Nokia E72 - My Nokia E72

iON BatteryTimer – New version 1.05

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:29:05 +0000

has new update, version 1.05.

Most of the new features not relevant to the Nokia E72 (S60 5th support,Nokia N97 Home screen widget) and other features aren’t very intersting (Additional ‘Last charge’ information at main application,Check for updates feature,Send to a friend feature) but the last general feature in the change log (Minor improvements, bugfixes and opitimization) might be interesting for current users.

The only compliance I got about this application is that the timer is covered by the vendor logo. I think, and correct if I wrong, that this issue solved in the new version.

The application can be downloaded from here.

Fring no longer supports Skype network

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:52:45 +0000

Fring the application that supports several messanger and VoIP clients in one application, no longer supports Skype network.

According to Fring’s blog, Skype blocked the connection between networks. Skype offers it’s own application to Nokia E72 but it doesn’t support video calls like Fring application.

Opera Mobile 10 – Nokia E72

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:03:32 +0000

Opera offers two types of web browsers: Opera Mini and Opera Mobile.

Opera Mini designed to support phones with limited CPU and memory who can’t handle web page processing (rendering) locally. The Opera Mobile browser is capable of handling the pages locally although it’s possible also to use Opera’s server for handling the page rendering (Settings->turbo). I installed the Opera Mobile version 10 on my Nokia E72.

The application starts with “speed dial” screen, screen that contains shortcut to up to 9 web pages include screen shot of the page. On the top section of the browser an address and google search box.

The browser display the page quite fast and provides very easy access to the page using a selection area. use the arrows to select specific section of the page and click on the middle navigation key to zoom. Zoom out is done using the right soft key.

Left softkey displays several options: Address bar, Search box, navigation back and forward, Reload and browsing back to the speed dial screen. Additional options available when clicking on small arrow under the address bar. The additional options include access to bookmarks, browsing history, Save pages locally and settings.

The browser support tabs to access several web pages at the same time. the advantage over Nokia web browser is the ability to open tab. Above the address bar you will found plus (+) sign click on it and new browsing options will appear.

Click on # + [1-9] for accessing links from the speed dial screen. if you don’t remember the shortcut click on the # and wait, the browser displays all shortcuts.

The * is used for fast access to browser features. Just click on the * and wait to see all options.

The browser doesn’t support flash content so it’s not possible to watch movies. Anyhow I prefer the youtube application for watching youtube movies.

Opera Mobile is great web browser, give it a try it’s for free.

Download from the E72′s web browser: m.opera.com

Bye Bye Skyfire – Hello Opera?

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:59:13 +0000

Skyfire, the best browser for Nokia E72, isn’t longer support in most of the countries. The reason for that is the need for Skyfire development team to focous on the new Skyfire 2.0 version. This version is not supported by Symbian and therefor not supported by Nokia E72.

If you have a lot of patient you can wait for the new Symbain version. It’s not on the first nor second priority list of the development team so I wouldn’t hold my breath for that.

Following list of supported countries after July 1st: United States, U.K., Canada, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Korea and Taiwan.

If your country isn’t listed above you might find Opera as the alternative browser to Skyfire. After playing with Opera 10 few minutes it looks like it’s even better then Skyfire. I’m planning on testing Opera 10 few more days and then write post about it.

E72 Home Screen Shortcuts Customization

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:06:40 +0000

Recently I have been asked how to replace the home screen shortcuts, so i wrote the following post which provides some information about customization of the E72 home screen.

The E72 home screen consists of 2 types of shortcuts:

Applications shortcuts - 6 shortcuts for running application straight from the home screen.
Home screen applications - Interactive application that provide information on the home screen.

Application Shortcuts

Menu-> Ctrl. panel-> Settings->General-> Personalization ->Standby mode-> Mode settings-> Application Shortcuts.

Here you can enable/disable the applications shortcuts or replacing the applications.

It’s also possible to use web site address as application shortcut.

Home Screen Applications

Menu-> Ctrl. panel-> Settings->General-> Personalization ->Standby mode-> Mode settings-> Home Screen Applications

Select the application you would like to have on the Home screen.

Some important applications:

Message Notification – Display notification at bottom of the screen only when new SMS/MMS message is waiting.

Missing Call Notification – Displays notification at bottom of the screen only when you have missing call

Calendar – Display upcoming meetings from the calendar

Music Player - Display music player control when the musing player is being used.

Email home screen plugin should be configured from different menu :

Menu-> Ctrl. panel-> Settings->General-> Email -> Global settings -> Home Screen . It supports to email accounts: Primary and Secondary (Left, Right keys to switch between them).

Mailbox – Select which mailbox account to display. you need to have mail account configured.

Preview – How to display the headers.

World Traveler – Connect plug-in

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:46:21 +0000

World traveler is free application which is pre-installed on the Nokia E72. The application provides following information for free:

Weather worldwide (include daily update)
World time
Exchange rate
World map

But this time I would like to focus on one of the new plug-in, Connect.

Connect provides the ability to manage internet connections like I always wanted. The plug-in provides the service which the Network Destinations and Smart Connect application don’t provide.

The plug-in creates virtual destination and internet connection called: Psiloc connect.

Just use the above connection for all applications and the easy manage the connectivity to the internet.

Auto connection to Wifi networks when available instead of using expensive 3G connection
Block or allow 3G connection.
Block or allow 3G roaming.

It cost 12.28$, but after I paid 3$ for internet connectivity for less then a minute for me it worth it. For extra 2.5$ you’ll get also safe for protecting personal data.

http://www.worldtraveler.biz/

Kaspersky Mobile Security for E72

MyNokiaE72 — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:34:50 +0000

We use the E72 to mange our daily stuff more easily. It means that more and more personal data is being saved on the phone. This kind of data that we don’t want that other will access without our permission . The Kaspersky Mobile security is a complete suite of security application to protect E72 from malware, viruses, hackers and even thieves.

The kaspersky mobile security consists of the following security applications:

Firewall

The Kaspersky firewall provides the ability to block incoming connections, block all connection other then standard applications (Web browsing, email, etc’) and block all connections. It’s not as flexible as standard PC firewall but it provides basic network security. The block all mode is useful when roaming and you would like to eliminate the risk that some application will connect to the internet via expensive 3G network.

Antivirus

Kaspersky is well known brand in the antivirus software for PCs market. It has the same functionality of scanning the phone for viruses and malware. The antivirus database automatically updates using a scheduled download of the latest updates from Kaspersky servers.

Anti-Theft

Anti theaft is quite important feature that allows one of the following actions via SMS when the phone got stolen.

Send SMS with command and predefined password to perform one of the following actions:

Block – Block phone until password typed.
Wipe – Wipe all personal information.
GPS – Locate the phone by getting SMS with GPS location.

SIM watch- If the thief replace the SIM with another SIM the application will send SMS to predefined phone number when the new SIM first time used.

Anti Spam

Block unwanted phone calls or SMS messages. It can be done using black list, list of phone numbers to block. Another option is to use white list to block only specific phone numbers.

Parental controls

The parents control provides the ability to block outgoing phoe calls and SMS messages. It’s possible to define black list for blocking specifc phone numbers or white lists to allow calls and messages to specific numbers only.

Encryption

Encryption of specific folders. The folder will be accessible only after typing the password. it’s also possible to auto lock these folders.

Privacy Protection

Automaticaly hide specific contacts details, SMS messages and phone logs.

Kaspersky mobile security provides many security features to protect your phone and privacy, it cost some money but I think it worth it.

Kaspersky Mobile Security

YouTube application for Nokia E72

MyNokiaE72 — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:55:08 +0000

Youtube application is one of the must have applications.

It has really cool interface to thousands of movies offered by Youtube web site.

The application provides following features:

Text search
Top rated videos
Most viewed videos
Most recent (added) vide0s
Access to personal account: Favorites, Subscriptions (to channels), Play list and My videos.

Shortcuts:

3 – Back to main screen

7- Related videos (to the video currently watched)

8 – Copy link to the video (and then use paste to send by email or to add to document)

# – Flag as inappropriate (How use it so often that he needs shortcut for it?…. )

During video playback

Right and left arrows – Rewind or Fast Forward
Up and Down arrows – Increase/Reduce volume

Download directly using the E72′s browser from http://m.google.com/youtube
or ovi store, http://store.ovi.com/content/17052

Own Voice for Ovi Maps – Nokia E72

MyNokiaE72 — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:41:34 +0000

Ovi maps is great GPS navigation application. It provides free of charge navigation application with turn by turn navigation instructions. The application supports several languages for audio guidance.

Those of you who are looking for other then the standard voice guide would be happy to know that Nokia released new application, Own Voice for Ovi Maps.

The application has 2 main features:

Record guidance using your own voice
Select from other precoded audios made by other users.

Downloading of pre-recorded voice guidance takes some time, make sure you have fast internet connection. Once downloaded or recorded your own guidance open the Ovi maps application and for audio guidance select “Own voice”.

Please note that the application is supported by latest ovi maps application (3.03 and above)

The application is available for downloading from ovi store or from own voice for ovi maps web site.

Poll 2 – Nokia E72 Flip to Silent, are you using it?

MyNokiaE72 — Fri, 07 May 2010 20:04:10 +0000

You are invited to vote on the following poll, as always comments are welcomed

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

UPDATE

For those who asked how to use the feature, first of all make sure that the feature is enabled.

Menu-> Ctrl. panel-> Settings ->General -> Sensors-> Turning Control. Make sure that Silence Calls and Snoozing alarms are marked.

When the phone starts to ring on incoming call, flip the phone face down and wait few seconds. it takes some times until the phone’s ringer turns to silence mode.

The feature can also be used the same way when using alarm and you would like to snooze.