Your N95 is a barcode scanning machine!

When I first started using the barcode reader on my N80 about a year ago, I didn't appreciate the application as much as I do now with my N95 8GB. If you don't know what I am talking about, go to the Office folder on your N95 and press on the icon where it says Barcode; If you don't have an N95 and you think you have a compatible device, click here to find out and/or download the application.

What the application does, is, with the use of the main camera, reads barcodes like the one on the left. The level of recognition is very good, it doesn't matter if you move the phone a little bit while trying to scan, or if your camera is upside down, it will still scan it. The codes can take you to three different paths: The first one is that after scanning, you'll be directed to a website, many companies in Japan have already started placing banners with barcodes on them to take more visitors to their websites; the second path is to scan the code and get a simple text, could be something like ''have a nice day''; finally, the last possibility is to scan a barcode and get a phone number, for which the application gives you the option to save it to your phone contacts. The good news is that you can easily create your own barcode at Nokia's website.

Now that you know, you can start scanning and creating barcodes, I invite you to scan the one I've posted and find out what it is!

New upgrades for the N95! Sorry, not the 8GB

Your experience with the Nokia N95 8GB can get even better with the new firmware update that Nokia just posted. What it includes is a few bug fixes and optimisations and probably the best new feature is the Automatic Screen Rotation (driven by the accelerometer) without having to download any RotateMe 2.0 or anything like that. It also includes support for more Bluetooth headsets.

Remember that before installing the new version you must sync/backup all your information.If you don't know where to find the new version simply click on this link.

N95 Worldmate for Travelers

If you travel a lot, or simply like to stay up to date with the changes of your local currency and weather, you might want to download WorldMate. Although you have to pay 49.95 $ to get the full version, the free trial is not quite bad. What the free trial includes is updates of your local currency, the weather forecast, a real-time map of the world showing you where is dark and where isn't, it also comes with a weather caster (with a robot-like-voice) that you can use as your alarm. Now, if you buy the rest, you will have the traveling kit, which provides you flight schedules of most airlines and the flight status of any flight. I don't know if it is worth it to spend all that money in upgrading the free trial, when you can simply google for your flight info. Do you use any similar widget?

Record your path with Nokia Sports Tracker

One of the features that make the N95 so unique, is the GPS that the device carries inside. I think it was the first, or one of the first cellphones to include such tool. The good thing is that its use isn't limited to an exclusive application. What does that mean? it means you can allow other applications to use it. Many softwares have been created since the release of the cellphone and Nokia Sports Tracker is one of these.

What does it do? well, it keeps track of a determined route when you activate it. While activated it measures your speed, your height above the sea, the amount of steps you take and the number of Kcal. you've consumed. Of course the last two are applied only when you are either walking or running. That's awesome isn't it? well hear the rest. After you have concluded your activity you can go back home and upload all the info to the official Nokia Sports Tracker's site. You will then see your route on google maps. But what if you don't want to wait? what if you want your path to be sent inmediatly to the net while you excercise? can do! First you have to have an internet connection. Then, if you activate the option ''live sharing'' before starting your activity, anyone will be able to see a dot on the site's map showing where you are. I mean you can even use this cellphone as a spying tool, that is of course, as long as you know that wherever you put it is going to return to you (a car for example).

Now what I am going to do tomorrow is this: when I take my plane from Oklahoma City to Houston I will activate the Application and record the whole flight. Later I will upload it to the internet. Can't wait to see the results! If any of you are interested just click here to go to my account.

Trying to compete with Qik

So there is a new service offering live streaming video to the internet. I downloaded the application and I haven't been able to find something that Qik doesn't offer. I also didn't find some features that Qik does offer. For example using Flixwagon you can only broadcast up to ten minutes, Qik offers unlimited minutes. Another thing that this new webpage is missing is the tool that allows you to chat live with the broadcaster. These kind of things make Qik the best software that enables you to stream videos directly from your phone to the Web.

I am sure that Flixwagon is not the last company to copy Qik, so what will probably happen is that the competence will encourage these websites to periodically develop and improve themselves more and more.

If you are interested in getting Flixwagon you can find it here www.flixwagon.com

CNN Widget

If you like to currently stay updated of what happens in the World you will probably like this widget CNN has released. if you go to http://cnnmobile.com/services/ you will find an option to have the application sent straight to your mobile. I like it, the only problem that I find is that sometimes it can be a little bit slow, so you will definitely need a 3G connection or a fast Wi-Fi. Do you know any other news widget?

Google maps using your GPS

There are many devices that support Google Maps, but not many can combine it with GPS. That is what you can do using your N95. If you go straight from your mobile's browser to www.maps.google.com it will automaticly ask you if you wish to download Google Maps. Once you start using the application, you will find the option that says ''Use GPS''. After that it is awesome how a little blue dot tells you where you are. You can search for nearby places and more, almost like using a computer!

Virtual Radio for your N95

I've always loved being ''international''. I try to listen to radios from all over the world, like Europa Plus from Moscow, or China Radio International straight from Beijing, or the Russian Radio from New York. Well, now I can listen to them wherever I am, using Virtual Radio. The sound quality is preety neat and you can use any other application while listening. Like for example, the other day I streamed a video using Qik while listening to Virtual Radio at the same time, the result was awesome, when you watch the clip you listen to the radio playing as loud as it can be. Get the application here http://www.vradio.org/index.php?js=a.

N95 is a Wi-Fi router!

If you have a 3G connection to the internet, then you qualify to use this program. It is called Joiku Spot, it creates a Wi-Fi signal sent from your phone. You can protect your connection with a password and start charging for the internet! The bad part is that it is not free, first they give you a 3 moth full trial and then you have to buy the program. I don't know the price yet, but I am seriously considering buying the application after my trial is over. Download it here http://www.joikuspot.com/.

Free calls to the US, Russia, France, and more...

I just wrote about making skype calls using your N95, but as we all know skype is only free if you use it to call to other skype users, but what it you could call for free to landlines and mobile phones without wasting you minutes? Well, there is hope, and it is called VoipStunt.

First you have to create a VoipStunt accout, you can do that by clicking this link, after you have created your account you have to buy 10 Euros of credit (that is the minimum), if you don't want to buy you will only have 1 minute free calls, which aren't that good. Well, after you've purchased the credit you are granted with 365 days of free unlimited calls to the following countries:

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong (+mobile), Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico (+mobile), Russian Federation, Singapore (+mobile), South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States (+mobile).

If you oftenly call any of the citated countries you should really continue reading this post. The following is what you have to do on your N95:

You go to Settings -> Connection -> SIP settings

Profile name: VoipStunt
Service profile: IETF
Default access point: Your acces point
Public username: your_voipstunt_username@voipstunt.com
Use compression: no
Registration: When needed
Use security: no
Proxy server: don’t need to change anything here
Registrar server
Registrar server address: sip.voipstunt.com
Realm: voipstunt.com
Username: your_voipstunt_username
Password: your_voipstunt_password
Transport type: Auto
Port: 5060

After doing that you go to -> Settings -> Connection -> Internet tel. settings

Profile name: VoipStunt
Sip profiles: VoipStunt

After completing all the steps above dial any number with the country code included (Ex. 0015553324566), select options and select Internet Call, and you are ready to talk for free!

If you need any help just ask!

Skype, MSN Messenger, ICQ, Google Talk & more on your device!

About a year ago I started to use skype a lot. Mostly to talk to my family, since we live in different cities, but also to some friends. The problem was that I always had to be on the computer to talk for free, so that's when I started to look for a widget that would let me install skype on my beloved device. And there it was! Fring, a company based in London that had just began to offer its services. The name comes from the union of two words Free & Ring. With time, they have become more and more popular and have also added more options, like the one that allows to send files between Fring users. If you are interested click here to go to the official website.

If you want to add me as your fring contact my username is 14053430523, enjoy!

This application is also compatible with all S60 devices, Iphone and many more.

Qik, Stream ¡Live! video to the internet

Qik. That is name of the relatively new program that is becoming a success. What it does is allows you to film and send the video instantly to the internet with a delay of two to three seconds. Meanwhile, people watching can send you a message that will appear on the screen of your cellphone. This new software opens a whole new window of possibilities, I mean if you are asking for directions and the one that's helping you is watching live, he can just write on the screen and tell you how lost you are! Qik also helps you create events with anticipation, so when you broadcast them you will probably have an audience. If you want to find out more go to http://www.qik.com/. Now you know, and it's up to you to become the internet reporter you always wanted to be.

Take a look at my channel, if you don't press play and see anything, it means I've going live, otherwise it's my latest video:

This application can also be used in the following phones: N71, N73, N75, N76, N77, N80, N82, N91, N92, N93i, E50, E51, E61i, E65, E70m E90 Communicator, 3250, 5500, 5700 Xpress Music, 6110 Navigator, 6120 Classic, 6121 Classic, and 6290.