Turn Your S60v3 Device Into An iPhone

Why anyone would want to do this is beyond me. I'm very proud to own a Nokia device and have never understood why people would put a Microsoft, Apple, Linux, or other theme on their phone (yes, I have P@sco's Ubuntu Dapper Drake theme but only cause it's brown).

HOWEVER, I have received numerous questions regarding this, so here it goes. I found an iPhone theme on Mobile9.com (which is surprising, apparently Apple's been sending out cease and desist letters. If they send me one, I'll take it down.) and Symbian Watch today posted the ringtone (which I'm still on the fence about) but in any case, below are your links, Apple fans, enjoy.

• Download iphonenewv285914.sis
• Download iPhoneRing.mp3
• Download iphoneremix1.mp3
• Download iphoneremix2.mp3

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First time smartphone user reviews the Nokia N73

Web developer Steven Wittens got its Nokia N73 thanks to Nokia's Blogger Relations Program. A big step forward from his earlier Nokia 3310 and… he summed-up his thoughts… Fast forward to his conclusion: "The only part of the N73 that really stands out for me is the phone's form factor." He doesn't like the usability, the slowness of the device, music player, you name it.

Now wait a minute. I agree that there is a plenty of room to make N73 better, but… In his praise of the iPhone, Steven is mentioning the seamless synchronization. With iTunes? I sync my Nokia N93 WITHOUT a computer (all I need is Wireless access). Also I thought that he only needs "voice calls and SMS". Want to sync that!?

Anyway, Steven points out some interesting things. Still, there's too much Mac-loving tone in his article. I too would like to see more usability improvements to the Symbian-based devices, and am hoping that Apple's iPhone will somehow change improve the industry. Till then, the N95 rules!

Fast facts

Founded: 1998

Number of employees: 1366

The product: Symbian OS™

Core business:
Symbian creates and licenses Symbian OS, the market leading operating system based on open standards for advanced mobile phones, also called 'smartphones'.

User interfaces designed for Symbian OS include Nokia's S60 and Series 80, NTT DoCoMo's MOAP user interface for FOMA™ 3G network and UIQ, designed by UIQ Technology, a wholly owned Symbian subsidiary.