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Developing 3rd party accessories for Nokia devices...

jack44 | 23 January, 2008 12:45

Lately, I've noticed (possibly new) interesting section on Forum Nokia pages that describes Wired Interfaces on Nokia mobile devices and dedicated forum. The page introduces the following interfaces:

USB (with USB On-The-Go description)
Nokia AV 2.5mm/3.5mm Connector (for audio and/or TV out)
Nokia Pop-Port
Nokia 2-mm Charging Interface.

I'm a software engineer, but I like to know how sth is done and how it works in reality. If you're an electronic engineer, you'll know how to use described pin layouts and functions to create something new. IMHO, it opens a way for 3rd party innovative mobile accessories that will work with Nokia devices (iPod alike, e.g. docking alarm clocks, speaker systems, universal docks with remote, and others with music control). Maybe Nokia should create a special brand for compatible accessories named 'NAccessory' or 'NSeries Compatible/Certified device' like we have 'Designed for S60 Devices' logo for S60 apps...