The Nokia 5230 is one of the most affordable touchscreen smartphones currently on the market, and it’s a great little handset. You can make it even better with free apps from the Ovi Store – and we’ve picked out the top five. Join us after the break to find out more…
We’ve scoured Nokia’s Ovi Store to help bring you the best free applications for your Nokia 5230, making this great handset even better. Check out the apps below – all of them are completely free.
Facebook for Nokia
We never had any inkling of just how big Facebook would become, but now just about everybody uses it this handy application is more useful than ever. From changing your status, to sending messages, to uploading photographs, it’s a great way of keeping in touch.
Size 0.45MB
Ovi Maps
If your Nokia 5230 isn’t brand new, there’s a chance that it doesn’t have Ovi Maps pre-installed. If not, you’re missing out, as this is possibly THE best application, at any price, and on any platform. Thankfully it’s free to download, so get Ovi Maps for free today for your Nokia 5230.
Size 8.33MB
Own Voice
When you buy a new Nokia 5230, you’ll find it comes with Ovi Maps pre-installed, letting you use this smarter than smartphone as a satellite navigation device. Own Voice goes one step further, letting you record your own directions for Ovi Maps, or getting your partner or friends to record directions, so you’ll never have to listen to a strange woman giving you directions again. Unless you want to, that is.
Size 0.47MB
Tube Map
If you live in London, then there’s no better application than Tube Map. Even if you know the tube like the back of your hand, it’s handy for going further afield, and it also keeps you updated with all the latest tube times and details of stations and whether the tubes are running on time.
Size 0.72MB
Opera Mini Web Browser
Opera Mini Web Browser remains one of our favourite Ovi Store applications, offering a mobile web browsing experience that’s every bit as pain free as its desktop counterpart. From multiple homescreens, to intuitive zooming, to simple menus, Opera Mini Web Browser really does transform the internet on your Nokia 5230.
Size 0.13MB