Symbian in Motion

This post will serve as the source for the latest TimeBar build and I will update it (and add a comment) each time a new build is released.

Almost as fast as I can post an update of TimBar, the next build is released! Is there any developer as fast and responsive as the3sky? It’s too bad Symbian Signed is doing everything they can to squash independent developers (see recent posts here and on Anthony Pranata’s blog) because then everyone could enjoy the full functionality of this awesome and absolutely necessary app rather than only those of use who already have a dev cert. Fortunately however, the3sky does include a self-signed version for those of you without a current dev cert.

Version 1.60 change log:

• Fixed time synchronization bug (time displayed no longer lags)
• Instant auto-refresh while changing option (woo hoo!)
• Remove option “End console”
• Fixed Anti-Aliasing bug
• Fixed Transparency bug (WOO HOO!)
• MP3 & AAC supported added (Priority order: wav -> mp3 -> aac)

And thanks to Hardeep for the heads-up on this latest build. :)

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Version 1.61 change log:

• changed the way synchronization using the automatic adjustment of the model, and the basic time synchronization system, the error should be within 3 seconds
• bug2, the frequency that is not associated with the timekeeping slots bug
• bug3, amended the silent mode timer bug

DOWNLOAD VERSION 1.61 BUILD 0715

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A request that I have been receiving a lot lately from developers and many others as well is to provide feeds for post comments. This is something that I’ve been meaning to do for a while but just haven’t had the time… so I made the time!

You’ll now find a link at the bottom of each post that will enable you to subscribe to the post’s individual comments feed in the reader of your choosing. Developers can now easily monitor comments about their apps; readers can easily stay on top of interesting discussions; and I can sleep easier knowing that my readers are happy. Woo hoo! :)

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The3sky has just released an updated version of TimeBar that has a few nice changes along with some work in progress. If you haven’t read my previous review of TimeBar, basically this is an app that display the current time on all screens (not just standby) and can play announcements (alarms) every hour.

The author has taken into account the fact that Symbian Signed has cut off public developer certificates, and has included a self-signed version along with the standard unsigned version. While functionality in the self-signed version is a bit limited (no auto-start), it’s better than nothing for those of you who haven’t had the chance to obtain a developer certificate.

If you do have a developer certificate, of course you should follow this guide (or similar) to sign the unsigned version of this app.

There is no ‘official’ change log, but here’s what I’ve got so far:

• 12-hour clock support (woo hoo!)
• integrated audible hour announcements with individual selection option
• transparency (doesn’t work well, author is working on it)
• restructuring of Options menu

This new build refreshes changes automatically (every minute I believe) but to apply your changes immediately go to Options -> End console and then Options -> Start console.

Enjoy!

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UPDATE: Download link removed - please go here for the latest version

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Jukka strikes again - and this time with a brand new offering that in my opinion, blows other task utilities out of the water. I think that Jukka probably had a tough time naming this app because to call it a “Task Manager” doesn’t really encompass all of its capabilities. Available to the public this Saturday July 7th on his new site www.DrJukka.com, Y-Tasks is actually a suite of utilities and diagnostic tools that are sure to please even the most advanced S60 user. In this review I’ll go through each of the seven components that make up the Y-Tasks suite and show you why this new freeware app is a must-have.

The Y-Tasks home screen shown above gives you access to each of the components within the app and each component performs entirely unique functions. The design of the app is also quite conducive to future additions so I’m excited to see what new components are added in the coming months and beyond.

• Filetypes

The Filetypes component allows you to view all recorded filetypes on our device and change file associations. How is that useful? Well just one example is MP3s. By default MP3 files will open in the integrated music player but now you can easily change the mapping so that they will open in a third-party player like MyStrands Social Player instead.

• Apps & Tasks

This is the actual task manager component in the app. Apps & Tasks will allow to to view installed apps and running tasks and display info about each item. Beyond that you can also easily bring running tasks to the forefront and even close or kill them as you wish.

• Processes

The Processes component allows you to browse through all of the processes and threads running on your device. You can view detailed info on each list item including IDs and capabilities, and you can also kill items from the main Options menu.

• Crash Monitor

Here’s where Y-Tasks gets even more unique. The Crash monitor can be set to run in the background even while Y-Tasks is closed and allows you to keep a detailed record of every crash and closure that takes place on your device. This is a very useful tool, especially if you are experiencing problems with any apps on your device.

With regard to the ability to run certain components of Y-Tasks in the background, in the first screenshot at the top of this post (The Y-Tasks home screen) you can see that two icons are ‘illuminated’ in green. This indicates that they are currently running in the background and will continue to run even after Y-Tasks is exited.

• Memory status

Memory status gives you a real-time view of the memory state of each drive on your device, as well as RAM. There is also a unique option to “Reserve memory”. This will reserve a block of RAM (any size you wish) and prevent it from being occupied by any app.

• Trace

The Trace component is a great tool that gives you a graphical monitor of your RAM and c: drive memory status. Just like the Crash monitor, Trace can be set to run in the background even after closing Y-Tasks and will keep a continuously updated graphical consumption chart. This is a great tool for analyzing the performance effects of individual apps and really does come in handy!

• Fonts

The last component in the initial Y-Tasks offering is a viewer that allows you to sample each and every font on your device. To use it you can add text manually or from a file/clipboard. Then you can access all of your existing fonts and apply them from the Options menu.

It’s really no surprise that Jukka has come out with such a great utility for his task management offering. I really enjoy how detailed many of the functions are - and yet you don’t have to be a programmer to operate and make use of them. As I said, I can’t wait to see what new components will be added to future versions of Y-Tasks but I’m also quite happy with the app in its current state. I highly recommend that you head over to Jukka’s site and check out this great app for yourself.

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Further to my review this past Monday of the awesome new freeware app NStarter, Nomiel has already released a nice update. It’s still unsigned, so please see the note at the top of my original review.

Change Log:

1. reboot is working now on E50. on other phones it must be quicker a little
2. fixed autostart bug, if program was installed on memory card
3. now you can turn off notifications about running program
4. nstarter now doesn’t start anything if keyboard is locked

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UPDATE: Download link removed. Please go to this post to download the latest version.

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