TinyUrl and Bit.ly are becoming some of the staple services that we use today to exchange long URL addresses on the fly. They’re easier to type and to remember, and they’re friendly to use on services like Twitter that limit the amount of characters you can input in one tweet. So far, it has been [...]
Python applications, Python language and everything with a snake in its name might seem a bit gibberish to many Symbian users. Basically, Python is a much easier to use language for programmers than the native Symbian language (C++). It’s easier to edit given that there are even programs that help developers write the code on [...]
I’ve already mentioned TouchComic on Symbian-Guru in our Update on Developer Challenge post, but I think that writing a dedicated post for it, especially since it has now moved leaps forward, is a must to highlight what a pleasure this application is to use. You might recall that earlier this year, I specifically asked for [...]
Google Voice is a service from Google that has received quite a bit of press this year. First, they finally re-opened it up to invites and new registrations, and then there was quite a furor over applications for various mobile platforms not getting approved. Unfortunately, none of those platforms was Symbian, which meant that we [...]
Last time we mentioned anything from Igor was in regards to the application XpressAlarm, an antitheft application for Symbian touch handsets. Obviously the developer have been busy and released a couple of more applications since that time. While some of them are mostly for fun other are more useful and as I don’t know Russian [...]
The Nixie Watch application has once again been updated. Previously it brought us nice features such as support for landscape mode and screen orientation and remembering settings you’ve chosen in the application. Now it brings these features over to phones such as the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and N97. Being a Python application, you need to [...]
Last time we posted something about a new Python version, was when the version 1.9.4 was released. Another update have now surfaced bringing the Python version up to 1.9.6. Following the same trend, it moves towards richer functions and support for handsets like the N97, 5800 XpressMusic and it’s little sibling the 5530 XpressMusic. Some [...]
Do you like the sound of the alarm when someone is trying to steal your car? Then this python application is a must have. Not does it just sound like an car alarm but it also have the function of protecting your valuable and hot new Symbian-powered handset in the case of theft. For the [...]
Nixie watch is little nifty application simulating real a Nixie tube watch, basically a fancy watch using tubes, wires and gas to display the time. The application displays the time on your phone in a similar fashion with different colors you can choose from. The newly released version 1.10 have been updated and now features support for landscape mode [...]
