Missing from the list of phones that the new free Ovi Maps software will work on was the N97, although the N97 mini was compatible from day one.

The reason is aparently due to the need to have at least 20 MB of free memory available for the install. To rectify this, expect firmware update v21 next week, that will either include Ovi Maps, or the ability to install it thereafter.

If you can’t wait, then if you have 20MB free on c:, the N97 mini version has been reported to work fine on the N97.

Nokia have announced that their proprietary navigation and mapping product, Ovi Maps, will be made available free for the N97 mini. This includes voice navigation for both driving and walking.

Before this announcement, certain handsets were pre loaded with Ovi Maps, and came with a limited trial for the turn by turn voice navigation services.
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The next N97 firmware has been released by Nokia, taking the version to Firmware 2.0.

• Improvments include:
• improved scrolling
• updated Ovi Maps 3.1
• Nokia email
• Ovi Contacts and Ovi Store
• VOIP support
• improved overall memory
• better battery performance
• Improved image and video stability

The update is available from the Nokia website (certain countries only at the moment) and will be rolled out to the OTA platform.

For those with a branded version of the firmware you will need to wait for your carrier to release an updated version.

Just in time for the launch of the N97-Mini (anounced today by the Nokia Flagship store as the 23 October, only to be later retracted), the price for the N97 has fallen.

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This is worth showing as it has a good look at the N97 mini and the version 2 of the operating software that is still to hit the N97.

See the new kinettic scrolling and a comparison with the N97, and although there is a look at the X6 as well

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If you are having difficulty signing applications on your N97 because you need a certificate and key, then head over to http://www.s60certkey.com/.

They are offering a free service and unlike others you may find on the internet, this one is in English.

At the time of writing, there is a bit of a backlog because of the popularity of the service, but be patient and they are working through this.

If you like what they do, you can donate a little as a thank you on their site.

These are the best protectors for your phone and come in a screen only version and a full body version. Thye are not the cheapest but most people we speak with reccomend these to protect their phones. If you have tried them, what do you think? (and if you haven’t why not try one!)

The manufacturers are based int he US, but ship around the world. Click on the image above for more information.

So Nokia have finally formally released details of the N97 Mini and it is mini in many aspects. Lets have alook at some of the differences: Read the rest of this entry »

Nokia have released more info on the N97 Mini, including a teaser video. Enjoy

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Maybe you feel a but vulnerable with your expnseive N97 in your pocket.

Fear not, the (not so) handy Nokia Cityman is just the answer. Pop you shiny new N97 into the case and hey presto, your phone it transformed into a 1980 style, giant mobile.

View a video below.

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