How Nokia Music can turn you into a new music maestro

Ever feel like you’re drowning in a tsunami of new music? Well, now it’s time to turn on, tune in and rock out—all with the help of your Nokia smartphone! Nokia Music is an interactive, intuitive and, most importantly, free service with more than 24 million tracks for Nokia Lumia and Asha customers; it’s there to help you keep abreast of the ever-expanding and always exciting world of up-and-coming (and classic!) tunes. With turntables of fresh tracks at your fingertips, you’ll soon be able to give the professional DJs a run for their money…

Makes you a mix master

The killer attraction has to be Nokia Mix Radio—a smartphone music streaming service that offers you access to millions of songs without having to sign up, sign in, or listen to endless, disruptive adverts between tracks. When you click through to Mix Radio, just select your preferred genre—indie, jazz, country, spoken-word comedy, chart, rock, just to name a few—and you get to listen to a free mix-tape that’s been especially compiled for Nokia listeners.

Keeps on discovering

Bristol Musicologists Jethro Borthwick, Mark Lampo and Nick Pointon are the brains behind most of the mixes, and these data-crunching genuises, and their support team, are keen to make sure Nokia customers get a satisfying musical experience that’s both global and locally oriented, with artists and tracks sourced from all around the world. The mixes are continually updated, and they’re a great way to discover new music.

Fires your creativity 

If you want a slightly more personalised experience, you can Create a Mix by selecting three artists and letting the virtual DJ tailor a totally new playlist based on those choices. And if you like what you hear, you can download up to four mixes at a time to your handset to listen to offline any time you like, so you don’t have to worry about WiFi connections and data allowances—and none of it will cost you a penny!

Puts you in store for more

There’s a regular music Store, too, of course, in case you fall in love with the latest chart-topper and want to feast your ears on more; simply click through and use your Nokia account to purchase individual tracks or the whole album. While you’re in the Store, you can play samples from any song, and meanwhile take note of all the quick info you’ll need to show off your advanced musical knowledge (artist, genre, label and release date).

 Tells you all you need to know

Click on the artist’s name, and you’ll get a flood of useful trivia: not only convenient lists of all their albums, singles, most popular tracks and related artists, but a bio and image gallery as well, courtesy of Wikipedia, not to mention a handy Artist Mix, plus a list telling you which Mix Radio playlists that currently feature that artist. Back to the tune you’re actually listening to, though: scroll right and you get another list—this time, other music recommended to you based on the tune you’ve navigated from. Talk about comprehensive…

Gets you to gigs

So, now you’ve heard the single and downloaded the album—but no respectable music junkie would call themselves a true fan unless they’ve seen the band live. Not a problem: with Nokia Music’s Gig Finder, your smartphone can search for local live music listings based on your GPS location. Once you’ve found a kick-ass concert, you can pinpoint the venue using HERE Maps, get directions, buy tickets, check out what else is happening at that venue, and, in case this gig has sold out, you can see where else that band or act is playing. Phew! A one-stop-shop for gig-goers.

Gives you something extra special

Finally, if that isn’t all enough, for a teeny monthly subscription fee (€3.99/$3.99), you can access Nokia Music+, which is an enhanced version of all the above. It lets you skip unlimited tracks in the Mixes (as opposed to the free version’s six skips an hour), download as many Mixes as you can fit on your phone, listen at a higher quality, and see the lyrics to your favourite songs, karaoke-style, on your smartphone’s screen.

With all this combined, you’ll be a new music maestro before you can say top tune. And if you’ve already been using these brilliant features, we’d love to hear what new music gems you’ve unearthed so far.

How 3D printing makes smartphone customization easier

First 3D movies, then 3D TV, and now 3D printing? Those Star Wars holograms are starting to look a little old hat from where we’re standing in the twenty-first century. But, wait: what actually is 3D printing? And how’s it going to make expressing yourself with your smartphone easier? Surely slapping ink on paper is a pretty two-dimensional process, right?

Slice it right

Well, yes; but 3D printing, aka additive manufacturing, is more like building than printing—or, at least, the part we’d recognise as printing is in fact just one step in the process. Additive manufacturing takes blueprints from software like CAD or animation modelling programmes, and chops them up (virtually) into cross sections, like very thin slices. These slices then get printed (so far, so familiar), and, as the printing proceeds, the machine binds them together in order so that the virtual model from the blueprints takes shape as a 3D reality.

The binding methods vary, and the materials used for the slices also vary (paper, polymers, metal and even ceramics, glass and precious metals are all used), but though the tech is complex, the end result is the same: rather than merely printing out the blueprints for construction or model-building or parts manufacturing, 3D printers can be used to print functional components from scratch.

The 3d printed pluses

Any catch? Not really. 3D printing is faster than ordinary manufacturing, and, if you’re working with relatively small quantities of parts, it can also be less expensive than, for instance, injection moulding processes. And, unlike what the industry has started to call ‘subtractive’ manufacturing, there’s very little waste.

Instead of cutting and drilling into your raw materials to stick them together and leaving large offcuts behind, additive manufacturing only uses the exact material needed to make the part. Plus you cut down on the manufacturing needed to make the very specific manufacturing tools themselves, since the 3D printer does all the work. The tech isn’t perfect yet; it’s not dirt cheap and it’s messy if it goes wrong (think goo!), but it’s improving very quickly.

A swell shell

So how does it affect me? To start with 3D printers are starting to break into the domestic market, with prices in the low thousands, which has got to be getting plenty of cottage industry crafters very excited indeed. The model-making possibilities for engineers and designers have exploded; 3D printing makes it considerably faster to produce a prototype than ever before. What’s more, office suppliers, Staples, are soon to open European branches with a 3D print facility. Then of course there’s the Nokia initiative to help people to 3D print shells for their Nokia Lumia 820s.

Express yourself

Why have we done this? Well, for a start, personal expression is part of Nokia’s design DNA. In fact, we’ve created phones that help people stand out from the crowd for decades. By working with Makerbot to make 3D printing affordable, we hope to both inspire personal expression, and accelerate the development of an exciting new technology.  Added to that it’s incredibly exciting to see what people create and how they makes shells to reflect their personalities and lifestyles.

Living in the future just keeps getting better and better, but what most excites you about the 3D possibilities? Let us know in the comments below.

5 cool videos for Nokia Lumia 920 lovers we found on the Web this week

Discover what the world's been doing with Lumia

As another seven days go whizzing by, we’ve been busy hunting out all the best Nokia Lumia inspired videos. Our fantastic five choices this week all feature the world’s most innovative smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 920. Perhaps unsurprisingly they focus on many of those unique features we love best, wireless charging, Optical Image Stabilization, imaging and cinemagraph. To see for yourself, head down south and click play.

Lumia boys in the hood

Recently Nokia, launched a cool competition asking Nokia employees to use their Nokia smartphones to make a Switch Pitch video. The response was incredible, with over three thousand people from four continents showcasing their creative and sales mastery. Alas there could only be one winner and that honour went to Ben G’s and his awesome Nokia Lumia 920 rap.

DIY wireless charging

Like pretty much ever one who uses it, we’re massive fans of wireless charging. If we had the chance we’d have a wireless charger everywhere we lay our phone. Well, now thanks to some handy work from one our favorite YouTube channels lobbamobba, it looks like that dream is coming closer to reality.

Pop goes the cinemagraph

Nacho Pop is an Australian DJ and dancer who’s been showcasing the cinemagraphic magic of the Nokia Lumia 920 on Australian TV. While we might not have his moves we certainly know how to make his magic.

Tip top tips

When it comes to imaging there are few smartphones more adept than the Nokia Lumia 920. But how do you get the best out this mobile photography masterpiece? One way is to check out The Nokia Blog’s Mark Guim’s handy tips video.

Start your OIS engines

Last, but by no means least, Eugen Diskin from Russian blog,wp7forum.ru  puts the Nokia Lumia 920’s Optical Image Stabilization to the test by pitting it against a Samsung Galaxy S4. Both smartphones are strapped onto a remote-controlled car, which is then towed, due to some unfortunate luck with the batteries. Despite or maybe because of this, the car combo makes for an interesting view and video

That’s this weeks round up of the Lumiatastic videos. We hope they entertained and educated you as much as us. If you’ve discovered any others that you think should be shared with the wider world, be sure to let us know down below.

Get gardening with your Nokia Lumia

Even though, in the UK at least, it remains mighty cold, the past week has seen the start of spring in the Northern hemisphere.

For many people, this is the most beautiful of all the seasons. Flowers are in bloom, lush greenery returns to our rolling hills and cute, furry creatures come out of hibernation. Rebirth and joy are carried on the fresh air breeze! Cue Vivaldi!

Strip away all the romance and there’s another reason that a lot of people love spring – it’s a time to get outdoors and indulge in a spot of gardening.

Whether you are are planting flowers to make gardens prettier or growing vegetables and herbs for cooking, there can be little doubt that there is tremendous satisfaction to be gleaned from getting your hands dirty in the soil.

As ever, your Nokia Lumia smartphone can be of assistance to you. Here are five apps to help you rediscover those green fingers.

Garden 360 (£1.99)

Garden 360 helps you to stay on top of your gardening activities. 

It has a friendly and easy to use interface that lets you record which plants you’ve planted, and when you did it. You can add notes to each plant, take photos and keep a journal to monitor your progress.

This app is particularly useful for people growing vegetables in their garden or allotment. It has a tool for you to rate your harvest. Perhaps, in conjunction, with your journal history you’ll be able to identify the conditions or techniques that get you maximum results.

My Garden (free)

Gardening doesn’t have to be a solitary pursuit. My Garden is a social network aimed at keen gardeners who want to share their knowledge, post their photos, meet up at events and even let other people know if they have seeds for sale.

This app lets you access the My Garden network (it’s free to sign up) on your Nokia Lumia smartphone, read and send messages and keep a gardening to do list.

The social element is quite useful because you discover the most popular plants that are being grown and, if you haven’t already, jump on the bandwagon. There are also descriptions and useful information about the different plant types.

Botany (£0.79)

If you’re eager to start gardening as a proper hobby (as opposed to just mowing the lawn and throwing some weed killer around) then this might be a good place to start. 

If offers you all the theory and information that you need to become a smart and productive gardener.

Using tutorials, flashcards and quizzes you can learn about plants and seeds, respiration, mineral nutrition and plenty of other green topics.

Greenhouse Gardening (£3.99)

This is more of an e-book rather than an app but it might be worth investing in if you do have a greenhouse.

There are considerable advantages to growing your plants and vegetables in a greenhouse environment – you can grow food at a controlled temperature all year round.

Greenhouse Gardening includes stories and tips to help you learn and get the most out of indoor growing.

Gardener’s Calendar (free)

Timing is key if you want to produce good results in the garden and this app helps you to keep track of what you have planted and when.

You set up the app to provide reminders for when you need to water certain plants or when others are ready to be harvested. 

The app synchronises with the lunar cycle, which, according to some, can have a direct impact on the quality of plant growth. Sounds ridiculous? Why not download this app and see what all the fuss is about?

How to tell if you’ll love the JBL PlayUp Wireless Speaker for Nokia

It wasn’t that long ago when mobile music meant carrying a device the size of a small suitcase. The first real boom box, called the Superscope was launched by Marantz in 1976, but the heyday of the ghetto blaster was the eighties, when they just kept getting louder and bigger.

Faster forward to 2013 and you get as much music power in something half the size. What’s more, if it’s the The JBL PlayUp Wireless Speaker for it will stream music from your phone, too. But how do you know if this wireless speaker is right for you? Simple, see if you fulfill these criteria.

You want your music to sound fantastic

Speakers have changed beyond recognition since Bell Labs engineers, Chester W. Rice and Edward W. Kellogg invented the first electrostatic loudspeaker in 1921. With acoustic craftsmanship from JBL, you’ve got great 360 degree all-around quality sound. What’s more,  you’ll enjoy clear, loud sound delivered from a specially designed bass port with a power range of 10 watts. In fact, it works like a mini sub to give real oomph to the MP3 tracks on your phone. Trust us, your eardrums will say thank you.

You want to play your music anywhere, with anyone

Robert Browning, the English poet once said. “He who hears music, feels his solitude peopled at once.” Living in Victorian England his idea of chillin’ to tunes was probably more string quartet than Basement Jaxx. That said the sentiment still rings true. If you’re feeling lonely there’s no better cure than cranking up your music. With the The JBL PlayUp for Nokia you can do that anywhere, anytime. Wireless and with an optimal battery life of up to 10 hours, your music goes where you go. Added to that, it plays not just your music but if they have a Bluetooth or NFC enabled device, your friends’ music, too. If you want a party in your pocket, look no further.

You want your music easy

Research has shown that smartphone users are some of the heaviest consumers of music, with 42% claiming to have a collection of between 2-5,000 songs and 27% listening for 4-6 hours per day. But what’s the point of all that if you can’t find a simple way to enjoy it? The JBL PlayUp for Nokia is compatible with all phones, music players and other devices, which support NFC and Bluetooth v. 2.1 + EDR.

What’s more, besides connecting with Bluetooth it can be plugged into any 3.5 mm audio connector. And let’s not forget the design. The tapered shape and rubbery surface make it easy to get a grip, pick it up and take it away. These features combined make all music easy listening.

Has the JBL PlayUp for Nokia ticked all your boxes? If the answer is a passionate yes, we’re willing to bet our entire record collection that you’ll get as loved up with it as we are. And if you’ve already fallen head over heels, why not share details of your musical romance below.

Lights out for Earth Hour

Saturday March 23 between 8.30 and 9.30PM isEarth Hour. It’s the largest symbolic mass participation event in the world.

Nokia Phone Recycler
Use the Search button on your Lumia, then Bing Vision to scan the QR code.

And taking part is easy – just sign up atwww.earthhour.org and switch off your lights.

Earth Hour this year will be celebrated by hundreds of millions of people in 7001 cities and towns across 152 countries. And Nokia will be taking part, too, with the lights being switched off at its main offices around the world at the appointed hour.

Of course, a one-hour blackout won’t be enough to solve the world’s climate issues. It’s a symbolic occasion to raise and maintain awareness of environmental issues.

But Nokia’s commitment to the environment goes a long way beyond the symbolic. We have recently detailed the many ways in which we go to great lengths with the design and production of Nokia’s Lumia 820 to avoid environmental harm. And, of course, we’re always delighted when third-party organisations recogniseour efforts in this area.

But for some areas we need our customers’ help. Nokia has an extensive recycling programme, for example, but it won’t be much use unless people are prepared to give up their old phones!

To help people learn more about how recycling phones works, and what happens to your old phone, the sustainability team has recently created a new game, Nokia Phone Recycler, which explains exactly what happens to each part of your phone after you’ve handed it over.

 

So, switch off your lights for a start – but then raid that kitchen drawer for the phones you’re hoarding.

5 cool videos for Nokia Lumia lovers we found on the Web this week

One thing about the Nokia Lumia family that never ceases to amaze us is how much creativity it inspires. To celebrate this (and to give us a fantastic excuse to surf the web) we’ll be putting together a weekly showcase of all the coolest Lumia themed videos we’ve discovered. This week’s fantastic five are as multifaceted and colourful as the Lumia itself.  To see for yourself, scroll on down.

Wide Web World

First up, “Wide Web World” is a stunning video created entirely by using the satellite images from Nokia’s HERE Maps 3D. Directed by Vimeo user Paul Wex, who also did the music for the piece, “World” it showcases amazing views from around the world, as seen through the eye of the app. All we can say is wow!

A hip hop surprise

If you’re a professor of hip hop the likelihood is you’re used to unusual days. But Portuguese musical academic, Bruno, had no idea his commute to work was going to be interrupted by a set put together by his idol DJ Ride. All caught in true candid camera style on a Nokia Lumia 920.

Jeremy’s secret

Fan videos done well are always epic and this one by Thom Starkshad us grinning from ear to ear. Jeremy it seems has exceptionally good taste in smartphones for one so young.

 Low light lovers

Okay, so we know the Windows Phone Challenge has been around a while, but this brand new version hammers home  exactly why Nokia Lumia lovers love low light so much.  

The most awesome unboxing video ever

There have been quite literally thousands of unboxing videos made. None, however, have ever been as awesome as this one for the Nokia Lumia 920.  A bold claim? Click play to have your mind blown.

That’s this weeks round of Lumia lushness. If you’ve found any other video gems be sure to share in the comments below.  Who

Why the Nokia Lumia 920 is fantastic for filmmakers

Nokia Music isn’t just about listening to your favourite tracks. It’s also about finding new ones, too. It’s this joy of discovery, which recently ledNokia Music in association with Sundance London, to launch the Nokia Music Short Film Competition. The aim is to have filmmakers showcase the amazing, unusual and unknown music scenes in their cities.

Filmmakers need to simply upload a short 15 to 60 secs video trailerby March 21^st visualizing the underground music scene in their chosen city. If their idea is picked, they’ll receive Nokia Lumia 920s and a $5,000 budget to shoot their film, plus a guaranteed a special screening at the Sundance London Film & Music Festival (2013) in April.

One person who’s already been inspired by this idea and run with it is Aaron Rogers, a filmmaker from London. Using the Nokia Lumia 920, Aaron went out to investigate the underground scene in the UK capital.

As you can see from his one-minute short film, the result was spectacular. So we hooked up to find why the Nokia Lumia 920 is so good for shooting short movies. Here’s what Aaron had to say.

Beautifully slick

“The Nokia Lumia 920 is a slick and beautifully manufactured phone. The operating system is a joy to use and its performance is exceptional. As a filmmaker the main things I need in a camera are manual control over aperture, focus and ISO plus a choice of white balance presets relevant to my environment.”

A low light delight

“I’ve taken the phone to all of the shoots that I have been involved in plus more since having the device and have tried to incorporate it into the production as if I was solely using the footage shot on the phone. I have come across some really strong aspects of the camera. The phone deals with light really well – both in low light and in bright environments. However, in the video cameras settings by default, the white balance is set to ‘AUTO’, which does cause a few issues. This is due to the phone trying too hard to adjust to the mixture of colour temperatures in the room, so in hindsight set your white balance before shooting from the selection of presets available.”

Really impressive optics

“The OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser) is really impressive. For those familiar with editing tools such as Adobe Premiere CS6 – It’s like having the ‘Warp Stabiliser’ plugin constantly turned on.  The optics are really impressive for a phone. When comparing it to the iPhone 5 the colour, clarity and general look of the image far exceeds the iPhone.”

Focusing on focus

“The biggest challenge I found with the Lumia 920 is the focus. In the settings you have two options and that is to have ‘Continuous focus’ on or off. When this setting is on it does work very well at focusing on the thing most prominent in the image. However, lets say you were shooting through trees branches and you had your subject walking towards you in frame. The phone would really struggle at deciding what to focus on – the tree or the subject, and they aren’t subtle focus pulls.

So if you turned ‘Continuous focus’ off would you be able to manually focus on what you choose to? Afraid not – you then lose all ability to focus what so ever. You can’t press the shutter button half way down or even touch to focus as that initiates recording.“

A serious bit of kit for filmmakers

“Overall though the phones camera capabilities are really strong and show a big development in portable technology. I think it’s amazing how things have evolved the past 5 years. How you can now get perfectly good Full HD footage on a phone and how DSLR’s have had a massive influence on the film industry. As a whole I think the Lumia 920 is a serious bit of kit for the independent filmmaker due to how convenient it is to have a refined 1080p image in your pocket, that unless you tell someone -wouldn’t necessarily guess it was shot on a phone.”

It’s great to see that serious filmmakers are taking the Nokia Lumia 920 seriously. We’re convinced that smartphones can revolutionize filmmaking. But what about you? Is this the beginning of a whole new genre or just a cinematic flash in the pan? Lets us know your thoughts below.

Meet Stefanie Suchy: the Nokia x Burton comp photography finalist

You only have to check out the insane variety of tricks to see that snowboarding is one of the planet’s most creative sports. To help celebrate this aerial artistry, Nokia recently teamed up with Burton to challenge the world’s best visual artists to produce something amazing. The brief was simple: Use film, photography or art to show what makes snowboarding’s culture so special.

 

The response was incredible, with nearly a thousand entries flooding in. As you’d expect there was an especially strong showing from photographers. But in the end there could be only one photography finalist, and that honour went to Stefanie Suchy for her photograph: ”Gabby Maiden mad because there is no snow in summer” Part of her prize was to jet off to Vail, Colorado, to photograph the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championship on her Nokia Lumia 920. Now back in the Germany, we hooked up with her to find out more about her adventure, her photography and how she got on with her new smartphone.

What made you enter the #NokiaxBurton and how did you feel when you discovered you were one of the two finalists? 

I got an email about the competition. I’ve always been into board sports, surfing and skateboarding, but never had a chance to check out the mountains. So when I heard about a huge snowboarding event, connected to two strong brands that have had a place in my life since I was thirteen, it just sounded like an awesome experience.

 I was also really inspired by the challenge of capturing everything on a mobile phone. Nowadays, it’s really easy to become a photographer by buying an expensive DSLR camera. Shooting with a mobile phone really proves whether you have a good eye for things. So, I was really curious to see if I could capture the atmosphere and lifestyle without hiding behind a big, bossy camera.

 What’s the story behind your winning entry?

 My picture is of Gabby Maiden, the first professional black female snowboarder and a really fun girl with a great personality. I met her in New Orleans on a shoot with Nikita Clothing. We spent a week in the sun with their snowboard crew and, even though we were just skating because there was no snow, the girls had a distinctive lifestyle. They made me love snowboarding before I even tried it.

What do you think of Vail and the US Open? 

I spent some of the best days of my life there, not only because the guys from Nokia took such good care of us, but also because I was just blown away by the atmosphere, the energy, the nature and the muscle pain! I’ve never been in the mountains before, and probably after Vail, every other mountain I go to will disappoint me.

I loved the contrast between the quiet nature and the intensity of the riders on the half pipe. I loved the hugs, chilling in the rider’s tent and the wild parties. It felt as if every emotion was mixed up with this crazy culture, and packed into the tiny village of Vail village, before being transformed into the mind-blowing jumps of the snowboarders.

What were your first impressions of the Nokia Lumia 920? Which features most impressed you and why?  

 I’m used to the iPhone 4S, so my first impression unpacking the Lumia 920 was that it was quite big. When I turned it on I understood why. It needs space for that amazing screen. It’s really clear and the picture looks as though it’s on the glass, not beneath it. As a very visual person, that really amazed me. I also love the layout, the graphics and the white fonts on black background. It looks like in a design magazine.

Next thing I tried out was the camera. It was quite dark and I have to say that the photos the Lumia 920 takes in low light conditions are really impressive. And in daytime even more. Even shooting pictures of fast movements was no problem. When I was tracking the snowboarders in their jumps, I didn’t have one shaky picture. It’s really is proof that mobile phones can out-do your digital camera. I’m a bit worried I won’t use my DSLR as much now, because shooting on a phone with a good camera is just so much faster, easier and on point. Plus, you always have your phone in your pocket.

 Needless to say, we’re very happy to hear that Stef gave the Burton US Open, Vail and the Nokia Lumia 920 all such a big thumbs up. Now we’re looking forward to see what amazing images she produced with the world’s most innovative smartphone. If you are too, be sure to watch this space. 

Asha App Spotlight: BBC Top Gear News

To coincide with the imminent return of Formula 1, our Asha App Spotlight this week shines upon the official BBC Top Gear News app.

While the TV show, and its three curmudgeonly presenters, are not to everyone’s tastes there is no doubt that it has a massive and devoted worldwide fanbase. One estimate suggests that 350 million people in 170 countries watch Top Gear every week!

What cannot be disputed is that the people behind Top Gear know, and love, their cars. As you would expect all this enthusiasm and expertise is fully reflected in this app.

BBC Top Gear News is split into three different sections:

• The latest motoring news
• Behind the scenes at the TV Show
• Car reviews

It’s very neatly laid out and the simple navigation means that you are never more than a couple of clicks away from one section to another.

In addition the app, provides links to their pages on Facebook, Twitter, their website and the Top Gear shop.

It’s a particularly good time to be using this app, as it’s the Geneva Motor Show this month. I can attest that the app was regularly updated with a constant trickle of latest news, feature-length articles and photos from this showpiece event.

If you’re a serious motorhead then you’ll also appreciate the reviews section. From scrolling through the list, it seems they concentrate rather more on supercars than your average family-friendly hatchbacks but it’s more entertaining that way, isn’t it?

World’s most popular factual show

I know plenty of people who don’t care about cars but who are still avid Top Gear fans.

This phenomenon is often attributed to the on-screen chemistry of the presenters and the high production values of the films. When you’re watching a race between a fighter plane and a sports car, you know that no expense has been spared.

I think the real strength of this app is the behind the scenes at Top Gear articles. Here’s a flavour of some of the latest content in this section:

• Producer Andy Wilman on their latest ‘Africa’ special
• Feature on actor James McAvoy during his Top Gear Lap
• Updates from Top Gear USA
• A special preview of upcoming shows

These all serve to underline why Top Gear is so popular – it’s a big club for people who love cars, and taking you behind the scenes makes you feel like a member.

If I had one gripe about this app, then it would be that it doesn’t include any video content.

That aside, if you like cars and you like Top Gear, then you’ll want to install this on your Nokia Asha device straight away.