Nokia C6-01 Best Free Utilities Apps
By Stephen Ebert on April 8,
 2011 at 00:00,

The Nokia C6-01 already has plenty of useful, fun and essential features stuffed inside it, such as an 8-Megapixel camera, high definition video recording, voice-guided satellite navigation, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. However there is so much more you can get out of it with a multitude of free Ovi Store apps such as Skype, giving you access to free calls and many more. Read on for our selection of the best free utilities apps for the Nokia C6-01.

Skype isn't the only app-essential. Below you'll find many more, with apps to increase the battery life of your Nokia C6-01, aid your fitness routine, enable you to send texts faster and get you out of a traffic jam. Read on for our list of essential free utility apps for your Nokia C6-01.

Skype

Skype is a well known app that lets you make free Skype-to-Skype calls with other Skype users at home and abroad over 3G and/or a Wi-Fi connection. It's an essential app if you're travelling abroad and want to stay in touch with friends, loved ones and colleagues.

Nokia Battery Monitor 1.3

Nokia Battery Monitor 1.3 takes the guesswork out of how much juice you've got left in your phone. Easy to glance stats display just how much time you've got left in hours and minutes until your phone needs to be charged

SlideUnlock

SlideUnlock gives your the homescreen of your Nokia a makeover by adding a slide-to-unlock function. When installed and activated it lets you swipe your finger across the screen to unlock your Nokia. An easy-to-read display featuring the time, date and phone status means you won't have to unlock your Nok to see them.

Sports Tracker

This award-winning sports app transforms your Nokia into a fully-featured GPS sports computer to aid your workout routine by keeping track of calories burned while running. Sports Tracker will even calculate your average cycling speed, time, distance and steps taken. The bets bit is that all the data is stored in a chart, letting you chart your route to peak fitness.

Vlingo Plus - Voice App

Vlingo lets you search the web using the power of your own voice. Simply tell the app what you wish to search for and Vlingo will seek it out. Vlingo can also be used to send texts by speaking, instead of typing out your messages.

Swype

Swype introduces a new way to send text messages. Instead of tapping away at keys or a touchscreen, users drag their fingers across a keypad to input words. The benefit? It's actually quicker than conventional texting. Give it a try.

Opera Mobile Web Browser

Opera Mobile Web Browser delivers a premium web browsing experience on your Nokia by being more efficient. Features include pinch-to-zoom and smooth panning of web pages.

Memory Status Touch

For those that wish to constantly keep abreast of their Nok's memory, Memory Status Touch gives you an at-a-glance look at the touch of a button, without having to dive through menus.

Battery Extender Lite (1.16)

Ever feel you have to ration usage of certain features on your Nok for fear of battery drainage. This app might help. Battery Extender Lite tweaks the settings of your phone to prolong battery life. As soon as the app senses that battery life is on the wane it gets into gear to increase the standby time of your Nok.

Transport for London

Live in London? They you will already know how unpredictable the tube network can be at the best of times. This free Transport for London journey planner app keeps you abreast of any delays. It works with London's buses, overground trains and roads too.