Cheapest Nokia cellphones

The Finnish company Nokia unveiled 5 cheapest ever cellphones in their entire history.

Nokia 1280 ($30)

Specs 1280

Nokia 1616, 1800 ($36)

Specs 1616, 1800

Nokia 2220 Slide ($67)

Specs 2220

Nokia 2690 ($80)

Specs 2690

MP3 to iTunes M4B converter

MP3toAudioBook converts a load of MP3 files to iTunes AudioBook M4B format. It is bookmarked to the original mp3 files. Simply give the path and the .m4b output file is automatically created there without changing anything of the original files. Follow screen shot below

Get the Source Code

Download mp3toaudiobook

Host Images easily via FTP/FF AddOn

Rehost Image is a Firefox AddOn that adds right-click options for images. It upload images to alternate hosting and copies the url in clipboard or to your FTP.

1. Upload via FTP to your own workspace
2. Anonymous ImageShack Upload
3. Before uploading automatically resize images
4. Checks image type and fixes extension if needed
5. Batch upload support
6. Optional Log file of uploaded items

Install ReHost Image Firefox AddOn

Unlock iPhone OS 3.1.2 with blacksn0w

blacksn0w is the latest unlock available for the iPhone 05.11.07 baseband. It will enable official tethering. blackra1n jailbreak for 3.1.2 has been updated to RC3 with hactivation support, 15 second speed improvement, Tigger+PPC support and installation of latest blackra1n.app. This hack works only with iPhone 3G, 3GS. For iPhone 2G blacksn0w isn't a option for you, check out BootNeuter. blacksn0w will be available from Noon EST today.

Here's how you can hacktivate your iPhone 3G/3GS with blackra1n RC3 a.k.a blacksn0w


1. Download latest iTunes soft
2. Connect iPhone to your system
3. Download blackra1n RC3
4. Run app and click 'make it ra1n'
5. After reboot install app

Download blacksn0w (Windows/Mac)

Google Wave Manual

A Guide to Google Wave is available online for new comers and users trying to expertise the technique of waving. It covers a comprehensive list of Google Wave features, Getting started, How To, Managing contacts, Organizing waves, Wave Gadgets/Extensions etc. Book content contains 8 Chapters namely

1. Meet Google Wave
2. Get started with Wave
3. Manage your wave contacts
4. Find and Organize Waves
5. Dive Deeper into wave
6. Master Wave's interface
7. Wave Gadgets
8. Wave Bots

However this isn't the Official release from Google Inc., but perhaps we may see an Official update from Google on Google Wave Guide from Developers perspective.

Google Wave Guide

Get Opera Mobile 10 Beta

Opera Mobile 10 Beta is available for download free specifically designed for Smartphones running Symbian S60, 3rd and 5th series on Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung. What you should be expecting in this new version:

1. Rich interface
2. Faster browsing
3. Speed dials
4. Tabs
5. Opera Turbo
6. Touch & Keypad
7. Password manager
8. Adaptive Zoom
9. Pages and images save option
10. Auto Complete
11. New web standards support




Download Opera Mobile 10 Beta (3.9MB)

From mobile go to http://m.opera.com/mobile

HTC Droid Eris Leaked Images

HTC Droid Eris is expected to be released on 6th November and the astonishing thing about it is its cost, only $99. Expected/unofficial specifications would be like

1. Android 1.6 (along with HTC's Sense UI)
2. 3.2-inch touchscreen display
3. 528MHz Qualcomm CPU
4. 5 mega-pixel camera
5. Wi-Fi connectivity
6. CDMA phone for Verizon Wireless

Detailed Unofficial specs

Follow some early snapshots

Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac OS

Mac and Blackberry lovers out there, stand up and start jumping! Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac OS is now available. After many years this product is debuted. It will help quick and effortless synchronization of Blackberry Smartphone with Mac. Smart features include

1. Blackberry & iTunes Media library sync
2. Contacts and Appointments sync
3. Auto recharge
4. Easy to backup, add/remove, restore apps


System Requirements: Mac OS X v10.5.5 or above, 32-bit support for Mac OS v10.6, Blackberry Device software v4.2 or above, iTunes 7.7.1 or later.

Download Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac (26.7MB)

Best YouTube Videos Downloader

'Best YouTube videos Downloader' is a Firefox Add-On for downloading Videos and music from YouTube site with just one click. When installed it gives three downloading options i.e. FLV, MP4 and iPod compatible High Quality HD Videos direct on your desktop. A small download icon is placed below the Video with download options.


This Add-On has importance from the fact that you won't have a need to install any YouTube Downloaders anymore.

Requirements: Firefox 1.5-3.6a1pre

Get Best YouTube Videos Downloader

Windows Live Offline Installer

If you are willing to install Windows Live latest components there are two options available. One is from 'Web' and the other one is via 'All in one installer' file. Both installation procedure includes Live Messenger, Mail, Writer, Family Save, Silverlight, Toolbar, Movie Maker, Photo Gallery.Installing from web is easier and popular way. However the importance of web installation is that you can customize components according to your needs. But if you are planning to install all the components in one go Officially then follow this trick:

Go to http://download.live.com and click 'Download' button. You will be prompted to download a web installer. Cancel it and click 'Try Again'. Download all in one offline installer file for Live Components.

Web Installer-1MB
All in One Installer-134MB

Update Nokia N97 to Firmware v2.0

Nokia announced N97 software upgrade to 2.0 for all the fans out there. Its is always must to upgrade to new version which is free to avoid any incompatibility with latest apps and also a precautionary measure. New upgrade 20.0.019 features

1. Improved touch screen scrolling
2. Ovi Maps 3.1 with 3D maps
3. Nokia e-mail, Ovi contacts, Ovi Store
4. VoIP support

Two methods for up-gradation

A. Via Nokia N97 Device (requires internet)

i) Select Applications>Software Update
ii) Choose app to update
iii) Follow instructions

B. Via PC (requires data cable)

i) Go to Official Page
ii) Select Language and download update file

Sony Ericsson going Android

Sony Ericsson planning to roll out Google Android based handset. This phone named Xperia X3 will be equipped with

1. 1GHz processor Snapdragon processor
2. 8MP camera
3. Qual-band (850/900/1800/1900) GSM Phone with dual band (900/2100) 3G
4. 10Mbps HSPDA
5. 2Mbps HSUPA
6. Bluetooth 2.1
7. WiFi G

Its custom made UI named 'Rachael' is built on Google Android. It is expected on 3rd November. Have a sneak peak below

Google Translation AIR Application

Previously we covered Adobe AIR based Translation application named Geniale Translator which supports upto 31 languages. But for Google AIR Translator, it supports upto 88 languages and also includes some native languages. It is a real time application. Just enter the text and hit 'Translate it'. But if more functionality is required like loading text from a file or saving a translated file on computer then Geniale Translator is the one you should be looking for.



Requirements: Adobe AIR

Download Google AIR Translator