My must-have Symbian S60 apps

General, posted: 29-JUL-2008 13:13

I am onto my 4th consecutive Nokia S60 handset now (6680, E90, 6121 classic, E71) and one reason for my loyalty is the stable of everyday apps I am familiar with the operation of. Here, for all to see, is a list of those very apps, all of which can be obtained free of charge, legally (except WinLive for non E/N series handsets).

- Calcium - calculator by mtvoid
- Mobile GMaps - uses the Google map and satellite image tiles with a slight hack and many other maps "out of the box". Allows automatic upload of your position to a public or private map online.
- Google Maps for Mobile - if you don't have a GPS it will use the network to approximate your location. Also allows you to enter start and end address and have it show you the route (no voice directions though)
- Mirggi - S60 native IRC client, under constant development and a very nice app.
- Windows Live Messenger client, found in the "Download" menu on E and N series handsets or here for other handsets
- Qik - a live video streaming app that is still in Beta but works pretty well already

Feel free to comment below with any must-haves that I have missed, thanks!

Tag(s): nokia s60 symbian

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Comment by Finn900, on 2-SEP-2008 06:32

mIRGGI is great! On which network and channels do you hang out?

Maps are great and Qik seems interesting.

Author's note by scottpalmer, on 2-SEP-2008 06:34

#geekzone on synIRC of course :-)

Comment by Marie, on 15-JAN-2009 22:10

I'd add Speereo Voice Translator to the list. IMO it's a must have for frequently traveling symbianist!

Let me quote the description:
Speereo Voice Translator is a talking phrasebook which supports bi-directional translation for 16 languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, Finnish, Russian, Turkish, formal Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Korean, and Japanese.

Link - www.speereo.com

Comment by NeoTech, on 23-MAR-2009 21:46

Any suggestions for a Browser app for the E71? Or am I being too fussy?

Author's note by scottpalmer, on 23-MAR-2009 21:50

I use the standard one, works well for what I use it for. Report back on what you find though - Opera?

Comment by NeoTech, on 9-APR-2009 11:21

Opera Mini 4.2 is working well. Nice app.

Comment by NeoTech, on 28-APR-2009 10:49

Did you have a look at the 'Enhanced Calculator for S60'? Can't remember where I found it. A little friendlier than Calcium I think. Scientific abilities also. Apparently based on an S40 version that was preinstalled in earlier Nokia models?

Comment by NeoTech, on 28-APR-2009 11:35

Duh http://betalabs.nokia.com/betas/view/enhanced-calculator-s60

Author's note by scottpalmer, on 28-APR-2009 19:48

Looks good ta

gravity by mobileways.de is pretty good for twitter

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