After formation of Symbian Foundation, I searched a lot for some Symbian stuff for my S60 Smartphone like Wallpaper and Themes- Now Greg and Baptiste at SEE09 -Organizers of the Symbian Foundation has release a nice symbian theme. The theme color of the Symbian Foundation is consistent s60 v5 and has a symbian desktop wallpaper with complete custom icons. I have installed it on my N & E series Nokia Device and I am loving it!
Horizon App Store- launched at the Symbian Exchange and Exposition 2009 by Symbian Foundation, Is an official portal for applications that are compatible with smartphones based on Symbian OS. Horizon App Store already has 50 applications, which include YouTube, Twitter and many more. Currently there is no client app for Mobile devices for direct download, hope we will see one soon.
A total of five stores now support Symbian Horizon. Along with the initial stores announced, Ovi Store by Nokia, Samsung Applications Store and AT&T’s MEdia Mall, two new stores are now participating: China Mobile’s Mobile Market, and Sony Ericsson’s PlayNow arena.
Nokia Ovi Store now allows Content Redownload - They can call it "Content Insurance". This new service lets Ovi Store users, who previously purchased and downloaded content to their device, to redownload, recover, and restore the content in the event that something happens to it.
The latest release of the Ovi Store brings simple way to restore any content you’ve already purchased or downloaded. Now forget about network connection error while downloading, accidentally deletion of content, firmware update and phone reset. Now enjoy the wide range of apps, games, ringtones, podcasts, and video clips from Ovi Store without any worry. Ovi guys have created a quick tutorial video (below), check it out.
"Many thanks to Here and now users for all your feedback. Based on that we were finally able to solve the nasty wrong location problem that had us puzzled for quite a while. You can read the story in the forum if you are into technical details.
Also based on your feedback, the client now checks whether Here and now was started from the browser bookmark or from the application grid. On exit it returns to the browser bookmarks only if it was started from the browser. This was supposed to be in the summer release already, but it was left out due to a human error.
This release also fixes some bugs including one that is actually only visible when there are three or more previews. Which is nice, because we have just released two new services:
-Movies listing your favourite flicks nearby.
-Restaurants showing the fine dining possibilities around you. "
This is nice Metal Texture theme by NCA for Nokia Touch Devices, The theme is divided into red, green, and blue three colors. Comes with beautiful wallpaper for Nokia touch screen devices like Nokia N97, 5800 XM, 5530 XM etc.
"Espoo, Finland - Nokia announced that it has today filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in Delaware, alleging that Apple's iPhone infringes Nokia patents for GSM, UMTS and wireless LAN (WLAN) standards.
As a leading innovator in wireless communications, Nokia has created one of the strongest and broadest patent portfolios in the industry, investing more than EUR 40 billion in R&D during the last two decades. Much of this intellectual property, including the patents in suit, has been declared essential to industry standards. Nokia has already successfully entered into license agreements including these patents with approximately 40 companies, including virtually all the leading mobile device vendors, allowing the industry to benefit from Nokia's innovation.
The ten patents in suit relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA) and wireless LAN standards. The patents cover wireless data, speech coding, security and encryption and are infringed by all Apple iPhone models shipped since the iPhone was introduced in 2007.
"The basic principle in the mobile industry is that those companies who contribute in technology development to establish standards create intellectual property, which others then need to compensate for," said Ilkka Rahnasto, Vice President, Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia. "Apple is also expected to follow this principle. By refusing to agree appropriate terms for Nokia's intellectual property, Apple is attempting to get a free ride on the back of Nokia's innovation."
During the last two decades, Nokia has invested approximately EUR 40 billion in research and development and built one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR portfolios, with over 10,000 patent families. Nokia is a world leader in the development of GSM technologies and its evolution to UMTS / 3G WCDMA as well as wireless LAN, which is also demonstrated by Nokia's strong patent position in these technologies."
Today Nokia Ovi Suite gets its first update after garduation from the Nokia Betalabs, Nokia Betalabs has not announced about it officially but this update brings -
1-Latest USB Cable Driver Support.
2-Enhanced Device Software Support.
You can check for the Ovi update by just clicking on "Software Update" under "Tools" tab , the size of the update pack is about 16 MB.
Nokia UKN-Gage is having a promotional campaign in which you can get a free N-gage game activation code by installing n-gage client on your device and registering a player name at N-gage.com - the campaign is also open for N-gage players who already registered and have a player name at N-gage.com,they just have to proved their player name and the free activation code will be delivered via e-mail.
You have to just follow 7 steps guide at http://www.n-gagewizard.com/ and you will get you free game activation code.
Note:- This Promotional Offer is valid for UK only.
I know , this app stands for nothing but fun- This a lite free flash app that you can just transfer to your Nokia touch device and run. Just give it to a child and watch.
This nice stamp post like Eiffel Tower theme for Nokia s60 device by Harry. Theme pack has separate installation file for Nokia S60 FP1 and FP2 device.
After Mega Monsters -two new N-gage games EA Sports Tiger Woods PGA Tour & Powerboat Challenge are now released, you can download the trial through PC as N-gage client ''Showroom" is not working, I have tried a lot to download the demo of these game on all of my N-gage enabled devices but it failed to open the "Showroom" . Hope so N-gage is going to fix this problem.
EA SPORTS™ TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR
"Play as Tiger and challenge other leading PGA TOUR pros with the most realistic championship golf experience on mobile! Bringing an unprecedented level of authenticity and game features, this is the must have golf game for both seasoned vets and first time players. Do you have what it takes to become a golfing legend?"
"Pimp up your powerboat and go full throttle to compete against cool dudes and hot chicks in high-speed racing on twisted rivers. Prove your drive style and pass the buoys along the course to fill up your boost bar and to unlock additional tuning options."
To download the game on device navigate to the Store tab in the N-gage client in your Nokia device, select "Option" and then "Update Now", you will see the updated game database in the store.- Hope so it will work for you...!
Wishing a very Happy Deepawali to all my Readers and Followers across the world. Celebrate the festival of Light with Joy and Happiness. Stay safe from crackers and enjoy the sweets.
Nokia India is having a special Diwali offer to celebrate the festive of light.
The Nokia N900 might have just been released and world just started loving it, rumours of a new Nokia N920 have surfaced today. An spy image of Nokia N900 successor -showed up at Nokiaport.de forum. While the N900 sports a hardware full QWERTY keyboard and a smaller resistive screen, the N920 should leave the keyboard and upgrade the screen to the capacitive technology allowing for multi-touch input. It is said that Nokia N920 will come with a big 4.13” capacitive touchscreen display. The details are a still very thin. The leaked photo above is also not telling much. The specifications i believe, as N900 successor, 32GB mass memory and micro-SDHC memory card expansion, built-in OMAP3430 processor and 5 megapixel auto-focus lens with a GPS receiver module and the accelerator, while the 3.5 mm headphone jack, such as, stereo speakers, TV-out interface, stereo Bluetooth and other functions.
"Wreak havoc in the biggest monster smash on mobile. Smash, crush and stomp your way through fully destructible 3D cities to gain more power, strength and speed. With a few surprises along the way – who knows what these cute, cuddly and colossal creatures are capable of! This is what happens when a mad scientist gets his hands on a borrowed gene splicer, a surplus government nuclear reactor and a supply of adorable animals - Mega Monsters! Choose your monster and prepare to wreak havoc for those who get in your way!"
To download the game on device navigate to the Store tab in the N-gage client in your Nokia device, select "Option" and then "Update Now", you will see the updated game database in the store.
Furtiv is new name in social media sharing solutions for mobile devices, Furtive integrates itself with Nokia Share Online on your device and allows you to upload directly from the Camera and Gallery in your device to your service of choice, with single click uploads of pictures and videos.
Furtiv support YouTube, Facebook,Picasa and Twitter. Status updates for all of these services are also handled by Furtiv. If that wasn’t enough, Furtiv also adds shortcuts for Facebook, Twitter and Flickr to your S60 homescreen, so you can easily check your friends status updates and there is more- Furtive dosen't need to install any app on your device. You just have to get settings to configure your phone to use our solution.
Point your Nokia web browser to furtiv.mobi to download the ShareOnline setting.
Nokia Music Store India is Celebrating the Festival of fire Deepawali by giving 100 Free tracks as a Deepawali Gift to Indian Music Lovers.
Nokia Music Store India is giving 27 Bollywood Hits, 25 South Hits ,26 Devotional Songs & 22 other fabulous tracks to Music Lover free of cost. To download free tracks you just need to sign in to Nokia Music Store PC client with you Nokia Music account and you are ready to download the free tracks.
Wishing A Very " Happy Deepawali " to all S60 Betalabs Visitors.
Today we are going to present an interesting and creative application MoBots. This software enables you to create custom gadgets - robots who, after a simple setup automatically act as gentlemen devoted their business or entertainment.
MoBots are small applications that you can build in your phone using a very simple graphical interface. They act automatically on specific events like small robots.
They are so simple, that only contain three types of bulding blocks:
Events
Yellow block that represent events capable to awake up your MoBot, like clock, incoming calls and sms, or enter a cell location or a bluetooth range..
Conditions
Green blocks that represents conditions that should occur when the MoBots receive previous event, to allow the execution of the task, like the active profile, time, or location...
Commands
Blue blocks that represents the actions will take place automatically when the above is true, like ring, vibrate, place a misscall, send an sms or mms.. etc.
MoBots is working on a simple system events, conditions and actions - which is good interaction for robot "missions". Robots are acting as the basis of location (according to Cell ID, rather than GPS), an incoming call, missed call, incoming SMS, gestures (only phone with motion sensor), time or equipment connected via bluetooth or phone. These are the basic (yellow) events and determine which should MoBot start working. If one or more conditions is met (green) ,the robot moves to fulfill the mission (blue). Can send SMS MMS can take the call, see text (you can use variables), Launch the audio file, send msg in the social network Twitter, change the profile, call the last missed call, open a Web page, or even activate or deactivate other MoBots.
Samuli Ylinen from Nokia Ovi Suite team over Nokia Betalabs Blog has reported about Graduation of Nokia Ovi Suite. S60 Betalabs and most of the other got their hands with graduated Nokia Ovi Suite before any formal announcement on 12 Oct, As web updates are made available before any announcement.
Right from Nokia Betalabs Blog:-
"Hi all. As some of you Beta Labs users have noticed, we started yesterday deploying Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0.0.10 release via web update for existing Beta users. At the same time, users visiting ovi.com’s and nokia.com’s Nokia Ovi Suite web pages were able to download Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0.0.10 release. If you didn’t get web update notification, you can download software directly.
This means, that Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 Beta is now Graduated from Nokia Beta Labs, going into public and many many users will start to use this application around the world. We’re also working towards placing Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0.0.10 into product CD/DVDs in device sales boxes."
"Currently Nokia Ovi Suite 2.0 supports exactly 142 different device models from Nokia (over 200, if you count in all different variants). Lots of issues found by you have been incorporated into product during the development.
This is good opportunity for us in Nokia Ovi Suite team to thank you for your efforts. We’ve masses of feedback and feature suggestions from you available and we’re consolidating that feedback, what could be done in future Nokia Ovi Suite versions.
What comes to next versions of Nokia Ovi Suite? Our developers are already heavily working towards next Nokia Ovi Suite releases and our hope is, that we will get some new features and improvements available for you in coming months as new Beta releases." Download Ovi Suite Now!
Nokia Music Store India is having a promotional campaign Track-a-thon!, In which you can win Nokia 5800 XM by playing a simple flash game. I like the flash game - Just register yourself and get start collecting albums ....! its fun....!
"Pull up your socks! Be in the Top 3 each week and win a Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and other cool prizes!
Go hoppin’ around town to catch the beats and keep the music going. If the music stops, you stop too!
Sounds simple? Watch out for the Music Killers! The lean n‘ mean crooks are buzzing to get you and stop your music!
Luckily, you have the Nokia Music Store on your side. So, go on and let the music play!"
This free converter app for Nokia S60 V5 touch devices from Offscreen Technologies-Convert from among all type of units such as volume, speed, time, temperature, pressure, power, weight, area, length and energy.
-- This time we have selected Aerials theme from my favourite theme maker Xavier.
Aerials features the Full Touch Icon Pack with over 400 3rd party application icons. There are six version packs included in the download for every S60v3 FP1 and FP2 device.
Nokia is gong to release the limited version of Nokia Mini N97 called RAOUL for Singapore. Nokia's teamed up with fashion house RAOUL for this special edition device.
The fashionable RAOUL Mini N97 are limited to only 1000, The whole shebang will come in a leather bound RAOUL box. Really nice aesthetically ... a peculiar thing is the sale price! On the site Engadget reports that will cost € 400, about $ 589 ... But the Mini N97 (regular version), it costs € 529?? If you are interested you need to do more than run fast in Singapore, To Own a copy .
Nokia N97 mini RAOUL Limited Edition and can be pre-ordered now from Nokia Singapore until 29 October.
"Developers will be able to target the Nokia N900 and upcoming Maemo and Symbian devices."
"Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced the creation of the official Qt port to Maemo 5 and published an initial Technology Preview release. This port to Maemo 5 means that developers can now use Qt to target the upcoming Nokia N900 device and also ensures that applications can be easily ported to all Qt's supported platforms including the next Maemo 6 release as well as Symbian and Windows Mobile.
The Qt port to Maemo 5 is designed specifically to work within the Maemo 5 environment, which will power the upcoming Nokia N900 device. The port itself will be based on Qt's upcoming version 4.6 and is scheduled for final release in Q1 of 2010.
Qt running on Maemo 5 based N900
"With this announcement and our upcoming port of Qt to the Symbian platform, we will quickly see Qt established as a leading framework for mobile application development. Developers will be able to use Qt as a framework to create powerful native applications and with Qt's Webkit integration, it also provides them with a platform for creating web applications and services," said Sebastian Nyström, Vice President of Application Services and Frameworks at Nokia. "Qt's support for Maemo 5, Maemo 6, Symbian, as well as Windows Mobile makes Qt the most sensible choice for developers looking to target multiple devices and achieve the broadest reach with their innovations."
This port of Qt will incorporate the community-driven 'Qt for Maemo' project that was created as result of substantial contributions and enhancements. The community project provided a strong foundation for building the official port, and because of the open nature of the project, Nokia was able to base the official port on this code. The change from a community port to an official port was necessary to ensure that applications developed with Qt will be compatible with both future versions of Qt, future versions of Maemo, as well as Symbian and the other platforms Qt supports.
Developers looking to support the Qt port Maemo to Maemo 5 are encouraged to visit http://qt.gitorious.org and participate in its further development. Since May 2009, Nokia has received over 400 contributions into Qt and Qt-related projects, which has helped ensure that Qt remains a stable, robust framework for developers to innovate on.
Developers looking to learn more about Qt 4.6 should visit http://qt.nokia.com, as a beta release of Qt 4.6, including the Symbian port, will be launched next week at the Qt Developer Days conference in Munich.
Today N-gage game page is filled with two new upcoming titles - Tigers Woods PGA Tour from EA Sports (Sports) and Powerboat Challenge from Fishlabs (Racing/driving).
EA SPORTS™ TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR
"Play as Tiger and challenge other leading PGA TOUR pros with the most realistic championship golf experience on mobile! Bringing an unprecedented level of authenticity and game features, this is the must have golf game for both seasoned vets and first time players. Do you have what it takes to become a golfing legend?"
"Pimp up your powerboat and go full throttle to compete against cool dudes and hot chicks in high-speed racing on twisted rivers. Prove your drive style and pass the buoys along the course to fill up your boost bar and to unlock additional tuning options."
Jbak Taskman is a freeware version of the powerfull task manager. This programm can completely replace S60 system default task-list, Gives you new fresh look with much more option & features for managing task, processes, and quick running of applications.
Changelog R18 :
- Spanish Lang Updated and bug fixed.
- Now any URL shortcut from the Quick Launch toolbar will open in a new window.
Devicescape is introducing a new generation of its Wi-Fi hotspot network with easy sign-ons and low cost access.
Now mobile internet users can buy a device bundled with lifetime access to participating Wi-Fi networks around the world in low-cost. Users can point the Wi-Fi locations on a map and sign on to them without the hassle of finding out passwords.
Easy Wi-Fi comes with location mapping capabilities, allowing a device to show accessible hotspots to the user at the current location or from a search. Easy Wi-Fi also includes “soft-GPS”, which provides the current device location without Global Positioning System navigation hardware.
Dirk Dagger and the Nuclear Zeppelin the so called sequential of Dirk Dagger now available to download. You can download it directly on you device via N-gage client - Just update the showroom on n-gage client and you will see the new available games, Game is also available to download at N-gage Web site N-gage.com.
"Dames! Crimes! Mad Scientists! The murder of New Heaven’s favorite Mayoral candidate sees Dirk Dagger framed and on the run. Can you solve this diabolical mystery before New Heaven suffers its worst crisis since it was invaded by penguins? Play as Dirk or play as his housefly-reincarnated partner, Harry, and detect your way through ingenious puzzles, brain-thumb coordination minigames, and the bizarre, crime-ridden streets of New Heaven. Key features: • Comic, film noir styling. • A storyline with more plot twists than a snake cemetery. • Ingenious thumb-coordinated minigames with global high score Rankings. • Unique camera-based controls. "
Twittle is a Flash Lite Twitter client developed by oviflash.com. Twittle allows you to access your Twitter account on the go and view Replies, Profile, Messages, Favorites and your Main timeline. You will find the Rich User Interfaces very friendly, fresh and easy to use. Your login is saved after your first use to allow quick and easy access.
(If you see “item unavailable” after following this link, go to the Ovi Store homepage, change the default device to “Any Mobile Device” in the main section of the homepage, and click your browser’s BACK button.)
TXTBlocker allows parents, employers and others to safely end the dangerous habit of texting while driving. TXTBlocker lets parents and employers customize cell phones to selectively disable texting functions, block certain numbers, or only permit incoming and outgoing calls to preset “safe lists” or emergency numbers.”Cell phone owners simply log in to this site and customize settings to control when, where and how their cell phones can be used.
Use TXTBlocker's GPS technology to disable or limit cell phone functions in your own "safe zones" like schools or workplaces.
TXTBlocker works automatically, so you never have to remember to turn it on, and it allows for safety features so that phones can always make calls to 911 and send or receive calls with preset "safe list" numbers.
"TXTBlocker uses proprietary velocity and geographic algorithms, so in addition to preventing dangerous use while driving, users may also set up ’safe zones’ that do not allow distractions around focused areas such as schools or worksites.
TXTBlocker™ is completely customizable, allowing owners, parents or employers (or “administrators”) to turn certain functions on or off anytime. They simply log on to the website and choose custom settings to employ for specific phones. If turned on, TXTBlocker works automatically, so owners never have to remember to turn it on, and it allows for safety features so that phones can always make calls to 911 and receive calls from preset emergency numbers."
Pricing
* $9.99 per month
* Software download and activation fee is $ 24.99 and includes first month’s service fee and online installation support via Live Chat.
Few week ago at DEMOfall09 Waze announced its support for Nokia S60 3rd Edition smartphones and now they have made it available for Nokia S60 Touchscreen smartphone - Report by Symbian Guru
"Waze is a social mobile application that enables drivers to build and use real-time road intelligence. The service includes constantly-updated road maps, alerts on traffic and accidents, and data providing users with the fastest route to get to wherever they need to go.
Map and traffic updates are automatically collected and generated as users drive with waze activated, but drivers can also actively report and update other users with what's happening on the road including accident alerts, police traps, weather hazards, cheap gas offers and more. And the best part? Because the map and all of its content is driver-generated, waze is completely free for users."
You can download Waze for Symbian Touchscreen at Symbian-Guru.com!
Welcome to S60 Betalabs,I Will keep you Informed about Symbian S60 World.Blog will cover all News, Reviews, Tips N Tricks, Tutorials, Rumours, Themes, Games, Applications and Miscellaneous features, stories related to Nokia and Symbian S60.
