AGViewer for Nokia 5800, N97, 5530, i8910

I have developed my own AGViewer for Symbian 5th Edition devices (Nokia 5800, 5530, N97, i8910, etc) and the best news it is FREE.

Previously I used Resco Viewer on Nokia but I missed it on Symbian 5th Edition devices, so I decided to built my own. I have built it on new development environment called QT. QT is cross platform so this AGViewer will work on all devices where QT is supported. I have checked it only on devices listed in title.

As Nokia Browser gathers all images from different directories and then display all of them. I wanted to display images only in the directories I choose, so that I can group them according to my choices.

I also wanted to display them in full screen and then sort them on name. AGViewer has all of these features plus you can preview full screen like iPhone finger swapping.

AGViewer also support two bookmarks. You can also open any directory of your choice to view images.

You need to install QT libraries. I have uploaded them on rapidshare:

For Nokia (5800, N97, 5530)

For Samsung Omnia HD i8910

After installing the above QT libraries download and install the AGViewer

AGViewer Download

Post your suggest in comments or email me.

See viewer About box for email address.

Happy Viewing

AsimAG

Push Any Notification from your Mac/Windows to Iphone using GROWL

Yes you can now push any notification which Growl shows on your system to iphone.

If you are not familiar with GROWL, it is an application which run on Mac and Windows and display messages on your system in a beautiful window. For example when Email arrives or FTP transfers completed or your new song begins to play etc.

The catch is that you need a system which will remain ON (live on internet) and your system will push notifications to your iPhone and iPhone will receive notification through PROWL Application on your iphone.

You need to register at PROWL server which is FREE.

How this works:

Your system sends any notification through GROWL to PROWL Server. PROWL server push notification to your iPhone through Apple PUSH Service.

For detail instruction how to setup this on Windows:

http://cybernetnews.com/push-gmail-iphone/

and for MAC

http://lifehacker.com/5309573/set-up-push-gmail-on-your-iphone

Learn iPhone Application Development for Free

Are you interested in developing Applications for iPhone? You can take a course for Free? Well now you can. You can take a free course available online by Stanford University. All videos and slides are available on itunes. You can search on itunes and download course by typing:

Standford iphone Application Programming CS193P

Enjoy learning

Whole course is about 10GB including all videos and slides and it will be taken offline I suppose after summer. So be quick to grab all lessons.

MPlayer OSX Extended Rev 10 & VLC 1.0

Two new FREE video players are on the top of my list if you want to watch Videos on Mac, For example if you want to watch HD movies (.ts, .mkv) files then MPlayer is excellent choice. You can also turn on Anti Aliasing (you may need to experiment with different settings). I found MPlayer quite good. Infact VLC was unable to play some movies (like .ts file) but MPlayer played them quite well.

Make sure you download the latest version of MPlayer rev10 as most sites has old version.

VLC has also released its 1.0 version which is major upgrade. It now plays videos quite smooth but it still has some glitches to be sorted out when playing various (.ts) files.

Quicktime X looks so beautiful on Mac Snow Leopard, I wish all these players should follow its video window.

Enjoy your videos.......

Virtual Boxes(Sun Virtualbox 3.0, Parallels Desktop 4, Vmware Fusion 2.0.5) for Mac Brief Comparison

Sun Virtual Box 3.0

I have installed and tested it on my Snow Leopard. It is FREE solution and a very good one. But it lacks behind speed as compared to Paralles and Vmware. I also found some glitches in Share Folders Access.

Parallels Desktop 4.0

Parallels Desktop has improved a lot, Before release 381 it was quite buggy, but now it works as smooth, I found its seamless integration "Cohesion" very good better than other two products

Vmware 2.0.5

Vmware is fastest of all and it is very good Virtual Solution. Previously I has problems with Share Folders, they were too slow. Now they are blazing fast.

I also recommend to install portable versions of the Application in virtual box to have optimized performance. Presently I am using VMware Fusion 2.0.5.

iPhone 3g, OS 3.0 and Pakistan Carriers (Warid, ufone, Zong..)

If you have recently upgraded your iphone 3G to OS 3.0 and you live in Pakistan then here are the steps to follow to get most our of your iPhone:

1. Jailbreak your phone by using RedSn0w and then unlock your iphone using Ultrasn0w Software from DevTeam. Apple has not launched iphone in Pakistan so we don't have any other option...Sorry Apple!

2. Turn on your MMS & tethering. To turn on Tethering visit here and select custom carrier, I use waridTel, so APN is warid. Yours differ. Check your mail from iphone and download the file which is send by the site and click install. You will then see Tethering option available in Settings->General->Network

3. To enable MMS simple put the MMS settings (as shown in the pic.) in Settings->General->Network->Cellular Data Network.


4. Caller ID Fix, You will notice that some of SMS does not have names, To fix this go into the Cydia and download CallerID and Format (iSpazio) Fix for OS 3.0.

5. More Later.......

Quick Shortcuts Keyboard Tips Nokia E71

1. To turn bluetooth ON / OFF from keyboard Long Press *

2. To switch Profile from General to Silent and vice versa Long Press #

3. While doing a contact search in standby mode number keys don't display corresponding letter, to have them display correct letters tap the function key once before typing anything.

4. To change writing language or turn OFF/ON predictive text input press function key + spacebar

5. Long press of 0 activates web browser, second press leads to browser bookmarks

6. To mark/select multiple item press SHIFT and press DOWN on Navi button

7. To mark/select single item press SHIFT and CENTER button inside Navi button

8. To turn ON/OFF numeric keypad press FUNCTION twice.

9. Pressing RETURN(ENTER) on standby application icon shortcut will open them.

10. When in lock mode hit CENTER Navi button to display large time

11. to copy marked/selected text press FUNCTION+CTRL+C to paste press FUNC+CTRL+V

12. To move a page up or down press FUNC+CTRL+Navi UP/DOWN. Remember pressing FUNC 2 times makes it as a sticky

13. Pressing Shift + Backspace = delete letters after cursor

14. Hold down left soft key to read out new text messages.

15. Shift+Chr jumps directly to language selection.

My Top Daily Useful Apps for iPhone

My iPhone is getting better and better everyday, thanks to developers who are delivering such a nice Apps, Here is most used Apps on my iPhone:

QuickGold:

If you ever used Mac, then you will be quite familiar with QuickSilver. Just type few letters and this App instantly find Application, Browser Bookmarks, SMS, Emails and Contacts. You don't need to shuffle screen on iphone and look for your Application. It has very small footprint and it does not run in background that is it does not consume Battery.

SBSettings:

One of my favourite App, Just swipe your finger on Top status bar and your Toggles Pops up on your screen, where you can turn ON/OFF ssh, 3g, bluetooth, WiFi etc. You can also adjust brightness. I have also downloaded AutoLock and Process Plugin for Sbsettings, which allows you kill background processes if running.

ICY:

A Fast and new replacement for Cydia. Although some bugs but it updates quite frequently.

iPhone Files (AppStore) and iFile (Cydia) Complete File Browser and Viewer

I have tested various viewers for iphone including Air Sharing, Mobile Studio, Riddle Documents, Picture Safe etc.

I found the best Viewer and File Browser is "Files" which is available at App Store. You can Swap pictures as in built in Photos Application for iphone, create your own folders to arrange your documents and picture and can easily transfer file from your PC or Mac. You can even set password.

The Cydia app iFile is replacement for Finder or Windows Explorer on your iPhone. You can copy/move files to anywhere. You can set owner permission. iFile also allow you to transfer files through its Web Server also. With iFile you can create new Folders or Symbolic link. I have created a Symbolic link in Documents folder to my Files Documents, so that now I can easily copy files to Files Application or vice versa using iFile.

Best part is iFiles also allow you to send multiple email attachments using built in iPhone mail client and it is FREEEEEE.

iFile is exceptional Browser will all abilites which Files is best viewer, although iFile also allows you to view documents or play videos but Files Picture swap feature is hard to beat.

iFile also allows to create Zip archive. I now use iFile instead of MobileFinder. iFile also allow you to copy marked files or folders.

Google Maps now have detail Pakistan Maps

Google Maps application on Mobile (Symbian and iPhone) now have detailed Pakistan Maps. They show all major buildings, Petrol Pumps, Hospitals etc. I was surprised to see that Maps are in quite detail. I can not find any of these maps in Pakistan. How Google has managed to do this?

Sadly they are not available in PC version of Google Maps nor they are in detail in Google Earth. All major cities are covered.

You can download google maps application for Symbian phone free of cost from google site. iPhone comes with built in maps application.



Naveed Posted in Comments:They launched a program called Mapmaker (http://www.google.com/mapmaker), kudos to desi geeks who put their efforts to pinpoint buildings, roads, restaurants and pan walas on the map.
The active contributors were then chosen to be moderators who would approve every location.

Google Maps on Mobile now have Pakistan Maps

Google Maps application on Mobile (Symbian and iPhone) now have detailed Pakistan Maps. They show all major buildings, Petrol Pumps, Hospitals etc. I was surprised to see that Maps are in quite detail. I can not find any these maps in Pakistan. How Google has managed to do this?

Sadly they are not available in PC version of Google Maps nor they are in detail in Google Earth. All major cities are covered.

You can download google maps application for Symbian phone free of cost from google site. iPhone comes with built in maps application.

iPhone 3g March 2009 New Must Have Apps

Ok, You have got new iphone and jailbreak it. Now what to do?

Worry not I will give you a piece of advice:

Install the following App through Cydia:

iRealSMS

For Very demanding SMS needs, Has everything built into, I can write a page about its functions.

SwirlyMMS

For Multimedia Messaging

MewSeek Pro

For downloading music from the internet and then importing it into iphone music library with out the need of computer or itunes

BossPrefs

For controlling iphone Services

iBluetooth

Transfer music, pictures or any file using iphone Bluetooth to any other Mobile or Computer

AdBlock

To Block Ads in Safari. This will save your bandwidth and web pages will load faster. You can turn it on /off

Clippy

For copy and paste functionality for iphone. New version also allows you to copy text from web pages or static controls

PWNPlayer

A player which provides all the functionality of ipod

WinterBoard

Winterboard is excellent replacement of Springboard and it will allow to change anything on iphone GUI for examples Themes, Scroll Bars etc.

PDANet

Excellent Wifi Router, provides you Internet access on your computer

iPhone Message Forward App: iRealSMS, BiteSMS, QuickSMS

iRealSMS is good application for texting and it also support landscape, You can also forward message using this app.

Another application for forwarding message is BiteSMS. You need to select carrier in its settings. Install it using Cydia Installer on jailbroken phone.

Symbian OS 9 newFirmware Hack - Installing Unsigned Applications

Nokia phones (Symbian) can now be jailbreak/Hacked again. Recently all new firmware updates released by Nokia can not be cracked that is you can not install unsigned Application nor you can access its sys folder.

With the release of HelloOX the Hacking app you can now easily install unsigned applications even on new firmwares.

How to Play AVCHD files on Mac OS X

To play your AVCHD movie files (.mts, .m2ts) you can use one of the following options:

VLC Player (FREE)

Download VLC Player from www.videolan.com and start playing your AVCHD movies. You may required iLife 08 or 09 for playback.

Toast 9 or 10

Toast Player which is included with Toast 9 or 10 can play AVCHD files beautifully. Another advantage of Toast is fast conversion of .mts and .m2ts files to any other format you like.

Updated: 31 Jan 2009

iLife 09: AVCHD to Toast to iMovie 09 Workflow

iLife 09 is here and you will be ofcourse curious to compose your first movie in it. The problem is you have got a camera which produces AVCHD format.

One simple Solution is to attach your camera with notebook, start iMovie and import movie. But I have copied all my AVCHD to folders on my notebook as I don't have time to empty my Memory card by capturing it through iMovie.

Toast to Rescue: IMP: In Toast 10 Preference (Audio & Video) set Chapter Markers to None, otherwise your converted movies will not be visible in iMovie 09.

Fireup your Toast (Toast 9 or 10) and select convert choose the AVCHD (.mts) file or just drag and drop that file into Toast. Start the conversion, choose following setting: In Device Choose H.264 Player In Quality Choose Custom

and change the setting according to screen above. Now Start Converting. The Advantage of using Toast is two folds. First the conversion is very fast and Second the file sizes are quite small.

iMovie 09:

Import your converted movie into IMovie 09 using Import Movie Command and then start composing your movie.

Export your Movie using Share command in iMovie 09 using Large Format. (It will be automatically set for you).

How to Configure Gmail Account on your N95/N73/...

Here is the short tutorial which allows your to configure Gmail Account on N95: (IMP: You must enable POP3 access of Gmail Account. Hint:Look inside Setting and POP forwarding Options on gmail web site)

1. Open Messaging Application
2. Goto Mail box. It asks you No mailbox defined. Define now? Choose Yes
3. Mailbox setup wizard will start. Press start to continue
4. Mailbox Type choose POP3, Press Next
5. On next screen type your email address xxx@gmail.com (IMP: press the Pencil Key and highlight your email address then press Copy. This will save you typing)
6. Press Next
7. Enter pop.gmail.com as Incoming mail server, Press Next
8. Enter smtp.gmail.com as Outgoing mail server, Press Next
9. Access Point, choose Always ask or your preferred one. press next
10. In Mailbox name keep gmail press next
11. Click Finish
12. Click Option and then Settings
13. Choose E-mail
14. Press on Mailboxes and then on Gmail
15. Press on Connection settings
16. Press on Incoming e-mail
17. Enter Username as xxx@gmail.com (You may Press Pencil and then paste)
18. In Password type your password
19. Scroll down to security port and choose SSL/TLS
20. Press Back Button
21. Select Outgoing e-mail, Enter your username and password as described above
22. Scroll down to security port and choose SSL/TLS
23. Hit Back Button twice
24. Press on User settings
25. Enter your Name as you want to display and then go back
26. Goto Retrieval Settings
27. Click on E-mail to retrieve and change it to size limit and then enter 100KB or whatever you like in next screen. Press OK
28. Click on Back
29. If you have unlimited GPRS connection then goto Automatic retrieval and change it otherwise leave as it is.
30. Click back button multiple times so that you are back to main screen.
31. Now when you start Messaging Application you will see Gmail Account goto it and retrieve your email.
32. You can also send email attach images with it etc. Have fun ;)
    
    

Any Question? Post them in Comments

AVCHD Player (.mts, .m2ts) and Converter for Mac OS X

You can now natively play AVCHD Files(.mts, .m2ts) on your mac by using one of the following Applications:

VLC Player version 9.xx (FREE)
Toast 9 or 10 (It uses Toast Player to play AVCHD Files)

You can also convert your AVCHD Files to any format using Toast. It is very fast.

Enjoy your Movies!!!

ILife 09: AVCHD to Toast to iMovie 09 (Workflow)

iLife 09 is here and you will be ofcourse curious to compose your first movie in it. The problem is you have got a camera which produces AVCHD format.
One simple Solution is to attach your camera with notebook, start iMovie and import movie. But I have copied all my AVCHD to folders on my notebook as I don't have time to empty my Memory card by capturing it through iMovie.

Toast to Rescue:

IMP: In Toast 10 Preference (Audio & Video) set Chapter Markers to None, otherwise your converted movies will not be visible in iMovie 09.

Fireup your Toast (Toast 9 or 10) and select convert choose the AVCHD (.mts) file or just drag and drop that file into Toast. Start the conversion, choose following setting:

In Device Choose H.264 Player

In Quality Choose Custom

and change the setting according to screen given below in picture. Now Start Converting.

The Advantage of using Toast is two folds. First the conversion is very fast and Second the file sizes are quite small.
iMovie 09:
Import your converted movie into IMovie 09 using Import Movie Command and then start composing your movie.
Export your Movie using Share command in iMovie 09 using Large Format. (It will be automatically set for you).

My New blog

Previously my Blog Mac and Mobile was on Wordpress (asimag.wordpress.com). But recently Wordpress has gotten so slow, I have launch this blog. I will upload all postings from previous Blog to this one.

Regards,

Asim