The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic firmware update

The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic firmware v40.0.005. The new firmware finally adds kinetic scrolling to the 5800, an improved homescreen, and the keyboard now automatically switches between QWERTY and T9 when you rotate the display.

Add YouTube, Facebook, Picasa and Twitter to Nokia Shareonline

There's a nice tutorial at nokiausers.com on how to configure Nokia's Shareonline service to add Youtube, Facebook, Picasa and Twitter (as well as the default Ovi, Vox and Flickr services).

First - signup online for the sites you want to add (YouTube, Picasa, Twitter etc...). If you already have logins to these you are good to go to setup Shareonline:

1. On your Nokia mobile phone web browser go to http://furtiv.mobi/beta_instructions.html, or scan the following QR Code to take you direct to download the Shareonline config files for YouTube, Picasa, etc...
   
   
   
   



2. Now click on each of the links you want to setup on Shareonline


3. After download, switch to Shareonline on your phone, select the new 'ready for activation' services, login to each and they will be activated


4. Happy Mobile sharing!

Nokia 3G 'Booklet' (netbook)

Just announced - Nokia will be producing a 10" netbook, it's main differences from others will be the quality of the build (one pice machined aluminium - cf Apple MacBooks), 12 hour battery life!, built-in GPS, and integration of OVI and maps software. Unfortunately it will run Windows OS (probably Windows 7). So - now a phone manufacturer makes PCs, and a Computer manufacturer (Apple) makes smartphones!

My Favourite Nokia Xpressmusic 5800 Applications

While there's still quite a few apps still to be ported to the S60 v5 for the Xpressmusic 5800, here's a list of my favourite applications for the Nokia Xpressmusic 5800 smartphone, plus links for downloading these (where needed).

• Messaging - the built-in app for Email and Txt, and my preferred way of mobile blogging.


• Share Online3 - built-in app accessible via the 'media bar' shortcut 'button' top of the screen.
  I've setup direct links to OVI, Pixelpipe, Flickr, Vox.


• Google Mobile app - http://m.google.com linking to the Google mobile suite (Calendar, Reader, YouTube, Search...


• Fring - For instant messaging,
  Twitter,
  GMail notification,
  Skype


• QIK - for video streaming


• Quickoffice - for reading Word & Excell docs


• Google Maps - with fantastic street view, and Google Latitude for following friends via GPS!


• Screensnap - for taking screenshots of the phone


• Kaywa Reader - for 2D Mobile Codes


• Nokia Wireless Keyboard app = for linking to bluetooth keyboards


• Goo Sync - for synchronising Google Calendar with the 5800 built-in calendar app


• PhotoFlow - for viewing pics


• The camera - with firmware upgrade v2 GPS tagging is automatic and built-in


• Nokia EasyMeet - widget and web site for collaborating between mobile devices and computer users

Lecturer feedback on smartphone

Txt messages illustrating enthusiastic response from lecturer to the Nokia Xpressmusic 5800 smartphone!

Nokia Xpressmedia 5800

The Nokia touchscreen smartphone is finally official. See a Flickr slideshow of the device here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahintampa/sets/72157607671323920/show/

Overview here: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_5800_xpressmusic_hits_it_off-news-612.php

More here: http://www.nokia.co.nz/5800xpressmusic

Interesting Mobile statistics

From the Symbian S60 Summit 08 (last weekend)

Usage of Mobile Phones:

• 12% Voice
  
• 16% Multimedia


• 37% Messaging


• 8% Web Browsing

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafeblandford/2545382334/in/set-72157605390553644/

2005 - 2007 Mobile Browsing & Multimedia on the rise

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rafeblandford/2544559105/in/set-72157605390553644/

Mobile Trial 'Reflections'

Here's a few examples of students & tutors first time VODCast 'reflections' on the iPod Touch and Nokia N80 mobile trials:

iPod Touch Trial - Diploma Contemporary Music (Waitakere Campus)

Nokia N80 Trial - Bachelor of Product Design (Mt Albert Campus)





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   12/05/08 from http://djoblin.vox.com/


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   12/05/08 from http://steve125.vox.com/

UPnP on Nokia NSeries

UPnP (Universal Plug n Play) technology is nicely integrated into the Nokia NSeries smartphones. This provides a way to wirelessly stream media (Video, Images, and Audio) from your smartphone to UPnP enabled devices or software applications.

On the N80, UPnP provides a way of viewing video & images from the N80 directly on a Mac or PC laptop (When connected to a video projector this enables large group viewing/interaction). On the newer NSeries phones (N95, N82) a dedicated video/audio out connector is provided - but it's still cool to stream media wirelessly!

UPnP setup:

1. On the N80/N95 Scan for WiFi access point & connect


2. On the N80/N95 find the 'Home Network' application



3. Configure the Home Network appication for your WiFi connection and choose which media to share wirelessly







4. Start a UPnP capable software application on your Mac or PC: on PC (Simple Center http://experience.nokia.se/VideoTV/howto/howto_2.aspx ) & Mac (Mediacloud) http://users.pandora.be/bruno.keymolen/hmediamac.html


5. Now wirelessly browse & display your mobile media!

I've yet to get UPnP working on the P1i or the Nokia E90 :-(

N95 Video editing

Here's a quick example of using a Nokia N95 to capture and edit a video (including inserting still images, audio and titles) then upload it (Emailed to my account at xxxxxxxxx@mms.youtube.com) to YouTube all from the N95 - no 'computer' involved!


Oops - in my excitement I forgot I added a section of copyrighted audio as an additional soundtrack! It's interesting to see how YouTube's automatic copyright identification picked that up!
http://www.google.com/support/youtube/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=83766&hl=en_US

"UMG has claimed some or all audio content in your video n95 video example (MyN95Video.mp4). This claim was made as part of the YouTube Content Identification program.

Your video is still live because UMG has authorized the use of this content on YouTube. As long as UMG has a claim on your video, they will receive public statistics about your video, such as number of views. Viewers may also see advertising on your video's page."



Don't worry - I won't be making any money from this video :-D


I'll upload an edited version with my own original music instead shortly!


Version2 - non copyright below now! In the N95 media gallery I chose my edited video, then chose 'change sound' and replaced the first audio track with one from my old band (When I used to be a rock star!). VOILA!

N80 Launch with BDesign (Product) students!

Yesterday we handed out the Nokia N80's and got students underway with WiFi accecss while we're waiting on Vodafone to sign students up on voice and data plans (C'mon Vosafone - get your act together!!!).

YouTube Mobile Updated

The YouTube mobile website version (http://m.youtube.com)has been updated with more features and a better interface, so now it supports almost any mobile phone with a data connection (Best viewed over a WiFi network!). There is also a YouTube Java appplication (currently for a small number of 3G phones - includes the Nokia N95) that can be downloaded from http://m.youtube.com/app. The Java app gives a similar experience to YouTube on the iPod touch or iPhone. Videos can now be uploaded directly from compatible mobiles to your YouTube account, or emailed to a special MMS number associated with your YouTube account.

Read more here:
http://www.youtube.com/mobile

Nokia E90

The Nokia E90 looks interesting as an all-in-one (UMPC) device. Rather expensive ($1600NZ), and heavy (232gm) but you don't need a Bluetooth keyboard or external screen (builtin 800x365 resolution!).

http://www.nokia.co.nz/link?cid=PLAIN_TEXT_742130

Nokia and mobile web2

Nokia are taking a multi-pronged approach to mobile web2 development, providing links into popular web2 services as well as developing mobile focused web2 solutions. At least it gives the end user choices, and has spin-offs for non Nokia mobiles as well:

• Flickr S60 client


• VOX S60 client


• Typepad via Lifeblog


• Twango


• Widsets


• OVI (not sure if this will be Nokia only yet)


• Mosh


• Mobile Web Server (S60 only)

Nokia, Vodafone, & OVI

GSM Mobile NZ ⇒ News ⇒ Vodafone and Nokia agree to launch Integrated Vodafone Services on Nokia Handset

“Web2. 0 is all about social networking and enabling people to connect with each other in new ways. Bringing location and context awareness to web2.0 services is the next stage in the web development and Nokia multimedia computers enable people to participate to their favourite internet services on-the-go”, said Executive Vice President and General Manager Nokia Multimedia Anssi Vanjoki. “We’re excited to work with Vodafone to provide consumers with internet services like navigation, music, games and communities to make their life richer and more enjoyable, independent of time and place.”

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