I’ve been exploring some different free ways of using the Nokia N95 (and lot’s of other phones) to navigate my way around in my car, without using the Nokia Maps (also known as Smart2Go) application, not because the Nokia application is no good, but because it costs money. I know most of you guys enjoy free solutions much more than things we have to pay for and I don’t blame you. I found this great little program called amAze, supporting both GPS functionality as well as voice navigation, but also extensive search possibilities. You still have to pay the roaming costs (data traffic) which normally is about 10kbyte per tracking.

amAze features:

• Visual and voice guidance to any destination
• Search or define any location by its address
• Search and navigate to businesses listed in yellow pages directories (where available)
• Present any required location on the map
• View and use dynamic high quality maps at various scales
• View and navigate over high resolution satellite images
• Calculate the fastest way between two locations
• Save and manage personal favorites list
• Economy and full moving maps modes, if you want to limit the amount of data consumed or if you require more detailed information, such as in complex intersections.

amAze works on most Java-enabled mobile phones and uses Bluetooth connection to connect to your GPS receiver (in case you don’t have one built in, like the Nokia N95) to indicate your location along the route with vocal and graphical guidance to your destination in the shortest possible way. You can however use all the functions except the navigation without a GPS reciever.

Read more for a list of compatible devices and a demo.

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I’ve updated the registration and login sections of this page (see the right menu). I’m also in the process of building a new webshop, offering both applications, games as well as accessories for your symbian devices such as phone cases, chargers etc.

I really need some feedback on WHAT YOU want. I know a lot of people enjoyed the wobbly slider guide, but what else do you want? Write me a comment or use the forum. You could also e-mail me at dario(at)simplysymbian.com.

Mobile Poker Tournament Manager for S60 (mod7)
Mobile poker tournament manager for setting up and managing home game poker tournaments:

• Set up tournaments (prize pool, prize distribution, blind structure, etc.)
• Follow tournaments (tournament time, level, level time, level blinds, re-buys, etc.)
• Use previously made tournaments
• Check optimal chip distribution for amount of players and used chip set
• Check holdem all-in odds for 2 players during tournament

Regular price: $9.99
Trial download availible

Download it here

SKY FORCE S60 v1.22 (3rd Edition)
Ultimate classic arcade shooter, with 3d interactive objects, outstanding graphics, special effects, soundtrack and 100% of pure gameplay. See how to push the limits of your S60 phone to the maximum. 7 amazingly pixeled environments, tons of enemies to shoot and good old Earth to save. Try it, you won’t be disappointed.

1. GAMEPLAY

Addictive gameplay perfectly suited for mobile segment. Based on proven classic "shoot’em up" idea.

• 7 large levels,
• 4 big bosses,
• plenty of enemies,
• interactive environment elements,
• upgradable unique weapons,
• dynamic weather (rain, clouds, wind),
• ranking system.
  

2. HIGH QUALITY HYBRID 2D/3D GRAPHICS ENGINE

Amazing graphics and visual effects including:

• textured 3d elements,
• plenty of blended sprites,
• destructable 3d objects,
• huge transparent explosions,
• shadows,
• advanced particle system (fire, water, smoke, sparks).
  

3. MULTICHANNEL AUDIO SYSTEM

Multichannel audio system with high quality original soundtrack and plenty of ingame sound effects.

4. DIFFICULTY LEVELS

Three levels of difficulty for hardcore-gamers and rookies!

5. HIGHSCORES

Possibility of entering and saving highscores

(separate for each difficulty level).

Requirements: For S60 3rd edition devices only. Requires 1.5mb of disk space after installation.
Compatible Devices: Nokia 3250 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 5500d (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E50 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E60 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61(S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61i, Nokia E62 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E65, Nokia E70 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N71 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N73 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N75 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N80 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N91 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N92 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N93 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N95 (S60 3rd Edition)

Regular Price: $9.98

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SKY FORCE Reloaded S60 (3rd Edition)
The best mobile shooter is back again with more levels, more graphics, more music, more ACTION! Have you played original SKY FORCE ? Loved it? This one will bring even more enjoyment!

Incredible graphics, sound quality and pure fun!

• 8 totally new levels with new graphics
• New enemies
• Additional weapon
• New music and sound effects
  

Requirements: Requires 1.9MB disk space after installation
Compatible Devices: Nokia 3250 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 5500d (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E50 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E60 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61(S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61i, Nokia E62 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E65, Nokia E70 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N71 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N73 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N75 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N80 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N91 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N92 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N93 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N95 (S60 3rd Edition)

Regular Price: $9.95

Download it here

SensyScan
SensyScan(C) is a high-performance home security and surveillance solution with motion-detection. On detection, it can save the images causing the alarm, and/or send SMS or MMS/E-Mail message with the picture included, to the given phone number or e-mail address.

SensyScan is fully configurable by sending command SMS messages to it. You can start and stop scanning, request pictures, or status informations and logs, and you can adjust various setting of the application.

On the main-view you can see real-time motion information: the motion-bar that shows the current motion-level and sensitivity level, so you can easily adjust the sensitivity of the scanning to the preferred value. It also highlights the current area in real-time where the motion is detected.

You can set a HotSpot, if you want to monitor only a specified part of the area, so motions only inside the HotSpot are detected or outside of it when it is inverted.

It provides a log-view where every important event is documented; a new log file is created for every day, so the log is easy to manage if the application is used for long intervals of times. It also provides a view where the pictures saved on motion-detection can be easily accessed.

Key Features:

• Reliable motion-detecting algorithm
• On screen real-time motion-information and full-screen view, for an easier calibration and setup
• Various configuration and calibration possibilities including: high speed and high accuracy scan modes, sensitivity setting, HotSpot, timers, type of saved picture (Low Resolution, High resolution, Series), type of alarm message (No message, SMS, MMS/E-Mail) etc…
• Full remote configuration and usage, with SMS control-messages
• Control message filtering (control messages only from specified phone numbers are allowed)
• Message forwarding (forwarding SMS messages sent to SensyScan)
• SMS/MMS/E-mail notifications/alarms on detections
• On-demand picture sending (pictures can be requested by control messages)
• Status information, and log sending by SMS or MMS
• Start and stop timers
• Detailed help

Requirements: Symbian 7.0
Compatible Devices: Nokia 3230, Nokia 6260, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 7610, Nokia N70, Nokia N72, Nokia N90, Panasonic X700, Panasonic X800, Samsung SGH-D720, Samsung SGH-D730

Regular Price: $24.99

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IM+ All-in-One Messenger AIM/iChat, MSN/Live Messenger, Yahoo!, ICQ, Jabber and Google Talk $29.95
M+ All-in-One Mobile Messenger is a complete messaging solution that allows users to exchange instant messages within the most popular IM systems (MSN(R)/Windows Live(tm) Messenger, Yahoo!(R) , AIM(R)/iChat, ICQ(R) , Jabber(R) and Google Talk(tm)) between mobile devices and PCs in real-time.

IM+ users can use the same accounts on mobile devices and PC regardless of changing mobile operator - it’s very convenient for using in business trips.

IM+ for Symbian S60

-MSN(R)/Windows Live(tm) Messenger, Yahoo!(R), AIM(R)/iChat, ICQ(R), Jabber(R) and Google Talk(tm).
-Direct and simultaneous connection to all supported IM systems.
-Presence Information.
-Lifetime Licence. All upgrades included.
-Voice messaging is enabled. Send and receive voice messages with IM+.
-Support requests. Send support requests directly from mobile devices.
-Global status. Set status for all IM services with one click.
-Set up melody alert. Select the melody for messages received or when another user gets online.
-Have all buddies in one Contact List
-Add Emoticons to your Messages
-Sending Voice Message
-Message History. View correspondence with your contacts even when you’re offline.
-File transfer. Excellent alternative to MMS, send files over GPRS.
-Full presence status support. Set your own status to give your contacts an idea of your mood.
-You can see your contact’s status in dialog window.
-Contact list management functions including add/delete features.
-Layout aware. Screen renovation during the orientation change (portrait and landscape).
-Multiple dialog windows. Don’t miss a moment, chat with several buddies simultaneously.
-Smileys. Add emotions to your messages, a huge set of funny faces available.
-Multiple code pages support. Exchange messages in any language installed on a phone.
-Integrated help function. Easy to configure and easy to chat.

Buying IM+ you get full and non-limited licence for using this software on your phone. 29.95 USD is a one-time fee for IM+. By purchasing IM+ you are entitled to all software updates without additional fee.

Requirements: requires 240 KB, Internet connection (TCP/IP)

Compatible Devices: Nokia 3230, Nokia 3250 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 3600, Nokia 3620, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 5500d (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 6260, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6620, Nokia 6630, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6681, Nokia 6682, Nokia 7610, Nokia 7650, Nokia E50 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E60 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61(S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61i, Nokia E62 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E65, Nokia E70 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N-Gage, Nokia N-Gage QD, Nokia N70, Nokia N71 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N72, Nokia N73 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N75 (S60 Erd Edition), Nokia N80 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N90, Nokia N91 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N92 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N93 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N95 (S60 3rd Edition), Panasonic X700, Panasonic X800, Samsung SGH-D720, Samsung SGH-D730, SendoX, Siemens SX1

Wayfinder Navigator 7 - Europe - Lifetime Licence (S60v3) $149.00
The quickest, safest routes to your destinations. Millions of points-of-interest all over Europe. It’s award winning online mobile navigation. It’s Wayfinder Navigator 7…

The most complete GPS navigation system for your mobile phone. Wayfinder Navigator 7 software combined with a Bluetooth GPS receiver* turns your mobile phone into the ultimate travel companion.

So much more than just door to door…

Your main concern just might be getting from A to B in the shortest amount of time. No problem. But Wayfinder Navigator 7 can also help you find and select locations and discover millions of points-of-interest along the way. At the press of a button you can locate ATM’s, banks, police stations, doctors, pharmacies, hotels, restaurants, theaters, bars, shops, night life, petrol stations… and much more by proximity, on the map or just by browsing the integrated directories.

Getting you there easily, quickly, safely and well informed. Day or night.

Access to real-time traffic information for a large number of European countries means that your Wayfinder Navigator 7 is aware of current traffic disturbances and swiftly re-calculates the quickest routes available. In selected countries you can also receive advance information on speed camera locations where the known risk of accidents is highest. And with our new 3D maps, optimized screens for night navigation, and voice instructions you’re assured a user-friendly and secure journey. Need to know the weather en route? Or currency rates in a new country? The information is at your fingertips.

Got a favorite spot? Want to let your friends know about it?

The most exciting new locations are no secret to Wayfinder Navigator 7 users, no matter where they are! Want to share these discoveries with your friends? That’s simple- the application enables you to send them to your friends through SMS, MMS or e-mail. If you like to pre-plan your journies, then our powerful online tool MyWayfinder.com will come in handy. Here you can synchronize your destinations with Wayfinder Navigator on your phone, e-mail routes to friends as well as manage your account settings and download the latest software releases and add-ons from Wayfinder.

Map Coverage

The Europe license provides navigation in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Once you have activated the license you can choose to purchase additional navigation coverage, e.g. USA and Canada to your service through your account at MyWayfinder.com

This what you get

-Easy-to-install online navigation system.
-Power search functionality to millions of addresses.
-Regularly updated 2D/3D maps and real-time traffic information.
-Rotating maps display and clear voice guidance in your language.
-Night mode.
-Guide to more than 20 million points-of-interest (POI) covering more than 1000 cities.
-Weather, currency rates and public transportation schedules.
-Lifetime license of Wayfinder Navigator? 7 which is transferable to another compatible mobile phone at any time.
-Access to MyWayfinder.com, a web-based tool for quick and user friendly pre-planning of journeys.

This is what you need

-A Wayfinder Navigator 7 compatible mobile phone.
-Data subscription (GPRS, EDGE or 3G/UMTS) from your mobile operator/wireless carrier. Please note that WAP is not sufficient.
-A Bluetooth GPS receiver (to get your position, and enable turn-by-turn visual and voice guidance)*

* Not required for Nokia N95.

Requirements: Built-in or Bluetooth GPS receiver and Mobile Internet (GRPS, 3G/UMTS/EDGE)

Compatible Devices: Nokia 3250 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia 5500d (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E50 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E60 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E61(S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E62 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia E70 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N71 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N73 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N75 (S60 Erd Edition), Nokia N80 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N91 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N92 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N93 (S60 3rd Edition), Nokia N95 (S60 3rd Edition)