MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan 1.2 beta version number 3.2012.02-6_PR_RM680 for Nokia N950 Developer Device is now available. This release will allow developers with Nokia N950 to try out their apps before MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan 1.2 is released for Nokia N9. Skype is still not supported in this release. Here are the changes since 1.1 release:

The rollout of a software update for Nokia Lumia 800 has started. This will bring the software on the Lumia 800 to version 1600.2483.8106.11500. Among other things it will fix the battery issue. It also includes some Wi-Fi connectivity enhancements. Here is what Microsoft Zune updater says about this update:

• Fixes an on-screen keyboard issue to prevent keyboard from disappearing during typing.
• Fixes a Gmail syncing issue.
• Fixes a location access issue. With this fix, the Me feature is the People Hub sends anonymous information about nearby Wi-Fi access points and cell towers to Microsoft only if you agree to allow Check In function to access and use location information.
• Revokes digital certificates from DigiCert Sdn Bhd to address an encryption issue.
• Fixes an email issue realted to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. With this fix, when you reply to or forward a message, the original message is now included in your response.
• Fixes a voicemail notification issue. 

I just updated my Nokia Lumia 800. I can't see any visible change yet, except that the OS version is now 7.10.8107.79 and the firmware revision number is now 1600.2479.7740.11451. Strange, according to Nokia Conversations it should be 1600.2483.8106.11500.

The Windows Phone version of Sports Tracker has been just updated. The version 1.1 addresses some stability and connection issues. Also the incorrect altitude data displayed in the workout view has been fixed in this update. In Sports Tracker v.1.1 for Windows Phone German language support has been added. Unfortunately Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor is still not supported as Windows Phone platform does not yet support the necessary Bluetooth profile. The updated app is now available from Windows Phone Marketplace.

Source: Sports Tracker

Nokia will be releasing soon the MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan 1.2 beta firmware for Nokia N950. This will allow developers to test their applications to verify compatibility with the PR1.2 before the general release for Nokia N9. The main change which could affect compatibility is the new bigger font size. Click the source for more information. 

Source: Nokia

Yesterday the Nokia Lumia 900 was announced at the CES 2012. According to the press release, it's first of Nokia's Windows Phone-based range to feature high-speed LTE connectivity, suggesting that more LTE phones are coming from Nokia. It's coming exclusively to AT&T in the coming months in cyan and matte black. There was no word on the pricing and the availability of Nokia Lumia 900 for Europe and rest of the world.

The main differences of Nokia Lumia 900 compared to Lumia 800 are the 4.3" AMOLED ClearBlack Display, front facing camera, 1830 mAH battery and, of course, the 4G LTE network support. The design of Nokia Lumia 900 is very similar to the Lumia 800 and Nokia N9. The only difference seems to be the size, due the larger display of Lumia 900.

As for the content, there doesn't seem to be any major differences between the just announced Nokia Lumia 900 and the existing Lumia 800 and Lumia 710. However, video calling right out of the box was mentioned, but I haven't been able to find out more about it yet. I do presume that Skype is not out yet for Windows Phone. Another interesting detail was the Univision App. This will bring exclusive Spanish-language content to Lumia 900. I think this is a rather clever move, since sometimes I feel that there are more people who speak Spanish than English in U.S. and even more so in North America.

Source: Nokia

When I first saw the news about Nokia switching to Windows Phone back in February 11th, 2011, one of my toper most concern was the future of Qt framework. In my mind the only way this radical change from Nokia could make some sense if Qt support would come to Windows Phone. Apparently I wasn't the only one to think so, as there was a rather "lively" conversation in different forums where Qt developers demanded Qt support for Windows Phone. Alas, it become soon clear this was not going to happen. But was it really alas?

Version 2.0.0 of Countdown Timer for Nokia N9 and N950 is now available in Nokia Store. This is basically the same as the 1.1.1, but the version number has been changed at the request of Nokia, in order for the upgrade from the free version to work properly. The upgrade to the full version of Countdown Timer for Nokia N9 should work now, but if you have any issues, please let me know.

Just yesterday I wrote a review of Sports Tracker for Nokia N9 and now the Windows Phone version is finally available. To celebrate this release, Sports Tracker has teamed up with Nokia to offer you a chance to win a new Nokia Lumia 800. All you have to do to take part in this competition is to like their Facebook page and answer some simple questions.

I've been using Sports Tracker for quite a few years now and I can honestly say that without it, my physical health would be much worse than it is. It's the app which gives me motivation needed to exercise. Since I hate exercising with a passion, I really do need a lot of motivation to get out from my comfy bed and use some of those dormant muscles I possess. Sport Tracker allows me to do more than just sweat and stink. It gives me actual numbers that mean something instead of just muscle and bone ache. So when I heard about the Nokia N9 version of Sports Tracker, I was naturally quite excited about it. But how does it compare to the more mature Symbian version? Read on to find out.

The latest version of Countdown Timer (v.1.1.1) for Nokia N9 and N950 is now available in Nokia Store. The main changed compared to the previous version are an improved countdown animation and added Timer Modes. The improved countdown animation also fixes the animation bugs present in previous versions, like the countdown animation going in a loop when changing the timer too fast.

Countdown Timer 1.1.1 for Nokia N9 and N950 has now six different Timer Modes, of which three are new. The Timer Modes are No dialog, Normal, Select next, Wait, Immediate and Alarm only. The Immediate Timer Mode has been fixed, as it did not behave correctly in the previous versions.