iContacts for Samsung Omnia, replaces Phonebook

iContacts is a really good contact application for people who aren’t a  big fan of the one that Omnia came with. It emulates the iPhones’ contact list, and does it well. The application is fast & very clean looking- I didn’t come across any errors while testing this one out. I’ve definately unpinned Phonebook and replaced it with iContacts on my menu.

Download: here

CapSure v1.11

Lets try this screen-shot ap! Sorry the last one I posted didn’t work, not sure what went wrong! But I have this one installed & working fine, and have included screen shots in some of my posts already.  This one has some more advanced features than the last one I posted, but is still easy to use.

Download to computer: here

Download to mobile: here

Alternatively, use the barcode for a direct download

No Data

I installed this one only seconds ago & I’m already liking the idea of it.

GPRS on the Omnia connects very frequently to do small tasks such as check emails, updates & god knows what. This can get very annoying because GPRS data transfer = more cost.

I’m sure there are ways of stopping the GPRS from auto connecting (probably by going into every program on the phone & disabling it) but there is a quick & easy way instead!

No Data simply gives you a choice to toggle on/off connections. Sure, to go online via GPRS I’m gonig to have to open this program, toggle it on, then use the program I need- but it takes mere seconds & I’d prefer that than see my GPRS connection of hours long!!

download: here

Uno

Its not much of a ‘useful’ piece of software, but definately a good one to have :0 I’ve played it a fair bit already, bored on the train. It is the classic fun game of uno !

A tip I have is, in your options turn of the option that you have to say uno. I have no idea how to say ‘uno’ so kept losing. Not any more!!!

Download: here

Alternate download: here

i-nigma

I’m not sure if this is pronounced ‘eye-nigma’ or ‘i-nigma {as in i for igloo}’but either way…

This is my lattest ap. It is simpply a barcode reader, one of those QR2 barcode things.

The N95 & some other phones have this already- although not many people really know how to use it.
I installed this last night & tried out a few different barcodes and was seriously amazed at how fast this thing works. Some friends N95′s that I tried out we couldn’t get working after multiple attempts. With this one, it worked before even correctly lining it up- and then came up with a list of things that I could do. It is compatable with any piece of information, including web addresses.

A great ap! Especially seeming the phone has no inbuilt barcode reader- and already I’ve seen some ads on bus stops & simliar which incorporate this type of reader. I think this will be a useful ap to have!!

To download: Go to www.i-nigma.mobi on your mobile- the website will automatically recognise your phone type & redirect you to the correct page. (I find emailing myself this link then opening the email on the phone is easy).

Link: http://www.i-nigma.com/personal/default.asp

Fring

Fring is a cool little ap that lets you keep connected in many different ways. Extending it’s reach to msn, yahoo, skype, mobile calls, sip, facebook and much more! Fring seems to be a cool little ap that is pretty useful.

Didn’t take long to setup at all & works fine on Wifi. Haven’t yet tried it on GPRS but I can’t imagine it chewing through to much data. Might have to give it a go later on.

It looks good, is stable & works fine. You do need to register- but that process is quick & painless. Also a point ot make- the more of your friends on Fring, the easier it is to connect with them. I suppose this is the (good) reason that Fring is free- to distribute & try to make it #1. I’m willing to help them out.

This also comes with a today-screen plugin which lets you know if it is running or not. I think this is cool, because as more & more people are using it on your list, then you’ll know if they can connect to you or not.

One of the best things about Fring is that I have been able to set up my Nodephone account on it- which means that I can make calls for free (that is, only pay for the data usage… i only recommend this when connected to a wifi network- Fring uses approx 8meg per hour on a call so may not be the best on GPRS).

Download: here

Link: http://www.fring.com/

Note: One of the good things about Fring is there is TONS of support forums out there. You won’t be in trouble if you use it

Edit: The more I use this application the more I’m liking it. I know its probabyly an obvious thing to millions who potentialy read this- but when I set up Fring to make calls via my Nodephone account, it also receives incoming calls. This I REALLY like because it means that if I am expecting a call to my nodephone account (which i use for my business) then I can simply carry my mobile around with me. No more diverting calls here and there, or even voicemail. The call comes directly through to my mobile. It also rings at home, so if i’m there I can simply answer that. Either way- SIP on Fring is awesome

WM6 Remote

This one is for those who are a little more tech savvy. WM6 Remote (Windows Mobile 6 Remote) allows you to remotely access & control your computer.

This does not let you transfer files to & from your computer/mobile- although it does let you for example email a file from your computer to your mobile, etc.

I love this piece of software, as it lets me do things at home, when I’m not at home. While I don’t suggest overusing this application while on GPRS connection, it seems to work fine on WiFi.

Keep in mind, this is more of a techy application.

Once installed you need some information from your computer to be able to connect. The program will ask for

-Computer Name
-Username
-Password
-Domain

I’ll give you a quick run through, because it took me a few minutes to work out exactly what I need to do.

Computer name= Computers IP address. This is the simplest way to set it up. To find your IP address:
start>run>cmd>”ipconfig” this wil give you your IP address.

Username & password are what you use to login to your desktop. If you don’t have a username/pw then create a new login Simple.

Leave the domain blank. You won’t need this.

WM6 Remote gives you some good options & if running on the same network works really well. I’m yet to try it out while on another network, but I still love this piece of software!!

Download: here

Youtubeplay

This has got to be one of the best software aps I’ve had on any platform. Better than the youtube widget on the iPhone, this small piece of software lets you search & watch youtube clips from your Samsung Omnia. Going the extra bit further, you can also save the video as a .flv file & watch it later- or export it to computer or whatever.

When saving, you also have the option of ripping the .mp3 from the video- turning that into a ringtone or do whatever the hell you want with it.

The program is stable, quick & very useful. One of my most used pieces of software.

Download link: here