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Google buzz on N97

February 10th, 2010

Google buzz was released last nite. Its a social media tool which combines twitter, flickr, rss n others.

As of now, you only get the Google buzz layer on Google maps. But buzz.google.com is noted as “coming soon” to the Nokia N97 & Mini.

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Screenshots here. Thanks Ade H for the pics.

For it to work, you need to download the latest Google Maps version 4.0.0 from http://m.google.com

For more on Google buzz: http://buzz.google.com

Firmware V21 for N97 out now!

February 1st, 2010

Nokia N97 firmware update V21

New firmware V21 for N97 is available now on Nokia Software Updater. Its 127 mb in size.

Changes according to Changelog:

  • Improved call reliability
  • Smooth touch screen scrolling
  • Browser improvements
  • Music player improvements
  • Improved image and video stability

Heres what i noticed after the update: Theres a new black theme. Its simple yet slick. Noticed a massive improvement in the ‘Photos’ section. Its super smooth now. Some tweaks in browser, also in the camera interface.

How To: Change N97 product code to get the latest firmware updates

Will update the post as and when i notice something new. Do let us know if you find anything. =)

Installing Ovi Maps on N97

January 21st, 2010

Official support for Ovi Maps on N97 will be coming on 28th Jan 2010. But you can get it working on your N97 right now! Heres how.

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Step 1. Download the Ovi Maps .sis file from http://nokia.com/maps/download/ Select phone as Nokia N97 Mini. Click on the square area from the pic below.
n97 ovi maps

Step 2. Copy the Ovi Maps .sisx file to your N97. And using File Manager on your mobile, open the Maps .sisx to install.

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Free navigation with Ovi Maps on N97 Mini

January 21st, 2010

Its breaking news right now. Ovi Maps will provide free navigation. Its available for download on the N97 Mini right now. But it wont be working on the original N97 (as of now) since a minimum of 20mb is required in the C drive for the ovi maps installer to start working. Original N97’s support will be added in a weeks time. V2.1 firmware release also scheduled for next week ..

Update 1: N97 support from 28th Jan. Thanks @chansearrington
Update 2: You can install Ovi Maps on N97 right now. Not officially supported though.

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Some of the features of the new Ovi Maps:

My Position: One click pinpoints your position on the maps. Now with network and A-GPS for precise navigation.

Find Places: Quickly find the places you need nearby, and cities, streets and addresses worldwide, with the new one-box search.

Drive: Free turn-by-turn navigation, with voice and visual guidance in over 70 countries. Includes real time traffic information, lane assistance, speed limit warnings, and automatic rerouting to help you arrive safely and on time.

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Handy Taskman for N97

January 19th, 2010

Its one of the must-have apps for your N97. It works by getting you control the various running applications.

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Here are some of the features: [copied from their official site]

  • Find and start the desired application by typing the first letters of its name.
  • Create shortcuts in the Favorites list to start applications, call or send SMS to the Contacts with just one click.
  • Run Handy Taskman by pressing and holding Menu button (like the built-in Task manager).
  • Get full information about running programs and free memory left on the phone (RAM, Phone memory and Memory card).
  • Switch to, Close, Kill any application or Close them all in one click.


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