Put time on your side

I don’t know about you, but this time of year seems to be especially crazy as we race to finish our end-of-year work projects, gear up for the holidays and then try to schedule time for some much-needed rest and relaxation. We can’t add more hours to the day but we can make the best [...]

I don’t know about you, but this time of year seems to be especially crazy as we race to finish our end-of-year work projects, gear up for the holidays and then try to schedule time for some much-needed rest and relaxation. We can’t add more hours to the day but we can make the best of the time available and Ovi has some apps in Store that can help you make the most of your time.

I haven’t used a traditional bedside clock or a watch in years. I use my mobile as an anytime/anywhere clock. It’s the sole timepiece in my house outside of the clock on my microwave. When traveling and staying in hotels, my mobile and my alarm clock are right there with me in one convenient package. Try Night Stand Touch by Offscreen Technologies Ltd., available for Nokia’s touch devices, including the Nokia N97, the N97 Mini and the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. 

 World clocks, scheduled weather reports and real-time flight alerts from 350 airlines are just a few reasons that WorldMate 2009 by MobiMate is the #1 Travel app for Nokia S60 phones. I’ve been traveling with WorldMate for years now. With WorldMate, you can set your home city and keep track of the time in up to 4 additional cities. Let’s say you’re flying from Dallas to Helsinki via London and doing a return trip through New York. That’s 4 time zones and trust me; you’ll want to keep on top of the time changes. The Weathercaster is also a handy feature. Schedule a morning or evening weather report and you’re sure to know whether you’ll need a coat when you arrive at your destination. Flight Alerts are a Gold Service feature, but it’s well worth the extra cost and really saves time when you need those updates on the fly. I have this app on my Nokia N97 and it’s available for a wide range of S60 touch and non-touch devices.          

You’ve put in the time and worked up a sweat but not sure if your workout has got you pumped enough? Try the Heart Rate Monitor by Pico Brothers Ltd. Just tap the screen a few times in synch with your pulse and your heart rate shows up instantly. Works like a charm. Check out this quick video introduction to see just how easy it is to use. This app is available for touch devices such as the Nokia N97 and Nokia 5800 XpressMusic. 

They say time waits for no man and I think it’s fair to say that no man or woman wants to wait for long downloads. If high speed access to mobile content is what you are after then try Mobile Download Accelerator by 1000CHI Software. The app can be set to operate on your device in the background or on a one-off basis to speed up specific download sessions while saving battery life. This Java app is available for Nokia Series 40 and S60 non-touch and touch devices like my Nokia N97. 

I used to consider myself a chess master. But now, I could use some practice and a timer to help with some quick thinking. With Chess Clock Touch by Offscreen, you can set the timer for yourself and your opponent. You can also set the waiting delay and pause the close. This app is available for S60 5^th Edition (Nokia N97 and 5800 XpressMusic) and S60 3.2 devices (including Nokia E72, E52 and N86 8MP).

Go ahead! Browse the Store and put time on your side with these great apps. http://store.ovi.com

And be sure to let us know of any cool apps you’ve discovered as well. 

Best – Eric

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