The Nokia N97 comes with a host of cool apps already installed. However, to truly bring the 3.5-inch touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard to life, what you need are the best apps around. However, in these cash-strapped times, we thought we'd check out out the best Nokia N97 free apps on ffer. Find out what we think are the top 10 free apps for the Nokia N97...
The Nokia N97 is something of a modern marvel. The 3.5-inch touchscreen display gives you quick and instant access to all your favourite apps. What's more, there are now more apps than ever available. Which is why it's essential to have the ten best free apps on your Nokia N97.
Check out our full review of the Nokia N97
N97Compass
DOWNLOAD: Nokia Ovi Store
N97Compass is a neat little app that helps you find out exactly where you are. The app exploits the N97's magnetometer compass and can be 'calibrated' by rotating the phone to ensure a more accurate reading. It’s not likely that you’ll need to use this app too often when out and about town, but for fun weekends in the country it’s perfect.
Qik
DOWNLOAD: Nokia Ovi Store
With the Nokia N97 sporting a 5-Megapixel camera and high-end video capture, you’ll need this amazing free app that lets you share live video direct from your Nokia N97. You can broadcast it straight to the web at the simple click of a button. Head over to our full Qik review for a more in-depth look.
Flight Info
DOWNLOAD: Nokia Ovi Store
This is a must for frequent flier. This self-explanatory app helps keep you bang up to date with flight information: just tap in your airline code and flight number and you’ll be instantly given terminal, departure and arrival details.
Pixelpipe for Share Online
DOWNLOAD: Nokia Ovi Store
Pixelpipe allows you to connect Nokia Share Online to almost 100 other social web services. In other words, it means you can upload your photos, videos and audio files to whichever photo service, blogging platform or social network you like: the likes of Flickr, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and WordPress are all supported.
Nokia Photo Browser
DOWNLOAD: Nokia Beta Labs
Nokia Photo Browser is unlike any other photo album app out there, as you can view images in a number of ways. It’s a neat little app that makes the most of your touchscreen, allowing you to tap on images and even zoom in on areas for a closer inspection. Check out out full review of Nokia Photo Browser.
Paint Pad
DOWNLOAD: Nokia Hong Kong
Paint Pad is a neat and simple tool and works very much in the same way as Microsoft Paint on the PC. You can import images taken on your Nokia N97 and add a host of fun effects and artistic tricks. This may not be a serious app but it’s one that highlights the versatility of the Nokia N97.
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Fring
DOWNLOAD: Fring
Fring is one of the more feature rich apps for the Nokia N97 as it allows you to stay in touch with friends using your Nokia’s internet connection. It’ll allow you to integrate other apps, like Twitter, Facebook, Google Talk, and even Last.fm and view them all from the same interface.
PhoneTorch
DOWNLOAD: PhoneTorch
One of the things we miss on a lot of newer Nokia handset is the inclusions of a torch. Nokia may have forgotten about adding this function to its devices but it seems a fondly remembered app. So, this third-party tool brings light to where there once wasn’t any. It uses the Nokia N97’s dual-LED Flash to maximum effect.
Mobbler
DOWNLOAD: Mobbler
Make the most of music on your Nokia N97 by hooking up with Last.fm, a website that lets you stream audio for free. You can create playlists, choose music similar to artists you like – a greta way to discover new music – and generally enjoy music on the move.For many, until Spotify gets its own Nokia widget, this will remain the best way to stream music over the internet.
Google Maps
DOWNLOAD: Google Maps
Google Maps for Symbian devices is one of those services even the casual person about town needs. It mirrors the functionality of the desktop version, so you can search for a location and be given the best directions on how to get there. What’s more, you can even get the most recent information on where you’re going, making this indispensable.