The guys over at Nokia Beta Labs have formally launched the next-gen Java Runtime for S60 5th edition devices like Nokia 5800 and N97. The new Nokia Java Runtime 2.0 (JRT 2.0) is a totally re-written Java mobile execution environment for Nokia S60 devices.

The update is a 4 MB installation that modifies any already-installed Java MIDlets to work properly with the new runtime version. The new Java Runtime is integrated with Ovi, offering one-click application installation and automatic updates. Read more »

Another great contest ended today- the Handy Shell contest attracted 212 participants in total. And the shuffler just did its work by picking 10 lucky ones who will get the Handy Shell licenses for FREE for their phone.

Handy Shell, as you know is a premium application that totally transforms your default boring standby screen into a more lively, attractive and productive standby screen with shortcuts to many applications, clock, date, alarm, phone indicators, calendar events, contacts view, applications view, etc. - all from your home screen. Lets see who are the 10 lucky winners in the contest- Read more »

XpressBeer is a fun application written by Mobile Master for S60 5th Edition devices like Nokia 5800, N97 and 5530. It turns your phone into a Beer Can. With one click your beer will fill up & ready to drink.

The accelerometer based application is written in Phython and of course for free. Just install Python and the XpressBeer file in the same memory. Check the video demo below. While this is a fairly well done application, it is an early beta, though, so don’t expect it to be perfect and realistic as Hottrix’s iBeer. Read more »

The latest rumor out there is that Nokia 5800 may soon get a new software update. The latest firmware update to be out soon is v.31.0.015. There is no official word from the Finnish Giant about the update but a clue was found in a recent Nokia OVI Video.

The video released officially by Nokia Conversations few days back about the OVI Suite 2.0 Introduction clearly shows the Nokia 5800 phone being updated to new firmware. The new firmware version on display in the video is v31. Take a look below. Read more »

Here comes another premium application for Nokia 5800 to be given away for free to 10 participants. HANDY SHELL for S60 is around for quite sometime and its a popular application for the S60 devices including Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

Handy Shell provides you with 3 additional Standby screens (Today, Applications, Contacts) and advanced launcher which will completely change your smartphone’s look and increase its productivity. Handy Shell is fully integrated with main smartphone applications: Clock, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Profiles, Themes. Read more »

What a contest that was.. The MobiSystems OfficeSuite 5 contest got crazy response from all of you. Infact it was the most competitive contest by now with about 361 participants who tried their luck for this premium application.

As usual, only 10 lucky people got the Mobisystems Officesuite application for FREE. Lets check their names.. But dont get disheartened if you are not a winner this time too. Contests like these will never end on Tube5800 for the best applications available for Nokia 5800. You name it and we have it here for you. Its our own way to thank you all for your support and belief in us for all your Tube 5800 needs. Read more »

Mippin is a downloadable launcher taking you to the largest, mobile-internet news & entertainment service in the world. With 50,000 sites+ (Tube5800 included) it brings together news, magazines, blogs & videos into one simple place designed for your Nokia 5800 phone.

Search and browse content, Twitter great stories, read Mippin’s smart-recommendations, watch Youtube videos, read jokes, comics, or simply discover new sites via other users with similar interests. Its a fast, free and easy way to get the best of the web for your phone. Read more »

As you know, we are the biggest community of Nokia 5800 fans on the net and we have proudly grown to millions in number now. To cope up with the added responsibilities and workload, we are seeking some more helping hands to join our team of professionals here at Tube5800.

We are looking forward to hire the best guys in varied areas of expertise. If you are a PHP/ Wordpress Expert, Blogger, Web Designer, Website Manager, Virtual Assistant, Online Marketer or just a Nokia 5800 enthusiast who think can contribute in some way or the other for the blog, don’t hesitate to contact us. Read more »

So all you Tube5800 lovers, enjoying the contests carnival? Yeah! We are here again with another premium application contest which all mobile techies wish to own- MobiSystems OfficeSuite 5, the FIRST mobile office solution for the S60 5th Edition phones like 5800 & N97.

MobiSystems OfficeSuite 5 allows you to create, view and edit Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint files right on your phone. The latest version has the ability to open new Microsoft® Office 2007 DOCX and XLSX files on your phone. We will give away 10 licenses for FREE to the winners of the contest. Read more »

The JoikuSpot Premium Contest got an amazing response from all of you. About 180 participants entries were registered for the contest. But only 10 are the lucky winners who will get the premium application for FREE with lifetime free updates.

JoikuSpot lets you turn your Nokia 5800 into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and you can share your phone’s 3G internet connection with other WLAN devices like laptops, ipod touch, EeePCs, internet tablets, etc. Premium version supports secure corporate intraweb, email, all network protocols and comes with a faster internet speed. Lets see who are the lucky guys picked up today by the randomizer tool. Read more »