Useful applications for the Nokia N95 & N95 8GB

Nokia Magnifier

2009-02-19T12:58:00.003-06:00

There have been a few occasions when I wanted to have a magnifier with me. When I realized I did not have one, the only solution was to go to a store and get it, of course I lost it three days later. Well, Nokia has released the Nokia Magnifier, an application that allows you to read those tiny little manuscripts and distinguish small drawings. It works great with a 5 mega pixel camera such as the N95 one. Furthermore, the application lets you take pictures of whatever you magnify. Get the application here, or scan the QR Code below to get it straight from your device.

QR Code Readers for the N95

2009-02-14T18:01:00.001-06:00

QR Codes are becoming more and more popular every day. They are popping out everywhere, magazines, newspapers, bus stops, gravestones! Therefore, I decided to write a post about the best QR Code readers for the N95. If you don't know what a QR Code is, click here.

First of all, there is the Nokia QR Code reader which already comes pre-installed in the N95. It's not bad, it's fast, it barely fails to read a code, but it has a problem. When you scan a QR Code Business Card it doesn't recognize it as a Contact, but just as text. These means that you will have to type the phone number, name, and all other details by yourself. Luckily, there are a few more scanners for the phone:

i-nigma

This reader is one of the best there are. It recognizes Business cards QR Codes and it even scans faster than the Nokia reader. Get it here

You can also use the Nokia scanner to download it straight from your device:

Kaywa

One of the first readers to appear on the web was Kaywa, no wonder it is the most popular application. It's a pretty good reader, the fastest there is. However, it sometimes fails to scan the 2D code. Get it here

You can also use the Nokia scanner to download it straight from your device:

UpCode

UpCode is the best QR Code reader there is for the N95. This reader recognizes every detail that you add into a QR Code Business Card and also has a nice design, The negative aspect is that it is the one that takes the most time to scan a code (just a few more seconds). Get it here.

You can also use the Nokia scanner to download it straight from your device:

Tell me what do you think. Which reader do you prefer?

Google Maps 3.0 with Google Latitude

2009-02-04T11:33:00.012-06:00

Sharing your location gets easier every day. Google has recently launched Google Latitude, a feature that comes built-in in the latest version of Google Maps Mobile (3,0). With Google Latitude people will be able to share their location in real time with other users they decide to add. For example, I am using Latitude right now and I have added my brother as a Latitude contact, therefore I can see that he has left work and he is heading downtown. What's exciting here, is that I can see how he moves in real time!

In addition to all of this, you can decide to send your contacts a text message of call them just by selecting on their icon. If you are worried about privacy issues Google provides you with several privacy restrictions that you can apply. Have fun using the software!

Download the application here, or scan the QR Code below to get it straight to your phone.

Write comment if you want to share your location with me

Magic With N95

2008-11-20T09:28:00.002-06:00

Check out this magic trick done with an N95 and a coin! If you want start performing the same show with your phone, get the application here, or scan the code below to get it straight to your device.

Opera Mini 4.2

2008-11-16T14:20:00.000-06:00

If you are looking to browse the web using a different browser than the one that comes pre-installed on the N95, Opera has launched the new Opera Mini 4.2. This version comes with unique features, like the option to personalize the skin of the browser and synchronize your notes. It also offers video support, meaning that you will be able to watch videos from YouTube and several other sites that offer similar services. Get it here, or scan the code below from your device.

Twitter Applications For The N95

2008-11-13T17:48:00.007-06:00

It is my opinion that there isn't a fully efficient Twitter application for S60 devices, but there are some decent ones like Twibble, Twitteresce, and Fring.

Twibble

Twibble is a software developed by a German company. It obviously allows you to update your Twitter status, besides that it also gives you the chance to update your location using the built-in GPS- the bad part of this feature is that when your contacts see your update that contains your location, they only find your coordinates instead of a link that would take you to Google Maps or something like that, you can only find yourself in map if you are using the twibble desktop software. Get the application here, or scan the code below to get it straight to your phone.

Twitteresce

This one is a simple application. You post your updates, and can also see what the people you follow are up to but nothing else. Not that great since it fails to login very often and drains your battery. Download it here, or scan the code below to get it.

Fring

Finally, there is Fring. This application is mainly designed to use Skype with your mobile, but they have added the option to post your twitter updates as well. The good part (or anoying part, as you wish) is that you get real-time updates of what the people you follow are posting, so unless you mute your phone it can drive you crazy. Get Fring here.

Mobbler, Listen To Any Song On Your N95

2008-11-13T16:19:00.005-06:00

Are you familiar with last.fm? It is a radio service that allows you to listen to virtually any song in the world, you just have to create yourself an account with them, and type the name of the track you desire. If you don't have an account, hurry up and go to www.last.fm to get one. Why? well, the application Mobbler that runs on the N95 allows you to listen to use your last.fm account- that is, to have any song using only your mobile!

The program gives you the ability to create playlists, and share your favorite songs with other users. The sound quality is really neat, and I say this is one of the best N95 music applications there is. Download it here, or even better, scan the code below to get it straight to your cell phone.

N95 Used As a PC Mouse

2008-11-12T13:06:00.001-06:00

Take a look at all the things this guy does with his N95.

Mobile Screen Pictures with ''Screen Shot''

2008-11-11T16:01:00.000-06:00

If you were looking for an application that will allow you take a picture of what you see on the screen of your phone, then Screen Shot is the right one for you. Download it here, or scan the code below to get it straight from your device:

I took the following pictures using this application on my device:

This is how the application looks like when you open it. You use the camera key to capture the images.

This is how the main screen of my phone is like:

This is how I have arranged the menu of my phone:

Finally, this is a picture I took while using QIK:

Fake N95 Vs. Real one

2008-11-10T18:05:00.003-06:00

Check out a Fake N95 being compared with the Real Deal!

Sports Tracker Widgets

2008-11-10T15:40:00.006-06:00

Sports Tracker is a great application- it has grown significantly in popularity since it was released last year, and now, Nokia has release some widgets to make the experience of it even better. The new widgets allow you to post the map of your sport activities on your website. Get the widget here.

Nokia Friend View Released

2008-11-09T10:35:00.006-06:00

Nokia Friend View can be considered the Twitter of Nokia. It is a service that allows you to update your location and micro-blog, while staying in touch with your friends. You can update your status from wherever you are and your contacts will be able to see your location as well.

Download it here, or scan the code below to download it from your device.

California N95 owners! Join The Mobile Millennium Project

2008-11-07T21:07:00.004-06:00

Starting this Monday, November 10th, every owner of a cell-phone with a built-in GPS, will be able to participate in the UC Berkeley's Mobile Millenium project. researchers from UC Berkeley's College of Engineering, the Nokia Research Center, and UC Berkeley's California Center for Innovative Transportation are the ones running the operation.

The project is designed to monitor automotive traffic in a revolutionary way. Every person who owns a device with GPS will have to download a software and activate it while driving, this way the information will be sent to a database. It is intended to improve safety and reduce congestion on the roadways.

If you are interested in participating visit the project's website. Also if you will or are taking part of the program please leave a comment telling more about this extraordinary idea.

Your N95 is worth a hotel night!

2008-11-06T19:40:00.005-06:00

The new company Coolafone, gives enviromentally-conscious cell phone users the opportunity to recycle their old devices in exchange of juicy rewards. For example, when turning an N95 in decent conditions, people get a free night at a luxurious hotel, older phones can be traded for a few iTunes and smaller goods. It seems to me like an amazing idea, what do you think? take a look at the site here.

Hacking TV's with an N95

2008-11-03T09:45:00.004-06:00

Watch this funny video of a guy hacking a TV from a store, using his phone.

Turn your N95 into a webcam

2008-11-03T08:23:00.001-06:00

With the help of Wwigo, you can turn your N95 into a wireless webcam. The only thing you need is a bluetooth connection between the PC and the phone. Get the application here and start using it.

Never Get Another Traffic Ticket, Thank Trapster

2008-10-31T11:23:00.011-05:00

The application ''Trapster'' will perhaps make your life a little bit easier. With this program you can always be alert of where is there a Police Trap, a Red Light Camera, a Speed Camera, or be aware of places where police often hides; sounds good, doesn't it?

It is completely user dependent. Users are the ones that report where the Cameras or Traps are. This is done using the GPS of the phone.

The application includes real time map, and gives you the option to put it in ''background mode'', that way you will only hear a sound alert whenever cops are near! Download it, have fun, and save yourself some money! go to the Trapster Website to create yourself an account and get the widget.

How to watch live TV on your N95

2008-10-30T15:15:00.001-05:00

After searching throught the entire web for a free service that would allow me to watch Live TV on my cellphone inside the US, I finally found a way to do it that works worldwide. It was actually easy to find, but still, I lost 2 more hours looking for other channels. The steps to set it up are the following:

In your phone Menu look for the ''Video Center'' icon, when you enter that program go to ''Add new services'', that will take you to a webpage, this is the official Nokia website that provides video services to its users. Once you are there, go to where it says ''Services by Category'' and chose ''Entertainment'', after that you will be presented with a variety of Video providers, like ''Rooftop Commedy'' or ''Fast Lane'', you are free to download any of those, but the only one that offers Live TV it is called ''FreeBe TV'', so you will have to download that one. After installing it close that webpage and you will be redirected to the ''Video Center'' menu, go to ''Internet Videos'', open ''FreeBe TV'' and, Voila! you can choose from up to 10 channels, I prefer the one that streams music videos, it s better than MTV since you don't have Reality Shows!

Tell me how did it go? were you able to install it?

Counter Strike Played Using an N95

2008-10-29T19:06:00.003-05:00

This guy managed himself to run Counter Strike on his N95!

Nokia N95 Self-Charging

2008-10-29T18:55:00.005-05:00

Here's an interesting video of an N95 being charged without any cords.

Have a Happy Wake Up

2008-10-28T17:17:00.001-05:00

The software developed by Smart Valley, does an unusual work for you. Using the microphone of your device, it monitors your sleeping patterns like breathing, movements, and natural arousal moments in order to recognize if you are in a deep Rapid Eye Movement (REM) cycle or not, after that it calculates the best time to wake you up. This software does not try to wake you up when you are in a deep and calm sleep, the alarm only goes off when it is determined that your brain and body are in an optimal moment to wake up. This way, you will obtain an easy and happy wake up! The bad part is that you have to pay. Interesting idea, what do you think? To download it click here, or scan the code above and download it straight to your phone.

Nokia Point & Find Comming Soon

2008-10-27T18:43:00.005-05:00

A revolutionary software developed by Nokia is about to come out. This product will try to change the way we search for certain things with our device; instead typing a query, people will only have to point at an object, take a picture of it using a mobile phone, and after that this software will inmediatly recognize the item and look for related information on the web. The examples provided by Nokia have been of people using the program to search for information about movies, by taking pictures of posters; the same has been done taking by taking pictures of cars. I wonder how acurate will the recognition of products be. You can let your imaginatioin fly just by thinking about the possibilities this new technology will bring, what do you think?

Click here to go to the official Site.

Browse Through Your Files With The Y-Browser

2008-10-25T23:08:00.010-05:00

The Y-Browser will allow you to surf through your files quick and easy. You can jump from one folder to another in no time and search for files in both memories. Download it here, or scan the code above to do it from your device.

BBC iPlayer for the N95!

2008-10-23T08:01:00.003-05:00

If you live in the UK, you will definitely love, adore, embrace, and finally download the BBC iPlayer. This application allows you to watch any show previously aired on the BBC on your mobile. Can you imagine that? You will be able to watch your favorite show while you are in the toilet! The bad news is that if you are not in the UK this doesn't work, or is it just me? Please let me know if you are using this tool outside the UK! Download it here, or scan the code above to download it directly from your phone.

Gmail 2.0 Released

2008-10-21T23:21:00.002-05:00

Today Thursday Google announced the releasement of Gmail 2.0 for the N95. We already had the previous version (1.0) but this is an improved one. It includes features like saving multiple e-mail drafts in the phone, viewing multiple Gmail accounts, and in case you have no signal but still want to write an email it includes offline support. Download the program here on your PC, or scan the code below to get it straight from your phone.

How soon is New Year's eve?

2008-10-19T23:32:00.001-05:00

The application ''Nokia New Years Eve Countdown'' can help you answer how many days are left in this year. Check it out and don't forget to use it as a your reference when everybody is asking in new years' night, are we already in 2009?

Mundu Radio

2008-10-13T12:47:00.002-05:00

There is a new radio service that I recently found, the company in charge is from India, and the program is called Radio Mundu. What I liked about this program, and what makes it kind of special is the fact that you can add your own radio station, so you don't have to depend on what the service offers you, but instead you can manage your stations. First, download the program, and after you have done that create yourself an account, that can be done here. Enjoy and tell me which are your favorite radio stations so I can add them on my Mundu service. I love the radio Europaplus from Saint Petersburgh, Russia, so if you are interested you can check that one out.

Shake your SMS

2008-10-10T12:05:00.001-05:00

If you're into SMS texting and you are lazy, then you will probably enjoy this simple application. What Shake SMS does is gives you the opportunity to view your new messages just by shaking the phone, instead of pressing the ''read'' button :). Just in case you don't want to shake your Nokia too hard, you can adjust the sensitivity. This program works thanks to the built in accelerator of the N95. Get it here!

BlogLoc, Update Your Location On The Go.

2008-10-05T17:20:00.001-05:00

There's a new service for your N95, it's like Twitter, but what you update is your Location. It's called BlogLoc and it allows you to update to the web your global position using the built in GPS of your phone. After copying an HTML code on your website, the information is automatically displayed there. In fact, if you look on the top right section of the blog, you'll see that I have already added my map, and of course, I will be updating my location constatly.

In order to start using the service you have to create an account on their site and that's it! There you will find the option to install the application on the cellphone. It is a fascinating idea, and even though you can add a status update entering the site's page, I can't wait until they allow you to do the same from your mobile, and even better mix it with your Twitter and/or Facebook updates. Enjoy it and send me the link of your site to see your location!

Hooray for N95!

2008-10-02T15:22:00.010-05:00

A recent survey conducted by the website www.symbianone.com, concluded that the N95 is the most desired device at this time, the survey consisted of one simple question:

If you could upgrade your mobile device next month which way would you go?

These, were the Results:

iPhone - 8.8%
Bold - 7.7%
G1 - 20%
N95 - 33.3 %
Don't Need - 5.5%
Other - 3.3%
Other S60 - 20%

Congratulations to every owner of the winning device!

Seesmic Goes Mobile

2008-09-27T20:21:00.008-05:00

Seesmic recently launched their mobile application which allows you to record a video with your device and post it straight to your Seesmic account. Perhaps you say that it sounds like Qik, well the difference is that it is not streamed live, you have to record the video, press stop when you're done and post it. It is still amazing considering that you are doing it while you walk down the street.

For the ones that don't know what this site is all about, well, this start up website founded by Loic Lemour works pretty much like Twitter in some instance. Instead of writing something, you upload a video; after doing so your contacts will receive the alert that you have posted something new and in no time you receive an answer (another video). You see, what makes this community work are its members, because all of them are eager to answer instantly to the posts you make.

Are you a Seesmic user? What do you think of this idea, will it succeed?

Here's the Official video lauching the application:

Your N95 is a barcode scanning machine!

2008-04-20T22:57:00.007-05:00

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

2008-04-18T17:24:00.005-05:00

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

2008-04-18T12:51:00.007-05:00

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

2008-04-17T21:55:00.008-05:00

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

2008-04-17T17:21:00.006-05:00

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

2008-04-16T21:27:00.003-05:00

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

2008-04-16T18:02:00.004-05:00

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

2008-04-16T17:44:00.008-05:00

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!

2008-04-16T17:29:00.006-05:00

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...

2008-04-16T16:49:00.007-05:00

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!

2008-04-16T16:03:00.009-05:00

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

2008-04-16T15:33:00.008-05:00

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.