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There’s going to come a time in the next 10 years when wireless networks are available pretty much everywhere in the world. They’re also going to be free or so cheap you won’t even think about the cost of using them. In fact, I should imagine that for Ben, my one year-old son, he’ll never know any different.

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Posted: February 9th, 2008
Categories: Technology
Tags: cellphone, hotspots, Internet, JoikuSpot, mobile, networking, Nokia N95, Orange, S60, Scoble, Symbian, Technology, Wifi, WiMAX, wireless
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If you look to the top-right of this blog you should notice my new header image. For the benefit of those who subscribe via RSS I’ve included it below:

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Posted: January 13th, 2008
Categories: Everything Else
Tags: colour, header, image, Nokia N95, Wordpress
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So it turns out that the rumours are probably true and that Google are making a mobile operating system to power mobile phones. No big surprises there – I already use their GMail and Google Maps application on my Nokia N95, whilst catching up with my RSS feed reading through the (mobile) web-based version of Google Reader. I’m pleased to see that the probable manufacturer for such a device would be HTC, maker of the SPV range of mobile phones that go under the Orange brand in the UK. (more…)

Posted: August 28th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: GMail, Google, Google Maps, Google phone, Google Reader, HTC, mobile, Nokia N95, OpenMoko, Orange, SPV, Ubuntu
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Nokia have released a service known as Assisted GPS (A-GPS) leading to quicker first satellite fixes for phones with inbuilt GPS such as the Nokia N95. It works by positioning via GPRS which means that data connection charges apply. After backing up your phone’s data to a memory card, you’ll need to head over to the Nokia Software Update site for more information. (more…)

Posted: July 19th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: A-GPS, firmware, GPRS, Nokia N95, Nokia Software Update
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I love my iPod. I love my Macbook. I will probably purchase an iPhone. But at the moment, I’ve got a Nokia N95, an amazing bit of kit. With all of the hype surrounding the iPhone, I can’t help but think that people aren’t comparing the specs of these two phones. So here’s a brief overview: (more…)

Posted: June 26th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: comparison, iPhone, Nokia N95, overview, review, specs
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3.74 miles, 27.03 mins (I’m out of shape!)

The past few times I’ve used it I’ve had a bit of an ordeal getting the GPS signal to work with the excellent (and free) Nokia Sports Tracker application on my N95. Now, though, I think I’ve got it sussed. (more…)

Posted: June 17th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: Google Earth, GPS, Nokia Maps, Nokia N95, Nokia Sports Tracker, running, That-thing-they-call-exercise
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It’s taken me the couple of weeks since I bought one to trawl through blogs, forums, wikis and websites about the Nokia N95. This post is dedicated to putting what I’ve found out so far in one place to help others who have just invested in the little marvel!

Note: I shall be adding to this post as I find out more information, so bookmark it for later.

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Posted: May 30th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: downloads, forums, games, Nokia N95, reviews, S60, Sat Nav, software, Symbian, tips
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I went for my first GPS-tracked run today. What does that mean? It means that the built in Global Positioning System on my Nokia N95 smartphone collected data as I did one of my usual circuits. I have to say I’m impressed: miles better than the data collected via the Nike+ system…

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Posted: May 28th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: Google Earth, GPS, Nokia Maps, Nokia N95, Nokia Sports Tracker, running, That-thing-they-call-exercise
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On Saturday I took Ben to Meadowhall and invested – and ‘invested’ is certainly the right word – in a Nokia N95. I’ve mentioned before how I was thinking about buying an iPod Nano to go with my Nike+ trainers and I’ve always fancied having SatNav in the car. My N95 combines both functions – so, to my mind, I’ve actually saved money…

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Posted: May 16th, 2007
Categories: Technology
Tags: Nike+, Nokia N95, Orance, Sat Nav
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