It is always stated that developers are not much interested to develop cool applications for the series 40 devices (like 3110, 5200 and 3500c). Many people therefore prefer Series 60 devices over Series 40 but there are many Java based that can add fun to your device. Here is list of seven best Java applications you can install on any new Java based phones.
Cheap Java based devices such as Nokia 5200 have Series 40 Operating system so there are not much software available dedicated to the OS. Similarly many Samsung, Sony Ericsson and LG phones are also Java Based. Many people believe that series 40 is just waste of money as you may hardly find great applications for it; it’s partially true. But some of these applications may change the way you looks at your java based cellphones. The applications specified here may be installed on almost any Java based cellphone.
Opera Mini
Opera Mini is a Java based web browser from Opera. It’s really a great browser with a lot of features. It gives a near PC like experience on your mobile. The shortcuts makes browsing very fast. The interface is easy to use and the home screen has an adress bar, a search bar (For Google, Yahoo, Wikipedia, eBay etc.) , Bookmarks and history.Another advantage and most striking feature is the landscape browsing facility, which you may not get with default series 40 browser.
The version 4.2 is currently available which can be downloaded to pc from http://www.opera.com/mini/download/nokia/
Skype Lite
Skype Lite is mobile version of the famous software application that allows us to make voice calls over the internet. Skype Lite allows you to call your Skype contacts at local rate wherever they are. It also offers discounts on Skype-to-landline and Skype-to-mobile rates. Apart from calling it also boasts of instant messaging. You can download one here.
GoTalkMobile
GoTalkMobile is GTalk instant messenger (IM) client for your Java based phone. It’s used for sending and receiving Google Talk and Jabber instant messages just like SMS, via GPRS at no additional cost! Checkout http://www.gotalkmobile.com/
GMail
It’s mobile version of the popular email provider Google. It has almost all basic functions that the web version of GMail has. You can download one here.
Google Maps
Mobile versions of Google maps can really help you to get directions from place to place and public transport availability. It is also useful for finding local business details along with contacts. Like the PC Version of Google maps, the mobile version also has map and satellite options. You can download a copy from your mobile by visiting m.google.com/maps or from PC here.
Dictionary v2.2 (English-English)
A dictionary can be an important tools not only for students but also for those who want to use some complex words for their speech, presentation etc. For such guys, this mobile dictionary maybe useful which has thousands of the words with their meaning. It’s easy as searching your contacts by name. You can download one here.
Nimbuzz!
Nimbuzz! can be used for making free calls, chat to variable messangers and messaging on your mobile phone. It combines all your buddies from Skype, MSN, Google Talk, Yahoo, ICQ and more. Nimbuzz! means one login, one contact list for all accounts!!
You can download Nimbuzz! here or from your mobile by visiting get.nimbuzz.com.
Note: Applications specified here are free to download but your cellular carrier may charge you premium download and data rates. So first check with the rates and if you like to use such applications extensively, then subscribe to some unlimited data plans if available.
All applications may not run on old devices. Check compatibility on the webpages first!
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