Symbian Freeware: 10 Best Freeware Apps

Searching for a friend’s home or driving to the new restaurant in town? This full-fledged GPS navigation system provides instant directions to the destination from your current place. The Internet enabled utility just takes the business name in plain English text or speech and returns the location of the site using its database. Apart from this, the app also shows the current traffic conditions along your route allowing you to view turns closely through Street View Imagery.

S-Tris 2 follows the famed Tetris game on your Symbian platform to fill the time gap in your day-to-day life. Demonstrating the game engine Edge freely, developed in-house by Element’s Interactive, the game continues with its addictive gameplay and great controls. You only have to arrange the varied shaping falling blocks into horizontal lines and earn points. Avoid piling as the game ends once the blocks cover the screen. Its maniac mode promises overwhelming thrill with greater difficulty when compared to the normal mode.

Call, message, share files or indulge in group conversations on the go through the Skype-to-Skype calls using either a 3G or Wi-Fi. Once done with establishing the connection, the IM provides range of options, similar to those available in its desktop version. The app imports all your contacts, records your text conversations, logs call history, and enables voice mails and file sharing. The new 2.0 version comes with an updated user interface and lets you make emergency calls via PSTN.

This extremely useful utility increases your social communication by pulling all your contacts at one place. You can chat online, exchange instant messages and send files for free. Nimbuzz also supports MSN, AIM, MySpace, Facebook, GTalk and Jabber. Just ‘buzz’ to grab your friend’s attention and launch the app. Its new grid view and beautifully designed screen makes Nimbuzz even more exciting.

With an unlimited 3G Internet plan, you can convert your Symbian smart device into a Wi Fi access point with the JoikuSpot Light app. All you need to do is install the software and you are ready to establish a connection with laptops and iPods. Multiple devices can connect with your phone simultaneously and share the same 3G connection seamlessly.

This widely known video-sharing service comes in as a simple, fast and well-designed app for Symbian platform. With a clear front-end, Youtube allows you to search and play videos through the research bar at the top. Top Rated, Most Viewed or Most Recent categories are also displayed. It also gives you the option of uploading your videos with the ‘Upload’ tool. However, the playback quality may vary depending on the device and connection strength.

You can enjoy the same smooth web interface as it’s on your PC or Mac, with the Opera Mini mobile version. It uses a tabbed interface with the ability to open links in the background. Its Speed Dial feature can create shortcuts for nine of your favorite sites, displayed in thumbnail preview. With auto-complete feature in the address bar and a built-in search bar, the app is loaded with features. You will also find a number of privacy settings and plug-ins.

Foursquare app works as a social city guide and a rewarding game at the same time. It allows you to “check in” the app and inform your friends about your current location. It also lets you track the history of places visited by you and shows where your friends are. The gaming part comes in when you win points for various check-ins and can unlock different virtual badges.

The powerful Nokia Ovi Maps app serves as a comprehensive guide that allows users to navigate beyond the real world. With the ability to share content online, the application boasts of some really impressive 3D features. The map details are clear, featuring more than 200 cities and 3D terrain and landmarks with full 360 degrees. The latest update includes new car navigation features, with speed limit details and real time traffic information.

This includes a host of new and innovative apps to make your Symbian world come alive. With the inclusion of Nokia Maps, sports Tracker, Nokia Email, Nokia Chat, Conversation and Calculator, you have many others to keep you logged onto your smartphone for hours wherever you go.