Encoding your video for S60 5th Edition

The S60 5th Edition devices have great 16:9 nHD screens with an ultra-sharp 640x360 resolution. Here's a great guide to get your videos encoded and optimized for viewing on this display! Now you can watch your high-def movies in full 16:9 glory without compromizing quality on your mobile!

http://www.nokiaphoneblog.com/?p=2254

N97 Software Updated & Supercharged!

If you were one of the early adopters of the N97, you probably got the first release of the N97 software that was IMHO missing a lot of parts to it. Nokia has since been busy getting all their services up to speed and now it's time to update your N97 to supercharge it!

1. Update your firmware to v11.0.021

Check your software version by punching in *#0000#. If it says v10.x.x, you need to update your firmware!

To do this, launch Nokia PC Suite and hit the "Update Phone Software" icon, connect your N97 via USB cable and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Get Nokia Messaging v10 & C: Memory Fix

The original N97 software did not ship with Nokia Messaging so it's time to update your email service by downloading Nokia Messaging v10. The N97 also frequently suffers from out-of-memory issues and this can be resolved with the C: Memory Fix update.

To do this, on your N97, go to "Apps" > "SW update" > then download Nokia Messaging v10 and all other optional updates for your phone.

3. Have some fun with n-gage!

The N97 missed out n-gage and the build for the N97 is finally out!

Click on this link to grab n-gage for the N97:
http://www.n-gage.com/ngi/ngage/web/sg/en/get_ngage/devicespecificdload/n97.html

4. Add IM and Presence to your Contacts with Ovi Contacts

Imagine using IM right from your contacts application! Well wait no longer by downloading Ovi Contacts. It's in Beta but works great on the N97!

Download it here:
http://betalabs.nokia.com/betas/view/contacts-ovi

5. Speed up Java applications

Some Java applications run very sloooooowly and jerkily on the N97 and it's time for an update of the Java run-time.

Download it here:
http://betalabs.nokia.com/apps/nokia-java-runtime-20-for-s60

6. Find your way with Ovi Maps 3

Nokia Maps 2 was so-so and it needed a serious refresh. Time to download Ovi Maps 3 to your phone and make the service actually useful. Much richer and slicker interface, new features like City Explorer, one-day Drive or Walk licenses and Traffic Information.

Get it here:
http://europe.nokia.com/explore-services/maps/download-maps

PHEW! That was certainly a major update! And I'm looking forward to many more devices built on this fantastic new S60 5th Edition platform.