Nokia N97 Widgets

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Nokia N97 Widgets

Frazier Barretto, Jun 15, 2009 0745 hrs IST

Check out the quick functionality they offer

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Widgets are soon becoming a trend. After seeing its applicability on a PC (in Windows Vista) and then on phones like the Samsung (with its TouchWIZ interface), Nokia too has widgets for the N97. These are live widgets that change depending on the data they show. Widgets can broadly be classified into Online and Offline Widgets; online being the ones that need internet access, and offline being the ones that do not need a net connection and just source data from the device. The N97, which is Nokia's new touchscreen phone, comes with several widgets pre-installed and you can also download more from the Ovi store. Now let's take a look at each widget and what kind of additional quick functionality they provide.

There are about 16 default widgets that are provided with the Nokia N97. Of these 16 widgets present in the phone, you can have only five widgets on the Main Screen of the N97. The layout of the widgets can be adjusted in the home screen edit mode, and you can move widgets up or down according to your preference.

Favorite Contacts I

The name of this widget says it all. This widget lets you have four of your favorite contacts on the main screen. This is an Offline widget and is like your quick-dial or speed dial on the N97. Contacts can be given an image; their own or something of your choice. Tapping on the contact gives you the option to Call (Voice/Video), SMS, or e-mail the person. This is a very simple widget.

Favorite Contacts II

If you find that you have more than just four favorites in your phone book, you can have an additional four with this widget. The rest of the widget is same. With this widget you can now have eight contacts.

Shortcuts I

Shortcuts is another widget that speaks for itself. This too is an offline widget. The widget provides you with four shortcut options to applications in the phone, be it basic or the ones manually installed. This lets you have the most frequently used applications right at your fingertips. The widget by default has New Message, Web-Browser, Nokia Maps, and Music Player. You do have the option to customize the shortcuts to your choice of applications.

Shortcuts II

Similar to the Favorites II widget we have the Shortcuts II widget this lets you have an additional four shortcuts. The default shortcuts of the Shortcuts II widget are Contacts, Calendar, Images Browser, and Video Browser. Likewise you can customize the shortcuts to your choice.