Last week we told you how you could install the free Ovi Maps service to your Nokia N97 already before the official launching. In case you missed that or didn't succeed in installing the service, this is your chance as Nokia released today the Ovi Maps navigation software for Nokia N97.

Notice that this new version of Ovi Maps requires the latest available firmware so you need to have   installed phone software version 2.0.x on your N97. To get the software and free navigation just run the built-in software update client which is located inside the Applications Folder and choose the new Ovi Maps from the list (picture). In case you still didn't get the latest firmware you can update your device through Nokia Software Updater.

[via SymbianFreak]

Nokia Research Center (NRC) unveiled a new research concept called Mobile Radar today. With Mobile Radar, you can measure an object’s distance, speed, and direction by using a mobile device. Simply put, one day you can hopefully use your mobile phone as a radar.

In the following video, you’ll see researcher Jani Ollikainen use his hand to adjust the music player’s volume, without ever touching the hardware. In the second demo, you’ll see fellow researchers Terhi Rautiainen and Risto Kaunisto measure the distance, speed, and direction of a human walking. The possibilities are endless with this technology, what other uses can you think of for it?

[via NokiaConversations]

Nokia has just announced next Nokia X6, smaller in size, bigger in memory with 16GB of internal storage. An interesting point about Nokia X6 is that it doesn't come with music, as many new Nokia handsets have been shipping under 'Comes with Music' campaign.

The Nokia X6 16GB features a 3.2″ capacitive touchscreen and comes in all black, all white with pink and yellow highlights. Nokia X6 16 GB comes with free navigation with the next generation Symbian^1 operating system. 18 days standby and 11.5 hours talk time, 4.5 hours of video playback and an impressive 35 hours of music playback are promised.

NOKIA X6 16GB SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency – WCDMA 850/1900/2100+QB GSM (LTA, NA). WCDMA 900/1900/2100 +QB GSM
• SW Platform – Symbian^1
• Size – 111 x 51 x 13.8
• Display – 3.2” 16:9 nHD, 231 ppi
• Memory Internal/External – 16 GB/-
• Talk time – up to 11.5h (GSM)
• Stand-by time – up to 18 days
• Music playback time – up to 35 hours
• Video playback time - up to 4.5 hours
• Processor – 433.9MHz
• Connectivity – GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA/WIFI

It appears Nokia X6 16GB is for other markets featuring Comes With Music devices. It's expected to be priced about 350 Euros, 100 Euros cheaper than Nokia X6. What do you think, would you buy one?

Here is yet another proof of Nokia N900’s powerful capabilities: in the following video you'll see how N900 is dual booting Maemo5 and Android.

A short video of the Nokia N900 dual booting Maemo 5 and Android 1.6. The touchscreen and keyboard still needs work, but its proof of concept. :-)

[via IntoMobile]