Nov 28
Updated Nokia Podcasting Application
posted by: nitrio in Mobile Tech on 11 28th, 2006 | | No Comments »

Here is the updated version of Nokia Podcasting

Download: Nokia Podcasting 1.00.2

Minor updates include:

1. Default Download Limit `% Setting changed from 25% to 75%
2. Fixed ability to search within active Directories.

Oh? You didn’t know you could do that? Try this:
a. Open a directory in DIRECTORIES (The folder will change color to Yellow when active)
b. If there is a folder within that directory, click to activate it.
c. Choose OPTIONS>SEARCH and type in a key word or title.
d. The Search will look within the active directories.
e. A temporary folder will appear in DIRECTORIES with the search results. This will be cleared when you exit Nokia Podcasting.

This is helpful for finding content in many subfolders of the DIRECTORIES>PODCAST DISCOVERY folder. Or if you add your own favourite OPML directory and want to only search within that rather than a wider search. (Helpful also for international directories when wanting to search in local languages.)

3. Fixed problem with installing newer version of Podcasting over an older version. (See Updating Nokia Podcasting: FAQ for more information)

NOTE: We have noticed that the automatic updating feature still needs some work before its perfect.

If you are automatically updating many large files at the same time, sometimes not all of the episodes will update. (You will see a red “!” by the shows not updated.)

To fix this, you can either manually update the shows which failed, or if your device is plugged in- try changing the default Download settings to update every hour (staring at a specified time) instead of just once a day. This should pick up any failed updates.

Thank you all for the comments in the other posts. We are reading everything and continuing to evaluate what we can do to make things better. We’re already hard at work on implementing some of those issues. :-)

Original post by jan

Nov 9

We’ve already gotten some fantastic responses for the Nokia Podcasting feature “wish list” (Bookmarking, or remembering position last listened to, seems to be the hands down winner for most requested feature). Please keep the ideas and recommendations coming.

As many of you know, Nokia Podcasting features default directories to help users quickly find recommended content to help discover great audio and video podcasts. (One of my favourite new default directories is “International”, which highlights engaging podcasts from around the world in various local languages.)

So what are your favourite podcasts are why do you like them?
In the Comments section below, tell us your top 3 favourite podcasts (or Podcast Directories) which you think should be added.

Please list:
1. Name of Podcast
2. URL of RSS feed
3. Format (Audio or Video)
4. Why you think its a great podcast

Shameless self-promotion is acceptable.

We are specifically looking for content that would be immediately accessable to a general international audience for an excellent first time podcasting experience.

(Note: excessive vulgarity is not usually encouraged for featured podcasts.)

Original post by jan

Nov 9
Your Recommended Podcasts & Directories?
posted by: nitrio in Mobile Tech on 11 9th, 2006 | | No Comments »

We’ve already gotten some fantastic responses for the Nokia Podcasting feature “wish list” (Bookmarking, or remembering position last listened to, seems to be the hands down winner for most requested feature). Please keep the ideas and recommendations coming.

As many of you know, Nokia Podcasting features default directories to help users quickly find recommended content to help discover great audio and video podcasts. (One of my favourite new default directories is “International”, which highlights engaging podcasts from around the world in various local languages.)

So what are your favourite podcasts are why do you like them?
In the Comments section below, tell us your top 3 favourite podcasts (or Podcast Directories) which you think should be added.

Please list:
1. Name of Podcast
2. URL of RSS feed
3. Format (Audio or Video)
4. Why you think its a great podcast

Shameless self-promotion is acceptable.

We are specifically looking for content that would be immediately accessable to a general international audience for an excellent first time podcasting experience.

(Note: excessive vulgarity is not usually encouraged for featured podcasts.)

Original post by jan

Nov 7
Two New SEARCH alternatives
posted by: nitrio in Mobile Tech on 11 7th, 2006 | | No Comments »

Looks like some more Podcast directory owners are offering additional SEARCH options which are compatible with Nokia Podcasting. Check them out and leave comments with your feedback.

You can update your Search default settings as follows:
Nokia Podcast>Options>Settings>Connection>Search Service URL, then type in one of the following URLs:

Podsonoro (Spanish Podcast Directory Search)
http://www.podsonoro.com/searchservice/?keywords=#&format=rss

YouLoud
http://www.youloud.com/searchservice/?keywords=#&format=rss

Previously mentioned:

The PodLounge
http://mobile.thepodlounge.com/nokia_search.php?q=#

Podster (German Podcast Directory Search)
Click here for link

If there are any problems, you can restore the default;
Nokia Podcast>Options>Settings>Restore Default

Original post by jan