I was browsing the other day through the Ovi Store and found an unusual app called Carpe Diem Daily, so I downloaded and tried it. The basic idea is having an app that can make your daily day a more interesting experience. Every day there is a new task such as “take a picture of yourself with your pet”, then after you have completed the task you can show other users your results, share via twitter and then you can also see what other usershave done. Just access their website www.carpediemdaily.com to see other users tasks. Simple, yet interesting.

So today May 8th 2010, I started my Carpe Diem Daily and found today’s task which is “Record a small status video” and a small button saying ‘record’. I found nice to have camera integration, so I could record simple and easy. After recording a small 15 secs video, you are prompted to add a small note and then publish. Then you can share it via twitter.

You can watch my task here http://www.carpediemdaily.com/Tasks/08-May-2010/dcastrog

basically I was checking my facebook and took a small video of me with my booklet.

Suggestions for the developers? Well they could add a small homescreen widget to see the new tasks every day. That could make it better.If you want to make every day a bit more interesting you can find this app on the Ovi Store, and you can visit the Carpe Diem site to see new tasks and other user submissions.

So seize the day, it’s all yours!

dcastrog

Today I received an envelope directly from womworld Nokia. I’m now wondering what can be inside? It’s pretty light and small, so surely it is not a new device, a shame I know, but let’s open it

So inside there is an invitation card and says:

Dear David,

You are cordially invited to the Ovi Daily App “Must Have App of the Year” virtual awards 2009. The announcement will be made at blog.ovi.com/dailyapp in january 2010

Please find enclosed some sample applications for your consideration. The ballots open on december 14th 2009 and you will have just seven days to cast your votes in the corresponding categories.

Please watch the video embedded here for further information: blogs.nokia.com/dailyapp/appawards

May the best app win!

(QR code include)

Also, included inside the envelope there is this ultra cool USB stick which includes 6 apps that I will check out very soon. The apps are the following:

1. Fring

2. Nimbuzz

3. Nokia Barcode Reader

4. Touch Note

5. Tweets

6. World Mate

So now, in the following week I’m going to check these apps and then I will cast my vote. Exciting, I know. Keep an eye for more details on the next days! Meanwhile you may check some apps at the Ovi store and visit the Daily App Awards site to cast your own vote!

David CAstro

ps. wondering what does the QR code says?

“Why are you messing around with QR codes? You should be voting!”

Of course!