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.

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.

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: (more…)

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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There is a good review of the Nokia N97 and comparison with the iPhone in The Guardian.

On some scores, the N97 is streets ahead of the iPhone: screen resolution is better, the 5 megapixel camera superior and the video much better . It has an FM radio, FM transmission and more memory for the money. It has a big selection of music and, now, its own Ovi store for apps (games and services) which works fine, except the cupboard is embarrassingly bare.

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New firmware is out for the N97!

The changes can be summarised as follows:

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Nokia Conversations have announced via thier twitter account the release of a  firmware update for the N97 – N97 SW 1.1 (11.x.021).

Expected release date is Wednesday 1 July and Planet N97 will bring you the list of changes as soon as they are announced.

Planet N97 has its very own N97 Widget.

Great!

See the Planet N97 forum on how to design your own widget, and let us know if you can find a more useful use than ours!

If Nokia like your widget, you may also win one of 10 N97’s.