Podcasting app bug

Using the podcasting function to update automatically at a certain time does work, however after having connected and updated the podcast app does not disconnect the 3g connection. Because of this the schedule option is pretty useless as if it is used, the battery will run out in no time.
Also just a suggestion - for the timed podcast updater, it would be a good idea for the podcast app to startup automatically at the alloted time to download the podcasts - at the moment if you dont have the podcasting app open at the time - the automatic update wont run. Another alternative would be to have an option in the podcaster app where you can make it startup when the N95 8gb turns on.
(As already mentioned I am using an N95 8GB).
Is this the best way of making suggestions/bug issues to Nokia usuing this site? I want to help out and point out bugs but not sure where to do so.
ThanksMessage Edited by chrisp7 on 18-Nov-200702:05 PM

Use this to contact the podcasting team:
http://www.blogs.s60.com/nokiapodcasting/
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Jennifer,
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