Spotify on Symbian has been high on most Nokia users wish-list for most of this year, so it was great news when it was announced earlier this week. So, with the advent of streaming our favourite music straight to our favourite handset in mind, we look at whether signing up for a Spotify Premium account is worth it. Find out how we got on with our Spotify on Symbian review running on the Nokia N97 Mini...
Getting a hold of Spotify on Symbian is simple, point your Nokia handset browser over to m.spotify.com and you'll be able to download the client software. It loads into the Applications folder on your Nokia and we've tested it out on our review unit of the Nokia N97 Mini and we found in installed first time and ran with ease. In fact, the only problem we had was that it identified our device as a Nokia N97 but a quick look at the supported list threw up the Nokia N97 Mini.
Once you've entered your username and password you'll find you have full access to your playlists and favourites. Getting Spotify up and running took around one minute over 3G and we'd expect this to be quicker over Wi-Fi whenever possible. We found it wasn't without its flaws. For starters, it on;y works in Portrait mode on the Nokia N97 Mini, so doesn't switch to Landscape mode when the keyboard is open. What's more, you can't use the QWERTY keyboard to type in your details, you have to use the onscreen keypad. This isn't a problem but is something that needs working on.
However, there are a host of key changes to the service that can only be found on Spotify on Symbian, which makes it an excellent service overall. For starters, this version allows you to get access to your offline playlists over 3G – the Apple iPhone needs a Wi-Fi connection for this to happen.
Also, we like the fact that Spotify on Symbian can work in the background, which means you can still listen to music while using your Nok for other things. It's not without it's problems, as we found that using a 3G connection can result in losing music at times, while downloading new playlists can result in the album cover taking a little time to appear.
Still, it is early days for Spotify on Symbian but we have to admit it has already hit the ground running and makes a great addition to anyone looking to make the most of their Nokia smartphone.
Spotify on Symbian is available for a range of Nokia phones, such as the N Series and E Series, as well as the Nokia 5800 and the forthcoming Nokia 5230. Its worth checking with the Spotify site to see if your handset is covered. If it is and you love music, then you need to have this on your phone – life will never be the same without it.
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