New Nokia N96 Firmware for North American
As we wrote before, Nokia has released new firmware with big updates for Nokia N96. Now the same firmware is also available for the NAM version (N96-3 NAM - RM-472). This new firmware allowing users in North America to update their beloved smartphone and consequently make the device more stable.
Nokia N96 Comes With Music Edition for UK Users
It’s a good time for UK people to purchase a Nokia N96. Nokia now officially launch Nokia N96 Comes With Music Edition in UK. With this offer, you can get unlimited music downloads from more than 2 million songs, for free. The access is granted for one year, but after that you can keep all the tracks you’ve downloaded, without additional costs.
It was said that Nokia N96 Comes With Music Edition would be launched before Christmas, but, in fact, the Nseries smartphone will be available only starting January 2009. However, You can pre-order the music-friendly N96 via Nokia UK’s online shop, for the retail price of 540 GBP (about €572 or $800).
Update: Nokia Step Counter, better power management and wider compatibility
Nokia Step Counter is an application that records steps, distance and calories burned by utilizing the accelerometer. This apps now get an update with better power management and wider compatibility. Here is a list of the new features.
- Support for the following S60 products: N95, N95 8GB, N82, N93i, 6210, N79, N85, N96
- Export of step data in CSV format (in Diary, select Options -> Export To File)
- Sound notifications (in Settings, General, Sound Notification. Use your own alert sounds by replacing alertsteps.aac and alerttarget.aac in E:/StepCounter/AlertSounds)
Furthermore, you can add text entries to workouts indirectly through the Nokia Wellness Diary which automatically imports summary data from the Step Counter (and Nokia Sports Tracker).
Make Your Nokia N96 Faster
There is no question that the clock speed of the N96’s main processor is slower than the N95’s. Some people also experiences very slow access on N96 like switch from a message in the inbox to replying to the message. But there is always some tips to make your Nokia N96 work faster:
- Always update your firmware! Nokia always improve their products performance by releasing newer and better firmware. On the latest Nokia N96 firmware, you will get faster , smoother and with less glitches of general operation, better camera and video funcionality (better focussing), and improved WiFi performance.
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New Nokia N96 Firmware: Big Update!
Bad news, the current Nokia N96 firmware was reported have many bugs!. But the good news is, Nokia jus released new firmware for Nokia N96: Version v12.043. This version is available through the Nokia Software Updater or over-the-air. The size of the update is about 3MB over the air and about 120MB via the Nokia Software Updater. This big update gives you many improments. Steve over Allaboutsymbian has made a changelog.
Nokia N96 Available on Amazon for $705
Soon after landed in USA, Nokia N96 also available on Amazon for the cheaper price. These unlocked devices priced at $705 and come with a full manufacturers warranty.
Free Amazon Video On Demand Downloads: With the purchase of the Nokia N96, you are eligible for $9.95 worth of free downloads from Amazon Video On Demand. For further details on how to receive your free downloads, click here. This requires the purchase of a new Nokia N96 device between October 28, 2008 and December 31, 2008 from Amazon.com.
Nokia N96 Lands in USA
US people, the waiting is over. Nokia flagship phone, N96, is now going to hit the stores in US. The US citizens will surely get themselves engrossed with some exclusive music offered by Nokia N96 which will be available in US in the fourth Quarter of 2008 at a price of US $895.
Get more Healthy with Nokia Step Counter
September 4, 2008 · Filed Under Applications, Freeware, Innovations, Software, Tips n Tricks · 1 Comment
Some Nokia phones have accelerometer feature. So, if you have one of the phones, maximize your gadget with application that utilize this accelerometer. One of the great apps is Nokia Step Counter. Nokia Step Counter is an application that records steps, distance and calories burned by utilizing the accelerometer on your N82, N95, N95 8GB, N96, N79 and N85. It counts the number of steps you take by analyzing how you ’shake’ your phone. Since most people have their phone with them everywhere they go, it is natural to use the accelerometer in an S60 product to track your daily activity.
Nokia N96 as N-Gage Device
Since Nokia N96 has dedicated gaming buttons and comes with N-Gage ready to go, you can make your phone as a dedicated N-Gage device! There are many hot N-Gage game now with free trials of each game before you buy. Some new game like Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and Crash Bandicoot, N-Gage lets you experience dynamic gameplay and connect with players around the world.
Here’s a quick guide to getting started with N-Gage on your device.
1. Go to the Menu or press the multimedia key and select N-Gage.
2. Check out the latest Featured Game and browse Available Games.
Minilympics From IG Fun
There is a new game launched named Minilympics created by the IG Fun which is known as the division in India games Company (India benchmark mobile & online games). This game is a type of competition game with a set of certain mini games that created in order to bring the spirit of the athletic sport events.
These Mini games consist of 17 different types of athletic sport events such as Cycling, Hurdles, Dash, Triple Jump, Long Jump, Discus Throw, Shot Put, Shooting, Archery, Diving, Swimming, Rowing, Rings, Parallel Bars, Balancing Beam, Vault and Pommel Horse.
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