Nokia Magnifier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mobile Screen Pictures with ''Screen Shot''

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

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

Sports Tracker Widgets

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

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

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!

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

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

Turn your N95 into a webcam

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

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

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

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

Nokia N95 Self-Charging

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