. The Nokia UK shop just released an “exclusive” phone called, “Nokia E7 Blue with Apps.” From the description, it’s a blue Nokia E7 with 7 pre-installed apps: Advanced Call Manager, Monopoly Classic HD, Tetris HD, Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. HD, Galaxy on Fire, [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/04/05/demo-nokia-drop/feed/ 2 App Video: Poynt for Symbian http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/24/video-poynt-symbian/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/24/video-poynt-symbian/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:04:06 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7890 We got a demo of Poynt during the announcement of T-mobile Nokia Astound at CTIA. It’s an all-in-one tool to connect you with local businesses, retailers and events while you’re on the go. You can get reviews, reservations, directions, trailers, listings, and tickets. It’s free, so go check it out. You can also watch this [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/24/video-poynt-symbian/feed/ 4 Demo: Audioboo for Symbian. Record and Share Audio to Twitter, Facebook, and more http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/03/demo-audioboo-for-symbian/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/03/demo-audioboo-for-symbian/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:34:25 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7785 Audioboo is now available at the Ovi Store. The app allows you to record and upload audio for your friends or family. After recording, you have options to share it on Twitter, Facebook, Posterous, Friendfeed, or Tumblr. Best of all, it’s free! Check out my demo video on the Nokia N8. You can also watch [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/03/demo-audioboo-for-symbian/feed/ 4 Pixelpipe Google Apps Browser Now Available to Beta Testers http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/01/pixelpipe-google-apps-browser/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/01/pixelpipe-google-apps-browser/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:12:43 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7754 You might have heard of Pixelpipe, our favorite tool for uploading photos, videos, and other files to our favorite social sites. Today, they’ve released a completely different app that’s optimized for accessing multiple Google services. It’s currently in beta and they’re asking testers for feedback. Take a look at the quick video after the jump. [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/03/01/pixelpipe-google-apps-browser/feed/ 2 Demo: Tippy, Tip Calculator App for Symbian http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/28/demo-tippy-calculator-app/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/28/demo-tippy-calculator-app/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:28:33 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7746 Trying to figure out how much tip to give when dining out shouldn’t be hard. I just purchased Tippy for my Nokia N8 from the Ovi Store to do that job. It’s only 99 cents. Take a look at the video demo so you can check if it’s worth downloading (I’d say it is worth [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/28/demo-tippy-calculator-app/feed/ 0 Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem Review http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/25/spiderman-total-mayhem-review/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/25/spiderman-total-mayhem-review/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:12:37 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7735 I’m happy to see my byline under an official Nokia blog today! My review for Ultimate Spider-Man: Total Mayhem was just published over at the Ovi Daily App. It’s a typical mash-buttons-until-you-beat-em-up game, but the developers at Gameloft added great visuals, sound, and extras that make it a really fun game. You can read the [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/23/quick-search-update/feed/ 21 Quick Look: Mobbler 2.10 for Symbian http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/21/mobbler-symbian/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/21/mobbler-symbian/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:16:20 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7693 The Mobbler team tweeted that a new version (2.10) was released today, so I made a video to show you how it looks like. Here’s a quick look at Mobbler, a Last.fm radio player for Symbian. You can listen to music depending on tags, artists, recommendations, and more. If you’re familiar with Pandora on other [...]

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]]> http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/21/mobbler-symbian/feed/ 0 Quick Look: ScreenSnap for Symbian, Capture Screenshots on Your Smartphone http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/20/best-screen-snap-symbian/ http://thenokiablog.com/2011/02/20/best-screen-snap-symbian/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:11:13 +0000 Mark Guim http://thenokiablog.com/?p=7682 Here’s a quick look at a Symbian app that helps me out a lot on this blog. It’s called the Best Screen Snap by Smartphoneware. Once installed, the icon just says ScreenSnap. The app lets you capture screenshots on your smartphone and save them to the phone gallery. You can then transfer it to the [...]

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