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Customize Ovi Maps With Your Own Voice
May 6th
Customized ringtones are cool, but customized voice navigation is even cooler! Nokia just launched Own Voice for Ovi Maps allowing their users to record and share their own navigation instructions from their device. Just record 53 commands, and then you’ll have your own voice pack.
The app will also let you browse other voice packs created by others by popularity or recommendation. Own Voice for Ovi Maps is available in English and supports the latest version that offers free lifetime walk and drive navigation.
Nokia updates N97 with free Ovi Maps, just as promised
Jan 28th
It was only a week ago when Nokia shock us with its free turn-by-turn navigation update, but the poor old N97 got left out in the cold. Not any more though, folks! In fact, the new Ovi Maps for N97 was delivered one day earlier than promised, and can be found “through the software update client in the device.” Thanks, Nokia, but don’t forget your N900 fans, too.
3G Mobile Encryption Cracked
Jan 16th
Not too long ago, we heard that the GSM cellphone encryption was cracked and users were vulnerable to attacks. After GSM 64-bit A5/1 algorithm was compromised, the 3G algorithm was likely to follow shortly after.
Based on the reports about the 3G encryption cracking, the network relies on a KASUMI system, which only needs a couple of hours for a well-coordinated hacker to crack. 3G uses the KASUMI encryption, which processes 64-bit blocks using a 128-bit key.
What exactly does this mean to 3G users? We’ll, fortunately for everyone, the crack was found by researchers that used a highly complex mathematical equation and the exploit isn’t available to the public. The researchers said that their un-optimized single PC can recover 96 key bits in a matter of a few minutes and can complete the full 128 bit key in less than two hours.
Consumers shouldn’t be worried about this just yet, as CDMA has a MISTY encryption prepared. The MISTY encryption is a more complicated algorithm, which in theory should be harder to crack to a would-be hacker. Until someone else comes up with a method to crack the 3G algorithm, users data should be safe.
How to Update Nokia N97 to Firmware v20
Oct 28th
Good news for all those users with a Nokia N97 out there is that the Firmware v20 for Nokia N97 has started to roll out and is now being made available for users to download to their devices.
The update, which is region specific for now, brings along a lot of new features, a lot of bug fixes and a new interface design that everyone will love.
Following are the new most noticeable features of the Firmware v20 for the Nokia N97.
- Improved touch screen scrolling.
- Ovi Maps 3.1 with 3-D Maps.
- Nokia e-mail, Ovi Contacts and Ovi Store.
- VoIP support.
- Improved battery and memory performance
- Improved image and video stability
Here is how to update to Firmware v20 using your device. Set your device to alert you when new software updates are available.
- Select Applications > Software Update in your device’s menu.
- Choose the applications you’d like to update.
- Follow the instructions on the device display.
You may also be able to update individual applications even if there is no software update available for your device.
